Term 3 Resumption Newsletter

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1 Term 3 Resumption Newsletter Welcome back to school for the third term. I hope that you have enjoyed the break. We are looking forward to an exciting term with a wide range of events for students and parents. The highlight of the third term, as always, will be the Valedictory Service for the Year 12 students. This year will see the 20 th set of students graduate from the school. As a school, we are proud of the success of our alumni and continue to celebrate them. As parents will know, the Year 12 students have not had a vacation as the WAEC examinations are ongoing. It has been great to see the students working diligently throughout this period, and I particularly thank their teachers and hostel staff who have stayed in school to provide revision classes and support. A major boost to the confidence and determination of the students were their outstanding results in JAMB-UTME. Overall, the school achieved their best results ever and particular credit goes to Olabode who achieved 326 and Aminat who achieved 310 These results, along with the outstanding results in IGCSE last term can give us confidence for the students WASSCE results. Year 10 students also remained in school for an additional week at the end of the second term. This was part of their leadership training. During this period, they worked on the community development project that they had agreed with the local community. They have refurbished the local health centre in Iloko. It was great to see them working together with members of the local community to transform the facility. They will continue to work on improving health care provision in the community in the coming months. Alongside our activities in school, a number of senior students along with staff spent part of the vacation on an excursion to South Africa. Our excursion programmes offer an opportunity for students to enhance their learning outside the classroom by visiting key cultural and historic sites alongside leadership training activities. Students this year have visited locations including Nelson Mandela s house as well as taking trips to Robben Island and Table Mountain. Updates on all school activities are available through our social media platforms. We are on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and can be We also post a weekly news bulletin prepared by students on YouTube. Finally, let me remind parents and prospective parents that admission remains open for September Our scholarship weekend is fast approaching. The event will take place from 4 th - 6 th May and is open to all students who have accepted a place in Year 7. As a school we are committed to supporting families financially through academic scholarships and other programmes. Currently, almost half of students receive full or partial scholarships/discounts. I encourage parents to take the opportunity of the Scholarship Weekend to invite their family and friends to consider Olashore International School for their ward. Our outstanding academic record, matched with the success of our alumni nationally and internationally provides the assurance that all children joining the school are nurtured to their full potential. Wishing you a safe trip back to school.

2 Information For Parents The following information is to make you aware of the arrangements for Visiting Day. The newsletter will also be available on the school website, and Facebook page Join our Online Community Get updates of all events and activities that your children will be involved in this term by joining our online community and following all our social media handles. ( ) ( ( Payment of School Fees The term 3 fees are due for payment on or before resumption date of Saturday 14 th April, Parents are to pay their ward(s) fees in full, as management and staff are not allowed to sign any undertaking for fee deferment or part payment. In order to fast track the clearance process on the resumption day, parents are to pay on or before Wednesday 11 th April, Monthly Payment of Fees The school allows parents to pay their ward(s) fees on monthly basis subject to the receipt of an acknowledged copy of direct debit instruction from the parent s bank by the school. Please contact the school s accounts department for further details through account@olashoreschool.com and/or phone number Olashore International School Scholarship and Open Weekend This is to inform parents that the Scholarship and Open Weekend will take place from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th, May 2018 at the school premises in Iloko-Ijesa. The scholarship is offered in two categories, the academic scholarship and the indigene scholarship. The academic scholarship is open to all incoming Year 7 candidates that have received and accepted the offer of admission from the school by the payment of registration fees. A total of 10 academic scholarships up to the value of 100% of tuition fees are available. The indigene scholarship is open to Year 6 students in primary schools in Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State. Admission Still in Progress Admission for the 2018/19 academic session is still in progress. Examinations will be conducted in the school and at the Lagos Liaison Office, 281 Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. For further details, send an to info@olashoreschool.com or call IGCSE 2018 Year 11 IGCSE mock examinations results were sent to parents during the holidays. A letter was sent home. Based on the results, parents should complete the entries for the IGCSE final examinations in October/November. The completed form should be returned to the Senior Master s Desk on the day of resumption. Registration for the IGCSE 2018 starts immediately after resumption. Year 9 Options and BECE 2018 During the course of term 3, Year 9 students will choose their optional subjects for WASSCE and IGCSE courses in Years

3 The provisional subject choice form taken home at the end of term 2 should be completed and returned to the Senior Master s desk on the day of resumption. There will be a presentation on Year 9 options on visiting day Sunday May 20th, after which another form will be sent out for parents to make their final choices. The Year 9 students start their BECE on Monday 23rd April, 2018 and end on Tuesday 8th May, Year 12 WASSCE, IELTS, Post-WASSCE and Valedictory Service The Year 12 students started their WASSCE on Wednesday 28th March, So far the students have been very positive about the papers they have written. Teachers are always working with them to get them ready for each paper. Their last paper is on Thursday 10 th May, Parents who wish to take their children home after WASSCE should make a request for exeat in writing and clearly state the expected time and date of collection. Year 12 students who are not registered for IELTS examinations can be taken out the school from midday on Thursday 10 th May. IELTS is scheduled to finish on May 24th, so IELTS students can be collected from May 25th onwards. Post WASSCE Programme and Valedictory Service All Year 12 are expected to return to school no later than 6pm on Sunday 10 th June. This will enable students to take part in preparations for Valedictory Service. During the week leading up to Valedictory Service, we will be running a Post- WASSCE programme for all Year 12 students. This programme will help students prepare for higher education and attendance is compulsory. IELTS Tests This is to inform parents that IELTS UK-VI and IELTS standard tests will take place on Thursday 24th May, Parents are reminded to bring the original international passport of their child for both the registration and as a means of identification for the tests. Please submit your child s passport to Mr Rufai ( ) on the day of resumption in the school hall. May SAT Tests SAT tests will take place on Saturday 5th May, Parents of Year 12 students writing the May SAT tests are reminded to bring the original international passport of their child as this is the only valid means of identification for the examination. Please submit your child s passport to Mr Rufai ( ). Leadership: Africa is Not a Country The Africa is Not a Country celebration comes up this term. Students are reminded to come to school with agreed costume for the event. Year 11 Work Experience Year 11 students are encouraged to return with their work experience evaluation forms. Year 10 and 11 South Africa Excursion The trip to South Africa was a great success. Parents are to pick up their child/ward s suitcase during the first visiting day of the term- Sunday 20 th May, A table will be set-up in the school hall for this purpose. Year 8 and 9 U.K. Excursion Students that registered were all given a list of personal effects needed for the trip. These should be packed in a suitcase and must be submitted on term 3 resumption day along with student s pocket money of up to 200 pounds.

4 Excursion Trips for 2018/19 Year 8 and 9 students will be going to Cotonou in October Details of this trip will be mailed to parents. Year 7 students will visit Calabar in May Year 10 and 11 students will visit France in April Parents who would like further details about the trip can contact the Quality Assurance Manager. nnenna.chukwu@olashoreschool.com Data Form Your ward came home with a data form from the school, kindly ensure you go through the form and correct or update information as necessary. You should endeavour to return the completed form to the school when your ward resumes for third term. The forms will be submitted at the registration stand on resumption. Alternatively, you can mail a scanned copy of the completed form to info@olashoreschool.com or nicholas.bako@olashoreschool.com Photo and Image Authorisation Form Your ward came home with a Photo and Image Authorisation Form from school. Kindly ensure you go through the form and give your consent by endorsing the form. Please endeavour to return the endorsed form to the school when your ward resumes for third term; the forms will be submitted at the registration stand on the day of resumption. Alternatively you can mail a scanned copy of the endorsed form to info@olashoreschool.com or nicholas.bako@olashoreschool.com University Fair Parents are invited to the 5th edition of the university fair during the next visiting day in school. The fair is an opportunity for parents of students in Years 11 and 12 to meet representatives of universities and placement agencies and ask questions about university admissions. The fair is scheduled below: Date: Time: Venue: Sunday 20 th May, p.m. Water Meadow Dress Code on Resumption On resumption, all students are expected to wear low hair and be dressed in their school uniforms and shoes. Students are not permitted to do the following: wear hair extensions, be clad in their house wear or wear crocs. Kindly note that students who are inappropriately attired and groomed will not be checked in.

5 Key dates for 2017/18 Academic Session THIRD TERM: April 14 to July Whole School Saturday 14 th April Saturday 14 th July Africa is Not a Country Saturday 19 th May 1 st Visiting Day Sunday 20 th May Valedictory Service Saturday 16 th June 2 nd Visiting Day Sunday 17 th June End of Term Exeat (Students) Saturday 14 th July Provisional Term Dates for 2018/19 Session FIRST TERM: September 8 to December Whole School Saturday 8 th September Saturday 15 th December 1 st Visiting Day Sunday 14 th October Speech and Prize Giving Day Saturday 10 th November (2.00pm) 2 nd Visiting Day Sunday 11 th November End of Term Exeat (Students) Saturday 14 th December SECOND TERM: January 12 to April Whole School Saturday 12 th January Saturday 6 th April Founder s Day Saturday 9 th February 1 st Visiting Day Sunday 10 th February 2 nd Visiting Day Sunday 10 th March End of Term Exeat (Students) Saturday 6 th April THIRD TERM: April 27 to July Whole School Saturday 27 th April Saturday 13 th July Valedictory Service Visiting Day End of Term Exeat (Students) Saturday 8 th June Sunday 9 th June Saturday 13 th July Students should not be taken out of school during mid-term

6 RESUMPTION PROCEDURES REGISTRATION OF RETURNING STUDENTS Arrival and Registration of students will take place between 8.30am 6.00pm (No student/parent will be attended to after 6.00pm) Refreshments will be available for parents in the School Hall PROCEDURES AT THE MAIN GATE All vehicles must stop at the gate. Everybody except the driver should alight and go to the reception to wash their hands. Thereafter, they should proceed to the school hall. All drivers should wash their hands at the designated point at the gate. Thereafter they should drive their vehicles to the car park. Please follow the instructions of security staff at all times to ensure safety of students. ALL REGISTRATION ACTIVITIES WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE SCHOOL HALL Please note that registration will be in the following sequence: Points 1-6 will be in the Gallery POINT 1. Bursary/Accounts Registration Parents will need to provide evidence of payment, such as school issued receipts and tellers. On receipt of evidence of payment, clearance will be given to parents so that they can proceed with the other resumption activities POINT 2. ID card for Parents/Eduportal Updates Parents that need ID cards will have their photographs and details taken for production of ID cards. Parents having difficulty accessing the Eduportal can meet concerned staff members here. Parents should collect their ID cards before going downstairs. POINT 3. Student s Registration with the Senior Master The following items will be required at this point Submission of IGCSE form (Year 11 students only) Submission of options form (Year 9 students only) Registration and checking of Student s Class (All Students). POINT 4. Students Registration with the Registrar Photograph and image authorisation forms should be submitted here. Refundable deposit form to be submitted here.

7 POINT 5. Religious Affairs Enquiries about confirmation, baptism and catechism would be attended to here. All other questions and enquiry bothering on religious activities would be attended to here. POINT 6. Clinic Registration with Medical Staff Returning students should submit: Any medication brought from home, which will be handed over to the clinic personnel. Any other relevant medical information which will be recorded by clinic personnel. Points 7 11 will take place in the Main Hall POINT 7. School Excursion All necessary excursion documentations, forms, pocket money and luggage will be submitted here. Enquiries about all school excursions will be attended to here. POINT 8. Information Desk Enquiries concerning 2018/2019 admission can be sought here. General questions about Olashore International School would be attended to here. POINT 9. Leadership All year 11 students work appraisal form should be submitted here. Enquiries concerning Leadership activities would be attended to here. POINT 10. Release and Departure Clearance form will be signed by a member of staff and returned to parents as the students pass through to the checking area. Students should collect their luggage and pass through the entry to the checking area. Parents are not allowed to enter the checking area. Students will not be permitted to exit the checking area once they have been checked in. Parents may leave school as soon as their children have gone to check their luggage. Parents should submit the clearance form to the security personnel at the school gate when leaving the school. POINT 11. Refreshment Light refreshments are available for parents.

8 Points are for Students Only POINT 12. Registration of Musical Instruments Students will complete the musical instrument registration form. The state of the musical instrument will be determined and documented if necessary. Students names will be written on their musical instruments. The musical instrument will be collected by the coordinator. POINT 13. Laptop Hard and Flash Drive Registration / Submission of ipads Students will complete the laptop registration form; the state of the laptop will be ascertained and recorded. A staff member will check to ensure the name of the student is inscribed on the laptop. Laptops and flash drives will be collected by an ICT staff member for assessment. Year 7 and 8 ipads will be submitted. Please note that Years 7 and 8 are not permitted to bring laptops. POINT 14. Check-in of Students by House Staff Only students who are dressed in their school uniforms would be attended to here. The students hairstyle will be checked. Students with inappropriate hairstyles will be attended to immediately. Students luggage and items will be meticulously checked. Any contraband items will be confiscated, labelled and documented. Students luggage will be appropriately labelled and transported to the hostels. Please ensure that your child does not have any items which are not permitted in the school in their bags. These items will be confiscated and delay the checking process for all students. A list of expected items has been sent to all new parents, if you require an additional copy the Registrar, nicholas.bako@olashoreschool.com

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