NewsLetter 2nd March 2008.pub - Loyola Jesuit College

AnnouncementsLJC CLINIC STAFF ATTEND HEALTH WORK-SHOP: On the 6th of February 2008, our clinic staffattended an Evidence-based Practice and ConsumerAwareness workshop organized by TheCochrane Collaboration International. Cochrane isan international Organization with centers andoffices in different parts of the world. It was establishedin 1990 with head office in Oxford, UnitedKingdom. It has an office in South Africa, with asub-office in Nigeria. Cochrane is committed toresearch and dissemination of information onhealth issues affecting the general public. Theorganization introduced the participants to theirvarious websites and the use of Cochrane Library.A CD Rom containing the library was distributed tosome key participants for their institutional use.(Our Head Nurse received a copy). The workshopencouraged participants to share the informationthey received with other health workers and beneficiariesin their community.According to Sr. Lena, “One of the key points discussedwas the need to strengthen/improve the relationshipbetween the Health Care Providers andthe Consumers. The Consumers should be educatedon their rights to ask informed questionsabout their health, and the need for Providers totalk to them on issues relating to their individualhealth conditions. Action Plan:• There will now be regular meetings amongour nurses to ensure they are sharing andapplying the information received.• The Cochrane Library will be installed inthe LJC clinic computers for our nurses tostudy and use the information therein toupdate their knowledge on health issues.AnnouncementsLJC STUDENTS AND PUBLIC SPEAKING:Training in Public Speaking is now part of the LJCweekday schedule. On Wednesday the 26th ofFebruary 2008, a noble Loyola parent and greatorator took advantage of the one-hour periodallowed by the schedule. Owelle Anayo Rochas-Okorocha took time off to deliver a captivating andenriching technology-aided presentation on the artof public speaking. At the end of the day, in thewords of Charles Ezeanyi (of the LJC Press Club)“we could see and feel that all doubts and fearsconcerning public speaking can be successfullydealt with. The pride was enthralled, promised toput what they learnt into practice and longed formore opportunities with Owelle and other likemindedparents. ESE O BABA WA OWELLE!”JSS-3 AND SS-3 EXTENSION CLASSES: Atresumption, all JS-3 and SS-3 students are to reportto the Admin Office with proof of payment of theirextension fee of N30, 000 (thirty thousand Nairaonly). This is the same amount the examinationclasses paid last year, no increment!!! Best wishes tothe Pride preparing for their JSSCE and WASSCE.

THE BEST IN THE NATION: A Loyola Lioness emerged first position in the recent Shell scholarshipexamination. The ShellScholarship Scheme is forchildren of the staff of ShellCompanies in Nigeria. Followinga formal application, a test isconducted when the child is inJS1 in any secondary school inNigeria. The best candidatereceives an automaticscholarship. The scholarshipaward is for the entire duration ofthe child’s secondary schooleducation. Fejiro had the highestscores in the entire nation.CONGRATULATIONS!!!OGHENE FEJIRO S. - SMALL BUT MIGHTY!——————————————————————————————VALENTINE’S DAY 2008 AT LJCValentine’s Day means different things to different people. Here at Loyola Jesuit College, the Pride choseto share this special moment with the less privileged folks at the Abuja Children’s Home. Departure timewas slated for 2PM but even before then, some students who signed up for the visit were already pitchingat the peak of their anticipation. In no time, 40 students arrived at the home in the company of Mr. ValiantElechi, whose birthday was that day (14 th February) and Br. Ebogu Benedict SJ. Interactions ensued onarrival, sequel to and amid pleasant receptions from the staff and members of the home. “What is yourname? Oh, beautiful girl! Cute boy! What class are you in? Can I teach you a poem?” The students went on.The home was also guest to other visitors: members of NYSC, students from some secondary schools,families and institutions among others. The fun-fare sustained, the children were seen laughing, shoutingand jumping around. According to Br. Ebogu, “I was a little bit afraid that some students may have had to‘adopt’ some of the children who refused to get off their shoulders. Well, it was suddenly time to leave. Wewere already ‘flaked out’ but the beautiful memories of the visit remain with us.”

ENTRANCE EXAM 2008 IN MEMORIAL HALL(Below are some of the 484 Candidates who wrote the exam at LJC on the 1st of March 2008)This year’s exam was written in over 25 centres around the world,including 10 centres in the USA, Holland, England and Zimbabwe

9th LJC INTER HOUSE SPORTS COMPETITION 2008IN PICTURESMr Badamasuiy (Chairman)Taking the SaluteMrs DaggashUndivided AttentionNjoku ChiziteraBehold the QueenThe Victors (1st)Football Cup Winners (2nd)King of the Parade (3rd)Basketball Champions (4th)Track Officials Taking the OathKeeping Accurate RecordBalloting to choose lanes GO !!!!!CRICKET takes off

Marking the SpotBest Fans….She deserves the boostA Medal, a HandshakeThe Medal Fits Trophies for 2008Handing over the TrophyWe are the ChampionsX-Master, X-Mistress,X-Captain, X-Cup

NO ARMED PERSONNEL ON VISITING DAY: We understand that some of our parents holdpositions that require them to have armed security agents. Please note that the school has aneven greater responsibility to protect the children entrusted to us and groom them within aculture of civility--not a jungle culture where guns are openly displayed. Therefore, we do notallow such armed agents into the Loyola Jesuit College compound. The school takes extraprecautions, particularly on days parents come to visit, to protect all our students and guests.We would greatly appreciate your cooperation in this matter--to ask your armed personnel toremain at the school gate.JAMB REGISTRATION: The registration process of our SS-3 students for the 2008 JAMB examinationis still on. The process is slow due to the JAMB website congestion around thistime. Meanwhile, we remind our parents that the registration fee is six thousand and thirtyNaira (N6,030). The fee is for online registration card, result scratch-card and administrativecharge. Parents of SS-3 students who have not paid that amount into their children’s accountshould do so as soon as possible.ADVERT RATE FOR THE LJC YEAR BOOK 2008: Adverts, felicitations and congratulatorymessages in our forthcoming yearbook will cost N70, 000 for a full page; N50, 000 for halfpage, and N35, 000 for a quarter page. Please pay to the account’s office with your advert detailson or before the 10th of March 2008. No payment nor message will be accepted after thisdate. The photos of the Graduating Class (present SS-3 students) will be taken during the SS-3extension Classes. They are to dress formally in either traditional or in suit/tie. Please, comewith those attires when resuming for Extension Classes.CREDIT LIMIT FOR STUDENTS: Any student whose account with the school is in the red,especially in a deficit of above (N20,000) twenty thousand Naira, will no longer be able to purchaseany item in the school tuck shop. Parents should please check their wards’ accountthrough the Parent Portal or contact the school’s Accounts Secretary via e-mail: accountsec@loyolajesuit.org

….THE 2007-2008 LJC CALENDAR(Please verify with each edition of theNewsletter, as some dates may change)2nd TERM: JANUARY 5 – March 15, 2008B, D & E Classes Visiting Day February 10Deadline for Registration of Entrance Forms February 14Inter-House Sports Day (All LJC Parents invited) February 16A & C Classes Visiting Day February 17Second Continuous Assessment February 20-22Meeting of PTA Executives February 24Entrance Examination March 1B, D & E Classes Visiting Day March 2A & C Classes Visiting Day March 9Mock SSCE begins March 10-14End of Term Examinations March 10-1310th Anniversary Mass of the Three Angels (9AM)March 14 (All Loyola Parents and friends invited)Election of new PTA Executive, Abuja branchMarch 15 (All Abuja parents to be present)Second Term Ends: Students leave March 15Kairos Retreat March 15 to 193rd TERM: March 24 – JULY 24, 2008JS-3 & SS-3 Resume (Extension Classes)March 30thList of Successful Entrance Exam Candidates published on-line April 1JS-1, JS-2, SS-1 and SS-2 Resume April 13Mock JSCE April 14Interview of Successful Entrance Exam Candidates April 11-12Interview of Successful Entrance Exam Candidates April 18-19Interview of Successful Entrance Exam Candidates April 25-26Publication of Final Entrance list into LJC May 1First Continuous Assessment May 7-9A & C Classes Visiting Day May 18B, D & E Classes Visiting Day May 25Children’s Day May 27JSS-3 Leave for VacationPending NECO timetableCultural DayJune 12 (No Classes)Second Continuous Assessment June 18-20A & C Classes Visiting DayJune 29thB, D & E Classes Visiting Day July 6End of Term Examinations July 14-19Graduation July 20End of Term Activities July 21-23Third Term Ends: Students leave July 24Jesuit Priestly OrdinationJuly 26 (All Loyola Parents and Friends Invited)Registration of new students July 28-29SS-1 Leadership Program in Jos July 29-August 9SS-2 Service Program July 30-August 21

FR. JOHN-OKORIA IBHAKEWANLAN SJTRAINING STUDENTS TO BE LEADERSI look forward to the day when LJC graduates will return here as leaders of our country. Recently, aJesuit alumnus, the mayor of Philadelphia, visited his alma mater St. Joe's Prep, which he said is"the place that made me who I am." Mr. Michael Nutter wanted one of his first official appearancesas mayor to be at his former Jesuit school. St. Joseph's Preparatory School obliged him, being theschool's first graduate to become Philadelphia mayor. A jubilant audience of about 1,200 students,teachers, alumni and parents welcomed him. He gave credit to numerous people at the Jesuitschool and reiterated his call to service.As Nutter entered the hall, according to the Rev. William Byron, president of the North PhiladelphiaJesuit school for boys, there was a deafening applause: "Everyone is thrilled to say 'Welcome home.'" Nutter said a parochial schoolteacher had nudged him into choosing St. Joe's over military school.He got into the Jesuit school on an academic scholarship and graduated in 1975. According tohim, "This is still the best high school in the United States of America," Nutter told the crowd, whichboomed approval.He handed the students and his young listeners an assignment: "I need you to be ambassadors ofhope and opportunity.” Reminding them why the assignment was mandatory, he said, "You're at aJesuit institution. I think it should be clear to you what your mission is. You're being trained righthere to be leaders of your community." In crediting St. Joe's with setting him on a successful path,he sought applause for all in the school community, both teachers and support staff. "It's not justthe folks you see in the classroom," he said. "You can learn something from anyone." He recognizedhis class as "the best class that ever graduated from here."One of his teachers, Jerry Taylor, a history teacher at the school for 39 years and who maintained afriendship with the mayor, gave his own summary description of him: "He's mentally strong!" Nuttermade it clear he was just rolling up his sleeves. "I came from the same place you're from," he toldthe students. "And I'm not done yet. Oh, we're just getting started!" (culled from Lea Sitton Stanley,Inquirer Staff Writer)Indeed, I look forward to witnessing a true Loyolan, who (having imbibed the values of love, a faiththat does justice in service of God and others) will reach the magis and commit himself/herself tothe underprivileged of Nigeria; a Loyolan whose contribution will make Nigeria a nation to bereckoned with and a model of one that cares for her citizens.

So simpleSo soothingSo harmlessYet very difficult to say.SORRYIt heals a broken heartIt mends relationshipsIt lifts one’s spiritIt puts a smile on the faceYet very difficult to say.It makes people cry,It shows humilityIt creates peaceYet very difficult to say.It attracts favorIt shows GodlinessYet very difficult to say,Sorry: how easy, but very difficult to say.By Onyema Nwingwe (JS–2C)I AM NOT GIVING UPI have not yet had to suffer till bloodI must go on! I must, after my lordToo heavy His cross, too heavy; He needs meI must not give up now, No! not everFear may not leave me, nor distress,Doubt may stay my companion, and anguish;But I will go on, I must, for the sake of Love.I will keep listening and following Him.In the deep of my heart, a shrill voice speaksSo soft, the silence need be deep to be heardSo touching, it cannot go unfelt, that voiceThe voice of Him who loves me; callingTelling me to go, assuring that He keepsThe Mother to assure me of care; loveI must go on, there is no timeSouls perish, for sheep strayCall ‘em back, which way to entice?Give what they lack, if only they takeDance to the tune of their music, If onlyThey would play, then I must, I must stay.By Etchi Juliette (LJC Faculty, IT)WORDS FROM THE SELFISHWho knows and who caresWhere pleasures come fromGood things come and goSo, benefit I mustLoose, I can’tEnjoy, I willBut share, I won’tThe words of a selfish humanBy Bamidele Odusote (JS-2B)HAPPINESSHappiness keeps you sweetTrials keep you strongSorrows keep you humanFailures keep you humbleSuccess keeps you glowingBut only God keeps you going!AnonymousPRACTICAL WISDOMA philosopher was being ferried across a lake by a manwho was ignorant in all things but one: a good swimmer.During the crossing the philosopher struck up a conversation:“Do you know anything about astronomy, aboutmathematics, anthropology, psychology, Geography...?”The man replied, “No, I know nothing of those things; allI know is how to swim and row.” “What a pity!” The philosopherlamented, “Nothing? There goes half your life.”Shortly afterwards a squall came and shipwreck was imminent.Then the boatman said to the philosopher: “Youmean to tell me you don’t know how to swim? Well, theregoes your whole life!” As it turned out, the boat capsized.Please, feel free to share your own insights and reflectionswith other members of the Loyola Community.Contact the Principal via e-mail:jo@loyolajesuit.org OR jo@jesuits.net