Nigerian Conservation foundation NCF
2011 WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY CELEBRATION
Nigerian Conservation foundation NCF will be celebrating the WED in form of a schools’ competition. The competition will be in two phases: a zonal pre-WED competition on Friday 20th May 2011 and winners will converge for the grand finale on Tuesday 7th June 2011.
Kindly fill out the form for the competition and send to education@ncfnigeria.org on or before Friday 6th May 2011. Participation forms submitted after this date will not be entertained.
Please: Participants should be between 5-7yrs, 8-11 yrs, 12-14yrs.
Activity
This is an awareness campaign strategy to spread the message of this year’s theme. Participants from schools will talk to different individuals from all works of life about this year’s theme and get the individuals responses (a meaningful phase) about the year’s theme. Participants are supposed to document each response or reaction as a testimony of their outreach. All testimonies from the school (which should include the respondents name, telephone number, sex and message) should be sent in a parcel to NCF on or before Tuesday 10th May, 2011. The school with the highest number of testimonies will receive an NCF award and exciting prizes. Consolation prizes await runner ups.
RULES
All testimonies should include the respondents name, sex, phone number and message otherwise will be disqualified.
All testimonies should be authentic as these will be verified by NCF.
No age restrictions but participants must be a student.
The testimonies sent to NCF must be endorsed by the school’s principal.
Please note that the organizers will disqualify any presentation that has no direct relevance to the theme.
Judges decision is final
For more information log on to www.ncfnigeria.org or call +234 7028469598
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Life At Dowen College Lagos
Purpose, Focus and Unlimited Fun
Dowen College is a busy place. Whether you are a pupil, a member of staff, a parent or visitor you cannot fail to key into the strong sense of purposefulness, focus and the pure fun, which permeate life at Dowen College.
High Academic Standards And Expectations
Standards and expectations are high; afterall we want our children to be the best! Commitment to academic excellence, responsible leadership and moral integrity within a supportive and nurturing environment provide an education experience that is rewarding for all those involved.
An Atmosphere That Balances Order And Individual Freedom.
As a happy, tolerant and vibrant community we are proud of our distinguished past and look forward to an exciting future filled with success in many different activities. In this section we attempt to touch on the depth and the diversity of opportunity available to students in their work at Dowen, their extra-curricular activities and their time in the house. We support initiative, encourage the taking of responsibility and seek to foster an atmosphere, which balances order and individual freedom.
Adequate Student Guidance And Support
In aiming for a fulfilling yet a balanced life, every student at Dowen is helped by a few people- their Housemistress/master, the student affairs coordinators and their class Tutor. At each stage in their education, a housemistress, student affairs coordinators, and class tutors will get to know him/her extremely well and will be a source of guidance and support through their teenage years. In addition, there are members of staffs and who specialize in certain areas, (e.g. Higher Education, Careers and Counselling) and who are always on hand to give advice.
Student Counseling
Counseling activities in the school include individual and group guidance in educational, vocational and socio-personal matters.
Under performing children, gifted, talented and disadvantaged students are invited for interviews and guidance. Students with examination related problems are also helped. Sometimes parent's attentions are needed and they are equally guided.
Special One-on-one Tutorials
One-on-one 1 hour tutorials are also conducted daily to help students solve problems.
Parents Visitation/Open House Days
On the 7th week of school term - all subject teachers are present to meet and discuss with parents.
Visiting Days for Boarding house students takes place every last Sunday of every Month.
