Newsletter – Mid Term 2017/2018

Dear Parents/Guardians,

SECOND TERM 2016/2017 ACADEMIC SESSION
MID–TERM NEWSLETTER – 17^TH FEBRUARY, 2017

MID–TERM BREAK

• Friday, 17^th February, 2017: Mid–Term break commences from 12.00 noon.
• Sunday, 26^th February, 2017: Mid–Term break ends. Boarders must return to the hostel before 6.00pm.
• Monday, 27^th February, 2017: School resumes at 7.30am.

2.0 ACADEMICS

2.1   CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT REPORT

All JS 1,2 & 3, SS 1 & 2 students have received their Continuous Assessment Report booklets for the first half of the term.  We appeal to parents to study these reports and make appropriate comments in the booklets.

These should be returned to school immediately after the mid–term break.

2.2   MID–TERM SUBJECT ASSIGNMENTS

All JSS 1- SS2 students have been given assignments in selected subjects. Parents/Guardians should please ensure that these assignments are completed and submitted to the subject teachers after mid-term break. The assignments grades form a part of the continuous assessment scores for the term. 

2.3   SAT & TOEFL PROGRAMME FOR SS2 STUDENTS

       The SAT & TOEFL tutorials for SS2 students will begin in April 2017.

The programme fees are as follows:

SAT – ₦220,000.00

TOEFL – ₦250,000.00

SAT & TOEFL BOOKS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL

       FOR REGISTRATION PLEASE CONTACT MR.AWELEWA @08067502461

2.4   FIELD TRIPS, COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS

• 7^th February – JSS2 students went on an excursion to Abeokuta. The highlights of the trip were visits to Olumo rock, the Olumo Rock Museum of History and the Pottery and Tie & Dye workshops.
• 14^th February – Our students participated in Splash – An Inter-School Art Competition organized by the Indian Language school, Ilupeju. Jemimah Ogboru won 1^st Prize in the senior category, while Ifekiitan Obasa won 2^nd prize. In the Junior Category, Ibukun Adetola won 1^st Prize and Abisayo Akinronbi won 3^rd Prize.
• 14^th February – Mrs.Jadesola Adediji, CEO of Bricks4Kidz Nigeria, addressed the students on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Education and Women in Technology.
• 15^th February – JSS1 students went on an excursion to the Lekki Conservation Centre, Lekki.
• 16^th February – SS1 Science students went on a field trip to Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos

3.0   IMPORTANT DATES

3.1   CONTINUING EDUCATION/COUNSELLING FAIR

Saturday, 4^th March, 2017: The 2017 edition of the Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls Continuing Education/ Counselling Fair will be attended by Nigerian, UK, US, and Canadian universities and 6^th form colleges. We encourage parents of our seniors to attend the event along with their daughters.

3.2   OPEN DAYS (3:30pm to 5:00pm)

We encourage all parents to attend their daughter’s OPEN DAY. The dates are as follows: 

• Thursday, 2^nd March 2017: SS3
• Thursday, 9^th March 2017: SS1
• Friday, 10^th March 2017 : SS2
• Monday, 13^th March 2017 : JS 1
• Tuesday, 14^th March 2017 : JS 2
• Wednesday, 15^th March 2017 : JS 3

4.0   INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES 2017

4.1   EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL TOUR OF SWITZERLAND

THURSDAY, 1^ST JUNE – SATURDAY, 10^TH JUNE, 2017

This is a week-long programme. Participants benefit from exposure to the French & German languages, Swiss culture and lifestyle, whilst engaging in exciting visits to places of historic, social, scientific and commercial interest which include the Lausanne Olympic Museum, Gruyere Chateau, Chocolate and Cheese Factories, the Nestle Museum, the Red Cross Museum at Geneva, The Diablerets Glacier and Gstaad, The Rhinefalls, Montreux and Chateau de Chillon amongst others.

COST

• Programme fee: $1,700
• Airfare: Prevailing IATA rates at the time of booking
• Admin/visa fees: N120,000

8.2 IGGNITE 2017 – IRISH GIRL GUIDES’ INTERNATIONAL CAMP AND EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL TOUR OF IRELAND

SATURDAY 29^TH JULY – FRIDAY 11^TH AUGUST 2017
Ireland is a small, peaceful and unspoiled island on the edge of Europe, known worldwide for its rich heritage, splendid scenery and warm welcome. At IGGNITE 2017 participants will have the opportunity to experience a host of activities in breathtaking countryside. Activities will incorporate the Sustainable Development Goals, and include abseiling, orienteering, canoeing, outdoor cooking, hiking, crafts, dance, swimming, development education games while encouraging the girls to be responsible citizens and exploring ways that they can do that.

COST

• Programme fee: $1,700
• Airfare: Prevailing IATA rates at the time of booking
• Admin/visa fees: N120,000
• Registration: On or before Friday, 3^rd March, 2017.

Registration must be accompanied by payment of the full programme fee.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE
In light of the fluctuating forex rate, it is imperative that the programme fee be paid in US Dollars for onward transfer to the organisers. The college cannot accept naira payment for the programme fee component.  The full programme fee is due on or before Friday, 3^rd March 2017.

Whilst the airfare and admin/visa fees can be paid in naira, the total amount will have to be paid in full on or before Friday, 15^th March, 2017,  failing which any subsequent increase in the airfare due to naira fluctuation will be payable.

MODE OF PAYMENT

All payments should be paid into the respective Vivian Fowler College accounts and the original tellers submitted to the school bursar on or before the specified dates and a school receipt should be obtained as evidence of payment.

VIVIAN FOWLER MEMORIAL COLLEGE FOR GIRLS ACCOUNT DETAILS

USD ACCOUNT
Guaranty Trust Bank PLC
Account Name: Vivian Fowler Memorial College
Account No: 261220622210

NAIRA ACCOUNT
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
Account Name: Vivian Fowler Memorial College
Account No: 0112514627