The pupils of Grace Children School, Lagos, will on Saturday, July 5, 2025, stage a command performance on:” This is Our Chance, a play by James Ene Henshaw at the school hall at 1.00p.m.

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

The Head of School, Grace Children 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.”

The Executive Director, Grace Schools, Mrs Olatokunbo Iyiola Edun, said “the school is poised to develop the total child through its holistic education.” 

Edun said 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 tej conflict between the two forces , highlighting the potential for progress when brought together..

Edun said 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.