This week really is a special �me for us as we reflect back on the highlights and focus on the success of our students and staff this term.

There have been so many highlights this term. The inter-house sports compe��on was a standout event for many but we also had many academic, arts, spor�ng and cultural successes during the term both inside and outside of our classrooms.

As teachers, our highlights are seeing our students truly flourish as they develop as learners and young people. I have seen countless examples of students who have shown enormous progress this year. We are so proud of your efforts and the boldness you have demonstrated as learners.

As I write this message and reflect on more than three decades of working with young people, I believe some things just don't change and perhaps these are the things that ma�er the most as we prepare our students for the adventures that await them in life.

We con�nue to be relentless in growing the capability of our students as learners and helping students to achieve personal excellence. That will never change.

Thank you to our Board for their strong leadership. We are fortunate to have such varied exper�se on our Board and people who are very progressive and posi�ve in their approach to governing the school.

Thank you also to our wonderful PTA for their �me and combined efforts in helping the students and teachers. Your contribu�on this term, especially towards the success of our 11th inter-house sports compe��on.

To every one of our teaching team and support staff - you have been dedicated, professional, hard working and shown an unwavering commitment to high standards right through the term.

Finally, a big thank you to our dear parents and guardians. Without your input, support and partnership, the Premiere Academy family and community would be sadly lacking.

Best wishes to you all for a safe and happy Christmas. Here's to a very healthy and prosperous 2020. God bless you and God bless Premiere Academy. ROWLAND ENO (Principal)

1. CHRISTMAS BREAK: The school will embark on Christmas break on Thursday 12th December, 2019. Our school will resume on Sunday 5th of January, 2019.

2. HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENTS: Holiday assignments have been given to students in some selected subjects. Parents/guardians are advised to please ensure that these assignments are done. No strenuous projects will be given during this �me/period.

3. FIRST TERM RESULTS: The first term results will be deployed online on Saturday, 21st December, 2019. Our website is

The Pride of the Na�on

PREMIERE ACADEMY LUGBE, ABUJA

Dear Parents/Guardians,

NEWSLETTER

December 12th 2019

END OF YEAR

www.premiereacademyng.org. All new students (including returning students) have been given their usernames and passwords. In case parents/guardians encounter any difficul�es in checking these results, please call the following numbers: 09055999887, 09058590419, 09055999891, 09055999886

4. WEIGHTED SCORE FOR SENIOR SCHOOL: Presently, we have 40% for the con�nuous assessment test and 60% for the examina�ons. Beginning from second term, the weighted score for the senior school shall be: Con�nuous Assessment - 30% Examina�on - 70% This is in line with the government's regula�ons.

5. REWARD /MERIT CARDS SYSTEM From the second term, a “Reward / Merit Cards System” will be introduced in the school. This will also be observed in the term's results. This is to encourage posi�ve behaviour and discourage an� social tendencies among students.

6. SOME NOTABLE ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE FIRST TERM a. Assessment of French teachers/teaching in the school: On the 27th of September, 2019, we received Mr Dimitri Vergé of the French Ins�tute, who came on an assessment visit of our French teachers/unit in compliance with the Cadre European Common de Reference pour les Langues (CECRL) he also presented the DELF results to all our students who passed the June edi�on of the examina�on.b. Results of the November, 2019 DELF Examina�on: All the 10 students presented for the November edi�on of the examina�on passed. c. Inter-House Maths/ICT Compe��on: The above compe��on took place in the school on the 5th of October, 2019. The results and house representa�ves are :

d. Study tours/ community service within the term: Press club went on an excursion to the African Independent Television, Abuja. SS3 Agricultural students went on a study tour to Dansarki Farms , Kuje.

WAZOBIA Club visited WAZOBIA club, Central Area, Abuja. Next term, the club will be embarking on cooking of some Igbo delicacies. All club members (ONLY) are expected to donate the sum of N2, 000 only.

Community Service Club visited “Hope for Survival Orphanage Home” on Saturday, 26th November, 2019. Food items and provisions were donated at the home. JSS1 Ou�ng: On Saturday, 2nd of November, 2019 all year 7 (JSS1) students had their ou�ng to the Na�onal Children Park and Zoo. This afforded them the opportunity to learn about different animals and about maintaining a balance in our environment. Apart from the educa�onal aspect, the ou�ng enabled them equally to socialise.

Position Points House Representatives

1st 21 Sapphire Andrew Ulan, Nshem Jasper, Elaigwu Emmanuella, Ann Odo

2nd 18 Emerald Amakundi Timothy, Alamina Michael, Lukman Yusuf, Oladele

Akindana

Topaz Ayeni Kolade, Onwuka Emmanuel, Alamina Daniel, Salmonu Isah

4th 15 Ruby Adewara Tomiwa, Ibrahim Abigail, Adeoluwa Adetiloye, Adujah

Ebenezer

e. 2nd Premiere Academy Trade Fair: The school organized the 2nd edi�on of the Trade fair on Saturday, 28th September, 2019 at the school stadium. Some students made about 100% profit in sales. The event, which was witnessed by over 200 parents, went without any hitch. The purpose of this event was to create an entrepreneurial mentality in our students. We thank all our parents /guardians for making this event a success.

f. Inter-House Dancing Compe��on: The inter–house dancing compe��on took place on Saturday 9th of November 2019. External professional dancers from the Na�onal Council for Arts and Culture were invited to form the panel of judges for the compe��on. At the end of the compe��on, Topaz House emerged the winner. Second posi�on went to Emerald House while third and fourth posi�on went to Ruby and Blue Houses, respec�vely.

g. Chess Compe��on: On the 10th of October 2019, the chess team of Premiere Academy was hosted by Glisten Interna�onal Academy for a chess tournament which featured five (5) other schools. Premiere Academy achieved first posi�on in both the junior and the senior categories, receiving the gold medals in both categories.

Junior category: Sonia Nwakama, Tersea Tondu, Terna Tondu Senior category: Uthman Seun, Ayeni Kolade, Jasper Nshem, Manuel Madubugini

h. Swimming Compe��on: On Saturday 2nd of November 2019, Premiere Academy students par�cipated in the Swim Nigeria Annual Swimming Compe��on held at Blucabana swimming pool, Plot 1322 Shehu Yar' Adua Boulevard, Mabuchi District, Abuja. Team Premiere Academy includes: Alba Solanke - 4th in the 25m breast stroke Alamina Daniel - 6th posi�on in the 25m free style Muku Weng - 3rd posi�on in the 50m back stroke. Muku Weng also came 2nd in the 50m breast stroke. A total of 40 students took part in the event.

I. Subscrip�on for swimming: This is to remind all interested students/parents to please, pay the sum of N10,000 (Ten thousand naira) being amount for swimming for the session. Swimming ac�vi�es will resume in January, 2020. Payment should be made into the school account (Zenith Bank- Account number: 1014851239

j. 11th Annual Inter-House Sports Compe��on: The 11th Annual Inter-house Sports compe��on was held on Saturday 16th November 2019 at the school stadium. In a�endance were the Principal, Mr. Rowland Eno, Mr. Akinsowon (Head of Learning & Studies), Mr. Adesanmi (Head of Pastoral), Amb. Mary Onyeali, PTA Ex-Co members, led by the Chairman, Barrister Uche Anyanwu, Mrs. Agomoh (Treasurer), and Mrs. Oyelade (Vice Chairperson). The school Board of Directors was represented by the Supervising Director, Mr. Akin Oladapo. Other dignitaries at the event were parents and guardians. The special Guest of Honour, Amb. Mary Onyeali who is also the Special Assistant to the Minister of Youth & Sports, admonished all parents/guardians to encourage their children/wards to combine academics with sports which when properly annexed, will open doors for them all over the world. The results at the end of the day were:

1st Posi�on - Topaz House (18 gold, 15 silver and 28 bronze medals). 2nd Posi�on - Emerald House (17 gold, 13 silver and 13 bronze medals). 3rd Posi�on - Ruby House (11 gold, 11 silver and 15 bronze medals). 4th Posi�on - Sapphire House (9 gold, 13 silver and 11 bronze medals).

We sincerely appreciate our PTA for the dona�on of new customized trophies and branded polo shirts for all staff members. God bless you all. Amen.

7. EXAMINATIONS: Registra�on fees for WAEC, NECO and JAMB are ₦50,000 each. IELTS: IELTS-UK and IELTS standard examina�ons are scheduled for November 2019 and February 2020. Fees ₦100, 000 and ₦125, 000, respec�vely SAT: The last edi�on of this examina�on was wri�en on the 7th December, 2019. Classes for the current SS2 students will commence by November 1st and run un�l April 30th 2020. Current SS2 students (and some SS 1) will sit for SAT in May 2020. The amount is N85,000 payable into the school account. Results for the October 2019 edi�on shows that over 89% scored above the global average.

CHECKPOINT EXAMINATIONS All interested parents are encouraged please to pay the sum of N65, 000 into the school account for the Checkpoint examina�ons. (Zenith Bank- Account number: 1014851239).

DELF EXAMINATIONS Registra�on for the DELF examina�on is ongoing. The fee is N18,000

ADMISSIONS FOR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE USA SS3 Students are enjoined to start Common Applica�on for U.S colleges and universi�es ( h�ps://apply.commonapp.org/login)

The German scholarship examina�on for the current SS3 students is slated for the 3rd week in February 2020. German Scholarship fee is $150. N.B: Apart from the German scholarship examina�on, all payments are to be made into the school account. (Zenith Bank- Account number: 1014851239).

8. Inter-school Drama Compe��on: There will be an inter-school drama compe��on to be hosted by the school next February 2020. The compe��on will put on stage Wole Soyinka's “Lion and the Jewel”. Some students in the senior school have been selected. We solicit the coopera�on of the concerned students towards this.

9. CONTRABAND: The following items are strictly prohibited: Phones, money, provisions, necklaces/jewelry, knives, catapults, knock out, fireworks, bullets, guns, bleach, etc. Parents are advised please to carry out a thorough search on their children/wards before leaving home. All seized items WILL be destroyed.

10. MEDICALS: i. All students under medica�on are advised please to support all drugs with a prescrip�on from a medical doctor. ii. All future medical appointments should be tendered at the medical desk iii. Allergies should also be declared at the medical desk on resump�on. A�er this �me, such allergies may not be given a�en�on. 11. PASTORAL Male students - All boys must have their hair cut. No styles. - Slim fi�ng of uniforms : No slim fi�ng of trousers or uniforms Female students - No slim fi�ng of uniforms - Hair style: Op�on 1: With the use of extensions (a�achments). Extension type is a�achment, not kinky and the style is braids, not twis�ng. The colour is ONLY BLACK. The length should be shoulder length and it should be packed into a bun. Op�on 2: Without Extension: (i) All back (ii). Shuku (iii). Two claps. Please NO BABY FACE hairstyle NB: Please no “lalee” (indigenous local designs on hands and legs). Defaulters will not be checked in.

12. BOARDING ITEMS/ CHECKLIST: All students must ensure that they have the complete items on our checklist. Any student not complying with this WILL not be checked in. We enjoin all parents to please, as usual support us as this is aimed at uniformity and keeping bullying to a minimum.

SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR THE SECOND TERM (2019/20 SESSION)