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Cutting edge The college newsletter

Date: Saturday 28th January 2017

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ASSESSMENT WEEK 1 Monday 30th January - Friday 3rd February

2017

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Assessment Week 1 Monday 30th – Friday 3rd February 2017

Inter-house Sports Day Friday 10th February 2017

Half-term break Monday 13th – Friday 17th February 2017

School+ cross-curricular field trip

Monday 13th – Thursday 16th February 2017

International Mother Language

Day (teach us your language) Tuesday 21st February 2017

Parents’ Evening Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd February 2017

Shouts of Praise Friday 24th February 2017 (2:20pm – 3:30pm)

Mock checkpoint examinations (year 9)

Monday 27th February – Wednesday 1st March 2017

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Explore and experience: geography, Yoruba language, culture, art,

music, mathematics, business studies, history and more

Centre for Arts and Culture, Abeokuta

Olumo Rock,Abeokuta

Alake’s Palace, Abeokuta

Adire Factory, Abeokuta

Ikogosi Warm Springs, Ikogosi

Erin-Ijesha Seven Waterfall, Erin-Ijesha

Idanre Hill, Idanre

Monday 13th to Thursday 16th February 2017

(during the half-term break)

School+ is a cross-curricular field trip that will give learners the opportunity to experience and explore topics that they will learn, across various subject areas, in Term 2. The trip will also help students to develop the five Cs – critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity and curiosity. Cost The total cost for the trip is N108,750. This includes transportation, meals, accommodation, insurance and gate fees to the attractions. Payment can be made in two non-refundable instalments: •  N58,750 by Friday 27th January 2017 •  N50,000 by Tuesday 7th February 2017 Information meeting You are invited to our information meeting on Friday 20th January 2017 at the Sixth Form Centre. It will start at 2:40pm and should end by 3:30pm. Come and get answers to your questions.

Date Activity

Sunday 12th February 2017

•  5pm – 7pm: Arrive at Edgewood College (Secondary) •  7pm – 9pm: Briefing and games •  9pm: Bedtime

Monday 13th February 2017

•  6am: Leave Edgewood College for Abeokuta •  10am – 12pm: Visit Alake’s Palace •  12:30pm – 2:30pm: Visit Cultural Centre •  2:30pm – 3:30pm: Check in: Caesar's Court Hotel •  4pm – 4:15pm: Visit the Adire Courtyard •  4:30pm – 6:15pm: Visit Olumo Rock •  6:30pm: Return to the hotel for dinner

Tuesday 14th February 2017

•  7am: Leave Caesar's Court Hotel, Abeokuta and head to Erin-Ijesha

•  12pm – 3pm: Visit Erin-Ijesha Seven Waterfall •  3pm – 4pm: Travel from Erin-Ijesha to Premier Hotel,

Igbara-Oke •  4pm: Check in: Premier Hotel, Igbara-Oke •  4pm – 8pm: Fun and games

Wednesday 15th February 2017

•  9am: Leave Premier Hotel for Ikogosi •  10am – 1pm: Visit Ikogosi Warm Springs •  1pm: Leave Ikogosi for Akure •  3pm: Check in: Solton Hotel, Akure •  4pm – 8pm: Fun and games

Thursday 16th February 2017

•  8am: Leave Solton Hotel and head to Idanre •  8:30am – 10:30am: Visit Idanre Hills •  10:30am: Leave Idanre Hills for Lagos •  3:30pm: Arrive at Edgewood College

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Itinerary

Other information •  Expected staff-student ratio: 1:4 •  Security escort •  Parents can accompany the students

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Assessment Week 1 There will be assessments across various subjects between Monday 30th January and Friday 3rd February 2017.

The assessments (written tests, practical tasks, presentations etc) will be worth 20 percent (20%) of your child’s result for this term. The assessments will include topics that have been learnt in Term 1.

How will students be assessed? Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Additional Mathematics - - - Written test Art and Design Assignment Assignment Assignment - Biology Written test Written test Written test Written test Business Studies Written test Written test Written test Written test

and homework

Chemistry Written test Written test and

assignment

Written test Multiple choice and

theory questions

Computer Science and ICT

Written test Written test Written test Written test

Design and Technology Written test Construction exercise

Plane shape test

Construction exercise

Economics - - - Written test and

assignment English Language Written test Presentation Written test Written test English Literature Written test Written test Written test Written test French Written test Written test Written test Written test Geography - - - Written test

and homework

History - - - Written test Humanities (Geography and History)

Written test and

homework

Written test and

homework

Written test and

homework

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Music (ABRSM) - - - - Physical and Health Education

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Physics Written test Written test Written test Written test Speech and Drama - - - - Yoruba - - - -

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Shouts of Praise On Wednesday 25th January 2017, we came together to praise God for his goodness to the Edgewood College community. Halleluyah!

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Wind sculpture exhibition On Friday 27th January 2017, our students visited a wind sculpture exhibition that showcased the work of the renown Yinka Shonibare MBE(RA). The wind sculpture had been conveyed from the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, United Kingdom. They not only saw great works of art, they interacted with professional artists. There was also an inter-school competition. Students from various schools were required to produce works of art within an hour. Ebuka combined his talents with great imagination and came first in the competition. Congratulations to Ebuka, students who went to the exhibition and their art teachers. Edgewood College students continue to stand out.

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Visiting Day Today, Saturday 28th January 2017, we welcomed parents into the hostels. Thank you for joining us.

Keep your gadgets at home…no excuses Please ensure that your child does not bring any gadget (e.g. mobile phone, tablet PC, laptop, camera or video game) into the college or bus. Such items will be confiscated and donated to charity. Edgewood College and its buses are gadget-free zones.

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Inter-house Sports Day Friday 10th February 2017 is Inter-house Sports Day! Join us at 10am at the University of Lagos Sports Complex. Students will need black or white canvas for the march past. Your children may also request for a voluntary contribution of up to N3,000 towards their decorations and accessories for their houses. Yale Young African Scholars

The Yale Young African Scholars Program (YYAS) is a high-intensity academic and leadership program designed for African secondary school students who have the talent, drive, energy, and ideas to make meaningful impacts as young leaders, even before they begin their university studies. YYAS brings together students from across Africa in the seven-day, residential programme and introduces them to the demanding U.S. university application process and requirements. YYAS is an official programme of Yale University. There is no cost to students to participate in the Yale Young African Scholars Program. The application deadline is 16th March 2017. Visit the website below to apply or for more information:

http://africanscholars.yale.edu Half-term break The half-term break will be from Monday 13th to Friday 17th February 2017. During the half-term break, some of our students will be on our cross-curricular field trip. They will visit various sights, experience concepts learnt in class and have fun. Students in Years 9 and 11 will receive additional lessons.

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Model United Nations Conference Model United Nations Conferences are educational simulations or competitions in which students learn about international diplomacy, research, public speaking, leadership and critical thinking. The conferences usually take place in New York. This model conference, organised by TAFMUN, will take place in Lagos.

Come and teach us your language Tuesday 21st February 2017 is International Mother Language Day. At Edgewood College, we want to celebrate the diversity in our college by learning the various languages. We would like you to come and teach us your native language between 10am and 12noon on the International Mother Language Day, Tuesday 21st February 2017. Please send an email to the principal by Monday 6th February 2017 stating:

• Your native language • Your preferred age group • The proposed topic

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One-way system during drop-off and pickup times Please continue to access the secondary school through Olawale Cole Onitiri Avenue, instead of Christ Avenue. Exit the secondary school area through Christ Avenue. Please refer to the map below for directions.

Car parking, pickup and drop-off rules The usual car parking rules remain. Please:

1. do not double-park 2. do not wait or park outside the school gates 3. do not do U-turns around the school entrance 4. take care when reversing 5. limit your speed to 10km/h 6. do not use your mobile phone or tablet whilst driving 7. use the horn only when absolutely necessary

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AISEN Speaker Series Edgewood College is a proud member of the Association of International School Educators of Nigeria (AISEN). Below is an invitation to the AISEN Speaker Series event. Parents are invited.

Have a nice weekend. The Team at Edgewood College PS: Next week is Assessment Week 1. We expect your children to devote more time to their studies this weekend.