Educationists have underscored the importance of organising extra-curricular activities for pupils in defined areas like arts to promote all round development of a total child.
Ekua Titilayo Abudu, administrator and Co-founder, Greenwood House School, Ikoyi, Lagos stated this at the 2019 stage performance of Esther and the King saying that by children getting involved in activities such as play acting, it brings out the creativity in them because they are taking on roles they haven’t taken on before.
Abudu while speaking about the play says the outgoing year six children of the school displayed bravery, sacrifice, hope; faith which is what the Esther and the King play centered on.
She further stressed on the need for more selfless service among Nigerians which she said is currently lacking.
“In the country today where everybody seems to be more involved in themselves. The society today is filled with people who are selfish, people are looking out for themselves, the exploit of Esther in bible to save her people against all odds should be an example to emulate”, she said.
She further said Greenwood house school don’t just focus on academics activities alone, rather the school have a wide range of extra activities because we believe it is very important to develop the child as a whole.
Yetunde Abe, school supervisor, Greenwood house said the play shows a demonstration of sacrifice stressing that it further exemplifies how children should relate and help one another to achieve national development.
Abe said Greenwood House School children through the play bring history to life in a meaningful, realistic and inspiring way.
She urged the graduating class to take home the moral of what they have been taught while in school and focus on their academics.
The story of Esther is an impressive biblical epic. The American historical film was first produced in 2006 by Matt Crouch and Laurie Crouch of Gene8xion entertainment. It was directed by Michael Sajbel.
KELECHI EWUZIE
