We'Re Ripe For Upgrade To A-Day- Model School, Lagos School Principal Appeals To Govt ...As School Rewards 2023/24 WASSCE Outstanding Students, Others

By Toheeb Adesina

L-R: GSC Principal, Mrs. Bola Alamu with President GSC Old Student Association, Mrs. Roseline Onalaja during a presentation of Gifts to one of the out gone student.

The Principal, Government Senior College, Agege and Award winning School Administrator, Mrs. Bola Alamu, has appealed to the Ministry of Basic & Secondary Education, and the Governor of the State, HE. Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the upgrade of the school into a day model college. 

Alamu stated this recently during her welcome address at the Y2023/24 Prize Giving Day for outstandings students at the School Hall in Agege.

"We have been agitating this for five years now. We have worked tirelessly to meet the expected standards and requirements and we are confident that we have what it takes to make this upgrade a reality.

"We are smart school with State-of-art facilities that are regularly evaluated and well-maintained with robust curriculum that prepares our students for success in academics and beyond.

"Our school environment is serene, inclusive, supportive and our teachers are highly qualified, dedicated and passionate about teaching.

Our students consistently excel in external examinations and competitions.

"We will continue to campaign for this upgrade and we are confident that our efforts will yield positive results soon". Alamu asserted.

Speaking at the event, Theme: Cultivating the Culture of Discipline:  Academic Excellence and beyond 

Topic: Discipline and Academic Excellence: Success Story.

Guest Speakers, Dr. Mrs. Olufumilola Sokenu, Lagos ANCOPSS President, Mr. Olushola Masheyi in a separate presentation, analysed the importance of Discipline in achieving an academic goal.

"Discipline helps you to minimizing distractions, allowing you to focus solely on your academic tasks. Whether it's turning off your phone or setting up a quiet study space, this level of focus enhances productivity and retention.

"Managing your time, prioritising, and building reading culture can never be achieved without proper discipline.

"Discipline is a vehicle that will pilot you to your desired academic goal, it helps create and stick to a study schedule. By allocating specific time blocks for study, rest, and other activities, you ensure that you're staying productive while avoiding procrastination.

During the Award presentation, Best Overall Students in WASSCE are

Ayorinde Wasilat from Science rewarded with Laptop, cash prize and Scholarship from Odunsi Memorial Scholarship Award, Akinwunmi Patience, Science and Jude Miracle were also rewarded with Laptops and cash gifts.

Others best outstanding students at the WASSCE were Wilson Faith, Awoleye Fiyinfoluwa, Nmeri Destiny, Tirimisiyu Damola, Olaiya Aisha.

In SS1-3 Overall best students, Ojeniyi Daniella, Ossai Adaora, Anwrua Zainab,  Amusa Rofiat, Babalola Benita, Olawunmi Oluwashinaayomi and numbers of outstanding students in various departments were also rewarded with cash prizes and gifts.

It was learnt that the event was proudly sponsored by 1980Set of the School Alumnae, as President Old Student Association, Mrs. Roseline Onalaja said this is one of the activities of giving back to the school that made them.

Present at the former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mrs. Bose Adelaja, Ologba of Ogbaland, HRM, Oba Abdullateef Oladimeji Egbeyemi, Members of GSC 1980Set, and other noted Stakeholders in the Education District 1.

Education: Lagos Schools To Resume 13th September, Adopts Staggered Resumption for Boarders in Model Colleges, Upgraded Schools | AgegePulse Magazine

 

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

Students 

The Lagos State Government has announced the resumption guidelines for the Y2021/2022 academic session for public and private schools across the State.

In a release issued on Monday by the State Ministry of Education, the Honourable Commissioner, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, stated that all schools are expected to resume on Monday, 13th September 2021, while students of Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools will be required to resume in batches from Sunday 19th September, 2021.

In her words, “Boarders in Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools, as well as SS2 students seeking placement into SS3 class are expected to resume on Sunday 19th September, 2021. The revision for the classes will run from 20th to 26th September while promotion examination to SS3 class will start from 27th September to 8th October, 2021.

Mrs. Adefisayo further noted that the newly admitted JS1 students into Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools are to resume on Saturday, 2nd October, 2021 for a one-week orientation programme to intimate them on secondary school structure and modalities.

The Commissioner averred that other returning students in JS2, JS3, SS1 and the newly transited SS2 in the various Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools are to resume on Saturday, 9th October 2021, while classes for the students will commence on Monday, 11th October, 2021.

She also revealed that the adoption of staggered resumption for Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools was due to the presence of Y2020/2021 SS3 students currently writing the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) scheduled to end on the 6th of October, 2021, adding that another reason is that the schools cannot accommodate seven sets at once in the boarding system.

Adefisayo, therefore, appealed to parents to abide by the new development for a smooth academic session, just as she implored the students to be more diligent and devote more time to their studies.

Amazing: Education District 1, Agege Student Scores 8As, 1B3 In 2020/2021 WAEC/SSSCE Result | AgegePulse Magazine

  

...Ranked Among The Best

 It's another amazing and oustanding results from student of Education District 1, Agege.

It was learnt that, one Abiodun Anuoluwapo Favor, from Vetland Senior Grammar School of Education district 1 had Eight (8) A1 and one B3 in all the subjects he sat for in the Year 2020/2021 WAEC Exam, placing the result as one of the best.

      

It was gathered that, the outstanding results of this brilliant student, strongly testified to the profound and conscious efforts of the visionary and awards winning TG/PS, Barrister Titilayo Margaret Solarin, who has always espoused both academic and extra curricular excellence amongst the students of Education District 1.

Her strategic vision, has always been the guiding principle of the amiable and award winning Principal of Vetland Senior Grammar school, Mrs A.E Taiwo. 

Congratulations to Education District 1 !!!

Congratulations to Bar. Solarin Titi

Congratulations to Mrs. Taiwo Abiola

Congratulations to Agege LG

Congratulations to Vetland  Grammar School

Children's Day : Lagos Education District 1 Agege, Celebrates Outstanding Scholars

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The Tutor-General/ Permanent Secretary, Education District 1, Barrister Margaret Titilayo Solarin has presented gift items to some outstanding students that have distinguished themselves and excelled in both academics and Co-Curricular activities in the District.

She seized the opportunity of the Children's Day  to honour about 30 students  who had at different times participated in sporting activities, debate, drama etc including those that made the District proud and the state at the year 2020 Maltina School Games among others.

 The TG/PS led some officials of the District including school Principals and some administrators to the various residences of the students to present the gift items to them.

 She said that though the gesture may not equate the efforts and dedication of the students, Barrister Solarin averred that the initiative was intended to spur other students to aim for excellence by making their parents, school and the State proud of their performances.

 "The District deliberately decided to  appreciate these scholars on an ocassion marking the Children's Day celebration and to show these ones as shinning examples worthy of emulation."

  Some of the students who were honoured in company of their parents are: Renner Ayomide from Keke Senior High School, Ifako-Ijaiye, Kikelomo Yusuf and Babatunde Yusuf from Abibatu Mogaji Millennium Senior Secondary School amongst others

The TGPS congratulated the students and appreciated their various achievements in both academic performance and sports.

She admonished them to continue to study and work harder, especially in making an excellent use of the opportunities provided by the state government in the area of online teaching via television and radio.

Barrister Solarin seized the opportunity to thank the parents of the students and called on other students to emulate the outstanding performances of those honoured just as she admonished those honoured not to relent  but continue to aim higher for greater accomplishments.

She assured the students that the state government has a reward system in place to recognize and appreciate exceptional performances which sometimes could be in form of scholarship.

The TGPS expressed appreciation to the Governor, Babajide Sanwo - Olu for providing enabling environment and the wherewithal for continuous improvement and educational development in the state.

 "Let me also appreciate all the education stakeholders for their lofty contributions and efforts in getting the best out of the students. I will advise you to continue to unleash your potentials for the betterment of the state, nation and the world at large." Barrister Solarin pleaded.

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Covid 19: Education District 1, Agege Produces Hand Sanitizers for Lagos Schools

...Urged Students on Regular Hand Washing

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The Lagos State Education District 1, comprising Agege, Alimosho and Ifako Ijaye Zones today produced Hand Sanitizers for Schools under the District.

Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of the District, Barrister Titilayo Margaret Solarin said that, it is imperative to champion a first of its kind programme to sensitize principals, teachers, students and other stakeholders on how to prevent this pandemic Corona Virus disease in our schools in Lagos.

The event which was held at the Government College School in Agege,  was aimed at teaching the students on regular handwashing to prevent all kinds of diseases.

Speaking Barr. Solarin said, “the need to increase public awareness amongst relevant stakeholders in order to curb the spread can't be overemphasized, especially among education stakeholders including teachers and students who cannot do without having contact with their colleagues on a daily basis”.

She further said that the gathering is not only for the sensitization but for the teachers and students to witness the production of hand sanitizers which would be very useful in keeping the disease at bay. “One of the methods being used by the state government is aggressive sensitization of all members of the public through different sectorial heads and opinion leaders in different fields of endeavors across the state”.

“This sensitization programme is considered necessary following the high rate of susceptibility of our children to this virus if they are not well briefed and sensitized on the Dos and Don'ts of the virus.

“Apart from this, we also rely on the stakeholders here as well as our students to help cascade our message of personal hygiene to their parents and neighbors in a bid to get everyone enlightened.

“As already being advised by medical experts, we are advised to note the following: avoid travelling to endemic areas, regular washing of hands with soap and water, avoid touching the eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands, avoid close contact with people that are sick.

“On our own part, this sensitization is a major step we are taking in addition to teaching of the production of sanitizers to curb the spread of the virus and also to teach hygiene among our students. Knowledge is power”. Barr. Solarin asserted.

On the part of the facilitator, Director, Lagos State Agriculture Development Authority, LASDA, Mrs. Juliana Balogun demonstrated and taught teachers and students on how to produce hand sanitizers with a token amount of money.

Balogun urged that it is important for people to imbibe the habit of regular washing of hands with soap and water and also go around with hand sanitizer where it's needed.

The high point of the event was when students of the District staged a drama play titled: “Covid-19, Corona Virus Must Go”, to educate fellow students on how to prevent the pandemic disease.

Education District 1 Agege, Wins Lagos-SIP Overall Best District in Lagos

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Education District 1 comprising of Three zones, Agege, Alimosho and Ifako Ijaye has  won the 'Overall' Best Education District in Lagos in an event organized by Lagos State Schools' Intervention Platform.

The program was held today at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos where the district bagged a total of seven Awards.

Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, EDD1, Barrister Titilayo Margaret Solarin was full with excitement as she congratulated the participants and winners at various categories of the competition.

She added that, 'Do it Right, Be the Best', With God we set the pace".

Other awards won at the event were:

*1. *Best Personal Performance in Drama*
*Award (Mobile Phone)*

*2.* *Best Personal Performance in Poetry*
*Award (Mobile Phone)*

*3.* *3rd Position in Poetry*
*Award (Plaque)*

*4.* *3rd Position in Song*
*Award (Plaque)*

*5* *1st Position in Drama*
*Award (Trophy)*

*6* *1st Position in Invention Projects*
*Award (Trophy)*

*7.* *Final Best Overall District*
*Award (Trophy)*

Details shortly

TGPS Dr Ayandele Hails Students, Teachers, Parents Over Massive Turn Out For Resumption

...Embarks On Schools Resumption Tour
...Students Share Holiday Experiences With TGPS

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The Tutor General cum Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Education District District One (EDDI), Dr Mrs Yinka Ayandele has hailed teachers, students and parents for the impressive turnout of students witnessed across the district as schools resume for the 2018/2019 academic session.

Dr Ayandele made the assertion while on tour of the 99 schools domiciled within the three local government areas (Agege, Ifako and Alimosho) that make up the district.

The resumption tour is an annual routine through which Dr Ayandele in company of other management staff and the Schools Support Unit, ascertains level of compliance with stated rules and regulations across the schools.

Speaking with newsmen after the tour, Dr Ayandele expressed great delight at the level of enthusiasm and preparedness on the part of students and teachers towards hitting the ground running as schools resume for the 2018/2019 session.

"We are happy to see that the children are happy to resume back to school and they resume in large numbers. The teachers are really very set, we have seen some things are being put in place like the name of students per class, arrangements, distribution of time-table, even the first assessment (welcome test) of our students is ongoing. These are part of efforts that are stimulating the resumption generally because these children are always looking forward to the first day of resumption."

She said the state government has moved ahead to put necessary school needs in place to ensure smooth transition into the new session.

"As you are aware that Lagos State government is committed to providing quality, affordable and accessible basic education to every child in the state, hence, prior to resumption, we met with Her Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Lagos state, Dr. Idiat Adebule expressing our preparations and challenges. She has addressed most of them, so, we are fully prepared to have better results than last year."

The award winning TGPS thanked the education stakeholders that made the resumption seamless.

"We want to use the opportunity to thank our parents for taking good and wonderful care of these students; they are looking very smart and happy to come back to school, we also thank the teaching and non-teaching staff, they already resumed since last week preparing the whole place for the students, ensuring the school environment is clean and conducive for learning, test running gadgets, preparing instructional materials just to ensure that our first day in school is not wasted. As you can see, it is not up to 10 O’clock, the schools have already settled. Our hearty appreciation goes to the present administration of Lagos State Government especially His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode who is making teachers happy and ready to do the work they know how to do best." She concluded.

On a lighter note, some of the students narrate their holiday experiences to the TGPS after which she encouraged them to be focused, diligent and occupy their space as they aim high in studies.

Breaking: State High School Oyewole Agege lifts 2017 Obasa Cup - Agege

State High School Oyewole, Agege and Government Senior College, Agege win 2017 Obasa Cup for Secondary Schools in male and female categories respectively.

Obasa Cup is organised by The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa for public secondary schools in Agege under Education District One both in male and female categories to showcase their God given talents at secondary school level

Details later.

Our Teachers Worth More Than Gold, Diamond-Permanent Secretary, Education District 1, Agege, Dr. Yinka Ayandele

As the 2017 World Teachers Day approaches, If you think you have seen the best in the manner at which teacher are being celebrated across the world, then you have not seen anything as managers of Lagos Education District One, under the leadership of Dr. Mrs. Yinka Ayandele are set to give teachers domiciled in the district awesome teachers day celebration treat.

According to Dr. Ayandele, the district has resolved to use the 2017 Teachers Day to celebrate the teachers in a unique way adding that a week long programme has been designed to complement efforts of Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and his Deputy, Dr. Idiat Adebule who have been ensuring massive improvement in teachers welfare.

"Our teachers have been enjoying massive welfare packages under this present administration coupled with holistic improvement in the standard and quality of education in Lagos State.

"We have decided to complement the efforts of the state government by designing a week long program in conjunction with the Nigerian Union of Teachers and the Local Government Education Authorities under our district to make the 2017 Teachers Day memorable for our teachers.

"We believe, this kind of arrangement, is needed, to serve as a source of motivation for our teachers who have always given more than hundred percent while discharging their duties. They are worth more than gold and diamond." Said Ayandele.

The one week-long programme started on Saturday September 30th, with a-5kilometers fitness Walk tagged "Building Healthy Workforce", where over 1500 teachers and principals alongside, Dr. Mrs. Ayandele, retired TGPS, Dr. Mrs. Soname, Executive Secretary of Agege LGEA, Hon. Olamilekan Majiyagbe, wife of incumbent Agege LGA Chairman, Mrs. Egunjob, ANCOPPS President, Education Secretary, Alimosho LGEA, Hon Airat Mojirade Alamu, and a host of others walked from Government College, Iyana Ipaja to the prestigious Agege Stadium amidst the rainfall.

AgegePulse learnt that the celebration continues on Tuesday October 3rd, with a seminar for teachers in the district.

Also,  It was learnt that students across the 99 (Ninety-nine) schools under EDDI will use their co-curriculum period on Wednesday October 4th, to celebrate their teachers with interesting presentations, drama, staff rooms decorations and many more. In addition, Teachers will carry out exhibitions of various instructional materials that they have designed in the last one year.

Then, there would be icing on the cake of the celebration on Thursday October 5th, 2017 (World Teachers Day) with a colourful event for the teachers.

It is our resolve to make learning interesting and appealing to every child - Tutor General/Perm.Sec. Education, District 1, Agege - Dr. Yinka Ayandele

Interview with Tutor General/Perm.Sec. Education, Lagos State Education District 1, Mrs. Ayandele A.Olayinka. PhD

" As the first Head Girl of Government College, Agege, I excessively focused and committed to leading by example. I strove hard to ensure my mates understand whatever we were taught. I organised tutorials and my mates benefited from it yet it never crossed my heart to become a teacher.

After graduation, I avoided teaching for over 12 years not knowing teaching was my calling - though, my mother was a retired teacher. My childhood dream was to become a chartered accountant and to work with NNPC.

However, every time I had anything to do with explaining a concept to people, I do it with passion and I get excellent remarks from them. And I've since, developed unflinching passion for teaching. Since I resumed as TUTOR GENERAL, we have designed a functional and result oriented process that have yielded remarkable results both in and outside the classrooms. Education District 1 has moved from 21% in our 2015 performance score card to 71.4% in 2016.

It is our resolve to make learning interesting and appealing to every child under our jurisdiction and my greatest joy has been seeing parents withdrawing their children from private schools and enroll them into public.

With the clear interest of Gov. Ambode in education, the learning outcomes of Lagos State will remain a model for all".

Watch out for the full interview in AgegePulse next edition.