Education

Safety Tips as Schools Resume

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“Holiday is over, holiday is over, now the school bell rings, teachers whip awaits, welcome teachers, welcome scholars, we are back to school from a jolly holiday, a jolly holiday ‘’, is believed to be the song on the lips of students of primary and secondary schools now, as they resume academic activities after  about two months of break from school.

Sure the children had a restful and exciting moment while on holiday with visits to friends, families, recreation centers, shopping malls and other remarkable sites.

For the children, the fun is over, but to parents, the fund for resumption is the ‘koko’ (crux) of the matter: the school bags, shoes, uniforms, textbooks, notebooks, stationeries, provisions and the almighty tuition fees.

As important as these might be, the safety of these children is also crucial and must not be handled with kids gloves, going by the unimaginable unpleasant happenings in the present society which calls for caution and vigilance.

Thus, it is advisable that parents regardless of their daily busy schedule see to it that their children arrive safely in school.

Toddlers should not be allowed to go to school alone as is the practice of some parents. Imagine a five/six year old leading a three year old to school.

 The practice of leaving your children to be transported alone by an okada man (commercial motorcyclist) should also be discouraged. Some parents are fond of doing this.  

If you are the one driving them to school, ensure your children get into the school before you zoom off. Wisdom also requires that children should not walk alone, respond to strangers or accept free rides on their way to or from school while they should avoid bushy and lonely paths.

 Authorities of private schools which convey students with their school buses should put in place measures to ensure that only their drivers pick students from designated points and not strangers.

Parents should make tidy arrangement with school authority if they will not be available to pick their children personally from school while the school authority must only release the child to the one sent by the parents with credible evidence from such. 

The rains are still here, so teach them to avoid walking in channels, slippery paths and take cover in school when it is raining.

It is equally expedient that parents provide their kids with sufficient food and snacks while cautioning them against being lured by edibles, as common among people of ulterior motives.

Absolute protection is of the Lord, and as the Holy Bible says, “Train your child in the way of the Lord and when he grows up, he will not depart from it.” Therefore, inculcate in your children and wards the culture of praying at all times while trusting God for their safety within and outside the home. 

Olaitan Oye-Adeitan

Education

Low turn out as schools resume

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Failure of pupils to resume promptly after the expiration of their holidays has become a source of concern for teachers in Oyo town.

The teachers said the attitude of the students has become habitual and unbecoming for effective teaching and learning.

Some teachers who spoke anonymously suggested different resumption dates for staff and pupils as a measure of ensuring sanity to reverse the trend.

Our correspondent who monitored the attendance of pupils this morning at the various primary and secondary schools in Oyo town reported that they were virtually deserted except for teaching and non teaching staff who appeared in drenched dresses as a result of an early morning downpour.

Oyo Govt. Monitors Schools Resumption, Calls for Parents’ Cooperation

Meanwhile, Oyo State Government has called on parents to ensure they prepared their children and wards for resumption, with the commencement of the third term of the 2021/2022 session.

The Commissioner for Education Science and Technology and the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Barrister Rahman Abiodun Abdu-Raheem and Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran made the call in Ibadan while monitoring schools’ resumption.

The Commissioner for Education, Dr. Abdu-Raheem expressed optimism that the low turnout of students in most schools visited, would be improved upon by the following week.

The Commissioner asserted that the low turnout observed was an indication that better approaches should be adopted in the teachers’/students relationship.

Abdu-Raheem said this would bring the minds of the young ones closer to the school system.

He also charged parents to work with the state government by encouraging positive attitude towards learning in their children.

It was observed that teachers in all monitored schools were on ground but with low turnout of students.

The Commissioner reminded principals and teachers of government’s zero tolerance for examination malpractices emphasizing more on the various sanctions awaiting defiant ones.

Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr Nureni Adeniran appealed to teachers in public primary schools to commence academic activities immediately.

Dr Adeniran admonished them to put in their best at complimenting the efforts of the present administration, at attaining qualitative education in Oyo State.

Dr Adeniran, who noted that a full monitoring team would be deployed to public primary schools on Monday, charged teachers to love their pupils to spur their interest more in the teaching and learning processes.

Notable schools monitored by the Honourable Commissioner, and his team included : Olubadan High School, Ibadan, Adekile Goodwill Grammar School, Aperin, Aperin Boys High School, CAC Grammar School, Aperin Oniyere, and Government Secondary School, Aperin.

Kayode Oguntona/Nafiu Busari

Education

School Resumption: Stakeholder Advises Students on Obedience, Hard Work

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Relevant stakeholders have been urged to play active roles in the success of the new academic session.

The coordinator, Child Protection Network, Mr. Akingbade Soleye made the plea in an interview with Paramount FM in Abeokuta.

Mr. Soleye emphasised that the overall development and success of every child depended on the collaborative effort of the parents, community and government.

He advised parents to ensure the provision of books and other learning materials for their children, to make teachers’ work easier.

The coordinator also tasked students on obedience and hard work to be able to excel in their academic pursuit.

Adebola Ajayi

Education

Ogun Schools Resume September 13th – Commissioner

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All primary, secondary schools and technical colleges in Ogun State are to resume on Monday, September 13, 2021 for the 2021/2022 academic session.

The Ogun State Commissioner for Education Science and Technology, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu made this known in a statement in Abeokuta.

Professor Arigbabu enjoined parents, guardians and all school administrators to ensure strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols as the students resume.

The state Ministry of Education also announced the release of the 2021/2022 screening examination results into the 42 flagship schools.

The statement signed by the commissioner enjoined candidates that sat for the examination to visit the ministry’s website at ogmoest.ogunstate.gov.ng to check their scores and follow other processes of admission.

Meanwhile, the commissioner for education has announced that the move of the state government to tackle overcrowding in public school classrooms has begun to yield positive results.

Professor Arigbabu during a meeting with principals noted that the screening examinations into the 42 flagship schools and placement of students into other schools has helped tremendously to achieve the objective.

He pointed out that the decongestion would further boost academic performance of students.

The commissioner urged the principals to make adequate preparation in their various schools for the 2021/2022 academic session resumption, charging them to set good examples in terms of good morals and excellent academic performance for others to emulate.

Wale Oluokun

Education

School Resumption: Ekiti Govt. Announces Dates

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The Ekiti state government says the second term for the 2020/2021 academic session begins tomorrow, Monday and ends on the first of April.

A document from the ministry of Education indicates that the mid term is billed for Friday 26th of February while schools will vacate for two week holidays between 2nd of April and 18th of the same month.

According to the document, third term will start on Monday April 19 and run through Friday July 3 while the mid term holiday is scheduled for Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th of June.

It emphasizes that full academic work must commence in all schools on the first day of each term.

The statement directs school authorities to ensure full compliance with COVID-19 established protocols especially hand washing under running water and soap, maintenance of social distancing and compulsory wearing of face mask by students, pupils and teachers.

Going by the document, the second term has eleven weeks for academic work, two weeks for the end of term public holidays while the third term has fourteen weeks for academic activities and six weeks for public holidays after the term.

Amos Ogunrinde

Education

COVID-19: Osun Speaker Commends Schools on Compliance

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Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye has commended staff and students of schools across the state for their level of compliance with COVID-19 rules and regulations as schools resumed.

Mr. Owoeye gave the commendation while addressing Journalists after a two-day on the spot assessment tour to schools in Ijesa South Federal Constituency of the state.

He explained that the assessment tour became necessary to ensure that state government efforts to prevent spread of Coronavirus was not wasted.

The Speaker advised the pupils to make use of their face mask, sanitizer and ensure regular hand washing as measure to put an end to COVID-19 pandemic.

He also urged schools management to clear and fumigate their surroundings often for a healthy environment for learning for both students and staff.

Some of the schools visited include Atakumosa High School Osu, Ifewara Community Government School, Iwara Community High School Iwara, Community Secondary School Iperindo, St. Peter’s Elementary School Isona Ilesa, Ilesa Government High School Ilesa and Local Authority Elementary School Imo Ilesa.
In a Related Development, Mr. Owoeye urged the contractor handling reconstruction of Atakumosa Modern Market in Ilesa to double up efforts to deliver the job on time.

He made the call during unscheduled visit to the site of the market in Ilesa.

The speaker urged the contractor to make use of quality and standard materials that could stand the test of time for the building construction.

Responding,The Contractor handling the Atakumosa Modern Market project, Mr. Sina Odeleye pointed out that the new structures in the market would accommodate more shops in the market promising to deliver the job on time.

Funmi Adekoya

Education

Oyo Govt Releases Calendar For School Resumption

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Oyo State government has announced September 21, 2020 as the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic session for primary and secondary schools in the state.

A statement by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, indicated that the first term of the new academic calendar will run between September 21 and December 18, 2020.

The statement added that the second term of the academic session is expected to run from January 11 to April 9, 2021, while the third term will run between May 3 and July 30, 2021.

The commissioner said: “The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology enjoins all stakeholders and members of the public to take note of the details of the academic calendar.”

It will be recalled that the new calendar was approved on July 21 at a meeting of the State Executive Council, to guide resumption of schools and other associated educational activities in the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected educational activities around the world.

PR/Olasunkanmi Olaleye

Education

COVID-19: Oyo Modifies School Resumption Date

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The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force has modified the resumption date for pupils and students in terminal classes in the state  with teachers resuming first next Monday 29th June.
Similarly,primary six pupils,JSS 3 and SS3 students will now resume a week later on 6th July,2020.
The decision followed a meeting of the task force  on Covid-19 which reviewed the state of preparedness of the schools ahead of the planned resumption.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa explains that the team has since discovered that a space of one week was needed to enable the schools test-run the facilities, especially the hand washing points and the security measures.
 The statement notes that in preparation ahead,  no fewer than 372 Heads of Schools have been trained by the Emergency Operation Centre on the management of the COVID-19 containment procedures, while each of the schools is to appoint an Incident Manager, who will ensure compliance with the approved COVID-19 protocol. According to the statement,each student is expected to wear face masks, while the schools are to prepare well laid out hand washing spots to guarantee regular washing of hands by the students and teachers.
It adds that the Task Force also resolved that by July 15, the state government would have reviewed the situation with the schools and come to a conclusion whether the remaining classes would be able to resume or whether the students would have to wait to resume the new session in September 2020.
It urges residents of the state to remain calm and to continue to observe the COVID-19 precautionary guidelines and notes the rising number of positive cases in the state has to do with the ongoing massive community testing.

Adebisi Iyabo

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Preparing for School Resumption

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Education is a legacy which every good parent should give to their children.

Indeed, that time of the year is here again, a period where educational institutions resume for a new academic session to develop minds in the quest for knowledge.

The three weeks holiday is over, stakeholders including government, parents, guardians, teachers, caregivers and pupils have strategize for the next session.

The fact remains that while some children are ready for a new term of academic exercise, some are not.

Now that academic work have commenced, students should realize that for them to record success this session, they need to focus more on their studies and always remember that they are in school for a reason.

Students should know that their teachers are there to help them excel and they should not see their teachers as enemies rather they should tap from their wealth of knowledge.

The adoption of modern methods of teaching should be embraced as this will improve the quality of teaching and learning.

There is urgent need for school management to empower the Guidance and Counselling Unit in schools to guide students in their chosen career, give necessary advice and impact knowledge on them.

The role of government in providing qualitative education cannot be underestimated, political office holders should therefore be alive to their electioneering campaigns by ensuring that every Nigerian has access to good education.

Furthermore, government at all levels should bridge the quality gap between public and private schools by providing basic infrastructure that would aid proper teaching and encourage learning.

The school environment should be conducive for learning as this would aid assimilation.

Of paramount importance is the prompt payment of teachers’ salaries and other fringe benefits as this will enhance teaching and aid better delivery from them.

Parents should also monitor the kind of friends their children keep as “evil company corrupt good manners”.

“Spare the rod and spoil the child” goes an adage, parents should correct their children and assist them when they need help.

International organizations, non-governmental organizations, religious bodies should see provision of good education as a collective responsibility and not solely the responsibility of the government, hence the need for everyone to work together for a successful session.

Tosin Adekanmbi

Education

School Resumption: Commissioner Warns Against Collection of Illegal Fees

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As the new academic session begins tomorrow, Oyo state government wants all principals and teachers to commence academic work immediately.

A statement by the state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Kehinde Sangodoyin says principals, teachers, and expected to be in schools before eight o’clock for acedemic work to commence.

Professor Sangodoyin stated that quality education that would yeild best academic performance was the target goal of the Governor Makinde’s led administration in the state.

The commisioner admonished principals and teachers to work hard towards repairing the students for excellent performance in this new academic session and improvement in national rating of the state in external examinations.

The statement notes that facilities and teacher’ renumeration will be at the forefront of government reckoning to acheive the lofty goal, while teachers are expected to do thier bit.

Professor Sangodoyin warned principals and teachers to abstain from illegal fees collection from parents under any guise.

The statement therefore appeals to parents to be alive to their responsibilities by making their wards valuable assets to both the parents and society in future.

Iyabo Adebesi

Education

School Resumption: Traders Decry Low Patronage in Ibadan

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Markets have been experiencing low patronage as primary and secondary schools in Oyo state will resume for 2019/2020 academic session on Monday.

One of the traders, who spoke with Radio Nigeria said, though buyers have been trooping in but sales have been low, and were optimistic that, by the first week of resumption, sales would improve.

Radio Nigeria visited Gbagi, Mokola, Dugbe and Aleshinloye markets in Ibadan were few buyers were seen at book shops.

Two of the parents, Mrs. Olamide Ahmed and Mrs. Bunmi Adebayo said they were only able to purchase few school materials because of the poor state of the economy.

Primary and secondary schools in Ibadan went on long holiday on the 26th of July, and the new academic session 2019/2020 will begin on Monday, 16th of September. 

Babatunde Tiamiyu