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A Message from
MR. MURRAY Vision Together - staff, parents, students and

all stake-holders - I am confident Abuja
Prep will continue to be a place where
HEAD OF SCHOOL To be a school that fosters outstanding, we discover, develop and deliver. A

global citizens who are moral, respect- place where children continue to love
ful, and have a strong sense of identity. learning and achieve academic

To equip students with the creativity, excellence, while developing the
confidence, and courtesy needed to creativity, confidence, and courtesy to
thrive in the 21st century. thrive in the modern world.
Hello, Abuja for an hour or more on the road - only to To instil a lifelong love of learning and
a sense of responsible citizenship.
find we were moving again within minutes.
Preparatory School! A timely reminder that challenges are often

lighter than they first appear. And that this is Mission
Today marks just two weeks since my not Dar-es-Salaam!
arrival in Abuja, yet it already feels as Discover:
though I have been part of this community Here at Abuja Prep, I can clearly see a Identifying and recognising the unique
for much longer. The warmth of the school already firing on all cylinders. The talents and abilities of each student.
welcome has been uplifting, and I have reputation across Abuja is strong, and inside
Video
settled quickly into the rhythm of life in the school there is a real sense of purpose. Develop:
ABJ. For those of you who joined the parent
information sessions last week, thank you - Nurturing and enhancing these talents Video
here
Having spent two decades in East Africa, it was a pleasure to meet you. through a high-quality, child-centred
education.
this new chapter was always going to be here
enriching, and it has not disappointed so far. I spoke of:our high academic standards and Deliver:
I’ve already found a lovely church, joined incredibly strong comparisons to UK Equipping students with the
a running club, embraced the markets and benchmarks, the opportunities and knowledge, skills, and values to
sampled a delicious mix of local and challenges of our digital age, particularly become well-balanced and capable
international foods. Each discovery reminds AI, the value of a fresh pair of eyes to individuals ready to excel in all aspects
me how quickly a place can feel like home celebrate the strengths of the school while of life.

when you are embraced by its people. spotting new opportunities.

When my family joins me in 2026, God On this note, please allow me to remind So, looking to the year ahead, my
willing, I am sure they will also settle here you of the long-standing Abuja Prep School reflection is simple: this will be a year
quickly. Even the famous “rush hour” has Vision and Mission, both of which we are of strengthening what we do best while
offered perspective. When my driver warned striving to work towards and uphold every also embracing innovation.
of heavy traffic last week, I braced myself day:

DISCOVER DEVELOP DELIVER DISCOVER DEVELOP DELIVER