Parents and guardians have been admonished to give priority to the education of their children in order to become good ambassadors of their families.
The Proprietress, Mahnatez International School, Oluyole Estate, Ibadan, Hajia Bolatito Adebisi gave the admonition during the school annual end of the session and send forth programme.
The former Senior Special Assistant on Education to Senator Abiola Ajimobi, in his welcome ad-dress disclosed that the successes the school has recorded so far were burnt out of years of sacrifices, dedication, commitment and hard work.
She commended the parents and guardians for their support and cooperation all through the years and for believing in the vision and mission of the school.
“Your decision to trust us with your children is part of what brought us here today, your encour-agement and constructive criticism has given us the much needed encouragement to continue to serve you through the provision of better and qualitative education to your children and helping us to strive for excellence in all that we do.”
The proprietress, however, implored the parents to continue to give priority to their wards’ education, saying that it is only way for them to useful to themselves, society and becoming good ambassadors of their families.
She commended the students, particular the graduating students for the good character they have demonstrated during their stay in the school, urging them to keep the flag flying.
Hajia Bolatito, while applauding the effort of teachers and management of the school for their team spirit, dedication and cooperation towards the success of the school, reiterated that the school has organized Book Fair as part of effort to inculcate good reading habit into students.
The proprietress stated further that because many students these days find it difficult to choose career that will suit, hence the school will be organizing a Career Day to motivate the students about the career options and opportunities available to them in the future.
Highlights from the event include the demonstration of Taekwondo skills from the students Taekwondo Club, Choreography, presentation of gifts and certificate to outstanding outgoing students and cutting of end of the session cake to honour the graduating students.
By Adekunle Adegboyega, Photos by Teslim Adisa
