The Director of Studies of Ferscoat School, Pastor Felix Opata has commended the support of parents and guardians of their learners as he unveiled programme of events to mark the 30 years’ anniversary celebrations of the school.
Speaking while addressing the schools Parents Teachers Forum (PTF) held inside the multi-purpose hall of the new school complex. Pastor Opata said: “We appreciate all returning and new parents who have believed in us and have pitched their tent with us. The lord God will not forget your labour of love in Jesus name”.
The DOS also used the opportunity of the meeting to unveil the programme of activities lined up to celebrate the 30 years of the establishment of the school.
He told the parents that the events started on September 29 which was the exact day Ferscoat Primary school was established 30 years ago while the secondary school clocked 25 years.
According to him, there was a media luncheon where the school’s management hosted media executives in an elaborate press conference to herald the activities lined up to celebrate the anniversary.
“We bless God for the media lunch which took place on Thursday 29th September 2022. At the media lunch, newspaper giants such as Vanguard, Punch, Independent, Sun, Guardian newspapers and other online media platforms were well represented to capture the launching of the 30th anniversary events.
The Health Check Day was on Saturday of the PTF meeting and parents, guardians, guests and other invitees who were in attendance that day also enjoyed the facilities provided by the school for a comprehensive health check-up of the individuals as part of the anniversary celebrations.
According to the DOS, “I specially want to thank our cherished Parents and alumni who have also graced this first in a kind medical check-up day for our dear parents.
“I want to specially recognize Dr Durowoju, Pharmacist Michael, Dr Agbara and Pharmacist Nneji for their selfless support and also for supporting the school with medical kits that made the event a success.”
He also informed the parents of the grand finale of the program which will be the dedication of the new complex of Ferscoat which has enabled the school to accommodate all learners in one building and provided adequate infrastructure for effective learning.
The dedication is scheduled for Wednesday 14th of December 2022. The day will also double as Children’s Thanksgiving day immediately after the dedication.
Our children will use their anniversary dress on this day to thank God for the successes so far recorded in 30 years of operation and impact on learners.
“The grand finale anniversary celebration day which comes up on Friday 16th December is for Parents and other dignitaries only. No student will be allowed into the venue on this day unless they are performing one act or the other.
“Every parent will be given two invitation cards and it will be strictly by invitation. The celebration will hold at the Anglican Church event centre at Majiyagbe Ipaja”, he said.
The PTF meeting was also informed of the book launch on Ferscoat at 30 on that day while calling for active participation and support of the parents. The book authored by the DOS is entitled: FERSCOAT AT 30: CITADEL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.
Meanwhile, other activities already scheduled to feature during the anniversary include; “Literary and Debate day which will hold on Friday 11th of November among invited schools.
“The health Walk Day will take place on Saturday 5th November. On this day, leaners, teachers and parents will walk from the primary school to Abesan Estate Gate from where we shall return to the school.
“Medical personnel, members of the Red Cross, Neighbourhood Watch as well as Police will be part of the exercise
“The visit to the orphanage follows this health walk day. We implore you to give your ward(s) as many gifts as possible for the purpose of donating to the motherless baby homes.”
Earlier, the Principal, Mr. Fred Opata informed the parents and guardians of both new and returning students of the existing rules, regulations and policies of the school in order to sustain the excellence at both internal and external examinations for which the school was known.
While speaking on the Strategies for success for all learners at both internal and external examinations Mr. Opata said; “Good academic performance begins with planning. Learners as well as parents must have a good academic plan for every year. Learners who fail exams do so because of lack of proper preparation. The following will aid learners secure better results at both internal and external exams:
“Draw up a personal reading timetable for your ward every term.
“Follow up on the personal reading of your ward by encouraging and checking the use of reading jotters. Teach them how to make jottings (nugget form).
“Constantly remind your ward about important dates such as test, projects, and exam. This way, he/she can prepare adequately for the test/exam.
“Ensure that all class activities and assignments are thoroughly done by your wards. Where it isn’t done, devise mechanisms/methods of achieving this.
“Periodic checks on work done by your ward is very important at encouraging them not to get relaxed and become over complacent.
“Parents and the school will give 35% but a child who invests in reading for at least 2hrs at JSS1 & 2 level, 3hrs at JSS3 level and 4hrs at SS3 level will attain a minimum of 45% through personal reading. It is necessary that we get involved in moulding the lives of our children. Such children are already A1 students.
