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20 Years of Academic Excellence: Pacesetters Club Ipetu-Ijesa Celebrates Anniversary with Annual Inter-School Competition, Awards Cash Prizes, Educational Materials and Announces ₦100,000 Scholarship

Published by admin on October 28th, 2026.

…Idowu Iseoluwa, Oyaniran Emmanuel and Adefeyiju Semilore Emerge Overall Winners as Stardom Academy Dominates Secondary School Categories and Sacred Heart Emerges as Best Primary School

Pacesetters Club, Ipetu-Ijesa, Osun State, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, celebrated its 20th anniversary with its annual inter-school competition at Ipetu-Ijesa Town Hall, bringing together pupils and students from public and private primary and secondary schools across Ipetu-Ijesa.

The anniversary celebration featured academic competitions, cash prizes, educational materials, and bursary support, providing a platform for young learners to showcase their intellectual abilities while promoting academic excellence and educational development within the community.

The competition was organised across three categories: primary school, junior secondary school, and senior secondary school. Each participating school was represented by two pupils or students in each category, with outstanding participants rewarded for their performances.

Winners of the Competition

The competition produced outstanding winners across the three educational levels, with Idowu Iseoluwa of Sacred Heart Nursery and Primary School emerging as the overall winner in the primary school category, Oyaniran Emmanuel of Stardom Academy taking first position in the junior secondary school category, and Adefeyiju Semilore, also of Stardom Academy, emerging as the senior secondary school category winner.

In the overall school rankings, Stardom Academy emerged as the best school in both the junior and senior secondary school categories, while Sacred Heart Nursery and Primary School emerged as the best primary school in the competition.

Stardom Academy’s impressive performance was further demonstrated by its students securing both first and second positions in the junior and senior secondary school categories.

Sacred Heart Nursery and Primary School also distinguished itself in the primary school category through the outstanding performance of Idowu Iseoluwa, who clinched first position.

The top three pupils and students in each category received cash prizes of ₦100,000 for first position, ₦75,000 for second position, and ₦50,000 for third position.

122 Pupils and Students Participate in Academic Competition

According to FIRSTCLASSGISTS, the competition attracted a total of 122 participants across the three categories, comprising 48 pupils at the primary school level, 40 students at the junior secondary school level, and 34 students at the senior secondary school level.

The event attracted participation from numerous public and private schools, reflecting the commitment of Pacesetters Club to encouraging academic development and providing opportunities for pupils and students to demonstrate their knowledge and abilities.

Participating schools included Temitope Group of Schools, Banjolat Friendship Academy, Stardom Academy, A’One College & Nursery/Primary School, Sunrise Comprehensive College & Nursery/Primary School, Sacred Heart Secondary School & Nursery/Primary School, Tayelolu Memorial College, Heritage Group of Schools, Jewel Secondary School, Famous NewDay College, Sweet Promise College & Primary School, Immaculate Model College & Nursery/Primary School, Elefosan Grammar School, Adebayo Memorial Academy & Nursery/Primary School, Ipetu-Ijesa Grammar School, Ansar-ud-deen High School, Aro-Odo High School, The Light Nursery/Primary School, Oluwajoba Primary School, Saint Andrew Anglican Primary School, Jewel Model Private School, Airforce Primary School, Favourland Academy, Saint Mary Primary School, Emmanuel Heroes Primary School, AUD Primary School, C/S Mount Zion Nursery/Primary School, CAC Nursery/Primary School, Divine Mercy Nursery/Primary School, RCM Primary School, and Baptist Primary School.

Winners in the Primary School Category

The following pupils emerged as the top three performers in the primary school category:

First Position: Idowu Iseoluwa — Sacred Heart Nursery and Primary School — ₦100,000.
Second Position: John Glory — Sunrise Nursery and Primary School — ₦75,000.
Third Position: Kolawole Olamilekan — Airforce Primary School — ₦50,000.

Sacred Heart Nursery and Primary School emerged as the best school in the primary school category, following the outstanding performance of its representative, Idowu Iseoluwa.

Winners in the Junior Secondary School Category

The winners in the junior secondary school category were:

First Position: Oyaniran Emmanuel — Stardom Academy — ₦100,000.
Second Position: Efejuku Plethora — Stardom Academy — ₦75,000.
Third Position: Kolawole Okiki — Sunrise Comprehensive College — ₦50,000.

Stardom Academy emerged as the best school in the junior secondary school category after securing both first and second positions.

Winners in the Senior Secondary School Category

In the senior secondary school category, the following students distinguished themselves:

First Position: Adefeyiju Semilore — Stardom Academy — ₦100,000.
Second Position: Adejinmi Grace — Stardom Academy — ₦75,000.
Third Position: Ogunkiyesi Eniola — Banjolat Friendship Academy — ₦50,000.

Stardom Academy also emerged as the best school in the senior secondary school category, repeating its success in the junior secondary school competition by securing the first and second positions.

Outstanding Schools and Students Receive Educational Materials

Beyond the cash prizes, Pacesetters Club rewarded outstanding schools and students with educational materials to support teaching and learning.

The best-performing schools received textbooks and exercise books, while outstanding pupils and students were presented with mathematical sets, school bags, and exercise books.

In addition, thousands of exercise books were distributed to pupils, students, teachers, and guests who attended the anniversary celebration.

The distribution of these resources highlights the club’s commitment to supporting education, encouraging academic excellence, and helping pupils and students access essential school materials.

Pacesetters Announces ₦100,000 Bursary for 2026 WAEC Scholarship Beneficiaries

Another major highlight of the anniversary celebration was the announcement of a ₦100,000 bursary for each beneficiary of the club’s 2026 West African Examinations