PRIMARY SCHOOL END OF TERM NEWS BULLETIN

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