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Pupil Council Elections
A Message from We had great excitement last week as we held elections for Abuja Prep’s Pupil Coun-

cil. Each class nominated candidates who wrote and presented their manifesto to their
MRS. DYER peers. The class then held a ballot, and the candidate with the most votes was elected.

The new council will have their investiture this week.

HEAD OF SCHOOL

ear Parents,
Welcome to another busy week at Abuja Prep as we head towards the mid-

Dterm break. We were delighted this week to receive news and photos from
a school in Kuchigoro where some of your school supply donations were distribut-
ed. The children were so happy to open their gifts. Yesterday, we had the privilege of

visiting The Oakbridge Foundation in Mpape to deliver more of your donations. The
children were very excited to see us and receive the gifts of school bags, water bottles,
shoes and toys. Thank you so much for your generosity. You have made many chil-
dren very happy. So why do we have a Pupil Council?
There are many reasons to have a school council. Article 12 of the United Nations
Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) says that children and young peo-
ple should have a say in decisions that affect their lives. A school council provides
a meaningful way for pupils to voice their opinions and have their views taken into

account in decisions that impact upon them.

Pupil Councils enable students to take on leadership roles, promote students’ voices,
problem-solve and impact the school community. A council serves as the voice for

an entire student body and actively works with the staff and leadership to promote a
better learning environment.

World Teachers Day Next week, you will receive your child’s mid-term report, which shows how your

Last Saturday, October 5th, was World Teachers Day. To celebrate our amazing child is doing and what areas they need to focus on to ensure they continue to make
teachers, we held a staff lunch to thank them for their dedication and hard work. excellent progress. Following the reports, you can make an appointment with your
I am immeasurably proud to say that I child’s teacher to discuss this further.
work with some of the best educators
I have ever had the privilege to work Please make contact through Class Dojo, and your child’s teacher will contact you,

alongside. Every day, our teachers seek with a convenient time.
to ‘go the extra mile’ to provide the best
education in fun, exciting, and happy Have a good week, everyone.

classes. Dominique Dyer.

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