EARLY HEIGHTS COLLEGE
Dear Parent/Guardian,
GREETINGS/APPRECIATION
Greetings to you and your entire household in Jesus’ name. We continue to thank and appreciate you for entrusting your child/ward’s wholesome development to us as we remain partners committed to human development. We equally appreciate your efforts and prompt support in the payment of school fees. To God be the glory as the 2nd term finally comes to an end today, the 5th of April, 2023.
RESUMPTION
The 2nd term of the 2022/2023 academic session started on a very good note. Our scholars returned to School on Monday 9th January with the excitement the New Year brought. We appreciate the name of the Lord for a very smooth and successful term that ended today.
ADMINISTRATION
The management of the school has ensured that all teachers are conversant with the ever-evolving teaching methods through training and supervision. This is to maintain the high academic standards that we are known for. The teachers have remained committed to their work as teaching and learning conditions are still being improved by the management. No stone was left unturned to ensure the quality of academic standards. Our school facilities were also upgraded to meet up with the requirement of the 21st-century School.
ACADEMICS AFFAIRS:
This term witnessed various forms of competitions in the three domains of education(Cognitive- Quiz, Class activities, Psychomotor- Sporting, and Affective- public speaking, Debate etc). The welfare of learners was a major focus of this term as teaching and learning were conducted in a serene learning environment with particular attention given to the different needs of the learners. The result has been quite encouraging.
Besides the foregoing, the school ensured an improved learning environment, while the students were exposed to different methodologies suitable for their individual learning. The school has also ensured that the environment is safe and conducive to learning. For us, every child is important and has a right to learn new things on a daily basis, this is why we use the KAGAN teaching method in class as it enables our learners to learn in a cooperative manner and helps us to have an academic needs of every child attended to.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
In the course of the term, we had a nice time carrying out extra-curricular activities, particularly during the preparation for our Inter-House Sports Competition. The Inter-House Sports Competition was a huge success because we had our students participating in different sports activities. Furthermore, some of our exceptional students represented the school well in an external Inter-House Sports Competition. We also had our class quizzes and skill acquisition classes which all made the term worthwhile. We hope to do more in the coming term.
PUNCTUALITY TO SCHOOL
Punctuality is the Soul of business. This is to remind our esteemed parents that resumption to school remains 7:45 am Monday – Friday. The school frowns at lateness as it is compulsory for all scholars to participate in the morning assembly and surrogate exercise which begins at 7:50 am.
ASP (STUDENT ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAM)
We remain committed to supporting our students in their academics. This, we do through our ASP Morning Drills. This is a morning class held for students in need of extra tutoring in Mathematics and English Language before the commencement of normal lessons for the day. This has been organized to improve the upcoming learners to enable them to understand better what has been previously taught.
SURROGACY SESSIONS
The school places a high premium on mentorship sessions which hold twice weekly. We use these periods to correct undesirable behaviors in our scholars while imparting them corrective instructions with the aim of bringing them to the path of rectitude. Every student is expected to be punctual for this program and Parents are advised to complement the School’s efforts by inspecting their notes regularly.
EXTERNAL EXAMINATION REGISTRATION:
The school has registered its students for the year 2023 external examination (WAEC, NECO, BECE). We use this medium to advise our parents whose children are in these classes to encourage them to study very hard for these exams for optimal performance. We have adequately prepared them; revisions are still going on. With your prayers, we are trusting and believing in God for a better outcome this year.
SECURITY CONSCIOUSNESS:
The school places premium importance on the safety of students and staff members, therefore putting up some stringent measures to ensure this is achieved to the satisfaction of parents and other stakeholders. While the school plays its part, Parents should also be security conscious at all times. If you are not able to bring your ward(s) to school in person, please ensure he or she comes in the company of fellow students. Parents who do not make use of the school bus should be very careful about their choice of transportation and ensure the driver or rider is trustworthy. Always remember that kidnapping has become a lucrative business in our present world. May the protection of God continually be on you and your lots.
EBGOS LAGOS AND OGUN 11TH BIENNIAL EARLY-LYMPIC 2023.
The 11th Biennial Early-Lympic 2023 of Early Beginners Group Of Schools ( Lagos & Ogun) was held on Wednesday, 15th February 2023 at The Agege sports complex Stadium Agege, Lagos. The inter-house program was an opportunity for our learners to showcase their sporting talents and infuse the learning domains into sports. Meanwhile, the school sought the consent of our parents before any child could be allowed to get involved in any sporting activity as well as for permission to equally involve the learners in all the training programs prior to D-day. This training program was a window of opportunity to properly educate our learners on the expectations of good sportsmanship, and also to assess the sports fitness level of each learner before being involved in any event. Besides, representatives for each sporting event were carefully selected viz a viz their age and classes with fairness during training performance.
Furthermore, adequate security and safety apparatus put in place to ensure hitch-free events include trained paramedics, adequate first aid and medical equipment, the Nigeria police force etc. Meanwhile, everyone present was given an unfettered good treat with the presence of the police band as well as refreshments and other side attractions.
Below is the outcome of the events with respect to the position of each house:
| HOUSE | COLOUR | POSITION |
| DISCIPLINE | ORANGE | 1ST |
| TRUSTWORTHINESS | BLUE | 2ND |
| RESPECT | YELLOW | 3RD |
| KINDNESS | PURPLE | 4TH |
| COMMITMENT | RED | 5TH |
| RESPONSIBILITY | GREEN | 6TH |
We wish to cease this medium to express our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed parents/guardians for their unwavering support and contribution towards the success of the program.
AFTER-SCHOOL/EXTENSION CLASSES
Our after-school classes have been running smoothly. In response to requests of parents to include Mathematics and English in all classes, we adjusted our timetable to accommodate this throughout this term and so all our classes have been having all key subjects reflected in all lesson classes to complement the teaching done during normal classes and test the understanding level of all students. For the senior classes, we also taught the core subjects of each department during our lesson periods to enable the students to sharpen their knowledge in these areas. We encourage all students to pay equal attention during lesson periods as normal class periods to be able to enjoy the full benefits. We also encourage you to subscribe to the extra classes for your child/children.
Meanwhile, the extension classes as usual were arranged to hold from Monday – Saturday for
the SS3 Students, while the JSS3 Students were fully engaged from Monday to Friday for the extension classes. Mock examinations were also conducted for the learners to ascertain their level of preparedness for external examinations. The essence of doing this is to fully prepare them to get the best grades in their Junior and Senior External Examinations respectively.
SOCIALS.
In an effort to give our learners a balanced education and development, the school emphasizes the psychomotor development
- There has been a deliberate increase in students’ entertainment. This is evident in the just established ‘semi stadium’ in the school and now added to it is a bigger field with natural carpet grass. The objective is to recreate and make the students relax well enough to face the arduous task of academics. It is also a subtle way of engaging the students in their idle time. As the saying goes, the idle mind is the devil’s workshop.
- Anti-Bullying Week: The second term took off with anti-bullying week which was well-anchored by the school. The objectives was quite clear; to drum the unequivocal stance of the school further into the consciousness of the students.
- 2023 LEND A HAND DAY (Valentine’s Day Celebration): This is a norm in the school to use this day to reach out to the less privileged. We use this medium to appreciate you all for the donations and contributions towards this year’s ‘Lend a hand day.’ As earlier reported, we visited some Orphanage homes where items donated were shared.
DISCIPLINE
Learning is incomplete without discipline, this is why we continue to instill discipline in our students, thereby tackling all cases of indiscipline impartially. For us, it does not matter the level of indiscipline; it must be confronted completely with commensurate measures.
- Combating Bullying: In our efforts to curb reports of bullying in the school, we now have a bully alert feature available to all teachers to immediately alert the management about any case of bullying in the school. This is in a bid to encourage cordial relationships among students. Students found wanting will be made to face the consequences of their actions, which may include suspension from school.
- Making students accountable for their wrongdoings: Students who break school rules now write statements that are filed for future reference.
- Some defaulting students are also asked to take part in community service as a way of teaching them to do the right thing at all times.
END-OF-TERM PACKAGE
The envelope given to every scholar contains the following:
(i). Exam scripts (ii) Assignments/ Projects (iii) School Bill
PTF MEETING
OGUN / ABUJA BRANCH
The PTF Meeting for this term was held on the 27th of January, 2023 and it was a huge success. Parents and teachers as well deliberated on how to improve the totality of every child toward achieving their goals and bringing positive changes to their society at large. An election was conducted in EHC Ogun, after which new EXCO Members were sworn in. The EXCO Members include:
I) Mrs. Samuel – Chairperson
Ii) Mr. Samuel – Vice Chairperson
III) Mrs Naiye – Financial Secretary
iv) Mrs Adeleye – PRO
v) Mrs Alaka- Welfare
vi) Mr Okoh – Welfare
Parents were given letters and reminders were later sent to them. This was to enable us to discuss and thrash out issues affecting their children.
LAGOS BRANCH
The PTF meeting for this term was held before the commencement of the term on the 7th of January 2023. Parents had the opportunity to air their views on school policies and it was a good time to dialogue on issues and reach a compromise on the way forward. We encourage all parents to be in attendance at subsequent PTF meetings so that we can know how to serve you better.
OPEN HOUSE
This term’s open house was done on Friday 10th of March, 2023 between the hours of 12 pm – 3:00 pm. Feedback was received from parents who attended to check the academic progress of their ward(s). It also availed both parents and teachers the opportunity to discuss how to better attend to the students. All observations and suggestions have been duly noted and will be given due attention.
SCHOOL FEES PAYMENT POLICY
As we look forward to resumption on Monday 24th April 2023 for the 3rd term of the 2022/2023 academic session, all parents are hereby reminded of our policy on prompt payment and advised to make payment into designated school accounts as stated in the School bill before resumption. Evidence of payment will be the yardstick for resumption for every category of student.
ADMISSION IN PROGRESS
Admission into all classes is on. The entrance examination comes up every 3rd Saturday of the month. The dates are as follows:
1st Batch – 15th April, 2023
2nd Batch – 20th May, 2023
3rd Batch – 17th June, 2023
4th Batch -15th July, 2023
5th Batch -19th August, 2023
NOTE TO PARENTS
- Parents should please help their ward(s) to reduce or discontinue cartoon watching when school is in session. The same applies to languages used at home because children learn from their environs, that is, what they see and hear. We have noticed some vulgar words used by some scholars among their peers and violent behaviors.
- We also advise our esteemed parents to watch with keen interest the kind of friends their child(ren) keeps and places they go to as kidnapping is on the increase.
- We appeal to parents to adhere to the directives from our security men while dropping off and picking up the children so as not to obstruct movement in and out of the School.
- In order to avoid misplaced books, parents are encouraged to always monitor books brought home by their ward(s) and also ensure the complete return of these books to school.
- Parents are encouraged to always make effort to give their children food as they come to school or make proper arrangements for kitchen services.
- We strongly advise our parents to always create and spend time with their children as they need parental guidance, company, and warmth/friendship.
EVENTS DIARY
Resumption:
- Boarders 23rd April 2023
- Day students 24th April 2023
- Pray for your child :. Every 1st Friday of the term
- External Examination. : May/ June, 2023.
- Graduation/Prize Giving Day: 20th July,2023.
GRATITUDE
The second term 2022/2023 academic session was very eventful. We remain thankful to God for the ability given to us to accomplish our task for the term. We thank him for the blessings he has bestowed on the EHC family.
We appreciate our esteemed parents for the confidence reposed in us by choosing EHC. We assure you of our excellent standards based on educational best practices. We applaud our scholars as well as our staff for their hard work.
PARENTS’ COLLABORATION TEAM
Our appreciation goes to all our parents and staff who have advertised and recommended the school to their friends and family members. You are all great.
To our Christian parents/ Guardians, we wish you a happy Easter celebration and a happy Eid-il Fitri to our Muslim parents in Advance.
Signed;
Management. Early Heights College.
