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A Message from
MR MURRAY “It takes a village

HEAD OF SCHOOL to raise a child.”

– African Proverb

Last week I reflected on the warmth of the A huge highlight of this past week was

Abuja welcome and how quickly this new something entirely new for me in my 23
chapter of my life has begun to feel like years of education: a nanny workshop.
home for me. I also spoke of the Vision and
Mission of Abuja Prep and how these This unique programme is designed to
provide a compass for all that we do here in equip nannies with the skills needed to care
school. for children in today’s fast-changing world.

From digital awareness to practical My sincere thanks go to Ms Lizzie, Ms
For those of you who joined our parent strategies for supporting learning and Amelia, Ms Hannatu, Ms Debbie and
sessions back in early September, you may wellbeing, the workshop reflects the Ms Ajayi for their careful planning and

remember that I outlined my “first one hun- These conversations reaffirm the strength progressive, forward-thinking ethos we inspirational delivery of the sessions.
dred days” approach. This involves careful of Abuja Prep’s achievements to date, as espouse here at Abuja Prep. Their work in this area truly reflects
observation, a wide range of one-to-one well as its reputation and spirit, while also the collaborative ethos of our school
interviews, and a thorough review of shining a light on ways we can continue to It also brings to life the African proverb, and our shared commitment to putting
policies and practices, particularly around grow together. I look forward to speaking “It takes a village to raise a child,” by children at the very centre of everything
the field of IT and Artificial Intelligence. with more staff, pupils and parents over the recognising that the circle of care around we do. We will all be stronger for this
coming weeks. each child extends well beyond simply programme!

The purpose is simple: to listen, to teachers and parents. As American
understand, and to form a clear picture of novelist, and civil rights activist James As we continue our journey into the
what we do best, while also identifying Baldwin once observed, “Children have term, I remain encouraged by the strong
where fresh opportunities may lie. To date, I never been very good at listening to their partnerships already evident across our

have already conducted over forty elders, but they have never failed to imitate community. Together, we are discover-
individual interviews with staff and the them.” ing, developing and delivering in ways
insights gained are invaluable. that prepare our children not just for

The role of a nanny, therefore, is not today, but for tomorrow’s world as well.
simply supervisory, but profoundly Long may it continue!
formative - shaping habits, values, and Have a great weekend.
attitudes that last a lifetime. Michael Murray.

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