An award of excellent performance at the National Mathematics quiz competition organized by Mathematics Association of Nigeria MAN presented to Daniel Okoli our SS3 student at Kaduna State University on the 11th February, 2020. 👇

GREAT PANAF SCHOOLS – BARNAWA KADUNA

BEGINNING OF TERM NEWS LETTER 2019/2020 ACADEMIC SESSION

Dear Esteemed Parents,

I extend our very warm welcome to everyone back to school, especially our new parents, who joined us this September.   After  a  busy  holiday  of  building  and renovations,  we  expect  to  see  the  school  buzzing  with  excited  children  and happy smiling faces.

I am sure you will agree that the school has certainly taken a new look over the holidays  and  I  am  very  grateful  to  my  Directors  and  other  staff  members  who have been working so hard to get this completed prior to the start of the term.

Aside the physical development/renovations, the teachers resumed two weeks earlier to get ready for the new academic year.   An in-house workshop/seminar was  organized  and  it  was  very  exciting  as  important  topics  such  as  class management,  anger  management,  effective  service  delivery,  goal  setting  to mention but a few were delivered.  With these preparations, we are very sure that service  delivery  would  be  very  effective  and  you  will  be  very  glad  you  chose Great Panaf Schools for your children/ward(s).

We  also  express  our  profound  gratitude  to  God  Almighty  for  the  excellent 2018/2019 WAEC/NECO examinations result recorded.  The performance of our students was very excellent in both exams.   We are proud to inform you that many of them have secured admission in the various universities of their choice. We give God all the Glory.

Theme For The Term

It has been our tradition that every academic year we look into areas that need holistic development/improvement and    a theme is selected centered on the area.   This  year  is not  an  exception;  the theme for  this  year  is  “Building Good Character For A Better Tomorrow”.  The focus is on both students and teachers; we  intend  to  inculcate  moral  disciplines  through  our  norms  and  values.    We intend to achieve this by enforcing discipline in classes, the hostels and the entire

School premises.   Moral  instructions  would  be  passed  across  to  students  and teachers  on  the  assembly,  classes  and  during  our  club  periods.   Every hand must be on deck to be able to achieve this.  May God help us all – Amen.

Extra Curricular Activity

We shall maintain the same clubs ran in the last academic year; the clubs are: Literary And Debating, JETS Club (for science students) NAFDAC, NCSC Club, Chess  Club,  Karate  Club,  Cheerleading,  Ballet,  Girl  Guide  and  French  Club. Every student must belong to one club; we encourage our new students to select a  club  of  their  interest  and  fully  participate  in  all  activities. Changes are  only allowed on the first two weeks of resumption.

Targets

Below are some of our targets for the term and we pray we will achieve them all.

1. We would maintain high moral discipline
2. We want to achieve a total average of at least 70% in each class
3. Raise our pass mark from 50% to 60%. Thereafter, every student should score at least 60% in all subjects.
4. Improve reading and writing skills
5. Improve student/teacher relationship through our mentorship programme
6. Improve service delivery and customer satisfaction
7. All students should take care of the school environment and keep it clean always.

School Fees

You may be aware of the decision of the school on complete payment of school fees.   Therefore, we expect full payment on or before resumption.   Please note that without this, your child would not be allowed into the school premises.

School Bus

We plead with parents to get their children ready as early as possible for pick-up to avoid delay and lateness to school.   We encourage you to take and collect them at the various spots designated by the school for pick-up please.

Uniforms

We still insist on students wearing the appropriate and complete school uniform. The blazers must be worn on Mondays; it is optional on other days but the shirt must always be tucked in and the tie properly knotted.  Slimmed or penciled/fitted trousers/shirts,  skirts  are  not  allowed  and  will  be  confiscated  if  found  on  any student.

Boys should keep their hair very low and those already growing beards should always shave it completely.   Girls are to plait or keep their hair very low.   No attachment or wool is allowed.   We encourage all students to maintain a very good hygiene as we all know that cleanliness is next to godliness.

We  are  glad  to  inform  you  that  we  have  introduced  jogger  to  complement  the sportswear though optional; it can be purchased in addition to the sportswear.

Resumption Time

Our resumption time is 7:30am latest for all staff and students.  Every student is expected to be on the assembly ground by 7:45am, classes resume at 8:00am on a dot to 3pm.   The gate will be opened from 7:30am to 8:00am and will be locked at 8:0am on the dot.  No student will be allowed into the school premises after the stated time.

Conclusion

You  may  contact  us  via  email,  phone  calls,  Whats-App  page  or  our  Facebook page for enquiry or other issues.   Our Facebook page and the school Website (www.panaf.sch.ng) are updated constantly.

Finally, you will find the academic calendar for this term attached with this letter. Thank you for your support as we look forward to another successful term and session.  Once again welcome to Great Panaf School.

Best regards.

Yakubu Gaiya

Principal.

END OF THIRD TERM BULLETIN 2018/2019 ACADEMIC SESSION

RECAP OF TERM

• Resumption date – 6^th May, 2019
• World Telecommunication and Information Day  – 17^th May, 2019
• World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development  – 21^st May, 2019
• 1^st Entrance Examination – 25^th May, 2019
• Children Day – 27^th May, 2019
• 1^st Democracy Day – 29^th May, 2019
• 2^nd Democracy Day – 12^th June, 2019
• Inter House sport – 15^th June, 2019
• Inter Schools Quiz Competition – 21^st June, 2019
• 2^nd Entrance Examination – 6^th July, 2019
• Primary 5 Graduation – 25^th July, 2019
• Primary 5 graduation – 25^th July, 2019
• Nursery 3 End of session Party/speech & Prize   –        26^th July, 2019
• 3^rd Entrance Examination – 3^rd August, 2019

Dear Esteemed Parents,

With great joy in our hearts and gratitude to God Almighty for a successful completion of 2018/2019 academic session. This wouldn’t have been very successful without your support, effort, cooperation and understanding all through the year. Words are indeed inadequate to express our profound gratitude. May God bless you mightily. Amen.

1)     ACTIVITIES WE UNDERTOOK THIS TERM INCLUDE ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

This term we successfully achieved a lot in our literacy, Numeracy, Science, Phonics, Aptitude, Mental drill, quizzes,  Spelling bee, writing, tracing, general knowledge, French, Home Economics, creative Arts, Social studies and Religious knowledge.

Basic underlying ethics and Principles were religiously adhered to in order to achieve acceptable and appreciable academic standard. All teachers worked hard at ensuring that lessons were taught effectively and our pupils were inspired to work hard to achieve the lightest possible standard in all respect within a secure and serene environment. Our caring and dedicated teachers continued to encourage all pupils to set high goals for themselves in order to reach their dream.

2)     EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Apart from the normal classes, pupils were involved in intensive learning in the aspect of E.C.A and the following were successfully carried out:

All international days were observed, pupils visited four Orphanages and had play time at the play centre on children’s day, An International programme on child abuse prevention was organized by Shared Humanity and Peace Empowerment Foundation with the theme, “My Body is my Body”, created awareness for the children to know that some certain parts of their bodies must not be touched. World cultural day was celebrated; Inter house competition was also an expandable success, Annual inter school quiz competition was held. All the schools invited turned down our invitation except for  one which honoured the invitation (kingdom Heritage Barnawa). Our pupils scored 170 out 200 points and the invited school scored 130 out of 200 points. Another event was the Kada city spelling bee competition held in Kaduna State University (KASU) at which our pupil Dumbo Madubuko came 2^nd out of 103 participants. Our football club also invited Redeemers Academy football club for match and we won by 11 – 1 goals. Creativity/Art day was also marked. Our pupils displayed their creativity and talents such as imaginary drawing, drama presentation, poem recitation dance and lots more contribution from all the clubs and societies made it quite interesting and enriching. All these activities help build the child’s self confidence without fear or intimidation. Our pupils are not confined to their text books or syllabus but learnt a lot outside the walls of the classrooms.

3)     Open day – We appreciate all our parents for the great turn out on our open day. All your comments were read and adequate measures will be taken to maintain and improve our services.

4)     Vocational / Training – The senior primary were involved in vocational training and these include – after shave, dusting powder, hand sanitize and hair cream. The home economic practical was also included. They learnt various stitches like back stitch, running stitch, blanket stitch etc.  As well as identification of various fibers e.g Rayon, Polyester, cotton, nylon etc.

5)     Grace and Curtesty – The following was learnt this term; how to use the magic words, how to properly use a napkin, never interrupt and adult when they are speaking to someone else. How to introduce your self. They were also taught to knock on the door and get a response before opening it.

How to answer a phone call politely and so on.

6)     Practical life Activities – Based on the theme for the term “keep it green and clean” pupils did a lot in keeping the school compound clean  e.g picking trash on the ground disposing of waste properly, moved graffiti, wearing correct uniform, volunteer to help etc.

6)     Personal Hygiene – Keeping the body, soul mind, home, surrounding/environment clean were also taught.

7)     Clubs and Societies – All clubs and societies functioned properly this term to the glory of God.

8)     Holiday Assignment – This has been given to our pupils to keep them busy during the long vacation. Please ensure they are done and submitted on the day of resumption.

9)     Summer Lesson: Summer lesson begins on the 5^th August 2019 and ends on 30^th August 2019. we encourage you to enroll your children.

10. Primary 5 Graduation – The graduation took place as planned to the glory of God we courage all our pupils for making it to the top. We wish all our primary 5 graduants success as the move to the next level of their academic pursuit.
11. Nursery 3 end of session party/Award for academic excellence

We congratulate pupils who came top in divers subjects to keep it up and also encourage those who didn’t to sit up and work harder next time.

Finally, don’t forget you are the first teacher of your children, be the person you wish to see them become.

In conclusion school closed on 27^th July, 2019 and to resume for 2019/2020 academic session on 16^th September 2019 for day pupils.

Thank you

Ekanem M.M (Mrs)

  Headmistress

Amiable Parents /Guardians

We are most grateful to God Almighty for graciously bringing us to the end of this first term successfully in spite of the many challenges that we faced. To him alone be all the glory. Our gratitude also goes to all of you for your prayers, support and love for us in this great Institution. May God Almighty continue to bless you and your entire family immensely. Our school closed on 7^th December, 2018 for the Christmas break and we shall resume on the 7^th January 2019 for the second term that shall last u to 12^th April, 2018.

School Fees

We thank all of you for making efforts to pay your ward’s school fees. Based on recent experiences, management has decided that at least all students must come 75% of school fees paid on day one before admittance. All fees should be paid to the bank please. All bank tellers to be given to our account staff on day one of resumption.

2018 NNPC Quiz

Our school participated in the 2018 NNPC science quiz and our SS3 student Chijioke Mbeabukwa came first in the local Government State and North West region respectively but placed 18^th position at the National finals. We thank God for this excellence performance at our first attempt. We pray to do better next year by God’s grace. He was awarded an ipad, a plaque and a scholarship worth #100,000 for each semester of his University education in any country.

2019 SSCE

We have embarked on a very intensive programme to prepare our SS3 students for their forthcoming Jamb/WAEC and NECO exams. There will be intensive lessons/tutoring and testing using WAEC/NECO/JAMB past questions. We thank all parents for their corporation so far.

SS3 Extension

Our SS3 students will be having two weeks extension before Christmas (10th – 21^st December, 2018) and three weeks extensions during Easter break (12^th – 3^rd May, 2019). We shall appreciate your continuous cooperation in order to help us prepare these young ones to come out with good grades in the order to help us prepare these young ones to come out with good grades in these exams once and for all.

Seminars/ workshops

Our management and staff members have continued to attend trainings within and outside the school and Kaduna town in order to improve their capacities and efficiencies. At the beginning of this term, Prof. A.A Nkom and our staff, Mr. Edris Idakwo conducted a three day workshop on effective class teaching, class control and lesson planning. We shall be conducting more in-house trainings for all our staff in the term to come.

Extra-Curricular/Club Activities

There were extracurricular/club activities observed this term. This includes Cultural day to mark our 58^th independence Anniversary, science Quiz, debate etc.

2019 Nigerian Spelling Competition

In the 2018 Nigerian spelling competition, three of our junior students qualified to represent our state in the North-West Regional final. The competition took place in our school on 15^th November, 2018 with schools from all over the state in attendance. We pray that these students will win at both the National and International levels.

Kennedy Luggard (USA) Youth Exchange Programme (Yes Programme)

The selection test for the exchange programme was conducted in November, 2017 and two of our students, Prosperity Kenneth Obinna and Victor Ogumba scored 96% and 88% respectively topping the whole 19 Northern States and FCT. In the interview, Victor Ogumba scored 272 points to beat the previous record holder of 240 points. They both passed the interview but Victor submitted his international passport late and thus could not make it to the USA in August this year. Prosperity Kenneth Obinna made it to the USA on 16^th August 2018, is now living with foster parents and attending Grade 12 at a High School as our Ambassador in California. Reports reaching us that he is doing wonderfully.

In continuation of the programme, the school presented six students and three qualified for the selection interview. We pray these three students will pass the interview and be in the USA for one year (SS2) from September, 2019- July 2020 as our ambassador.

Parent Teachers partnership

We in panaf view parents as an integral part of Education process and value your input and suggestions. As the relationships between the school and home grows, so does students achievements. As partners in progress, we would love you to actively participate in our activities/programmes e.g. Cultural day, Teacher Day, Open Day, Visiting Day, Christmas Carol etc.

Discipline/Character Education

Whether in the hallway, classroom, playground, waiting room, restroom, hostel, dining hall, school bus, etc, each student is aware of the expected behaviour and every staff member enforces these universal behavioural expectations. We are working on a school wide behaviour system that uses re-enforcement to support these expectations. The framework for our behaviour systems are 6 pillars of character. Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, care and citizenship. These pillars of character exemplify what we expect from our students as they grow to become adults. We rely on your strong support to ensure all these are upheld as disobedience will not go unpunished.

We hold all our students to a standard. We believe they are all capable of learning at high levels. Our teachers work diligently to plan engaging lessons that are differentiated to meet the needs of all our students. Our mentoring programme has been very effective thus our disciplinary committee has been sleeping most of the past two years. We look forward to working with you in this regard in this upcoming school year.

Holidays Assignments

The holiday assignments have been given to students to keep them busy during the holiday. The aim is to re-enforce what was learnt in school and also evaluate the understanding and assimilation of concepts taught. We encourage all parents to see to it that assignments are done and submitted as at when due. Please note that it is better that the assignment is attempted and problems returned, than having a lesson teacher do the work for the student.

Emerging trees/PANAF ICDL collaboration

International Computer Driving License (ICDL) is a global certification programme in Essential Information Technology skills, especially for current JSS111 students of panaf Secondary school. The course facilities learning beyond formal education, and provides more options for how and what students learn online using multi-media tools. It is made up of Seven Modules, namely: Commuter Essential, Online Essentials, word processing, spreadsheet, database and online collaboration. The cost will be discounted based on the number of enrolment. More elaboration will be done during 2018 Career week.

Appreciation

We most sincerely thank God Almighty for enabling us to cover our syllabi in spite of the one week curfew. The timetable had to be adjusted and also organized extra lessons to enable us cover the syllabus. It was very tasking and stressful but God saw us through safely, peacefully and successfully. We once more thank you for understanding with us. We wish you a happy and prosperous Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Ephraim Kazzah Madugu                                                                              Mrs. Mary Ekanem

Principal                                                                                                               Headmistress.