Tulip House won the 2025 Noble Hall Leadership Academy for Girls 7th Annual inter-house sports competition in Abuja. The event took place at the school Sports Field in Idu campus, Abuja.
At the end of the ceremony, Tulip House topped the medals table with 87 points, to push Hydrangea to the second position with 86 points,
Iris House finished third with 84 points, just as Dehlia House finished fourth position with 62 points.
Dignitaries from all walks of life, including parents, who turned out en masse to support their children, attended the colourful inter-house sports competition. It was not just the students that participated in the activity as parents, teachers, invited schools and old students took part in various activities.
Speaking to LEADERSHIP Sports during the occasion at the weekend, the principal, Noble Hall Leadership Academy for Girls, Ashish Gill, expressed pride in the students’ performances, emphasizing the invaluable life lessons that sports instill.
“It was a day filled with fun, excitement, moments of victory, and moments of loss. But the most important thing that sports teach us is the spirit of sportsmanship—working as a team, being brave, supporting each other, and accepting defeat with grace,” he said.
Also, vice principal Paul Ogbuehi emphasised the profound impact of sports on education.
“Sporting activities play a crucial role in the holistic training of a girl child. While education shapes their intellect, sports foster discipline, resilience, and teamwork. This competition is not just about winning medals; it’s about instilling a competitive spirit, encouraging healthy rivalries, and teaching our students that excellence requires effort,” he said.
The school’s sports teacher, . John Shagi, expressed her excitement and gratitude for the seamless execution of the competition.
“Organizing this event from start to finish was not an easy task, but I’m so happy and thankful for its success. The children gave their best, and I could see the joy on their faces. They performed wonderfully, and most importantly, they learned valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and leadership,” she said.
