Dear parents, carers and children,

It has been a busy first term at Abuja Prep and we are all feeling the effects of an intense but – certainly from my point of

view – extremely positive and productive term. It is hard to believe that a term has already ended and another new year is

about to start. I hope you have enjoyed reading Blossoms and learning about all the wonderful things that happen at Abuja

Prep.

The remarkable dedication of our staff and pupils has ensured that our term has been truly awe-inspiring.

The school is characterised by the highest expectations of staff and students alike. Our children continue to amaze us with

their keen interest to learn while having fun at Abuja Prep.

The children's amazing learning experiences are a testament to our outstanding teaching and learning and shared vision.

The Proprietress along with our Senior Leadership Team of the school, strive to bring the best teaching practices to ensure

we fulfil our promise of care and quality teaching and learning.

Unfortunately, we will say farewell to a hardworking staff member at the end of this term. Miss Tosin, Year 2 Dolphin, is

moving from Abuja due to family reasons. She has been so dedicated to our school, going the extra mile week in and week

out. The newest member of the Abuja Prep family is Miss Thakuma. She has a degree in Information Technology from the

University of East London. She has good analytical thinking and a passion for reading, travelling and cooking.

Finally, I am sure that you would like to join with me in thanking all of the staff, the Proprietress, SLT and The Board of

Abuja Preparatory School for their continued tremendous hard work and commitment to the pupils of the school during

the year.

As always, Abuja Prep staff and I feel honoured to be a part of your sons /daughters’ development. I take this opportunity

to thank you for your continued support of Abuja Preparatory School, as we work together to offer the very best learning

opportunities and experiences for your child.

On behalf of everybody at Abuja Prep, we wish you, your family and the pupils a peaceful Christmas to

those who celebrate it and every blessing for the New Year. We look forward to welcoming all

our pupils returning refreshed and ready for a new school term on Tuesday 8th January 2019.

Kind regards,

Akif Naqvi

Headmaster

FORGET ME NOT

Wednesday 12th Dec (4:15 pm – 6:15 pm) Parent Teacher Interviews Day 2

Thursday 13th Dec Special End of Year Thursday Treat morning / Class Party

Friday 14th Dec Last day of the school – closing 11:00 am

Tuesday 8th Jan 2019 School re-opens

No 14 – 2018/2019 Abuja Preparatory School 12th Dec 2018

Blossoms House Point totals of the TERM

Eagles –2006

Falcons-2414

Hawks-2163

Ravens-2000

YEAR 1 SQUIRREL Laulani Wallang

YEAR 1 SQUIRREL Chimdubem Egele

YEAR 1 SQUIRREL Kiruba Haran Jonas

YEAR 1 SQUIRREL Khadijat Bello Mohammed

YEAR 1 RABBIT Eluanataziba Kemedi

YEAR 2 ORCA Layla Gumbel

YEAR 2 ORCA Jadesola Thomas

YEAR 2 ORCA Amani Alley

YEAR 3 GAZELLE Eseose Onoise

YEAR 3 GAZELLE Eliora Agada

YEAR 3 GIRAFFE Akachi Umeh

YEAR 4 HIPPO Ahmed Musa

YEAR 4 HIPPO Desmond Bassey

YEAR 5 BEAR Najma Aliyu

YEAR 5 BEAR Christien Iweze

YEAR 5 WOLF Tobenna Iwuchukwu

YEAR 6 LION Fatima Iliya-Isa

YEAR 6 LION Hauwa Mohammed

YEAR 6 LION Letizia Ferrario

Oluwatobilola Titiloye

seen here with Mrs

Goje when his winning

logo design was

presented at assembly.

What a technologically advanced treat we had last Friday!

Thanks to Year 6 Jaguar’s around the world newsreel

about Guyana. Guyana, a country on

South America’s North Atlantic

coast, is defined by its dense rain

forest. Guyana, an English-speaking country,

is culturally connected to the Caribbean region, by its love

for cricket and calypso music.

A well-timed, well-planned, engaging and entertaining

assembly, with excellent use of technology, was presented

wholly by the children. This shows Abuja Prep children,

especially Year 6, are capable of making something far

more sophisticated than we were able to do as children.

So many learning areas were touched upon in this

assembly, ending with a gentle calypso dance move.

Thank you to mums, dads and other family members for

taking time out from their busy schedules to support their

children. Well done, teachers and all the future media

presenters in Year 6 Jaguar.

Gingerbread houses are a favourite

holiday pastime with families, be it

with parents, grandparents, or even

both! But these delicious, decorative

bread houses have always been a

staple of the holiday season for as long as people can

remember.

Year 6 Jaguar Class Assembly WOW

Thank you to all parents who make sure their children are in the proper school uniform. It is important for all children to wear practical, sensible and safe clothing. We expect all children to wear school

uniform as follows:

Boys Girls

Main Uniform

Nursery and Reception Abuja Prep School grey shorts Abuja Prep polo shirt Abuja Prep maroon pullover Long grey socks Plain black sensible black shoes (no logo) no canvas shoes, no trainer style shoes. Key Stage 1 and 2 Abuja Prep School grey shorts Abuja Prep white shirt Abuja Prep maroon pullover Long grey socks Plain black sensible black shoes (no logo) no canvas shoes, no trainer style shoes.

Nursery and Reception Abuja Prep Gingham dress White socks or tights Black shoes Key Stage 1 and 2 Abuja Prep School grey skirt Abuja Prep white blouse Abuja Prep Maroon cardigan White socks or tights Plain black sensible black shoes (no logo) no canvas shoes, no trainer style shoes. A white hijab may be worn by our Muslim pupils – This is optional

Physical Education

Abuja Prep maroon shorts and house T-shirt. (Up until houses have been formed a white T-shirt is acceptable) Preferably White trainers but coloured are acceptable (football boots and studded trainers are not accepted)

Abuja Prep maroon shorts and house T-shirt. (Up until houses have been formed a white T-shirt is acceptable) Preferably White trainers but coloured are acceptable (football boots and studded trainers are not accepted)

If your child is not wearing the correct uniform, we’ll contact you. Thank you for your support!

Reminder - Lollypops, Gums and Sweets It has been noticed that some children are still bringing lollipops, gums and sweets to

school. They have also been spotted sucking on a lollipop whilst coming to school. We

encourage parents and carers to discuss the perils of sugar with their child. Research

shows that sugar leads to a quick spike in blood sugar levels followed by rapid decrease,

thus making it extremely hard for children to concentrate. Sugar is also a major cause of

tooth decay and cavity.

Henceforth, if a child is found with sweets, gums or lollipop, it will be sent home or

disposed of. You can share more awareness by visiting this website:

https://pdn.photoserve.com/2013/06/jade-albert-shoots-oral-health-awareness-campaign-for-nyc-kids/

A gentle reminder about uniforms...

House Point winners for

the Term.

CONGRATULATIONS

FALCONS!!

KS1 Inter-House Football

Competition winners.

CONGRATULATIONS

EAGLES!

One of our students,

Agabi-Oshen Agabi is

off with the Regent

School for the 2019

educational Ski Trip

to Switzerland

KS2 Inter-House Football

Competition winners.

CONGRATULATIONS

EAGLES!

Congratulations from all of us at Abujaprep. We wish you all the best.

Dorcas Otobo Oluchi Nwaogbo

Blessing Olekwu Faith Idisi

Dr. Philip Emeagwali Occupation: Computer Scientist Born: 1954 - Nigeria Best known for: Inventor of the world’s fastest computer Nickname: Bill Gates of Africa

Like many African schoolchildren, he dropped out of school at age 14 because his father could not continue paying Emeagwali's school fees. However, his father continued teaching him at home, and everyday Emeagwali performed mental exercises such as solving 100 maths problems in one hour. His father taught him until Philip "knew more than he did”. Dr. Philip Emeagwali's resume is loaded with many other such feats, including ways of making oil fields more productive – which has resulted in the United States saving hundreds of millions of dollars each year. As one of the most famous African-American inventors of the 20th century, Dr. Emeagwali also has won the Gordon Bell Prize – the Nobel Prize for computation. His computers are currently being used to forecast the weather and to predict the likelihood and effects of future global warming.

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