01/03/2026
The Claretian Academy Ewu-Owa crowned her Social Weeks activities today with a grand cultural event and a reality show in collaboration with Annclare Talent Show. The weeks-long activities comprised four main strands: football, track and field events, and a cultural celebration and ended with a reality show. The programme kicked off on 17th February with a football match, cultural display and concluded with the talent hunt on the 28th of February.
The event began with the celebration of the Holy Mass, attended by three priests: the Chief Celebrant, Rev. Fr. Terseer Emmanuel Ubi, CMF (School Manager), flanked by Rev. Fr. Kenneth Ejeh, CMF (School Bursar), and Rev. Fr. Vincent Asagunla, CMF (Homilist). In his homily, Fr. Vincent encouraged everyone to live a good Christian life, especially during the Lenten season, by observing the three pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
The competitions featured four houses: Babastro, Ihedoro, Xifre, and Mary-Claret. Each house participated actively and gave their utmost best throughout the events. The football and track competitions for both boys and girls showcased remarkable determination, resilience, and sportsmanship in the pursuit of success. Participants demonstrated teamwork and healthy rivalry, making the sporting activities both engaging and inspiring.
The Social Week concluded with a colourful cultural event, during which the houses proudly represented different Nigerian cultures. The Xifre House presented the Gbagi culture; Babastro House presented the Igala culture; Ihedoro House showcased the Igbo culture; while Mary-Claret House displayed the Yoruba culture. The celebration featured captivating cultural dances, food exhibitions, and brief explanations of each culture presented. Awards were presented to winners across the various week-long activities, with Mary-Claret House emerging as the overall winner for the 2026 Social Week, followed by Babastro and the other houses. The 2026 Social Week was truly memorable; fun-filled, inspiring, and life-giving.
Meanwhile, the Annclare reality show brought in students from Claretian Academy and other surrounding schools for a talent reality show in collaboration with the Claretian Academy during the midterm break to show case individual talents and skills from our young children. The children were happy showing their God given talents and skills. There was online voting that combined with individual talents that produced winners in different categories. Another one comes up in August and we can't be happier knowing it's going to be much bigger and fun filling.
Long live the Claretian Missionaries!
Long live the Delegation of West Nigeria!
Long live the Claretian Academy!