ACCOLADE HOUSE Monthly Newsletter 24TH FEBRUARY, 2015 It has been a very challenging but worthwhile experience in the new school building. The move took a lot out of us but God has been faithful and has continued to help us. We appreciate you for coming with us. I want to especially thank the Parents who have been very helpful in pointing out our goods and making constructive criticism. You make us better. My appreciation goes out to the amazing parents who came around on the 21st of February for the Parents Teachers’ Forum. You presence and contributions were very impressive. We have started work on the action points and will soon make our findings known to you. A very big ‘Thank You’ to those parents who have already paid their PTF fee. This is very encouraging. May God bless you all. It is no doubt that the first half of this term was a bit unsteady, however, we are looking forward to the next half of the term with great expectations. Please let us not forget to encourage our children to read and do their creative writing. Encourage them to think independently, don’t think for them. I hope they will enjoy the break and please don’t forget to help your children with their assignments. See you on Monday! God bless you. Aunty Mfon. I am glad to be a part of The Accolade family I want to appreciate you for taking time out to attend the Parents Teacher’s Forum. Thank you also for various decisions reached which includes: 1. Paying of termly PTF fees of N 5,000(Five Thousand Naira) per child. 2. Cancellation of Inter-house sports 3. Changing of closing date from 1st April to 27th March. 4. Encouraging our children to imbibe the reading culture and also reading with them at home. 5. Being part of our mother’s day celebration on the 6th of March. Finally I want to also thank those who took time out to attend the open house and made useful contributions and suggestions to teachers. I appreciate you and thank you for giving me a welcoming environment to work in. God bless you and have a peaceful half term break. Mrs. Adebayo. PRESCHOOL NEWS Our theme for the first half of the term was “Plants”. The children were taught the different parts of a plant and the things plants need to grow which include good soil, water and sunlight. Every child then planted a bean seed and watered it daily. This gave them the opportunity to watch the plants grow. It was a very exciting and involving topic for us. The younger preschoolers made collages and paintings of plants. Another interesting aspect of our theme was our garden, located behind the preschool where we planted different things including beans, moringa, pumpkin, etc. In the next half of the term, we will be treating the theme “Fruits” which will build on the previous theme “Plants”. It promises to be stimulating and educative. NEWS FROM THE PRIMARY SECTION We had a fun filled half term. The graders have been occupied with learning, spelling bee rehearsals, reading books and many more activities. The spelling bee contest which was to hold in the first half of the term has been postponed till after mid-term. We apologize for that and appeal to parents to please help their children learn all the words that have been sent home in preparation for the contest. More details about this will be communicated in due course. ACCOLADE HOUSE Monthly Newsletter We are proud to announce that we also learnt how to be responsible citizens as we received our voters’ cards and proceeded to vote in the just concluded school elections. The votes were counted and the winners announced at the close of school. It was a free and fair election, the following winners emerged: 1. 2. 3. 4. Reje Etta – Head Girl. Somtochukwu Iroabuchi – Head Boy. Lolade Bello – Assistant Head Girl. Angel Ankeli – Assembly Prefect. The post of assistant head boy is yet to be filled as the two there was a tied in votes. The school is working out a means of selection that will be free and fair. The graders had their 1st and 2nd assessment tests and the results were impressive, but we know it can be better. In the meantime, projects and home works have been sent home today; we implore parents to please assist the children where necessary and at the same time give them the freedom they need to work independently. We look forward to seeing everyone rested and ready to break new grounds and achieve success in the concluding part of the term. The closing date for this term has been moved to Friday, 27th March, 2015 to accommodate the presidential elections. Please see below a highlight of some of the events in the next half of the term: Wednesday 25th – Friday 27th February, 2015 Monday 2nd March, 2015 Friday 6th d March, 2015 Monday 9th – Friday 13th March, 2015 Monday 16th – Friday 20th March, 2015 Monday 23rd – Wednesday 25th March, 2015 Friday 27th March 2015 Mid Term Break Resumption from Mid Term Mothers’ Day P.T.C / Revision for Graders Easter Term Examination (Graders) Collation of results End of Term Parents’ Teachers’ Conference (P.T.C) This is a time where parents are invited to come into the school to discuss with the teachers and the head of schools about their children’s progress. Parents are encouraged to call ahead to book a 30 minutes slot for this purpose. School fees Please note that, after mid-term, complete fees are due. To avoid any issues or embarrassments, please endeavor to complete payment on resumption. On behalf of the editorial team at Accolade House we wish everyone an adventurefilled and exciting break. Unyime Okon-Umoren.
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