African child's day

The End of Primary School

Once upon a time every child had to have his right hand run over his/her head to the left ear before moving to secondary school.
Later, the check was that a child had to be 12years of age before getting into Jss1 in secondary school.
 Soon as long as a child is intelligent, he/she could get into secondary school from primary 5.
Now the age or class no longer matters, as long as the child is intelligent or a parent is just in a hurry and pushes the child to secondary school.
In many schools in Nigeria, primary six (6) has been knocked out, right now, very few pupils are often left to complete primary five, soon primary five will be talked about in past tense.
HOW can we save the educational sector of Nigeria so the primary school is not totally eradicated? What should be the criterion for a child to move into secondary school - is it age, class or intelligence? Are there merits or demerits of completing the '6'  part of the 6-3-3-4 system?

We will be glad to read your feedback, backed up by experience.

Educational Facts

11 facts about Education around the world

11 Facts About Education Around the World

1. One in five adults in the developing world — almost 862 million people — cannot read or write.
2. Most illiterate persons are female. In more than 20 developing nations, illiteracy rates amongst women exceed 70%.
3. As much as 115 million children of primary school age are not enrolled in school.
4. More than 226 million children do not attend secondary school.
5. Many children who do enroll in school do not graduate with even the most basic reading and math skills because their schools do not have enough teachers, books or facilities to provide a quality education.
6. Across the world many children miss out on their education because:
• They are made to work to help support their families,
• They are recruited into armed forces and become child soldiers,
• Their families do not have the means to pay for schooling,
• Discrimination and racism undermine their chance to receive an education,
• They face violence as they pursue their education. This is the case for girls in areas where they are threatened with extreme physical harm (eg. acid attacks) for the seemingly harmless act of attending school.
7. In most developing countries, public school is not free. The costs of books, uniforms, and teachers’ salaries are borne by the students’ families.
8. School fees and related costs are a common barrier to education. These charges are a greater burden for children from poor families, and disproportionately affect those who are racial and ethnic minorities, members of Indigenous communities and migrants.
9. Girls are more likely to be excluded from school than boys when there isn’t enough money to go round. As many as two out of three out-of-school children are girls.
10. Social traditions and deep-rooted religious and cultural beliefs are most often the barriers to expanding girls' educational opportunities in undeveloped countries around the world.
11. Educated girls and women are less vulnerable to HIV infection, human trafficking and other forms of exploitation, are more likely to marry later, raise fewer children who are more likely to go to school, and make important contributions to family income.                                                                  Source: www.http://globalissueslsa.blogspot.com

Starlet High Zaramaganda Vacation school has kicked off in full force. The Cake making & Decoration group are having fun learning with Debby the C.E.O. Monnads Cakes Dadin-kowa Jos.

Scouting for a School

DAY4 & 5
Hi everyone sorry for being off for a day. so in conclusion.
- Consider Location of school from your home, if you stay in a place as busy as Lagos, we advice a place not too far from your home so your child would not have to daily go through traffic rigor in the morning and at night. will you need the service of a school bus? does the school have one?
- If it is a private school, request to meet or call the proprietor, a conversation will better give you an idea or clarity into what dreams the he/she has for the school.
- Do not be in a hurry find parents around who have children their and ask of pleasant and in-pleasant experiences with the school.
- Finally lay all cards on the table talk with your child(you will be surprised that early years or secondary their opinion may just make sense.) then discuss with your partner and take off time to pray.
With this, you and your child will be glad.

The new face of St. Monica's Academy, Rantya Jos

One of the qualities of a good school, is the constant desire and move to improvement /upgrading, and that is what the management of St Monica's Academy, Rantya, Jos. has. they are giveing the whole school a total lift in face and quality. NOW this is the kind of school for your child.

DAY TWO

DAY2
When you are given that beautiful handbill or you notice the glamorous billboard, don't just assume that it is a perfect school for your child; step in and ask questions like:
.How much is the school fee? will there be other charges within the session?,
.Qualification of school staff, health check policy for staff & pupils/students.
.What is their disciplinary policy.
.How many children in class in ratio to a teacher.