Olumawu School Update Week 35

In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best

thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

Theodore Roosevelt

GRADUATION (SS3)

Dear Parents,

We wish to notify you that the Graduation ceremony for SS3 2015/16 Students will

hold on the 2nd of July 2016 in the School Hall. We would appreciate any special

donations you may wish to make towards the success of this auspicious occasion.

We also wish to inform you that there is space for you to advertise your company or

product in our graduation book at a very reasonable price.

DRESS CODE FOR SS 3

1. Boys - White shirt on black trouser with red bow tie

2. Girls - White blouse on black skirt with red accessories.

SPEECH AND PRIZE GIVING (NURSERY 2, PRIMARY 6, JSS 3AND OTHERS)

The date for this programme is Saturday, the 16thof July, 2016. We wish to notify you

that our academic year for 2015/2016 is coming to an end. As you know that the Prize

Giving day will hold by rewarding the children in the

various academic achievements and also graduate those moving to the next level of the

education ladder. (Nursery 2, Primary 6 and JSS 3).

We want to solicit for your generous donations both in cash and kind to make this

occasion a memorable day for our children.

We are also giving you the opportunity to advertise your company or products in our

graduations at a reasonable price.

Thanks for your usual cooperation.

DRESSING CODE FOR GRADUATING CLASSES

1. Nursery 2 - Boys = Pink Shirt with Wine bow tie on black trouser.

Girls = Pink dress with touch of wine.

2. Primary 6 - Boys = Sky blue shirt on black trouser with gold bow tie

Girls = Blue dress with touch of gold.

3. JSS 3 Boys = Lemon green shirt on black trouser with black bow tie.

Girls = Lemon green blouse on black skirt with green

accessories.

NOTE

All dressing must be decent and smart.

For further inquiries contact:

Ekeh Chioma (Graduation coordinator)

08036121500, 08033113304.

The Great Debaters!

The Drama, Debate and Press (D2Press) of the school has put in place an

inter-class debate slated for Monday, 6th June, 2016. The details are stated

below.

Date: Monday 6th June, 2016

Class: Jss1, Jss2 and SS1

Venue: The school hall (Olumawu School)

Topic: The 'Mess' in our society: who is to blame?

Each class is expected to present two debaters who must have prepared to cast the

blame on the government, the school or the family. A team of judges comprising two

teachers of English language, the secondary school librarian and a student who has been

representing the school in debates will not adjudge the students but help to reconcile all

the factors and proffer solutions.

Parents are highly welcomed to grace the debate.

Thanks.

AWONIYI, A. Julius-the club coordinator.

Security at Olumawu

· Parents are not allowed into classes during lessons

· Parents are advised to drop food for their wards at the admin office

· Arrangement is on ground for onward delivery of items dropped in the admin by

parents/guardians to the children’s classes

· Please label the items you wish to drop accordingly.

· The school gate will be locked to students by 8am each day. Parents, please take

note

· Unauthorized persons are not allowed into the school premises for whatever

reason(s)

· Parents are advised to make use of the school parking lots within the premises

· Students are not allowed to bring in mobile phones to the school

· Parents coming earlier before the closing time should please wait at the reception

· In case of any urgent access to your children, please contact the school secretary in

the admin office

· Thank you

UPDATES FROM THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Admissions for 2016/2017 are still on going

The next batch of Olumawu Entrance Examination comes up on the 18TH June, 2016 at

school premises at 10,00am

Application forms are available in the school or can be downloaded from our

website www.olumawu.org for all classes.

Payments for Term 3 school fees is long overdue, parents who has written undertakings

to pay their children / wards school fees at the end of May 2016, should please fulfill

their promises.

Parents of SS3 Students, the 2014/2015 set are hereby reminded that the WASSE

original certificates of their children/wards are ready for collection from the admission

office of the school.

Ms Bridget

bolafemi5000@gmail.com

TRANSPORT

Dear Parents,

The economic situation of the country as related to the hike in fuel by the Federal

Government has compelled us to inform you of our intention to increase our transport

to school system commencing September, 2016.

The details of our proposed fees would be communicated to you in due course.

Thank you for your maximum cooperation as we continue to count on you.

Afolayan Felix

afy32000@yahoo.com

JSS3 Parents

SUPPORT CLASSES FOR ERC EXAMINATIONS COMMENCING ON MONDAY 12TH MAY,

2016

DAY

8.00AM – 8.50AM

12.00PM-1.30PM

1.30PM – 3.00PM

MONDAY

06-06-16

BASIC SCIENCE II

(MR. FADERO)

EXAM

HOME ECONOMICS II

(MRS. UDEAJA)

TUESDAY

07-06-16

SOCIAL STUDIES

(MR. ANYANWU)

EXAM

EXAM

WEDNESDAY

08-06-16

COMPUTER STUDIES II

(MR. PETER M.)

EXAM

EXAM

THURSDAY

09-06-16

BUSINESS STUDIES II

EXAM

EXAM

FRIDAY

10-06-16

MATHEMATICS

EXAM

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News from Preschool

Welcome back from the break. Academic work began in top gear after the break

as we gradually approach the end of the third term.

The second Continuous Assessment Test (CAT) for the Pre-school will be

conducted next week.

Have a blessed weekend.

Mrs. Omoaka Julie

Head of Section, Pre-school

News from Key Stage One

It has been lovely to have the children back in school this week and to hear all about

what they have had to do during their half term break. Thankfully a good percentage of

them have completed and submitted their assignments; these are being marked and

recorded by the teachers at the moment. We appreciate parents who made Children’s

Day this year memorable for the children.

Attendance

It is important that your child attends school each day. Please ensure that your child is in

class for 08:00am, as the school gates will be locked daily at 08:00. If your child isn’t

going to be in school, please call the school before 09:00am.

After School Clubs

This term’s after school club timetable has been running smoothly, the children have

enjoyed participating in a wide range of activities with their friends. Pupils in all classes

are urged to take part in the different clubs we have in the school.

Hair Extensions:

Please be reminded that pupils are not allowed to wear hair extensions of any kind to

school. This is against the school rule and parents are to ensure that pupils obey the

rules of the school always.

Thank you for your continued support!

Ms Philomina.

Key Stage 1 coordinator

Key Stage Two

You are all welcome back to the second half of term 3. Hope you had a wonderful break.

All school activities have commenced in earnest.

Punctuality

We noticed that some pupils still come to school late. The school activities start by 7.30

a.m. Please ensure that you bring your children/wards early enough to school in order

to participate in the morning activities. Morning assembly and home rooming are parts

of the school activities. Any child who comes late from next week will be locked outside

the school gate by 8.00 a.m.

Second Continuous Assessment Test (2NDCAT)

Our second continuous assessment test (2ndCAT) comes up next week Monday 6th June

through Friday 10th June, 2016. Please ensure that you revise with your children/wards.

Mid-Term Holiday Assignment

The deadline for submission of the mid-term holiday assignment is next week

Wednesday 8th June, 2016. Parents are urged to encourage their children/wards to do

the assignment. This will form part of their continuous assessment.

Career Day

Our Career Day for term 3 comes up next week Friday 10th June, 2016. This is one the

pastoral themes for term 3. Each child has to choose a future career and every child is

expected to be in his/her career costume. Parents are urged to provide career costumes

for their children/wards. Please ensure that the children dress smartly and decently in

their career costume.

Thank you

Yetunde Shoyombo (Key Stage 2 Coordinator/Head of Primary)

<mailto:Yetundeshoyombo@gmail.com> Yetundeshoyombo@gmail.com

Key Stage Three

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“If you don’t know where you are going, any road will take you there.”

- Alice in Wonderland

Erc examination for Js 3

ERC examinations for JS 3 are ongoing and we thank God for good progress made so far.

We have kept faith with our support classes during the examinations and we sincerely

believe our students will make us very proud at the end of the day.

The examinations will end on Friday 10th June, 2016. We encourage parents to continue

to show active interest in how the students are faring during the examinations. This will

spur the students to perform even much better.

Saturday lessons

Saturday classes will hold this week on Saturday 4th June, 2016. We strongly advise

parents to encourage their children/wards to avail themselves of these very important

classes as preparatory ground for improved academic performance at the end of the

term and beyond.

Homework diaries

We wish to remind all parents that each and every child in our school has been given a

homework diary. The diary should enable parents to keep track of homework and the

child’s homework ethic through comments made by the homeroom teacher.

Parents are hereby encouraged to go through their children’s diaries each day and to

feel free to make comments appropriately.

End of term examination program

Please, kindly take note of the following important dates as approved by the school

Principal:

EXAMINATION PROGRAMME FOR END OF THIRD TERM 2015/16 SESSION

1. Submission of all question papers – Normal exams, Progression Tests, WAEC Mocks,

and IGCSE Mocks.

Thursday 26th May, 2016.

2. Vetting of all examination questions by examination committee

Tuesday May 31st – Friday June 3rd

3. Printing of examination question papers to be done in phases – first examinations

first.

Monday June 6th - Friday June 10th

4. IGCSE Mocks for SS 2

Monday 13th June – Friday 17th June

5. Cambridge Progression Tests for Primary & JS 1-2 in Mathematics, English and

Science

Wednesday 15th – Friday 17th June

6. WAEC Mocks for SS 2

Monday 20th – Friday 24th June

7. Revision Classes for Primary, JS 1 – 2 & SS 1 for end of term exams

Monday 20th June – Tuesday 28th June

8. End of term examination timetable out

Monday 20th June

9. End of Third Term Examinations commences for all Sections

Wednesday 29th June – Friday 15th July

10. Timetable for Progression Tests, WAEC & IGCSE Mocks out.

Monday 6th June

NB: All dates apart from end of term examinations were decided by the examination

Committee and are subject to change by the school authority.

Thank you.

Examination Committee

Thank you and have a great weekend!

KUHWA, CHARLES IORWUESE – ASSISTANT V.P (ACADEMICS) AND KS 3

COORDINATOR.

News from Secondary

The entire school has just returned from a mid-term break, which also comprised of the

Children’s Day celebration as well as the Democracy Day celebration. Active teaching

and learning have since commenced.

Five students of Olumawu School community performed superlatively in the

just concluded Nigeria Young Broadcast Award/ Competition sponsored by

Liciamedia. The event took place at the Silverbird Entertainment Centre, FCT

on the 27th of May, 2016. Twenty-two (22) schools were in attendance. The

awards won included:

i. Best Young Script Writer Award by Azeez Nusra (SS 2 Blue)

Ii. Best Participating School Award.

Thank you.

Mr. Moses ( <mailto:njoku_mss@yahoo.co.uk> njoku_mss@yahoo.co.uk)

Fun Avec French @ Olumawu School

Salut Parents,

Summer Fun Avec French engagement is a key factor in supporting the continuing

success of French language in Olumawu School. Engaged students are motivated to

learn. We intend to inspire students by sharing their passion for French language and

culture. As engage parents we are sure committed to supporting our children in their

learning.

REGISTER YOUR CHILD TODAY!

French words of the week–À Bientôt – See you soon.

Or visit www.faridataudu.com for a simple handy book that can get you

started with your French.

Reminder:

Summer Fun Avec French @ Olumawu

Date: Aug 8th-19th, 2016

Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm

Fee: #25,000

Registration forms pick-up: Olumawu Admission Dept. – March 7th- July 8th, 2016

Ms. Bridget and Mr. Nana

Visit – www.legacyeducational.com

News from Pastoral

WEEKLY THEME:

We commenced the theme “Career and Occupation” Wednesday June 1st, 2016. This is

aimed at preparing the pupils/students ahead of their future career and igniting their

passion for the future.

CAREER DAY: pupils/students will be expected to dress in their career outfit on Friday

10th June, 2016. This is to celebrate their future career choices and make them look

forward to achieving their dreams.

CAREER CONFERENCE: This will come up on Monday 13th June, 2016. The program is

designed to empower/ enlighten students on their various career paths and guide them

to achieve their dreams.

HOUSE POINTS:

RESULTS: WEEK 9 3RD TERM 2015/2016.

BLUE (MAMMAN HOUSE) – 1170 POINTS SO FAR

PINK (IFEJOLA HOUSE) – 1062 POINTS SO FAR

YELLOW (HALIMA HOUSE) 1115 POINTS SO FAR

GREEN (ADUKE HOUSE) 1128 POINTS SO FAR.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Pupils must be in complete uniform always – only brown shoes, white socks for the

school uniform and white canvas/ white socks for the P.E uniform. We urge Parents to

please ensure their children adhere strictly to this dress code to avoid seizing and other

punishments.

House meetings holds every Wednesday, please ensure your child comes in to

school wearing the correct sport wear.

NOTE: pupils/students should be appropriately dressed and have their correct footwear

on for all sport activities.

TUCK SHOP:

Tuck shop Menu re-opened by mid-term for half price (N17, 500). Contact School/ e-

mail the address below for more details and register your children while offer lasts….

Ms Oyedepo.

<mailto:toluwaoye@olumawu.org> toluwaoye@olumawu.org

Important dates Term 3

29th June

Term 3 Exams begin

July 2nd

SS 3 GRADUATION

July 6th, 7th 8th

Eid al-Fitr

School closed

July 15th

Exams finish

Last Day Term 3

July 16th

PRIZE GIVING DAY