By Etop Ekanem

The pupils of Grace Children School will hold a command performance on “This is our chance,” a play by James Enw Henshaw.

The command performance will hold tomorrow in the school hall. The stage performance is to be acted by graduating students of the school on Grace 6. It is part of the graduating ceremony to honour the school administrator for huge contributions to learning.

The head of school, Dr Nike Akindayo, said the production promises to be an inspiring performance that reflects the values of teamwork, critical thinking and artistic expression to be nurtured in every child..

She added that the play showcases the need to embrace change and accept the call for societal progress and transition for greater good.

Executive Director, Grace Schools, Mrs Olatokunbo Iyiola Edun, said the school is poised to develop the total child through its holistic education, adding that the stage play performance is one of the cardinal objectives of the school to train well rounded students.

The book, This is our Chance, by James Ene Henshaw focuses on how traditional African customers and values can be reconciled with modern influences, particularly Western education for the betterment of the society. The play explored the conflict between the two forces , highlighting the potential for progress when brought together..

According to Edun, the command play performance projects the school as developing African values and norms in the children.. The narrative here, according to her, is to “showcase our values to impact the lives of the students.”