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Vacation: Academy rolls out maiden summer tech swimmers’ coding, chess, others for school children

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2 years ago

June 12, 2023

Rupetta Academy will unveil maiden summer Tech Swimmers Coding, Chess, and Swimming club, aimed at positively engaging school children in productive ventures by July 2023.

This was disclosed in a statement by the Academy’s Chief Executive Officer Katmaan Senlong on Monday June 12, 2023.
She said those who will handle various sessions include highly skilled experts and renowned tutors from United Kingdom among others.

Part of the statement reads, “This club offers a unique blend of activities found in individual coding, chess, and swimming clubs, providing an exceptional opportunity for children to learn, interact, make friends, and make the most of their vacation.

“Led by a team of highly skilled experts, some of whom are renowned tutors from the UK, including Sally Gleave (Sportsperson – Martial Arts) and Cristobal Antonio Gutierrez (Khrisfitness), all top performers in their fields, the Rupetta Academy summer Tech Swimmers Coding, Chess, and Swimming club promises to be an enriching experience for children, fostering growth, learning, and enjoyment. Rupetta Academy aims to equip children with the skills necessary to thrive in today’s ever-evolving world of technology.

“The club’s objective is to empower children and introduce them to new skills in a fun and engaging manner while embracing the joy of learning. “Each club activity brings a unique set of benefits that contribute to holistic growth and development. Coding, for example, enhances problem-solving abilities, creativity, and self-assurance, while swimming improves cardiovascular health, muscle strength, coordination, and balance.

“Moreover, chess, a game renowned for enhancing critical thinking, memory, and self-discipline, encourages strategic thinking and forward planning. Children are challenged to anticipate various scenarios within the game, fostering a sharp intellect. By the end of the program, participants will have acquired a comprehensive skill set, preparing them for future academic and professional pursuits.”

The Academy CEO further stated that “The Rupetta Academy summer Tech Swimmers Coding, Chess and Swimming club not only offers exclusive learning experiences but also provides a platform for children to interact with peers from diverse backgrounds, thereby teaching them confidence and unique networking skills.
“As summer break can often be a lonely period for children, joining our club ensures an enjoyable and enriching experience, fostering lasting friendships. Our carefully curated curriculum prioritizes the safety and well-being of every child, ensuring they have a memorable and active summer.”

She then appealed to parents to enrol their children in the programme designed to engage young minds during the long vacation period, adding, “Our team of experts guarantees the highest quality training, with top professionals leading each activity within our clubs.

“Our teaching methodology ensures that your child’s learning and development journey is enjoyable, allowing them to explore their interests and passions fully. Join Rupetta Academy and let your child be part of a future brimming with possibilities.”

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Nigeria Flag National Team heads for historic African Championship in Egypt

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2 hours ago

June 17, 2025

The Gleamer

….Unveils its competition apparel to the National Sports Commission

Joel Ajayi

The Nigerian American Football Association ( NAFA ) has unveiled its competition apparel to the National Sports Commission, NSC, as it gets set to depart for the inaugural IFAF Africa Flag Football continental Games in Egypt billed for the 20-21 of June 2025.

In a brief but significant ceremony, the President of NAFA, Babajide Akeredolu, unveiled the jerseys the team will be using in Egypt to the Director General of the NSC, Hon Bukola Olopade on Tuesday, as the DG charged the team to do the country proud and return with flying colours.

“On this trip to Egypt I wish you guys well and I am more encouraged that you guys are very confident that our women team will win Gold. I am also very fascinated that you are taking U13 to this tournament.It’s inline with the Commission’s renewed hope vision to also start building for the future”.

“I must also thank you and your team for the kind of aggressive publicity and glamour you are creating around flag football in Nigeria and I believe there is a realistic possibility of a synergy being created that will glue NAFA and Showtimes together in order to have a robust league round the country.If this can eventually happen and you guys come together, this Sport will take Nigeria by storm, I have no doubt”, he concluded.

President and founder of NAFA, Babajide Akeredolu explained the significance of the tournament and the readiness of the Nigerian team to make history in Egypt.

” Since flag Sports became an Olympic Sport, there was a strong push to have a continental games so that Africa is better represented on the global stage.All African countries then came together with interface with the global body and now we have our first African games”.

” We came here to unveil our jersey to the DG and tell him that we are fielding three teams for the competition- the main team which has been in camp for two months now, a female team and an U13 team”.

He added that ” We are quite optimistic and we believe that with the support and activities of many leagues in Nigeria like the Abuja Flag football league, the showtime, the Community flag football league and the Ogun flag football league, we have a lot of players that can give us a formidable National team”.

Nigeria is billed to compete alongside traditional Sporting countries like Morocco,Tunisia, South Africa, Senegal, Ghana Uganda and host country Egypt, when the tournament holds this weekend.

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