September, 2013 Newsletter - Loyola Jesuit College

The lion or lioness is the school’s mascot, and pride (a group of lions/lionesses) refers to the students of Loyola Jesuit College.Vol. 12 Number 10 A Newsletter for Parents September 29, 2013MASS OF THE HOLY SPIRITCatholic colleges and universities run by the Jesuits practice a beautiful and unique traditionof opening the academic year with the Mass of the Holy Spirit. Following this tradition,Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja welcomes her parents and friends to its seventeenth Mass of theHoly Spirit.One pertinent question that cannot be glossed over is the understanding of the Mass of theHoly Spirit. Mass is the great prayer of the Catholic Church; and the Holy Spirit is God WithinUs, inspiring us as we live our lives. Of course, the Mass of the Holy Spirit at Loyola Jesuit Collegeis not only a prayer but also a glorious pageant. Red is the colour of the Holy Spirit becausethe Holy Spirit’s inspiration is often represented as fire; while the Holy Spirit itself is representedas a white dove of peace.On this day, we seek God’s blessings on our studentsand staff, upon the entire Loyola Jesuit community.We seek the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit - Wisdom,Understanding, Counsel, Knowledge, Fortitude,Piety, and Fear of the Lord – to grace the new academicyear, not only to lead our students to moral greatnessand integrity; but, to grow even more in character andin learning.Amongst every other ceremonies held in theschool, the Mass of the Holy Spirit is very significantbecause of several reasons: it formally ends the orientation;it includes the induction ceremony of JS 1 students;it offers Loyola Jesuit College the opportunity tocelebrate its new members; it involves the official commissioningof angels (mentors). An angel will be assignedto guide each one of the JS 1 students throughouttheir first year. These angels have been carefullyselected by the school authority; and the counsellingdepartment oversees this mentorship program.In the light of this celebration, it is our tradition also to honour students who have distinguishedthemselves in the previous year. Coupled with this, Loyola Jesuit College also marks itsseventeenth anniversary. Indeed, we are grateful to God for His many blessings, especially forthe spirit of generosity and of the sacrificial love in the service of others.1

INTEGRATING THE CUBS INTO THE DENOrientation Report compiled by Kunle Tiwatayo O., Ugwu Ikenna R., and Okata Treasure C.In the beginning, they all swarmed into our inner walls. Some of them looked big, too big and blown up for standardLJC students; but some were too little to pass either. However, the smiles on their faces remained imminent as theirbeloved families still remained close to them, wishing them all the luck they sure would need.When some of them were askedhow they felt to be here, their repliesranged from scared, to excited, to bored, toangry and some even claimed that theycouldn’t wait till the last day of SS3.By the next day, - the first day of the restof their lives – some of them were stilllast, probably still thinking that LJC wasjust an extension of their primary schoolsand some, probably those with siblings alreadyin Loyola, were settled in while othershung in between. It, however, didn’tmatter where they were because in the inevitableend, each of them still needed to The Vice Principal Academic Sr Ebele addresses the JSS 1 studentsfind their way to self-discovery.They all seemed to accept what they heard with open hearts and minds. Sunday was basicallymeant for their spiritual foundation. They also went on their once in a life time tour of the Den. Althoughmost of them found it rather tiring walking around a 28-hectare area, the prefects assured themthat this was only the beginning. The night brought many more surprises as they all introduced themselves.Many of their introductions sent us – prefects and staff – into stark-raving laughter. It was clearby now that this would turn out to be one of LJC’s most interesting sets. It was not in every set that therewas a celebrity’s son with an actual British accent, as a child of a political mogul as someone from a farawayCaribbean Island as even an all-Nigerian girl with a somewhat Chinese accent. To add to that, theyhad a wide array of siblings.By Monday, they began to learn more about the school: the academic requirement and organizationand the consequences of failure at LJC. They got cold feet on hearing about probation and it gotthese little ones asking a whole lot of questions which the dedicated academic probation prefects answeredgracefully. Their competitive sides became more prominent that night when they debated about avery popular social topic: ‘Boarding School is better than A Day School’. Although JS 1C won the debate;the other class accepted their loss in good faith displaying a spirit of good sportsmanship.By Tuesday, these unassuming children were already being taught the ‘profile of a Jesuit graduate;popularly known as graduation at graduation or ‘grad at grad’ for short. They were taught to developa sense of responsibility for their environment by maintaining proper environmental sanitation.The Vice-Principal Student Life introduced them to The Pride: Students’ handbook which is their rigidconstitution for the next six years. In the night, JS1B and JS1D members released their ‘Martin LutherKing Jnrs’ as they dissected another controversial topic: ‘Girls are more intelligent than Boys’.The Variety Night performances had us all in stitches as many innocently showed off their talents withoutany restraint. By Friday, we were basically drawing the curtains on the orientation program as theSS3’s and the JS3’s arrived.On Saturday, it’s safe to say that the prefects and teachers had tried their best to scrape the tip ofthe iceberg for these new recruits. However, experience, they say, is the best teacher and one week canonly help so much. Loyola Jesuit College staff and students wish these JS1s luck as they strive to befound worthy both in character and in learning.2

EXPERIENCING A HOME AWAY FROM HOMEI arrived at LJC on the 7 th of September 2013. It has always been my dream to come tothis school and finally, I am here. On my first night, I was already missing my cosy bed and airconditioner. The next day, we started having some lessons (boring) and presentations on the do’sand don’ts of the school and then we started knowing each other better. The day that I really enjoyedwas the Variety Night where we showcased our talents.Anyway, in as much as I was missing home, I was still enjoying the school. Although, Ihad to be woken up by the loud chiming bells every morning and line up in the bathroom, at leastthere are people who care about me – right from the principal to the kitchen managers.But, how many of us attended schools where we are fed five times a day? Where you have nicesenior prefects who do not send you to fetch water for them? Well, this lucky girl is attending thatschool and she is proud of it. We all know that NO boarding school can be 100 per cent perfect butthis school is 99.99 per cent perfect. Do you know that school? It is Loyola Jesuit College!BY Ugwu, Kamsiyochukwu TK, JS 1CMy experience at LJC for the past two weeks has proved to me that theschool is the best in the universe. Where should I start from? …The magnificentbuildings; the smiling faces of staff and students; the serene environment; or theconducive classrooms? Everything is just excellent!At Loyola Jesuit College, I have learnt that excellence is not all aboutacademics, but also about character. The magis is the key word in everythingyou do. That is to say, you are always expected to do more. This is a schoolwhere, as a junior student, you are given an ‘Angel’ to guide you in your academicand personal life. He is the one who helps you even to solve the problemof homesickness.I also found the magnificent buildings and the road network in theschool breathtaking. I like the school for everything especially the green life andthe smiling faces I see around me. I am indeed proud to be a student of LoyolaJesuit College.By Wellington, Ifeoluwa Joshua JS 1BMy first day at Loyola Jesuit College (the resumption day) was, for me, the best and the worst day ofmy life. It was the best because I knew that I finally would have the taste of living alone and it was also theworst because I knew I would leave my parents.In the morning, I woke up at 8am and I thought, ‘Am I sure I am ready for secondary school?’ A part of metold me no but the second part made me eager to go to school. I got ready before everyone else and I waiteduntil it was time to leave.When we (my parents and brothers) got to the gate of the school, I went into a little building by the gateto write my name. I made a big mark on the paper because my hand was shaking and I could not keep still.We went to the dining hall to get my uniforms. I saw the other people trying on their uniforms. I felt weird becauseI am the type of person that if I go to a party and someone wears the same clothes as me, I feel ashamed.I wondered how I would have felt with five hundred and ninety more people wearing the same uniform as me,but I knew I would get used to it.After trying on the clothes, I knew that it was time for me to say goodbye to my family. Tears welled upin my eyes but I held them back. I knew that I would still see them on Visiting Days and I also rememberedthat my first brother, who is a prefect, will be resuming with me and my second brother, currently in SS3, willbe resuming the following week. So I thought ‘it is just like my family is here, except for my parents. I havecousins and friends in this school and I will still make new friends.’I hugged my parents and told them goodbye and then I left for the girls’ hostel. It was a long day but Ifelt happy and proud because now, I can say that I am a lioness.By Mojekwu Chibuago JSS 1C3

Experiencing a Home away from Home contd.On Saturday, 7 th September, 2013 I entered Loyola JesuitCollege, Abuja. The sun shined on the beautiful school. My mum andI went to the Administration Block and my mum gave them my tellerto confirm my payment for my school uniform, school fees, etc. Afterthat we went to the dining hall with my luggage for it to be checked.First of all, my luggage was checked and we made sure I brought everything.After that, we went to pick up my school uniforms, P.E. wear,Sunday wear, and cardigan. The prefects also resumed that day.The people in charge called all the new JSS1 students to comeand eat. We ate fried rice and chicken with a drink – I took sprite. Isaw my former school friend and we bonded. We later proceeded tothe hostel where all goodbyes were said. All pictures were taken, allhugs were accepted, and all promises were made. I crossed the gate ofthe girls’ hostel as a proper JSS 1 student.I felt like shedding tears but I didn’t because earlier on, someonehad said I would cry but my mum said ‘she wouldn’t, she is astrong girl’. So, I fought back my tears and prepared for the life ahead.I followed my friends to one hostel in Connelly though I belong toRegis. We chatted, unpacked and had fun. I chose a bed close to thedoor while Leah, my best friend from Corona School, Apapa (my primaryschool) chose a bed close to me.It became dark and they rang the lights’ out bell and so we allwent to bed to rest after our first day at Loyola Jesuit College.By Dabel Obikili, JS 1CMy first day at Loyola Jesuit College was good. Before I came to theschool, I was very anxious because I have always wished to be a studentof Loyola Jesuit College. On the day of resumption, I was given my Admissionnumber, and then we were directed to the dining hall for checking.After the checking in, we said goodbye to our family members andwe went to our various hostels.We had our orientation all through the week. We were shown the AdministrativeBlock, the Science Block, the Hall, the Chapel, and manyother places. The following week, academic work began. The lessonswere nice. I understood virtually everything the teachers taught and theteachers are also very nice. The school is a very good place to be.My experience so far has been very good. The school is of very highquality teaching standard, a beautiful and serene environment. Throughoutmy stay here, I can proudly say that this is a very good school andany child who has the privilege to attend this school will turn out to be aresponsible man or woman in life.By Lawrence Wilfred Agbo, JS 1D4

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2013–2014Please verify with the subsequent editions of the Newsletter,as some dates will change.FIRST TERM: SEPTEMBER 7- DECEMBER 14, 2013Mass of the Holy Spirit, Annual Academic Awards, Induction of the JS-1 September 29 (All Loyola Parents Invited)Independence Day and Memorial of Soala Ben-Kalio October 1First Continuous Assessment October 9-11PSAT for SS-2 Students October 19 (Tentative)A & C Classes Visiting Day October 20Career and University Presentations (I) October 26B & D Classes Visiting Day October 27All Saints Day (All-House Feast Day) November 1 (No Classes)SAT-1 November 2 (Tentative)Second Continuous Assessment November 6-8PTA: AGM November 30Annual Loyola Jesuit College Drama (In memory of our 60 Angels) December 1 (All Loyola Parents Invited)End of Term Examinations December 2-7SAT-2 December 7 (Tentative)End of Term Activities December 7-13Memorial Mass and Procession for the Sixty Angels December 10First Term Ends: Students leave for vacation December 14Kairos Retreat December 14-18SECOND TERM: JANUARY 10 – April 12, 2014Deadline for Registration of Entrance Exam Forms January 6Faculty Workshop January 8-9 (@ 9a.m.)JS-1, JS-3 and SS-3 Resume January 10 (Checking in: 12 noon to 6.00p.m.)JS-2, SS-1 and SS-2 Resume January 11 (Checking in: 12 noon to 6.00p.m.)Sale of Late Entry Forms Closes January 17SAT-1 and SAT-2 January 18 (Tentative)Mock SSCE begins January 27-February 7Entrance Examination February 1First Continuous Assessment February 5-7SS-3 Leave for Home Vacation February 8SS-3 Resume (Extension Classes/Studies) February 15Inter-House Sports Day February 22 (All LJC Parents invited)OPEN DAY February 23List of Successful Entrance Exam Candidates published on-line March 5 (Ash Wednesday)Second Continuous Assessment March 5-7Three Angels Memorial March 14Interviews for Successful Entrance Exam Candidates March 15, 22, 29 and April 5End of Term Examinations March 31-April 5End of Term Activities April 5-11Second Term Ends: Students leave for vacation April 12Kairos Retreat April 12-16Palm Sunday April 13Easter Sunday April 20THIRD TERM: April 22 – JULY 19, 2014Publication of Final Entrance list into LJC April 14JS-3 Resume (Extension Classes) April 22-May 3 ( Checking in: 12 noon to 6.00p.m.)JS-1, JS-2, SS-1 and SS-2 Resume April 26 ( Checking in: 12 noon to 6.00p.m.)Workers’ Day May 1 (No Classes)Mock JSCE May 5-9First Continuous Assessment May 14-16A & C Classes Visiting Day May 25Children’s Day May 27 (No Classes)B & D Classes Visiting Day June 1Second Continuous Assessment June 11-13Cultural Day June 12 (No Classes)JSS-3 Leave for Vacation June 14 (Tentative: Pending NECO Schedule)Career and University Presentations (II) June 14A & C Classes Visiting Day June 22B & D Classes Visiting Day June 29End of Term Examinations July 7-12Graduation July 13 (Tentative: Pending NECO Schedule)End of Term Activities July 12-18Career and University Presentations (III) July 17Third Term Ends: Students leave July 19SS-1 Leadership Program July 19Service Program for SS-2 Students July 22-August 125

The May/June 2013 WASSCE Result: Below is the analysis (by numbers) of this year’s West African Senior SecondarySchool Certificate Examination (WASSCE) result. The percentage analysis of the result is on page 8.One hundred and nine (109) students sat for the examination and each registered nine (9) subjects. Sixty-sevenstudents (61%) had a minimum of a credit (C) in all 9 subjects; thirty-nine students (36%) had a minimum of a creditin 8 subjects and three students (3%) had a minimum of a credit in 7 subjects.This is the first record of sixty-six (66) A1 in English Language. We commend the students and their teachersfor their diligence! All the thirty-six (36) students who sat for the Agricultural Science had an A1 except one who had aB3; same goes for French Language and Foods & Nutrition except the one, and two students, respectively, with a B2.Although the minimum score recorded in the Sciences (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) was a C6, it was not a goodresult by our standard because most of the students made a B3 instead of an A1 in the three sciences as we used to havein the past years.Of the 18 subjects that the school registered, six (Foods & Nutrition, French Language, Agricultural Science,Literature-in-English, English Language, and Visual Art) recorded a 100% distinction. Five students had A1 in eight (8)subjects: Maureen Kelechi Anyanwu, Motiloluwa Oluwatomisin Ogunsina and Moteleolu Monifeolu Onabajo (allhad a B2 in Hausa), Oluwakanyinsola Patrick Akinwuntan (B3 in Hausa), and Yad’el Chizuruoke Okorie (D7 inHausa). All the 109 students had ≥ a B3 in English Language, but three students had a Pass (one, a D7 and two, an E8)in General Mathematics. The worst result recorded by a student this year was a B2, three B3, two C4, a C6, an E8 (inMathematics) and an F9 (in Hausa). The results for History, Further Mathematics, Physics and Government were particularlypoor this year.2013 WAEC RESULT ANALYSIS BY NUMBERSSubjects A1 B2 B3 C4 C5 C6 D7 E8 F9 No. of CandidatesEnglish Language 66 26 17 - - - - - - 109Mathematics 68 14 20 2 1 1 1 2 - 109Hausa 5 9 21 8 11 16 18 11 10 109Economics 18 36 34 2 1 - 1 - - 92French 14 1 - - - - - - - 15Christian Religious Knowledge 11 10 7 1 1 - - - - 30Literature-in-English 5 2 8 - - - - - - 15Physics 11 13 33 10 4 3 - - - 74Chemistry 27 17 36 2 2 - - - - 84Biology 8 25 32 2 3 2 - - - 72Government 4 8 4 3 1 - - - - 20Further Mathematics 15 4 8 5 3 4 - - - 39Geography 79 9 3 2 - - - - - 93Technical Drawing 18 13 10 3 1 - - - - 45Agricultural Science 35 - 1 - - - - - - 36Foods & Nutrition 26 2 - - - - - - - 28History 1 1 2 1 - 2 - - - 7Visual Art 2 1 1 - - - - - - 46

Result of the June 2013 IGCSE/GCE O Level [Cambridge International Examination]: Twenty three (23) studentsregistered for this examination with each sitting for six (6) subjects. In English Language, eight students had an A*, eightstudents had an A and seven students had a B. The result was generally not good though no student failed (or had an F in)any of his/her registered subjects. The best result was recorded by Olufolajimi Nnamdi Babasola with three A*, two Aand a B followed by Ugochukwu Michael Amadi with two each of A*, A and B.Below are the analyses (by numbers and percentage) of the 2013 BECE Result: This year’s highest results wereeight (8) distinctions (A’s) and six (6) credits (C’s), recorded by four students, namely, Anne Adetola Titcombe, BoluwatifeOluwatunmibi Akinola, Clinton Nnaemeka Igwegbu and Kamaldeen Ayomide Raji. The lowest result recordedwas ten credits, three passes (P) and a fail (F). No distinction was recorded in Civic Education, Social Studies and Hausa2013 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) Result Analysis (by numbers)SUBJECT A (Distinction) C (Credit) P (Pass) F (Fail) No. of CandidatesEnglish Language 9 82 1 - 92General Mathematics 12 80 2 - 92Basic Science 15 76 1 - 92Hausa Language - 45 43 4 92Computer Studies 1 91 - - 92Cultural & Creative Arts 35 56 1 - 92Physical & Health Education 24 67 1 - 92Agricultural Science 6 84 2 - 92Basic Technology 19 71 2 - 92French Language 13 74 5 - 92Home Economics 30 61 1 - 92Civic Education - 92 - - 92Social Studies - 90 2 - 92Christian Religious Studies 1 88 3 - 922013 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) Result Analysis (by percentage)SUBJECT Distinction (A) Credit (C) Pass (P) Fail (F)English Language 9.8 89.1 1.1 -General Mathematics 13.0 67.0 - -Basic Science 16.3 82.6 1.1 -Social Studies - 97.8 2.2 -French Language 14.1 80.5 5.4 -Basic Technology 20.7 77.2 2.1 -Home Economics 32.6 66.3 1.1 -Agricultural Science 6.5 91.3 2.2 -Cultural &Creative Arts 38.0 60.9 1.1 -Christian Religious Studies 1.1 95.7 3.3 -Physical & Health Education 26.1 72.3 1.1 -Computer Studies 1.1 98.9 - -Civic Education - 100.0 - -Hausa Language - 48.9 46.7 4.47

PERCENTAGE ANALYSIS OF LJC WAEC RESULT STATISTICS 2002 – 2013SUBJECT GRADES 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007English Language Distinction 86 95 86 95 40 1002008742009842010952011592012992013100Credit 14 5 13 5 60 0261654110Pass 0 0 0 0 0 0Fail 0 0 0 0 0 0Mathematics Distinction 73 84 89 92 81 88Credit 15 13 9 5 9 9Pass 10 2 2 2 2 3Fail 1 1 0 0 0 0Hausa Distinction 13 15 5 31 21 101% of 2009 result pending Credit 30 28 21 17 49 12Pass 25 25 43 36 25 27Fail 25 32 31 17 3 51Economics Distinction 63 85 91 73 100 96Credit 34 14 9 25 0 4Pass 3 1 0 2 0 0Fail 0 0 0 0 0 0French Distinction 80 77 25 0 54 89Credit 20 23 75 0 38 11Pass 0 0 0 0 0 0Fail 0 0 0 0 0 0Christian Religious Studies Distinction 92 78 86 99 91 1007% of 2009 result pending Credit 8 22 14 0 0 0Pass 0 0 0 0 0 0Fail 0 0 0 0 0 0Literature in English Distinction 83 91 100 56 90 100Credit 17 9 0 41 10 0Pass 0 0 0 4 0 0Fail 0 0 0 0 0 0Physics Distinction 94 87 96 99 87 921.5% of 2009 result pending Credit 6 10 4 1 7 8Pass 0 1 0 0 0 0Fail 0 0 0 0 0 0Chemistry Distinction 68 66 87 90 87 62Credit 26 31 13 8 7 33Pass 6 3 0 0 0 4Fail 0 0 0 1 0 1Biology Distinction 64 91 85 89 99 9400100000373624395500100000100000973008317008413301000094411203934694600100000930001000008891.50908209700963104834135991001000001000009730094600673210890086113032245308416001000007921007129009910067285070009262092036359090079210010000010000099100772210980094420323227996310100000937001000007723009550090Credit 36 9 15 10 0 6Pass 0 0 0 1 0 0Fail 0 0 0 0 0 0Government Distinction 71 95 83 89 100 95Credit 25 5 17 7 0 5Pass 0 0 0 4 0 0Fail 4 0 0 0 0 0Further Mathematics Distinction 100 100 100 94 100 1005% of 2012 result pending Credit 0 0 0 6 0 0Pass 0 0 0 0 0 0Fail 0 0 0 0 0 0Geography Distinction 87 90 89 100 100 91Credit 13 8 11 0 0 9Pass 0 2 0 0 0 0Fail 0 0 0 0 0 0Technical Drawing Distinction 47 83 97 96 97 70Credit 34 17 3 4 3 27Pass 9 0 0 0 0 3Fail 0 0 0 0 0 0Agricultural Science Distinction 100 91 100 48 89 97Credit 0 9 0 45 8 3Pass 0 0 0 6 0 0Fail 0 0 0 0 0 0Foods & Nutrition Distinction 67 100 100 94 100 100Credit 33 0 0 0 0 0Pass 0 0 0 0 0 0Fail 0 0 0 0 0 0History Distinction N/A 0 0 100 100 100Credit N/A 50 100 0 0 0Pass N/A 40 0 0 0 0Fail N/A 10 0 0 0 0Visual Art00010000010000093700851500100000100000100000Distinction 70 0 100 0 0 N/A 100Credit 30 100 0 100 100 N/A 0Pass 0 0 0 0 0 N/A 0Fail 0 0 0 0 0 N/A 030010000096400100000861400100000100000100000N/AN/AN/AN/A11001000009370061345096220100000100000712900100000300096400964001000008218001000001000001000001000002001000008312001000009910095500100000100000100000100080200069310098200919001000001000005743001000008

English LanguageGeneral MathematicsEMEH, Ugochi Amarachukwu / GYANG, Weng Ifeoma / UDOBONG, Daraobong DeborahANAYO-EZIKEOHA, Chukwudi Charles / ERNEST-EZE, Munachi Jachike / CHIBUKO, Stephanie ChizimuzoCivic Education AGBOOLA, Simisola Wuraola / EMEH, Ugochi Amarachukwu / JOHNNY - CHUKWU, Somtochi Sharon /Basic TechnologyHome EconomicsNOMINEES FOR 2012/2013 ACADEMIC AWARDSERNEST-EZE, Munachi JachikeJS1EMEH, Ugochi Amarachukwu / THEO-EMEGANO, Nmesoma Chidaludaniella / EJIOGU, Lotanna KevinEMEH, Ugochi Amarachukwu / THEO-EMEGANO, Nmesoma Chidaludaniella / UDOBONG, DaraobongAgricultural SciencePhysical and Health EducationFrench LanguageSocial StudiesBasic ScienceChristian Religious StudiesHausa LanguageComputer StudiesCultural & Creative ArtsOVERALLBEST STUDENTEMEH, Ugochi Amarachukwu / JOHNNY - CHUKWU, Somtochi Sharon / UDOBONG, Daraobong DeborahJOHNNY - CHUKWU, Somtochi Sharon / THEO-EMEGANO, Nmesoma Chidaludaniella / EMEH, UgochiAmarachukwuISICHEI, Ifeanyichukwu Malije / ERNEST-EZE, Munachi Jachike / EMEH, Ugochi AmarachukwuTHEO-EMEGANO, Nmesoma Chidaludaniella / EMEH, Ugochi Amarachukwu / ERNEST-EZE, MunachiJachikeONYEJIAKA, Nathan Okenna / EJIOGU, Lotanna Kevin / THEO-EMEGANO, Nmesoma ChidaludaniellaEMEH, Ugochi Amarachukwu / UDOBONG, Daraobong Deborah / JOHNNY - CHUKWU, Somtochi SharonEJIOGU, Lotanna Kevin / ERNEST-EZE, Munachi Jachike / THEO-EMEGANO, Nmesoma ChidaludaniellaTHEO-EMEGANO, Nmesoma Chidaludaniella / EMEH, Ugochi Amarachukwu / ONYEMERE, UgonnaEkeneIBEGBU, Chinwe Michelle / EMEH, Ugochi Amarachukwu / THEO-EMEGANO, Nmesoma ChidaludaniellaERNEST-EZE, Munachi Jachike / THEO-EMEGANO, Nmesoma Chidaludaniella / EMEH, Ugochi AmarachukwuEnglish LanguageGeneral MathematicsJS2UDOBONG, Abasiakan Victor / ANIAGOH, William Daluchukwu / UNDIEH, Ukamushu AnnODUOZA, Michael Chukwuemeka / EKORE, Ehiremen Alexander / SANNI, Temitope AishaCivic Education ASEIN, Brenda Omoakikelomo / EZEIFEMEELU, Chisom Elsie / ANIAGOH, William Daluchukwu /ODUOZA, Michael ChukwuemekaBasic TechnologyHome EconomicsAgricultural SciencePhysical and Health EducationFrench LanguageSocial StudiesBasic ScienceChristian Religious StudiesHausa LanguageComputer StudiesCultural & Creative ArtsOVERALLBEST STUDENTETIM, Anthony Edem / UDOBONG, Abasiakan Victor / ANIAGOH, William DaluchukwuEKPUNOBI, Ifeanyi Ogonna / EZEIFEMEELU, Chisom Elsie / ANIAGOH, William DaluchukwuODUOZA, Michael Chukwuemeka / EKPUNOBI, Ifeanyi Ogonna / EZEIFEMEELU, Chisom ElsieANIAGOH, William Daluchukwu / OKOLI, Onyinye Jennifer / OMOLE, Daniel OluwasegunSANNI, Temitope Aisha / OKOBO, Anthonia Chidera / ANIAGOH, William DaluchukwuNNADI, Nnagozie Jerry / EZEIFEMEELU, Chisom Elsie / ANIAGOH, William DaluchukwuODUOZA, Michael Chukwuemeka / EKPUNOBI, Ifeanyi Ogonna / ANIAGOH, William DaluchukwuDAVIES-OKAREVU, Ejiroghene Alexis / UNDIEH, Ukamushu Ann / EZEIFEMEELU, Chisom ElsieNWAKOBY, Chidiogo Chelsea / LAWAL, Mahmud Oluwafolateleayo / DOGO, Miriam KpeiknomODUOZA, Michael Chukwuemeka / EKPUNOBI, Ifeanyi Ogonna / ANIAGOH, William DaluchukwuOKOLI, Onyinye Jennifer / ANIAGOH, William Daluchukwu / NWOKOLO, David ZikoraEKPUNOBI, Ifeanyi Ogonna / ANIAGOH, William Daluchukwu / ODUOZA, Michael Chukwuemeka9

NOMINEES FOR 2012/2013 ACADEMIC AWARDSEnglish LanguageGeneral MathematicsBiologyEconomicsFisheriesFrench LanguageHausa LanguageData ProcessingChristian Religious KnowledgeGeographyLiterature in EnglishPhysicsChemistryCivic EducationHistoryAgricultural ScienceCatering Craft PracticeTechnical DrawingVisual ArtFoods & NutritionComputer StudiesFurther MathematicsGovernmentOVERALLBEST STUDENTSS1BAMISAYE, Veronica Oluwabunmi / ONABAJO, Tireniolu Morinnuolu / OYAWOYE, ZainabOluwafifehanmi / NKATA, Lewechi UgonmaEREBOR, Frederick Edosa / SEGUN, Enioluwa Oluwatomilayo / SANNI, IbukunoluwaChinedu / UMEH, Obinna BlaiseBANKOLE, Elsa Ogechi / AHUOKPEME, Amarachukwu Emmanuela / NKATA, LewechiUgonma / ENAHORO, Ebosereme Olusina / ALIYUDA, Tracy BeatriceOSA-IDAHOSA, Osamamen Divine / ADEDOYIN, Oluwaseyi Mary / ALIYUDA, TracyBeatriceBAMISAYE, Veronica Oluwabunmi / NNYAMAH, Christine Chioma / NDUKWE-AJALA,Kelechi FavourUBA, Chidinma Joan / NDUBISI, Bugaluchi Chinazaekpere / ALIYUDA, Tracy BeatriceALIYUDA, Tracy BeatriceJOE-NWEKE, Ikenna Eke / ENAHORO, Ebosereme Olusina / DUKE, Immanuella SamuelUBA, Chidinma Joan / BANKOLE, Elsa Ogechi / AHUOKPEME, Amarachukwu EmmanuelaENAHORO, Ebosereme Olusina / UMEH, Obinna Blaise / NKATA, Lewechi UgonmaOSA-IDAHOSA, Osamamen Divine / ONABAJO, Tireniolu Morinnuolu / ALIYUDA, TracyBeatriceSANNI, Ibukunoluwa Chinedu / UMEH, Obinna Blaise / NKATA, Lewechi UgonmaAHUOKPEME, Amarachukwu Emmanuela / SANNI, Ibukunoluwa Chinedu / NKATA,Lewechi UgonmaOSA-IDAHOSA, Osamamen Divine / NDUKWE-AJALA, Kelechi Favour / ADEDOYIN,Oluwaseyi Mary / ALIYUDA, Tracy BeatriceOSA-IDAHOSA, Osamamen Divine / KWEMBEH, Aondona / OYAWOYE, ZainabOluwafifehanmiOGWUCHE-OBE, Ehi / BAMISAYE, Veronica Oluwabunmi / ADEDOYIN, Oluwaseyi MaryKOFO-ALADA, Ifenyinwa Temilolaoluwa / BANKOLE, Elsa Ogechi / AHUOKPEME,Amarachukwu EmmanuelaSANNI, Ibukunoluwa Chinedu / UMEH, Obinna Blaise / EVULEOCHA, Urenna AnastasiaSANUSI, Ayomide Mariam / ADENIRANYE, Adesope Morounfoluwa / BEN-EBOH,Runyi EmmanuellaBANKOLE, Elsa Ogechi / AHUOKPEME, Amarachukwu Emmanuela / OGUNRANTI,Oluwatamilore OmolewaASINUGO, Chinedu Iheanacho / CHIEDOZIE, Madubuko Daberechi / NNYAMAH,Christine ChiomaSANNI, Ibukunoluwa Chinedu / EREBOR, Frederick Edosa / NKATA, Lewechi UgonmaKWEMBEH, Aondona / OYAWOYE, Zainab Oluwafifehanmi / ALIYUDA, Tracy BeatriceAHUOKPEME, Amarachukwu Emmanuela / UMEH, Obinna Blaise / NKATA, Lewechi Ugonma10

NOMINEES FOR 2012/2013 ACADEMIC AWARDSSS2English LanguageGeneral MathematicsBiologyEconomicsFisheriesFrench LanguageHausa LanguageData ProcessingChristian Religious KnowledgeGeographyLiterature in EnglishPhysicsChemistryCivic EducationHistoryAgricultural ScienceCatering Craft PracticeTechnical DrawingVisual ArtFoods & NutritionComputer StudiesFurther MathematicsGovernmentOVERALLBEST STUDENTOKATA, Chukwuamaka Treasure / ONUBOGU, Christopher Chukwunenye / UGWU, IkennaRalph / IKE-OKONKWO, Chidera AdaobiOBIOGBOLU, Chukwunonso Andrew / UMEIGBO, Kosidinna Kingsley / MOJEKWU, ChukwuderaChukwudaaluOLADOKUN, Olufemi Chidi / IBEANUSI, Nnamdi Chimere / OKEKE, Victoria KosiIKE-OKONKWO, Chidera Adaobi / EKANEM, Itoro Udo / IFEOBU, Chisom DebbieUKOGU, Obinna Adrian / OKEKE, Victoria Kosi / OBASI, Chidiogo JenniferUKOGU, Obinna Adrian / WODU, Bulouere Princess / IBRAHIM, KazahyetABBA, Nneoma Immaculata / SAADU, Yusuf OluwoleARUMA, Chiemezie Jane-Frances / AGBIM, Nnaedozie Odinakachukwu / KOFO-ALADA,Somtochukwu KofoOKEKE, Victoria Kosi / IKE-OKONKWO, Chidera Adaobi / NWEZE, Olivia-Anne ChiomaOGHENEKARO, Onobeoghene Emmanuel / UKOGU, Obinna Adrian / UGWU, Ikenna RalphOKATA, Chukwuamaka Treasure / ARUYA, Jennifer Olohirere / IHINMIKALU, OluwatoyinOluwabukunmiUKOGU, Obinna Adrian / UMEIGBO, Kosidinna Kingsley / OGHENEKARO, OnobeogheneEmmanuelOKEKE, Victoria Kosi / UKOGU, Obinna Adrian / IFEOBU, Chisom DebbieIHINMIKALU, Oluwatoyin Oluwabukunmi / OKATA, Chukwuamaka Treasure / OKEKE, VictoriaKosiAKONI, Oluwadara Daisy / ELUEME, Hilda Chukwumalobi / OKATA, Chukwuamaka TreasureOLAIYA, Simisola Chiamaka / UKOGU, Obinna Adrian / OKEKE, Victoria Kosi / ARUMA,Chiemezie Jane-FrancesNWEZE, Olivia-Anne Chioma / EZIKE, Adaora Clara / IKWUEGBU, Onyinye BenedictaOKOLI, Lotanna Uche / MOJEKWU, Chukwudera Chukwudaalu / MOJEKWU, ChukwuanugoChukwusomebiOLADOKUN, Olufemi Chidi / ANONYAI, Ekenedilichukwu Claire / DIAKU, Daniel ChimaokeNNACHETA, Ijeabalim Rita / OKATA, Chukwuamaka Treasure / NWEZE, Olivia-Anne ChiomaUDO, Jessica Adaobi / ARUMA, Chiemezie Jane-Frances / NWEZE, Olivia-Anne Chioma / OKOLI,Lotanna UcheOKOLI, Lotanna Uche / UMEIGBO, Kosidinna Kingsley / MOJEKWU, Chukwudera ChukwudaaluOKATA, Chukwuamaka Treasure / ELUEME, Hilda Chukwumalobi / NWANGWU, Chiamaka DoreenNWEZE, Olivia-Anne Chioma / OKEKE, Victoria Kosi / UKOGU, Obinna Adrian11

From the OFFICE OF THE VICE PRINCIPAL ACADEMICSComputing the List of Nominees/Winnersfor the Academic AwardsTHE LIST of nominees for the Academic Awards isdrawn up by computing the average grade obtainedby a student in the three terms of the academicsession. The top three students in each subject arenominated for each year’s award. Naturally, the beststudent is announced as the winner.Resolution of Ties: Sometimes there are ties in thefirst, second and third positions. Where there is a tie inthe first position, only such students are listed as nominees,provided that they are up to three, otherwise, thestudent(s) with the second position will be added to thelist. If the tie occurs in the second position, the list ofnominees will automatically exclude the students withthe third position. However, if the tie is in the third position,all students with the third position are includedin the list; hence the list of nominees will contain morethan three names.The student with the highest average in all the recordedtests (Continuous Assessments, Class Exercises, etc.excluding the end-of-term examination scores) duringthe year emerges first whenever there is a tie in the firstposition.NNPC Annual Quiz CompetitionMISS CHISOM Debbie Ifeobu emerged the winner of theNNPC annual quiz competition of the North CentralGeo-Political Zone held recently in Ilorin, Kwara State.She will represent the Federal Capital Territory at thenational level at the NNPC Towers Abuja on a date tobe announced by the organizers.PSAT/NMSQT TEST: This examination for our SS-2 studentswill take place on Saturday, the 19th of October 2013.The registration fee (including administrative charges) is$50.S.A.T. Examinations: The date for the SAT-1 is Saturday,the 2nd of November 2013; SAT-2 is on Saturday, 7th December2013. If desired, the SAT-1 and SAT-2 may be resaton the 25th of January 2014.The registration fees (including administrative charges) forthe SAT is $120 each. This includes the charge for CollegeBoard to send the results to four schools.TOEFL: The following are the confirmed dates for this testfor our SS-3 students: 5th, 19th and 25th October 2013 aswell as 9th and 16th November 2013. The fee is $250. Allour students are writing this test in Abuja.Note: The acceptable means of admission into the examinationhall for the above tests is a valid International Passport.All payment should be made to the school in dollars. Thosepaying in Naira should please use a N170.00 exchange rate.2013 JETS COMPETITION: Our students, Miss ChisomDebbie Ifeobu and Miss Victoria Kosi Okeke,emerged as the winners of the National Junior Engineers,Technicians and Scientists (JETS) Competitionheld recently.2013 ANNUAL MOBIL/STAN SCIENCE QUIZCOMPETITION: Two of our students, Master ObinnaAdrian Ukogu and Miss Victoria Kosi Okeke, wonthe preliminary stage of the Mobil/STAN Science QuizCompetition held on the 13th of July 2013. As a result,they represented the FCT at the 2013 Annual Mobil/STAN Science Quiz Competition which took place atUyo, Akwa Ibom State, between the 12th and the 17thof August 2013. They also won the competition. (Seefull story on the next page)Congratulations to Chisom, Victoria and Obinna!!!12

IAMMOBIL/STAN SCIENCE ANNUAL QUIZ COMPETITION 2013GLAD to inform you that our students,Obinna Adrian Ukogu and VictoriaKosi Okeke, representing F.C.T at theabove competition, defeated all other contestantsto emerge the winners of thisyear’s edition of the competition. Thecompetition involved a written test, followedby four rounds of oral quiz. Thesubjects covered included Life Science(Biology and Physical and Health Education),Physical Science (Physics andChemistry), Mathematical Science andVocational Science (Agricultural Science,Home Economics Computer Science) andTechnology. Thirty-six states, includingF.C.T, participated in the written whiletwenty states participated in the first roundof the competition on Tuesday 13 th August2013. Eight states dropped out at the endof the first round but our students camesecond with 79 points behind Abia Statewho had 81 points.Victoria and Obinna with teachers and Abuja STAN officialsAt the end of the quarter final round, Abia State still maintained the leadwith 99 points and we followed with 93 points, however, we started noticingsome intrigues as correct answers given by our students were judged wrong. Wedecided to be more attentive to the questions, working out the solutions as thequestions were read to our students. We noticed that four questions correctly answeredby our students were judged wrong in the semi- finals round. We calledthe attention of the panel in writing and included references and calculations thatyielded the correct answers. The decision was not only reversed but the recordingalso corrected. With 111 points, we not only qualified for the final round but alsotook over the lead from Abia State, who had 109 points.Our students correctly answered all the questions in the core sciencessubjects, to the admiration of the audience, and only lost one question each inVocational Science and Technology during the final round held on Friday August16, 2013. Obinna Ukogu and Victoria Okeke thus crowned the week long activitywith a resounding victory in the presence of the entire conference delegate fromthe thirty six states of the federation and F.C.T, top government functionaries,representatives of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited and the mass media. With127 points, we came first while Abia State, Akwa Ibom state and Ondo state followedin the second, third and fourth positions with 122, 115.50 and 115.25points respectively. With this victory, our students got certificates, a trophy to bepresented to the F.C.T. minister and one hundred thousand naira each paid into their parents account.We are grateful to Mrs Udoka Okeke who found time from her busy schedule to not only be with our students throughout thecompetition but also kept encouraging and praying for them. She not only provided the parental presence for her daughter Victoria butalso took care of Obinna as her son.We remain grateful to the school for the support and sponsorship.We thank God Almighty for His provision and protection during theprogramme.By Aor Silas T. (Physics Teacher)Victoria and Obinna showing off the cupVictoria and Obinna with Mobil representative13

Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) Quiz Competition: Our Experience“Let God show those fake toothless lions that we are the true lions!” This was what we heard our opponents, representingAbia state, say just before the conclusion of the semi-finals of the Mobile STAN quiz competition in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom state. It was said as a prayer and we wondered what God’s response would be.It all started on the 12 th of July when Mr.Aor, our Physics teacher, informed us about the Mobile STAN competition.The preliminary stage was to take place the next day at Government Science and Technical College, Garki. This stagewould serve as a platform for choosing two candidates that would represents FCT Abuja in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom. Candidateswere tested in stages. The first, a written test which included questions from Chemistry, Biology, Physics, IntroductoryTechnology, Agricultural Science, Home Economics and Computer science, while the second was a quiz that would coverthe same subject areas as the first. As SS2 students, imagine our disposition towards having to review and, if necessary,study subjects that we had long since stopped learning. Even in the face ofthese challenges, we both qualified. It was a surreal experience as both ofus were from the same school.One would think that we would have had a long time before thenational competition in Uyo. However, it was a month away…duringour long awaited summer holiday! And the event lasted an entire week!Thus besides service program it was important that we prepared for thequiz adequately.The national quiz began on the 12th of August so I took a morningflight from Lagos to Uyo while Victoria Okeke and our teachers, Mr.Aorand Mrs.Orjiakor, came to Uyo from Abuja. The competition kicked offthe next day with an early morning elimination quiz which was intended tocut down the number of participating students from 37 (F.C.T included) totwenty. The test was rigorous and required us to call on our knowledge ofvarious subjects. This did not stop us from qualifying so we came outfourth; behind the smallest margins.The next two rounds were intended the number from twenty toeight. You should also know the competition used a cumulative scoringsystem so at every stage the scores from the previous rounds were addedto the scores obtained in the next stage, thus even a marginal gap wasstill a substantial one.Victoria and Obinna with the STAN PresidentThroughout the competition our rivals remained Abia state. Their studentswere brilliant so it remained a two-horse race from the beginning to the end. By thetime we got to the quarter finals Abia state was still in the lead and we trailed behindthem in second place due to the gap they had acquired in the first round. Unfortunatelyfor us, we had a stroke of bad luck going into the quarter finals, or so itseemed. During and after the competition our team noticed that the organizers hadfailed to award us our rightful points. Mr. Silas and Mrs. Ojiakor then filed a formalcomplaint to the Quiz master who, upon receiving it, rectified the situation and restoredto us the points we so justly deserved.This gave us the necessary impetus to soar past Abia state in the Semi-final stage. Atthe end of the Semi-final stage, we were in the lead, two points above Abia state and poised for victory. We left with an oddsense of ebullience. We had just begun to roar.The Finals took place on Friday the 16 th of August. The hall was filled to bursting point with people and camerasflashed everywhere. Our hearts thumped along with the rhythm of an unknown song as we climbed on stage. By this timeonly four states were left: Abia state, Akwa-Ibom state, Oyo state and the FCT. We sat right beside Abia state, said our routineprayers and geared up for the competition. The Final round went by like a flash. It was tough but we were up to it.By the time it was over we had done what lions know how to do best, roar. IF ONLY OUR OPPONENTS HAD KNOWNTHAT EVEN IF A LION FORGETS NOT KNOWING HOW TO BITE, IT WILL MOST CERTAINLY REMEMBERHOW TO ROAR!In the end, all thanks and glory goes to God. At every stage of the competition we were accompanied by legions ofprayers – from our teachers and parents. We say “thank you”, to our parents, to the school and most especially to God.Written By:Ukogu Adrian Obinna (Spiritual Life Prefect) and Victoria Okeke, SS3D14

CITIZENSHIP AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 2013On the 20th of July 2013, a contingent of seventy-eight SS1students, and four faculty staff, a total of(82) kept date with the annual exercise of Citizenship and Leadership Training, Course (SH845)which took place in Loyola Jesuit College. Dr. Kurt Hahn,an English man, initiated the outbound school which gavebirth to Leadership and Citizenship Training Program. Dr.Kurt discovered the cancerous ills that were plaguing hiscountry (England) after the Second World War and hejudged the future of the society to be in serious jeopardy ifserious steps were not taken to arrest the situation. He identifiedthat people lacked self-discipline, foresight, initiativeand enterprise. Moral decadence, lack of memory andimagination, lack of skill and care, lack of compassion andphysical fitness (an activity that has sustained mankindthroughout the ages) pervaded his community.In 1960 the Federal Government of Nigeria adoptedPeter Nwoba doing the obstacle exerciseCitizenship and Leadership Training as a national programfor youth development and leadership training with the followingguiding philosophies (1) character development, positiveattitudinal change, belief in team work, courage and self-confidence in any challenging environment to overcomeobstacles and to succeed; (2) the value of appreciating change and over-coming challenges, to know yourselfbetter, to discover your potentials and develop them, to be self-reliant and live up to your responsibilities, towork independently and to offer selfless service that will benefit the society; and (3) the development of a nationalconsciousness. During competitions in life, the zeal to be the best among equals but not to win at all cost isvital, working with people exposes youth to responsibilities, abilities and capabilities. Loyola Jesuit Collegefound the program worthwhile as it offers the opportunity to prepare students toward the journey of life to meetgreater academic changes and the responsibilities of students in leadership roles in school and thereafter.Citizenship and Leadership Training Program uses the natural environment, and physical features likestreams, rocks, trees and other instruments tobring about the desired changes in behaviorand ability. The objectives set to achieve atthe end of the training are; a. to inculcate inthe participant the spirit of team work to harnessthe strength of all to achieve a commonpurpose; b. to create an opportunity for selfdiscovery, self reliance, and selflessness; c. tolearn in a new environment the cultural, ethicaland social values of the larger society; d.to instil high value of morality, self disciplineand respect for other people’s opinions togain an insight on national consciousness andinternational understanding. The activitieswere categorized into three: physical, social,and intellectual activities. PHYSICALLYUba, Chidinma doing the obstacle exerciseCHALLENGING ACTIVITIES; Rope ObstacleCrossing that instils confidence and courage required for leadership position.15

Citizenship and Leadership Training Report Contd...Assault Course which teaches that life is not full of bed of roses. That there are ups and downs on the way toevery successful administration. There is Mini Olympic and Tug of War to let them feel the worth of physicallychallenged persons and to test their spirit of team work respectively. There is Endurance Trek to test their levelof perseverance even when going gets tough.On the day we embarked on the endurance trek, we trekked through paths, roads, bushes for three and thehalf hours. During the journey, they were entertained by Gbagi traditional dancers and also had the opportunityto dance to local music. Plateau Scheme was designed to make them to trek 6.7 kilometers with the use of compassand map on a closed traversed journey through mountains, valleys and across rivers. 2. SOCIALLYCHALLENGING ACTIVITIES:The activities in this category include: Drama presentation, News presentation,Cooking competition, Camp Craft and Bon Fire Night.3.INTELLECTUALLY INCLINED ACTIVI-TIES:The activities under this category are: Initiative Test, Observation and Scavenger/Hunt Test, Paper Presentation,Self Expression, and Journal writing.In the course of this training, these young beautiful faces had been shouted at, they have been disciplined,and they were denied many of their wants. Many of them that tried to remain in their shells were stretched. It wasall out but out of great love for this great nation, Nigeria, as we are all aware that they are the future of this nation.They are the ‘destined generation’that will bring the changes this nationyearns for.A teacher, Eke ChristianUgochukwu, was commended for hishumility, cooperation and respect forconstituted authority. Ganiyu Emilandua visually challenged student was votedthe best participant by the instructors.At the end of the course, the instructorsdeclared that they have rebranded thisset of SS1students as ‘Leadership Ambassadors.’They said that they have nodoubt that these young boys and girlshad in these two weeks been takenthrough fire and like diamond, they arenow fully refined.Graciously, this year’s exerciseAkoni Ayanfe, Kwembeh Aondona, Mr. James Obahi, Ehizele Iyayi, Onwuzurike Tito,Ndukwe-Ajala Kelechi, Oyawoye Fifehanmi and Mbanefo Chidera going on the enduranceTrekk.came to an end with the coordinator inhis closing remark declaring that commonsense and initiative are no longer astate of emergency in Loyola Jesuit College.All thanks to our principal/president, Fr. Emmanuel Ugwejeh SJ who provided a conducive environment,motivated the visually impaired to participate and for providing all that was needed to make the program a success.Report By: Mr. Chukwuemeka Theodore16

The Pride meets the Bells: A Jesuit Education Global Network ExperienceBy Fr. U.M. Ugorji, SJThe Society of Jesus has over 450 years experience in Education. Since the first Jesuit school opened in Messina, Sicily,in 1548, today there are about 800 Jesuit secondary schools and technical colleges about 240 Jesuit Colleges and Universities inthe world. Obviously some of these Jesuits schools have developed time-tested quality structures and richer educational traditionswhile others are still very young and growing. It is always going to be fascinating for students and staff from a younger Jesuitschool to encounter students and staff from a good old Jesuit school. This was the case when the Pride of Loyola met with theBells during the 2013 long holidays. From the 16 th to the 30 th of August 2013, Eleven Students (6 girls and 5 boys) and two staff(the Chaplain and an English teacher) from Loyola Jesuit College (LJC), Abuja, a secondary school of about 17 years old had aonce in a life time encounter with Bellarmine College Preparatory (BCP), in San Jose California, another Jesuit high school ofabout 162 years old. The 13 of us also had the privilege of visiting some prestigious Jesuit universities in the US west coast.LJC CREW AT THE STATUE OF ST. BELLARMINEThe structural and landmark differences were clear from the moment we steppedinto the Bell’s premises. The imposing state-of-the-art buildings, the highly technologicallyadvanced educational facilities and the breathtaking beauty of the educational environmentalmost eclipsed all that we know of LJC. For our students, these differenceswere sharply driven home when they saw all the students of BCP brandishing their newlyacquired customized Ipads. Mind you, Apple, the producers of Ipads, is located at theheart of the Silicon Valley, few miles away from BCP. Apple offered BCP a good dealon customized educational Ipads. Besides these externalities, there were enough of cultureshocks, social differences and procedural differences, forcing us to psychological andattitudinal re-adjustments and adaptations. For instance, we had to adjust to the food, thetime zone differences and the slight differences in the liturgical practices (Mass).LJC is co-educational and full boarding, while BCP is all boys and no boarding.Adaora, one of the LJC girls said, “I have never seen so many boys in one and the sametime, and this was just one set”. She was referring to the first year students (freshmen)who were the first set of students we met during the freshmen Mass on Sunday.17

In spite of the obvious differences, we began to observe in no time the fundamental similarities betweenLJC and BCP. On the Mass of the Holy Spirit, which was also their first day of Class, we heard the President, Fr.Sheridan, SJ bellowing out the vision and mission of a Jesuit education: the holistic formation of students to becomepersons for others. Everything began to sound even more familiar when he reminded students and parentsthat the core of a Jesuit education is not only in academic excellence but also in the pursuit of excellence (theMagis) in the building of the kingdom of God. He insisted that students, parents and staff should take advantageof such things that are familiar to LJC as the Eucharist (Mass), the Kairos retreat, the day of recollections, staffretreats, parents’ retreats, Christian service programs and immersion trips. It is in these activities including sports,music, drama, dance and literary works that a person applies intellectual excellence in the shaping of history accordingto the demands of the kingdom of God.As living examples, over a 100 staff of BCP had volunteered to serve at various charity centers and institutionson the day before the Mass of the Holy Spirit. For the rest of the 14 days we applied ourselves diligentlyto the purpose of the trip which is to have a firsthand experience of another Jesuit school, visit universities andlearn how to make a successful application and experience the American culture from a close range. Each daybrought with it a different shade of its own challenges, joys and fun. We had such a busy schedule that rest, of allthings, became a very expensive commodity.From the first day, our students were already placed in twos or threes in the custody of their respectivehost parents. A staff member hosted Mrs. Smith and Fr. UgorjiSJ enjoyed the comfort of the Jesuit residence. Weall experienced the exceptional hospitality of the American people as well as that of the Nigerians in the USA.From living with the host families, ourstudents got to learn that most of theAmerican movies are deceptive.Americans are not all atheists, or antichurchand their children are not allrebellious and anti-social.A good number of Americansare deeply religious, cherish familyand communal values and insist on disciplineand good moral character. Wealso participated in a community serviceprogram. All of us visited the SacredHeart Community Center wherenot less than 400 poor Americans andimmigrants come to collect food andclothing each day. We assisted in sortingthe clothing and packing the fooditems. All the girls had the privilege ofvisiting a soup kitchen on another daywhere they prepared and served mealsThe Pride meets the Bells: A Jesuit Education Global Network Experience contd.The Mass of the Holy Spirit at BCPto the poor. Looking back, Loretta Nwankwo says, “I learnt a lot of lessons in love and charity, mainly becauseof community service”.We had a very enriching session with the BCPcounselors. Maureen Casey, our hostess on all campustours, guided us gracefully to six well known universities in the US west coast. They were University of SanFrancisco, UC Berkeley, Santa Clara University, Saint Mary’s University (here the Pride were made to sing theirschool song), Stanford University and UC Santa Cruz.Each university has its uniqueness and what was common to all of them is that they take education seriously(no strikes), they make the environment conducive for learning, they are expensive, they welcome internationalstudents, they have very limited financial aid for international students, and the merit based scholarshipsavailable to all is highly competitive. In their application essays, they expect you to speak from your heart andnot just from your head. Our students heard and saw enough evidence to make informed choices.18

The Pride meets the Bells: A Jesuit Education Global Network Experience contd.Two persons deserve special mention. They are Mr. Patrick McCrystal (Director of Ignatian Immersion programs) and Mr.Steven A. Pinkston (Director of Christian Service). These are not Jesuits and one of them is not even a Catholic. Yet theyembody and represented to us the true Ignatian spirit of service of God and others. They coordinated all the activities for usand paid attention to the slightest detail of our needs. They deserve an honorary award from LJC.It was not all business: classrooms, seminars, tours and service. There were a lot of opportunities for fun, entertainment andshopping. If you want to know anything about the Winchester mystery house, the golden gate, the famous Alcatraz prison,the boat walk at Santa Cruz beach, the China Town, $1 shops, Berryessa Flea Market, valley fair mall and rose garden, youcan ask some of us and you will be furnished with a vivid narration of the beautiful realities we experienced. We had theAt St. Mary's College with some international Studentsfamous walking tour of San Francisco which beats the endurance of the Man O’ War.Other memorable moments include the dinner times I shared with experienced Jesuit educators in the Jesuit community,seeing Patrick Etamesor, SJ (Former VP Students life in LJC), the Eucharist we celebrated at St. Agnes (Jesuit Parish) duringour walking tour, and the ecumenical experience at a Pentecostal worship center where Mr. Pinkston worship. Mrs.Smith performed one of her songs there and we heard afresh the famous “I have a dream” speech of Martin Luther King Jnr(on the anniversary of his death). Memorable was also the privileged visit to Invensas a subsidiary of Tessera where a Nigerianinventor Mr. Cyprian Uzoh showed us some of his patens in computer technology and explained to us how silicon isprepared to make chips for computer and electronic devices.And finally, some of us had our final dinner in the house of thisgood Nigerian, Mr.Uzoh. He is a friend to one of the host parents,who is also a Nigerian, Chief and Mrs Obilor. They treated us toassorted Nigerian dishes which included a mixture of rice of differentcolors. They encouraged our students deepen their Nigerianidentity and to always aim for the best universities. But they observedthat their own children in America are more Nigerian thansome of our students who live in Nigeria.Mr. Patrick McCrystalMr. Steven Pinkston19

The trip was very intellectually, culturally and spiritually enriching. It was worthwhile even though itwas very exhausting. I wouldn’t mind going on another one next year, but may be in another part of theworld. I wish every child and staff even parents could have such an experience.20

From the ChaplaincyKAIROS RETREAT: WHAT IS IT?Kairos is a Greek term which means the “opportune time”, “the appropriate time”,or in Christian religious understanding “God’s Time”. The Kairos retreat is aperiod when a student spends Quality Time with God in the company ofpeers and significant adults in order to grow in self-awareness and deepenhis/her sense of self-worth as related to God and to humanity. “InPanathenaicus, Isocrates writes that educated people are those ‘who manage wellthe circumstances which they encounter day by day, and who possess a judgmentwhich is accurate in meeting occasions as they arise and rarely misses the expedientcourse of action’”. Thus, during Kairos retreat, the child has an opportunetime to seriously reflect on his/her own personal experiences of life, of faith, family,friend, school, ambitions and career dreams and choices. It is an opportunetime to reconcile with people and with life issues. It is an opportune time to discovervalues and to choose values for life. The program is not a panacea to all theproblems of school life and growing up. Rather it deepens the quality of one’sfaith and human life in an environment like ours which provides ongoing religious education and formation. In LJCKairosretreat is only available for SS2 students and parents’ consent is required before admission into the program. Students donot pay for kairos retreat rather the kairos retreat program is funded largely by the generous contribution of parents of registeredstudents.KAIROS RETREAT REGISTRATION: Registration for Batch I of Kairos retreat [14 – 18 Dec. 2013] has begun.Only the first 35 students to complete the registration process shall be admitted to the retreat. Registration is completeand valid only when the parent of the interested student have collected, completed and submitted the consent formand have also made their free will donation. Interested SS2 students and their parents should send their name and theparents email address to chaplain@loyolajesuit.org or visit the chaplaincy to collect the consent form. Registration closeson the 20 th of November 2013.CATECHISM AND SACRAMENTS: Catechism classes for the sacraments (Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation)shall begin on the 28 th of September at 4pm. All interested students should have registered on or before this date. Anynon-Catholic student who wishes to receive any of the sacraments must get a written permission from his/her parent/guardian.STUDENTS ANNUAL EASTER PILGRIMAGE 2014: Following the Way of St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. FrancisXavier. The destinations are Madrid, Barcelona and Rome. This is organized by LJC Chaplaincy. The possible dates are12 th – 22 nd of April 2014. The pilgrims will celebrate the Easter with Pope Francis. Interested students should begin toregister now with the chaplaincy secretary. Further details will be provided.GRATITUDE: We want to thank our parents who generously contributed to the chaplaincy last academic year. Wepraise your magnanimous Ignatian spirit. You gave us Altar Table, Pulpit/Lecterns, Chief celebrant chair, Co – celebrantChairs, Altar Servers chair, Credence table, and Stations of the Cross images. May the good Lord continue to bless you.SUPPORT THE CHAPLAINCY:As our Chaplaincy continues to grow, so are our needs growing. We are eternallygrateful to our dear parents who have supported us with their generous donations. Parents are always welcome to supportour ministry in various ways.Below are the cost estimates of some the items we still need for the School Chapel. Your free will donation will be highlyappreciated. Pay cheque into any LJC account or Cash to LJC Bursary and inform the Chaplaincy.Lectors vestments N70,000Altar Servers Vestments N210,000Priest’s Albs (cassocks) N50,000For more information on areas you can help, contact the chaplaincy at chaplain@loyolajesuit.org.SPONSOR OURMONTHLY DEVOTIONAL: We continue to ask for a sponsor (sponsors) to subscribe at least 400copies (N180 per copy) of a monthly devotional called Christ's Eaglets. Presently we have no sponsor. We get copies nowbased on the benevolence of the publisher. Our students are truly enjoying the devotional. Besides, our children andsometimes the Chaplain also contribute articles to the devotional. LJC Column in it is called "Random Thoughts". Supportyour children's spiritual growth. Contact the chaplaincy at chaplain@loyolajesuit.org.BAPTISMAL CARDS:Parents are encouraged to take the baptismal cards of their children after they have received thesacraments. We still have baptismal cards of students who had received the sacraments in the previous years. Please comeand collect them.WHY VISIT THE CHAPLAINCY? On visiting days parents are expected to visit the chaplaincy to consult about issuesconcerning their child’s growth in faith and moral character. It is the responsibility of parents to check on the faith-lifeperformance of their children just as they check their academic performance. The chaplaincy is also available to help thefaith-life of parents and guardians. You are always welcome between 1pm – 3:30pm on visiting days.21

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING ONLINE APPLICATION FORM ENTRANCE EXAMINATION INTOLJC FOR 2014-2015 ACADEMIC SESSION1. Obtain LJC Entrance Exam Scratch Card from one of our Selling CentresVisit our website: www.loyolajesuit.org1. Scratch off the film coating at the back of the Scratch Card to reveal the PIN2. Click on Entrance Examination Portal3. Click the "Create Account Button"4. Enter your Serial and PIN Numbers to login5. Create an account(You don’t need the scratch card once you’ve created an account)6. Login in with account details (Username and Password – Ensure you keep your Username & Password safe, youneed them to access your account anytime you want)7. Click fill your registration form8. Choose your centrePrint your confirmation slipTo the ParentPlease ensure that your ward completes all the fields provided on the form. Where information is not available or applicable,please tell your child to enter the code N A in the space provided.For proper identification of your child on the day of the Entrance Examination and for our records, please ensure that youupload his or her most recent and clear passport-sized photograph in the box provided as you complete the form online.Please ensure (it is very important) that in completing the online form, your ward fills his/her name in the order that youwould want to appear in his/her academic records if admitted into LJC.To the CandidateYou MUST complete every field on the Online Application Form. If you do not know what to enter in any field, ask yourfather, mother or guardian. If they do not know, simply enter the code N A in the space provided.Religion: In this field, please select the name of your religious denomination from the drop-down list. Although LoyolaJesuit College is a Catholic school, your religion DOES NOT determine your adminssion.Present Class: It is important that we know your present class in your school. Please select your present class from thedrop-down list. If you are now in secondary school, write down your present JSS class level.School Telephone/Fax Number: In this field, please ensure that you enter the State Exchange Code of the telephonenumber of your present school. If there is no phone in your school, enter the code N A in the space providedFather/Mother Residence Address: In this field, it is important that you indicate clearly the street number andname of the town or city in which your father's (or mother's) present house is located.Father/Mother Mailing Address: In this field, please indicate clearly the postal address, including the name ofthe town or city in which your father/mother can receive mails.Business Address: Indicate the office address and a phone number (including State Exchange Code) where your father,mother or guardian can be reached quickly. It is important that you indicate whether the number(s) you write refer toan office, business or home telephone line.Email Address: In this field, please give your current email address as well as those of your parents. It could be aneasier way of getting in touch with you and your parents.Choice of Examination Centre: All our current Examination Centers are listed in the drop-down menu. Studythis carefully and select your preferred centre in the space provided.If you have any unresolved difficulties with completing the online form, contact the school on the following phone numbersfor assistance: 08151702815, 07053333380, 08054909665.22

FROM THE BURSARY OFFICECLASSES AND THEIR BANKS FOR MAKING PAYMENTS.JS ONE AND JS TWO:Bank: - Guaranty Trust BankAccount Name: - Loyola Jesuit CollegeAccount Number: - 0111970657Sort Code: -JS THREE AND SS THREE:Bank: - Zenith BankAccount Name: - Loyola Jesuit CollegeAccount Number: - 10102956566Sort Code: -SS ONE AND SS TWO:Bank: - Diamond BankAccount Name: - Loyola Jesuit CollegeAccount Number: - 0008998771Sort Code: -DOMICILLIARY ACCOUNTBank: Fidelity BankAccount Name: Loyola Jesuit CollegeAccount Number: 5090204845Our Collection Accounts with United Bank for Africa and Fidelity Bank have been closed, except theDOMICILLIARY ACCOUNT.All deposits into the School Accounts should always bear the name of the student and the admission number.Academic Staff Workshop/Retreat 2 nd , 3 rd & 4 th September 2013The theme of the workshop/retreat was: Personality and Workplace Relationships.It was conducted by Lux Terra Foundation run by Fr. Ehusani.It was a 3-day activity: day I and 2 were strictlyacademic while the day 3 had a spiritual twist to it. We had seasoned resource persons presenting papers on differenttopics relating to the theme.Fr. Ehusani made presentations on Leadership. Conflict Management was anchored by Dr. Nwosu, the coordinatorof the foundation. Fr. Henry Omeike Cssr and other resource persons presented nneagram: a personalityprofile module . After the presentation, each staff answered to determine his or her personality type and characteristicsassociated his or her personality type.On the day 3, which was for the retreat, Fr. Ehusani spoke on the Spirituality of Work. IT was illuminating andan eye opener to most of the staff that never looked at the spiritual aspect of work.He spoke about work as service, responding to a challenge, promoting beauty, revealing the inner person and potentials.He concluded by saying “we should do what we love or love what we do.”By Daniel Chidolue, Human Resource Manager23

From the PrincipalFr. Emmanuel Ugwejeh, SJ.Welcome to Our New Pride and Welcome Back to Our Returning PrideOn September 7th, 2013, the college community received 103 students admitted into Junior SecondarySchool One to the college. For over a week (7-14 September), the faculty staff, counselors and prefectstook the new pride through an orientation programme. The orientation programme encompassed every aspectof the college life. The programme taught the new pride how to live in the Den; and how to becomeexcellent lions and lionesses. The disposition and enthusiasm displayed by the new lions and lionesseshave been very impressive as they were led through the activities of the college. Apart from a few new lionsand lionesses that shed a tear or two few days after resumption, most of them have adapted quickly andvery well to the life of the college. I, therefore, congratulate every one of them.I would like to thank all those who gave the new pride orientation, especially the prefects. Apartfrom the prefects many senior lions and lionesses have been caring for the new ones. To these seniors, I saythank you very much. I urge you to continue to care for them along with their angels. To end the orientationinto the college, the new lions and lionesses will be inducted at Mass today. As part of the induction,they will be handed over to their angels, who will continue to guide them to becoming excellent lions andlionesses.I also welcome our new parents to the Loyola Jesuit College Community, the Den! Many of the lionsand lionesses came prepared for life in the Den. Thanks for preparing your children for the life in theDen. Your children are probably the most prepared of all the students that have passed through this collegein recent years!I am happy to hear that the various branches of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of the collegehave organized orientation activities for the new parents. I am looking forward to working with them toensure that we take proper care of the gifts God has given to us—our children and our pride! I urge them totake the activities of their PTA Branch seriously and participate actively in them. On this day that marksthe official beginning of the academic session, we pray that the out-pouring of the gifts of the Holy Spiritwill carry every one of us through this academic year. Welcome to the Den!To allow visiting parents have more time to visit with their children on Visiting Days, Masses onVisiting Days will now begin at 10:00 A.M. rather than the usual 11:00 A.M. Over the years, we have realizedthat parents who planned to return home the same day, after visiting their children, either miss theirflights or do not have enough time to visit with their children.Full college activities commenced after returning students resumed on the 13th and 14th of September.Welcome back! I thank God for the protection granted to all returning students.As usual, the Faculty Staff resumed earlier than students, on the 27th of August. To prepare for thisyear’s work, Lux Terra Foundation facilitated a workshop on “Personality Types and Relationships inWork Place.” For three days, the faculty staff were fully engaged by experts in self-discovery activitieswhich helped staff in becoming more aware of their personality types and how that awareness can enhanceworking relationships in the college.It was a very enlightening and edifying workshop for the faculty staff who did not just becomeaware of their personality traits but also understood why they behave the way they behave. My gratitudegoes to Lux Terra Foundation for helping us to know ourselves better. My gratitude also goes to the Parent-Teacher Association, Lagos Branch, for sponsoring the staff workshop.Finally, I welcome everyone to the 2013-2014 academic session!24