CALEB INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Thursday, 26th March, 2015.
Dear Parents/Guidance,
We give God the glory for seeing us through the end of the second term of 2014/2015
academic session. Below are some of the programs that took place during the term.
CGS Parenting Workshop
On Saturday, 21st March, 2015, the first of the parenting series was held at Dola Hall, Caleb
International College. Dr. Oludolapo Ogunbawo, the Executive Director of Caleb Group of
Schools delivered a paper on ‘Understanding Developmental Stages: What Parents Must Do To
Maximize Potentials’. The workshop was thrown open to all parents and lots of parents were in
attendance.
We encourage our parents to seize this opportunity to attend subsequent workshops. You might
choose to attend a class simply to have your questions answered, brush up on key skills like basic
parenting techniques or you might have a specific problem or issue, such as a child who is having
behavioural issues. Unlike your latest electronics gadget, your child doesn't come with a how-to
manual. Just like every child is different, every family has different needs. These types of
workshop can benefit parents in how they understand and interact with their children on a daily
basis, as well as helping them focus on positive -- and age-appropriate -- practices. Subsequent
parenting workshops will be communicated to parents.
Dr. Dolapo Ogunbawo ED of CGS
A cross section of parents during the Parenting workshop
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Super Mums Celebration
This year’s Mothers’ Day was a Caleb Group of Schools program held on Friday, 13th March,
2015 at the College hall. The theme for the day was
Celebrating Caleb Super Mums ‘Our Jewels’. The Special
guest of honour was Mrs Mopelola Adedoyin Mosuro,
she is the Manager/Bank Examiner for other Financial
Institutions Supervision Department (OFISD) of the
Central Bank of Nigeria. Mrs. Mosuro spoke on the topic
‘The Wise Mum – Managing your finance’. Other
distinguished guests alongside our Super mums were Mrs.
Atinuke Olowo (wife of Honourable Olowo of the
House of Assembly), Dr. (Mrs) Oyeyemi Ogunjobi (A Medical Practitioner) and Dr. Dolapo
Ogunbawo (Executive Director of Caleb Group of Schools). Our Super mums, who were
gorgeously dressed,
participated excitedly in all
the events for the day,
which included games,
fashion parade, dance, food
display, photo sections at
the red carpet, choir
presentation, presentation
of gifts to all our mums etc. We are using this medium to once again tell our Caleb Super
Mums that they are the BEST!
Creative Writers’ Contest
The competition which came in three rounds had the final round on Monday, 23rd February,
2015. The Pupils wrote their first stories in stage one and then the same story in stage two but
with a different ending. At the final stage the pupils wrote the same story again with more
illustration, pictures and more words. At the end, the following pupils emerged winners.
Year 4 category - Topic: I felt like a Star
Year 4
1st Place Winner
Nifemi Yusuf
2nd Place Winner Ugwumsinachi Osuji
3rd Place Winner
Aigbomian Eghoghon
Class
4 Faith
4 Love
4 Hope
Year 6 category - Topic: I am a Super Hero
Year 4
1st Place Winner
Olaniyan Oreoluwa
2nd Place Winner Oyewusi Iteoluwakishi
3rd Place Winner
Kirry Destiny
Class
6 Peace
6 Peace
6 Joy
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CIS Art Exhibition
The maiden edition of CIS Art Exhibition came up on Friday, 6th of March, 2015 in the School
Hall with the theme ‘ARTMOSPHERE’. The art exhibition was a promise kept because it
brought out the artistic dexterity in our pupils. Various styles and art techniques such as collage,
beadworks, painting, textile design, dance dramatizing, decoration and design etc. were on
display at the event. We had two Art Critics that judged the pupils’ works and picked the best
from each level.
Best Art Works from each Level:
Year Level
Winner
Nursery 2
Alao Iyin
Year 1
Kalejaiye Ooreoluwa
Year 2
Esther Ojo
Year 3
Anjola Ilesanmi
Year 4
Banwo Opemipo
Year 6
Eniola Fadiora
CIS Principal and the Executive Director of CGS
We are grateful to God for making the programme possible and a huge success. Our
appreciation also goes to our wonderful parents who were present at the event. We say thank
you for your support and love. May God continue to crown all your efforts with great success in
Jesus name, Amen!
Exhibition picture panorama
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Open Day
Parents came in on Wednesday, 25th February, 2015 to meet with teachers and check on their
children’s work. We value our parents’ involvement in the welfare of our children. May God
continue to bless and keep you in Jesus name, Amen.
CIS Retreat
The Nursery and Primary pupils had a 2 days retreat. The programme was titled ‘The Good
shepherd’. Invited ministers spoke on the topic. After the morning section, the afternoon section
continued in the various classes. The pupils had an awesome experience in the presence of the
Lord.
Staff training
Series of staff trainings have taken place and presently, the one on Information and
Communication Technology is being attended by all teaching staff. Teachers are widely
believed to be the key agents of any educational change, hence ICT Professional Development
Training of this sort for them will help improve their ICT skills and knowledge and
subsequently enhance classroom effectiveness.
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Sports Heat
The Sports Heat was a prelude to the Sports Day. The heat was used to select athletes that will
represent each house on the Sports Day. To guard against loss of interest on the Sports Day,
some events were concluded on the day of the heats. The children were excited and happy to
represent their different houses in the different events.
Sports Day
The different houses in the School and of course the entire School prepared for this day. It was
very colourful, seeing the different house members, staff and the management group smartly
dressed in different colours of sportswear all poised for action. The air became filled with
excitement when the sports competition commenced. The children put forth their best to win
medals for their houses while upholding an excellent spirit of sportsmanship. Parents were not
left out; they participated in the match past, race and were also thrilled seeing their children
participating in the different events. The Chairman at the Sports Day was Mr. Enee Efiok UdoObong, Nigeria's most successful Olympian in history with gold and bronze medals to his
name. The Special Guest of Honour was Mr. Olatunbosun Paseda, the Managing Director of
Jushad oil and Gas Ltd. Mr. Ayodeji Omotoyinbo, the Executive Director of Sports Vision was
the Special Guest. The result at the end of the day showed that Sapphire House (Blue) came 1st,
Topaz House (Yellow) came 2nd, while Emerald House (Green) came 3rd. Congratulations to
these houses. We thank our parents for the massive turn out and support.
Next Term’s Programmes
 Speech Contest
 Show and Tell
 General Quiz
 Maths Week
 Literacy Week
 Swimming Competition
 End of Term Exams (Monday, 29th June – Thursday, 2nd July, 2015)
 Parents’ Dinner (Friday, 3rd July, 2015)
 Thanksgiving Service for Year 6 and Nursery 2 pupils and their families (Sunday, 5th July,
2015
 A Day at the college (Monday, 6th July, 2015)
 Valedictory/Prize giving Day (Wednesday, 8th July, 2015)
Announcement
Caleb International Education Tours 2015 (During the Summer Holiday)
School excursions are valuable experiences for all involved. They allow opportunities for pupils to
acquire knowledge and experiences, develop many skills, values, attitudes, relationships, self- confidence,
independence and responsibility. The 2015 excursions will take place as usual during the summer
vacation. We intend to visit the UK, South Africa, Ghana and Ireland. Below are the details of the
summer trips.
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UNITED KINGDOM (UK) EXCURSION
This 2 weeks trip provides an exciting opportunity for our pupils to use, practise and improve their
English skills in a fun, safe and international environment. The Vacation programme offers a unique
element that ensures pupils make the most of their time to discover Britain. In the ‘discover-Britainlessons,’ teachers prepare pupils for their excursions with entertaining language activities and materials
relevant to their trips.
What’s included?
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18 hours of English lessons with an average class size of 12. Pupils are given a certificate at the
end of the course.
Full day and half day excursions; Afternoon and evening activity Choices
Boost options are available to all pupils during this period. The activities from which they are expected
to make a choice include: football, tennis and dance.
SOUTH AFRICA EXCURSION
South Africa offers tourists the unique opportunity to study diverse cultures, interact with people from
different socio-cultural background and learn a lot about the story of the African people.
Our South Africa Excursion package is a 9 nights, 10 days package that features tours, adventures and
the much desired Holiday experience for pupils. The tour packages have been programmed to provide
information, education and entertainment to our pupils. They will visit Johannesburg and Cape Town.
GHANA EXCURSION
Our Ghana Excursion package is a 9 nights, 10 days package that features Tours, adventures and the
much desired Holiday experience for pupils. The tour packages have been programmed to provide
information, education and entertainment to our pupils. They will visit Accra and Cape Coast.
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REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
A Valid international passport and a Copy of the data page of the international passport
A copy of the data page of the international passport of the parents is required
A letter of consent from parents
The original and a copy of the pupil’s birth certificate
A six months bank statement of the parent will also be required by the 16th of June 2015.
Parents are expected to register their children/wards for one of these destinations by making an initial
deposit on or before the 30th of April 2015 to enable the commencement of Visa processing. Full
payment for the trips is expected by the 3oth of June 2015.
For further information about the UK, South Africa and Ghana tour contact:
Mrs Ogedegbe 08023225529 and 08098475712
Mrs. Williams 07038764666
Mrs. Onyendi 08025359580
Mrs Adebogun 09097433855
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Entrance Examination: Entrance examination for new pupils into the various classes in Nursery
and Primary for 2015/2016 academic session will take place on Saturday, 23rd of May, 2015
at 9am. Please inform your friends, relations and others.
School Fees: A big thank you to all our parents for prompt payment of school fee and other
fees, this is greatly appreciated. We urge parents to give their children/wards their Clearance
Card as they return from the holiday. May the good Lord continue to bless and enlarge your
coast, Amen.
Resumption: The school is vacating for the Easter holiday. Pupils are expected back in school
on Monday, 20th April, 2015. Boarders are to resume on Sunday, 19th April, 2015.
Wishing you a Happy and Blessed Easter Celebration in advance.
Thank you.
Mrs. Ogedegbe A. E
CIS Principal
For: Management
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