Following the judgement of the state's high court passed within the week that female muslim students have a human right to wear Hijab in schools. The christian counterparts have decided also to do the same.
The Osun State Christian Association of Nigeria (OSCAN) has directed all its members and affiliates to mobilise all christian students and pupils in the state to put on their church robes and other religious uniforms to schools effective from Monday June 13, 2016. The decision is a response to the court's verdict on human rights of the female muslim students and pupils.
Stakeholders have expressed concerns on the fall-out of the judgement. That the judgement may destroy the education system in the state.
Saturday, 11 June 2016
Thursday, 9 June 2016
SCHOOL ELECTION: DO NOT MISPLACE THE PRIORITY.SCHOOLS, PARENTS URGED
The Chief Executive Officer of the Teaching & Impact firm cautioned parents and schools not to misplace the essence of election of students and pupils into elective posts in both primary and secondary schools.
He made the statement in a media chat with him in Lagos.Mr.Festus O. Odeyale stated that the practice of electing pupils and students into various positions as prefects such as Head-Boy/Girl, Time-keeper, Assembly and others have been since a long time. He said, that prior to the 21st century, prefects were imposed. But now, they are democratically elected by school mates.The Executive stressed that the art of campaign is what is different now, good and common in the private schools.
Mr.Festus observed that the democratic process as laudable as it is, has been abused and corrupted by both schools and parents. Money and giving of incentives to schoolmates to influence them and get their votes are now the new order. He frowned at it and urged all stakeholders to desist from it. He advised parents to avoid unnecessary and expensive wastage of resources in the name of support and campaign. He said that the beneficiaries though may not realise it now, but they are being taught and introduced into wrong social values.
According to him, "the essence is to train the children on leadership, not rulership, neither to set their mind on pecks or privileges of office. They should be taught about rendering service and not being hyped. not about competition among themselves".
He made the statement in a media chat with him in Lagos.Mr.Festus O. Odeyale stated that the practice of electing pupils and students into various positions as prefects such as Head-Boy/Girl, Time-keeper, Assembly and others have been since a long time. He said, that prior to the 21st century, prefects were imposed. But now, they are democratically elected by school mates.The Executive stressed that the art of campaign is what is different now, good and common in the private schools.
Mr.Festus observed that the democratic process as laudable as it is, has been abused and corrupted by both schools and parents. Money and giving of incentives to schoolmates to influence them and get their votes are now the new order. He frowned at it and urged all stakeholders to desist from it. He advised parents to avoid unnecessary and expensive wastage of resources in the name of support and campaign. He said that the beneficiaries though may not realise it now, but they are being taught and introduced into wrong social values.
According to him, "the essence is to train the children on leadership, not rulership, neither to set their mind on pecks or privileges of office. They should be taught about rendering service and not being hyped. not about competition among themselves".
Monday, 6 June 2016
SCHOOL PRIVATISATION: LABOUR TO PARALYSE OYO STATE
Workers in Oyo state will embark on an indefinite strike from Tuesday, June 7, 2016 over the detainment of seven labour union leaders detained at the Agodi prison since friday till monday, June 7, 2016.
The detained persons were incarcerated for stalling the interactive stakeholders meeting billed to hold on June 1, 2016 between the state government and capitalists who were present at the venue and interested in taking over the proposed public primary and secondary schools schemed for sale to the public as contained in the published 'Expression Of Interest' form on sale in the state's ministry of education.
Having perfected the bail condition and secured the release of the union leaders, the union vowed to embark on an indefinite strike beginning from Tuesday June 7, 2016. The union through one of its national leader stated conditions that the Oyo state government must meet before the industrial action will be called off. Among other things, it includes the reversal of the policy to sell public primary and secondary schools in the state.
The union also vowed to mobilise market women and men to join in the strike action. Already, students have joined labour to protest against the policy.
The detained persons were incarcerated for stalling the interactive stakeholders meeting billed to hold on June 1, 2016 between the state government and capitalists who were present at the venue and interested in taking over the proposed public primary and secondary schools schemed for sale to the public as contained in the published 'Expression Of Interest' form on sale in the state's ministry of education.
Having perfected the bail condition and secured the release of the union leaders, the union vowed to embark on an indefinite strike beginning from Tuesday June 7, 2016. The union through one of its national leader stated conditions that the Oyo state government must meet before the industrial action will be called off. Among other things, it includes the reversal of the policy to sell public primary and secondary schools in the state.
The union also vowed to mobilise market women and men to join in the strike action. Already, students have joined labour to protest against the policy.
Wednesday, 1 June 2016
PRIVATISATION OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYO STATE
PRIVATISATION OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYO STATE
The Oyo state government has made real her intention to privatise public secondary schools in the state.The decision might not be unconnected with the economic recession in the state. 'Exemption Of Interest' forms are officially made available for purchase in the state's ministry of education by interested persons and organisations.
The implication of this policy is that, more children may be denied access to education as some existing students in the affected schools may drop out due to inability to afford new and increased fees that will be charged by new owners.
Source: Google.com
The Oyo state government has made real her intention to privatise public secondary schools in the state.The decision might not be unconnected with the economic recession in the state. 'Exemption Of Interest' forms are officially made available for purchase in the state's ministry of education by interested persons and organisations.
The implication of this policy is that, more children may be denied access to education as some existing students in the affected schools may drop out due to inability to afford new and increased fees that will be charged by new owners.
Source: Google.com
Friday, 4 March 2016
PROPRIETRESS REJECTS PUBLICITY FOR FEAR OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
The Proprietress of a private nursery and primary school situated at abule egba in lagos, nigeria declined to speak with our correspondent who visited her school for an interview.
The Woman who does not want her identity and that of her school to be made public explained that the reason for her action is because of the government agencies which may pounce on her school to start to make demand both legitimate and illegal fees. She said publicity is good for them to showcase their works but for the various government agencies at both state and local government levels who may be unscrupulous.
She told our correspondent that she just concluded an issue with one of the agencies which demanded fines from them. she stated that it took God's intervention to get over it. The proprietress further lamented that the government is not encouraging private schools in the state because of sundry fees and charges they demand from them. she complained of how she lost the former name of her school which was duly registered but according to the agency in charge was not renewed. And that the new name which the school now bears was recently registered and that she was told to make a yearly renewal of the registered name at a government-determined rate.
According to her, 'experiences like these would make schools remain silent about their affairs'.
Thursday, 18 February 2016
SEASON OF EXTRA-CURRICULA ACTIVITIES
The Nigerian education system stipulates that elementary and secondary schools throughout the country should engage pupils/students in extra-curricular activities such as sports. Many schools are currently observing the yearly routine.
Extra Academic activities otherwise referred to as extra-curricular activities are officially organised by schools for students but the activities do not have academic credit. Participation in such activities is voluntary.
BENEFITS TO LEARNERS
Children's involvement in the activities help them to develop life skills.The key benefits include:
*Learning Time Management & Prioritisation Skill
The competitive and timing nature of the activities expose and enable children to acquire such skills
*Diverse Interest
It gives opportunity to children to learn and express interest in other areas of life apart from academic.
*Commitment
Participation in extra-curricular activities trains children on how to express or demonstrate commitment in to any course in life.
*Self Esteem
It builds self esteem in children through participation. Inferiority complex is also addressed and corrected through the measure.
*Relationship Management
Children learn how to build and nurture relationship with others.
*Profile Enrichment
It adds more value to the worth of a child in term of capacity or potential for other activities besides academic works.
Extra Academic activities otherwise referred to as extra-curricular activities are officially organised by schools for students but the activities do not have academic credit. Participation in such activities is voluntary.
BENEFITS TO LEARNERS
Children's involvement in the activities help them to develop life skills.The key benefits include:
*Learning Time Management & Prioritisation Skill
The competitive and timing nature of the activities expose and enable children to acquire such skills
*Diverse Interest
It gives opportunity to children to learn and express interest in other areas of life apart from academic.
*Commitment
Participation in extra-curricular activities trains children on how to express or demonstrate commitment in to any course in life.
*Self Esteem
It builds self esteem in children through participation. Inferiority complex is also addressed and corrected through the measure.
*Relationship Management
Children learn how to build and nurture relationship with others.
*Profile Enrichment
It adds more value to the worth of a child in term of capacity or potential for other activities besides academic works.
Friday, 5 February 2016
Lassa Fever And The Sudden Embrace Of Cats
Source: Wallpapertopics.com
Source: Wallpapertopics.com
Since the outbreak of Lassa Fever and the discovery that a particular specie of rats is the carrier of the virus, more persons and organisations including varsities in Nigeria have resorted to the use of Cats against rats in communities to checkmate the spread of the disease.
Lassa Fever claims more lives each day across the country as more states now record their first instances of victims.
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