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From the
Principal’s Desk

1. Boost in Confidence: Academic accolades
can boost confidence and self-esteem,
which can be invaluable when pursuing fu-

ture goals and aspirations. For example,
earning Dux or Proxime awards can give you
Academic accolades the confidence to apply to top-tier Colleges,

Universities or competitive job positions.
can also have a

Robert Franklin 2. Increased Opportunities: Academic ac-
Principal significant impact colades can also increase your opportu-

Dear Parents, on a pupil’s future nities. Employers, graduate programs and
other competitive programs often use aca-

fter the excitement of English week goals and aspirations. demic accolades as a standard to filter out
last week, the school has returned to candidates. Those with strong academic
records may have a better chance of being
Aits more usual routine. Lessons are
accepted for interview or hired for a coveted
progressing well and the IGCSE Examina-
position.
tions continue for the Year 11 pupils. There
are examinations taking place every day.
3. Networking: Earning academic acco-

lades can also introduce you to a network
This week pupils in Year 9 went to the Na- Academic accolades can also have a sig-
of like-minded individuals who have simi-
tional Space Centre in Abuja. They went in nificant impact on a pupil’s future goals and
lar goals and aspirations. This network can
two different groups, one on Wednesday aspirations. They can open doors to op-
be valuable in terms of making connections
and the other on Thursday. At the space portunities that might have been otherwise
and finding new opportunities.
centre the pupils were given a guided tour closed, and they can serve as a testament
in two groups on each day. The trip was very to hard work and dedication.
4. A Sense of Accomplishment: Earning ac-
worthwhile and the pupils found the tour
ademic accolades can also provide a sense
very interesting. Many thanks to the Science
Here Are Four Ways be especially important for individuals who
Department for organizing the trip. of accomplishment and validation. This can
That Celebrating
On Friday, the Academic Accolades Assem- may have faced obstacles or challenges
bly took place in the Assembly Hall to cel- along the way.
Academic Achievement
ebrate the academic achievements of our
pupils with the highest grade averages from
Can Benefit Pupils:
term two. Celebrating academic achieve-
ment is a very important ingredient in build-
ing a culture of academic excellence.

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