Grange News. 1st Edition May 2017

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1 Grange News 1st Edition May 2017 GRANGE SCHOOL

2 WELCOME TO GRANGE NEWS! The launching of this inaugural They are commended for their In subsequent editions, some edition of Grange News is contribution to the success of primary pupils will join the indeed an epoch-making event this inaugural publication. editorial team in the spirit of here at Grange. This edition One School. captures glimpses of a few They include Avivah Okoisor important activities in the life of Kene Abajue, Folake Editorial team: a Granger. In subsequent Okunsanya, Moyo Adesuloye -Mrs. Oladeji editions, many more events will Olanrewaju Nzeribe, Farouq -Mr. Osemeke be captured and a wider section Adebola, Teniola Bankol- -Mr. Akinyele of the school will be covered. Olusina, Teniola Asade, Sewa -Mr. Alani Zamba, Moyo Adesunloye and The student members of the Beverly Amuche. editorial team have worked hard. Page 2

3 Grange School wins Cambridge Learner Award in Literature At this year s edition of the British Council Recognition and Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards, Mariam Omilabu, an Ex-Granger won the prize for the ''Top in Country May/June 2016 Literature (English). The award which held at the Intercontinental Hotel on the 19th of May 2017 was designed to recognise outstanding Cambridge Learners in the 2015/2016 session and the partner schools that have exemplified Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Child Protection policies. The Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards recognise the exceptional performance of learners around the world in Cambridge examinations. The awards reflect the talent and hard work of learners, and acknowledge the dedication and commitment of both teachers and parents. Mariam Omilabu Cambridge International Examinations prepare students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. Mrs. Omilabu receiving a certificate on behalf of Mariam. Mr. & Mrs. Omilabu (middle) with Mariam s teachers Mrs. Amadi and Mr. Adekunle IMPORTANT DATES Mid-term break - 29th May 2nd June 2017 Fun - a- thon - 29th May 2017 Year 10 work experience - 30th May- 2nd June 2017 World Environment Day - 5th June 2017 Pastoral Accolades - 8th June 2017 Year 11 graduation - 16th June 2017 Prom - 18th June 2017 Year 6 Special assembly - 30th June 2017 Summer term examination - 22nd June 2017 ( All) Summer term examination - 21st June 2017 (Year 10) End of term - 7th July Christmas term 2017/2018 begins - 11th September 2017 Page 3

4 INTERVIEW WITH MR. GRAHAM STOTHARD GN: How was your time at Grange School? GN: What will you miss most? Mr Stothard: I enjoyed it, and I hope that Grange has Mr Stothard: Pupils. benefitted from my time here. GN: What will you miss the least? GN: How long have you been Headmaster at Mr Stothard: Meetings. Grange? GN: What are your plans after leaving Grange? Mr Stothard: Four years. Mr Stothard: Becoming an executive head of 2 or 3 GN: How long have you been in education? schools in Lagos and improving less developed schools. Mr Stothard: About 21 years in classrooms and years as a Headmaster. Two schools in Lagos and GN: Can you please list some of your achievements two in England. here? Mr Stothard: My main accomplishments are for GN: What do you consider your most memorable others to address and mention but the most moment? significant one is leading Grange through an Ofsted Mr Stothard: Being asked to be Headmaster here. inspection which graded us with the highest grading of a British School on the continent. GN: What is your favourite part of Grange? GN: How would you describe your leadership Mr Stothard: Definitely the people and interaction. style? Mr Stothard: My leadership style is collegiate. Page 4

5 NEW SCHOOL UNIFORM DEBUTS After a long and seemingly endless process, the much awaited school uniform change has finally taken off at Grange. The new uniform though not completely different from the old one, has a strip of the student's house colour on the pocket of the shirt and also on the tie. A new innovation is the school logo which can be seen on the boys trousers as well as the girls skirts. Many students have already started wearing it and needless to say, it looks very good on them. CONNECT WITH NATURE' ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2017 GRANGE SCHOOL A Culture of Continuous Improvement GRANGE SCHOOL A Culture of Continuous Improvement Environment World Day DRESS CODE Animal or Bird outfit for assembly THEME: I m with Nature Tuesday 6th June, :00AM COMPETITION My favourite animal or bird. Write poetry about it ART COMPETITION Make your own animal or bird mask Environment World Day YEAR 7 Design Masks competition THEME: Connecting to Nature Monday 5th June, :00AM YEAR 8 Drama script on our concern for the environment YEAR 10 Power point presentation on- How we connect to Nature? Press Release 'Connecting People to Nature', the theme for World Environment Day 2017, implores us to get outdoors and into nature, to appreciate its beauty and its importance, and to take forward the call to protect the Earth that we share. World Environment Day is the biggest annual event for positive environmental action and takes place every 5 June. This year's host country Canada got to choose the theme and will be at the centre of celebrations around the planet. World Environment Day is a day for everyone, everywhere. Since it began in 1972, global citizens have organized many thousands of events, from neighbourhood clean-ups, to action against wildlife crime, to replanting forests. This year's theme invites you to think about how we are part of nature and how intimately we depend on it. It challenges us to find fun and exciting ways to experience and cherish this vital relationship. -UNEP website 2017 (United Nations Environment Programme) Page 5

6 FUN-A-THON 2017 Fun-a-thon happens every year it is a l w a y s s o m e t h i n g f u n a n d unforgettable. Guest stars are invited: like last year Simi came.there is a raffle draw where the grand prize is a business class ticket to London. This event is usually organized by the PTA and this year's promises to be fun filled! It will take place on Monday 29th of May, You can't afford to miss it! Simi performing at 2016 Fun-a-thon MIDSTREAM EXAM Midstream examination comes up on the 3rd of June It is the supplementary entrance examination into the school. For further information, please contact the Admissions Officer on: admissions@grangeschool.com Year 7 entrance examination in 2016 INAUGURAL INTER HOUSE TABLE TENNIS COMPETITION The first ever inter house table tennis competition at Grange school will be held in June The four houses; Benue, Donga, Niger and Ogun will be represented by one girl and one boy each to compete in different categories. Page 6

7 DRAMA, CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE (MAY 2017) Page 7

8 Thank you for reading the first edition of Grange News