EARLY HEIGHTS COLLEGE.
15/12/2022
Dear Esteemed Parents/ Guardians,
FIRST TERM 2022/2023 ACADEMIC SESSION NEWSLETTER
With hearts full of joy and gratitude, we send our highest regards to you and your entire household and we say compliment of the season to you all. We thank God Almighty for seeing us through this 1st term of the 2022/2023 academic session and the year 2022. We appreciate Him for the gift of life and the enablement to carry on with our academic/extra-curricular activities. This journey would not have come this far without your support. We say a very big thank you.
We promise to always be up and doing in making sure that the best in your ward(s) is not only achieved but sustained.
We appreciate the dedication and commitment of our ever-ready members of staff and their willingness to leave no stone unturned toward giving their very best to our scholars. In the same vein, we appreciate our scholars for yielding to our life-shaping process which has led to noticeable daily improvement in their lives.
ACADEMICS
The 1st term 2022/2023 academic session began on the 12th day of September 2022 and we have witnessed a lot of academic and co-curricular activities. Scholars’ performances this term were wonderful as it reflected in their weekly test and terminal results. The co-curricular programs were excellent as well. This shows the commitment in our scholars, as they have demonstrated diligence in their studies. We implore parents not to relent in their effort at the home front to encourage their ward(s) to study hard when they are at home. Our dear esteemed parents, be rest assured of our commitment to the academic and moral excellence of your child [ren] under our care.
* WEEKLY ASSESSMENT:
There were a series of weekly Evaluations in line with the scheme of work based on topics taught. This helped to ascertain learners’ ability to recall and refresh their memory.
* EXTENSION CLASSES:
This has commenced for students in terminal classes who are having challenges in one subject off another other. This will help in preparing them for their external Examinations coming up next year.
TRAINING AND SEMINAR:
To improve our human resources and the quality of our teaching and other services, the members of staff were trained before the commencement of the session to equip them for effective delivery in the teaching and learning process and to ensure that all staff is in tune with the 21st century teaching methodologies.
SURROGATE.
We are pleased to inform our esteemed Parents that in addition to our daily assembly and moral talk, Mentorship and counseling sessions is now of paramount importance in our scholars’ life. These sessions have been of great blessings to our scholars as they demonstrate noticeable improvements on a daily basis in their academics as well as their moral life.
DISCIPLINE
Our esteemed Parents are fully aware of our stance on discipline. Discipline is part and parcel of our life-shaping process. This has been made possible over the years through the support of most of our parents. We appeal to some of our parents who still find it difficult to give us full-fledged support in this area to do so as our stand is informed by scriptural counsel which says, train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6). Let’s endeavor to keep an eye on our children and join efforts with the School towards correcting undesirable behavior. This no doubt will help our children to be socially adjusted and walk on the path of rectitude.
USE OF PHONE.
This is to bring to the notice of our esteemed parents that the use of the telephone is highly prohibited in the school and for no reason must any child come to the school with one, for it will be confiscated by the school authority and will not be returned back to the owner until the end of the session. In case there is the need to pass a message to them as Parents, you can call their class teachers, Surrogate parents or the Principal.
PUNCTUALITY TO SCHOOL (STUDENT’S CONDUCT)
We have noticed with delight that our scholars now come to school earlier than before. More gratifying is the excitement with which they come to school every day. This is a great feat which we attribute to the commitment of you all our esteemed Parents. Let us endeavor to keep up this good work. It is said that punctuality is the soul of business. Once our scholars are used to it now, it will become a great asset to them in the future in leadership. Every student is expected to be in school no later than 8.00 a.m. as all are expected to participate in the morning Assembly which begins at 8.00 a.m. Parents of children who consistently come late to school may be invited to see the Principal for an interaction.
DRES’S CODE
We are highly concerned with our students’ appearance. Kindly note the following:
- Students must be neatly dressed to school every day, if not they will be punished or sent back home.
- Trainers, boots, net shoes, canvas e.t.c is highly prohibited. Also, ankle sock is not allowed
- Dropping earrings are not allowed. Only full slop earring is allowed for only girls. Defaulters will be dealt with.
- Attachment and bushy hair is not accepted in the school. Students should do the correct hairstyle approved by the school. Defaulters will face corporal punishment.
STUDENT AND STAFF OF THE MONTH AWARD
The School introduced the student and staff of the month award. This was to appreciate them for their outstanding performances.
OVERVIEW OF FIRST TERM 2022/2023 ACADEMIC SESSION.
ESSAY COMPETITION (PEN POWER)
Aside from the essay competitions held in our schools, the school also launched an essay platform known as the pen power writing contest. The vision is to promote and revive the writing culture in the school. The competition is in three phases; the audition phase, the elimination phase, and the Grand finale. The first stage has been concluded. The second and third phases will be conducted second term.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAM (ASP)
The ASP commenced on the 19th of September, 2022 where morning classes were held for challenged students at no extra cost. The Progress of the Learners was evaluated at intervals.
TALK SHOW:
This activity was an inspiring one as students discussed various topical issues like politics, discipline, and sports and how these issues affect them. We all marveled as these students processed their thoughts constructively and defended their viewpoints assiduously.
HEALTH:
This is to appeal to our amiable parents that their sick wards should be taken care of at home and resume back to school when they are fit. This will enable them get the best medical attention needed during this period.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD
In Commemoration of the 2022 International Day Of The Girl Child held on the 11th of October, 2022 with the theme “OUR TIME IS NOW- OUR RIGHTS OUR FUTURE”, an NGO “Engage Youth Africa Initiative” visited the school and enlightened our female students on their rights as a Girl Child. The Students were better informed and were equipped for the future.
FOOD COMPETITION:
This activity took place on the 20th of October, 2022. The students displayed various culinary skills as they slugged it out with their peers to the delight of their judges. Winners of the competition were presented with gifts.
EXHIBITION
An exhibition was held on Friday 18th of November, 2022 where the learners exhibited various Skills acquired in the Skill Acquisition Programs such as Catering, Hair Dressing, Coding, STEM, Chess, Sports Academy, Art, and Dress Making. They all displayed various levels of expertise.
EXTERNAL EXAMINATION.
We are happy to inform you of the success we recorded in the last 2022 junior (NECO/BECE) and senior WAEC & NECO Examinations.
Registration for 2023 SSCE (WAEC/NECO)/BECE has started and our scholars have been duly registered. Mock Examinations were conducted for our students who would be participating in external examinations come next year.We hereby implore you(our parents) to monitor the activities of your ward(s) and also ensure that they stay dedicated to their studies during the holidays. We wish our scholars success as they prepare for the examinations.
SOCIALS:
In an effort to give our learners a balanced education and development, the school emphasizes psychomotor development. We are particular about increasing our student’s entertainment. The objective of the social activities is to create and make the Students relax well enough to face the demanding task of academics. This is therapeutic as it renews their health and minds.
I.INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION: The school was not left out in the pre-independence day celebration on Friday 30th September 2022.
Ii.END OF YEAR/ CHRISTMAS PARTY: The end of the year/ Christmas party was held in a colorful manner. It was a time to wind off after all the academic activities of the term. The students made various presentations and it was a good way to close the year.
INSPECTION
The teaching/learning process was supervised by both internal and external inspectors/evaluators as teachers were checked to ensure all aspects of teaching methodology, and innovations are properly followed making sure the right values were inculcated to learners and that they were given equal opportunities to participate in class.
TRANSPORTATION
Our team worked hard to ensure hitch free services this time though one or two issues were effectively managed. We promise to continue to soar higher and appeal to our esteemed parents to further encourage them by getting their wards ready early without delaying the buses.
Mitogen route- We will not be plying this route for reasons beyond our control and apology for the inconvenience this might cause.
OPEN HOUSE (PHYSICAL AND ONLINE).:
The Open house for the term was held online during the mid-term break. It was observed virtually. Questionnaires were shared with parents to fill and make observations as regards activities of the school and the performances of their ward(s). It availed our parents the opportunities to make input on the progress of their wards and discuss the way forward. Your observations are being worked on to serve you better.
FEMALE STUDENTS BOARDERS.
Female boarders are permitted to wear light attachments (just one pack) and must be of moderate size and length and the attachment must be black (Not more than neck length). The use of hair accessories will not be tolerated. We appeal to parents to ensure their wards keep strictly to this.
VACATION
The school vacates for 1st term 2022-2023 on Thursday 15th December 2022.
SCHOOL FEES
We appreciate your prompt payment.
Kindly visit your wards portal at www.earlyschools.org for payment and to download the academic progress report.
Please be reminded our fee payment policy remains that your ward will be expected to present proof of full payment on the date of resumption.
Thanks for your cooperation.
PLEASE NOTE- Any payments other than that made on www.earlyschool.org would be at your risk as none of our staff is authorized to receive cash or other payment on our behalf.
CUSTOMER SERVICE –
Your feedback is always appreciated in order to serve you better.
Kindly contact oguncustomerservice@earlyschools.org, call or chat on WhatsApp no 08180108971.
Lagoscustomerservice@earlyschools.org, call or chat on WhatsApp no 08093937489.
Abujacustomerservice@earlyschools.org, call or chat on WhatsApp no 09093217005.
A PEEP INTO THE SECOND TERM
RESUMPTION.
The school resumes for the second term on Monday, 9th January 2023. While boarders are expected back in school on Sunday, 8th January 2023. (Entry is strict with proof of payment.)
MATHEMAPEDIA
INTERHOUSE SPORT
TALENT HUNT
PARENTS TEACHER FORUM MEETING – to be held as follows;
Alagbole: 27th January, 2023.
Lagos. : 26th January, 2023.
Abuja. : 27th January, 2023.
And many more!
GRATITUDE
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 wish you merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance.
Signed;.
Management.
