Thursday 20 February 2014
How Badore College Won President's Award
The story of the Lagos State Junior Model College,
Badore is like the humble rise of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Like a
child of destiny, the college was choked by harsh challenging times, yet it
defied the odds to claim the winner's crown.
In his declaration speech for the 2011 presidential election, Jonathan took a long walk back to his early days and recounted as follows: 'I was not born rich, and in my youth, I never imagined that I would be where I am today, but not once did I ever give up. Not once did I imagine that a child from Otuoke, a small village in the Niger Delta, will one day rise to the position of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.'
Likewise, when the Lagos State Junior Model College, Badore, was founded on January 6, 2003 in a remote village in Eti-Osa Local Government, it never occurred to the pioneer principal, Mrs. Sidikat Titilayo Smith, that such a little star would one day rule the galaxy. Mrs. Smith told Daily Sun that when the school took the second position of the 2010 President's Teachers and Schools Excellence Award, it seemed to her like a dream.
Like Jonathan in his early days in school, with no shoes, no school bags and had to carry books in his bare hands, Mrs. Smith said Badore College experienced similar harsh challenging times during its inception but the indomitable spirit of the teaching staff made the difference.
'Classrooms were inadequate, hostels were crowded, teaching and non-teaching staff were grossly insufficient to meet up with the teeming population on ground. These challenges serve as a bond of unity and oneness of heart between the school and the school management', she recalled.
Explaining further, she said the school started with 1,200 students, 15 staff and only 10 classrooms. 'We had to convert our administration room to classroom. The hostel accommodation was insufficient, one for the boys and one for the girls. They were about 600 in one hall. The challenges were enormous. But the PTA and the companies around came to our aid. The Ocean Energy Nig Ltd built a hostel for us that accommodated about 700 students', she said.
The PTA also assisted in building six standard classrooms for the school, and further assistance came from the state Ministry of Education. According to her, the growth of the school has been amazing as the teaching staff rose to 35, while the non-teaching staff has increased to nine as against one staff previously employed.
Like a child destined for greatness, the school survived years of adversity to emerge the Best Junior Secondary School in Education District 111, Lagos State in 2008 and 2010. It also emerged as the Best Junior Secondary School in Lagos State in 2008 and 2010. To crown these achievements, it also emerged as the second best Junior Secondary School in the country for 2010, organised by the Federal Ministry of Education.
The score sheet of the school in the recent 2010 Junior Secondary Certificate Examination showed 100 per cent performance by the candidates. The analysis of the result, made available to Daily Sun, revealed that out of the 272 candidates that sat for the examination, 259 had distinctions in English Language while 13 had credits. Also in Mathematics, 192 students had distinctions while 80 made credits. Aside two candidates that made ordinary passes in Business Studies and Basic Sciences, other students made distinctions and credits in all the 14 subjects offered by the school.
Speaking on the secret of her success, Smith said determination and diligence opened up vast opportunities that had enabled the school to attain its present position. According to her, the teachers have maintained a dogged spirit to work, so that the potentials of pupils aspiring for excellence wouldn't be constrained by the peculiar challenges facing public schools in the country.
The Principal dedicated the award to God and paid tribute to the teachers of the school and the state government for initiating projects that promote standard. She said the teachers work round the clock, embarking on Saturday classes to make up for lost lesson periods. She described the teachers as surrogate parents, whose duties in the school cannot be quantified.
The recognition of their efforts came recently when the Physical and Health Education teacher of the school, Ajia Rasheed Adewale, emerged the second runner up in the 2009/2010 Annual Merit Award organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Education.
On the challenges facing the school, the Principal requested for a school hall and a bus for the students. She said the numerous competitions involving the students of the college often compel the authority to hire commercial buses but this has been a big drain on the meagre resources of the institution.
Also speaking, Adewale described the Principal as a workaholic with a passion for students' welfare. 'There is no laziness in this school at all. Everybody must work. The principal moves around, from one class to another, monitoring the teachers. As a result of that, no teacher can be lazy. We even promised her that the next result will be better to make us claim the first prize', he said.
In his declaration speech for the 2011 presidential election, Jonathan took a long walk back to his early days and recounted as follows: 'I was not born rich, and in my youth, I never imagined that I would be where I am today, but not once did I ever give up. Not once did I imagine that a child from Otuoke, a small village in the Niger Delta, will one day rise to the position of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.'
Likewise, when the Lagos State Junior Model College, Badore, was founded on January 6, 2003 in a remote village in Eti-Osa Local Government, it never occurred to the pioneer principal, Mrs. Sidikat Titilayo Smith, that such a little star would one day rule the galaxy. Mrs. Smith told Daily Sun that when the school took the second position of the 2010 President's Teachers and Schools Excellence Award, it seemed to her like a dream.
Like Jonathan in his early days in school, with no shoes, no school bags and had to carry books in his bare hands, Mrs. Smith said Badore College experienced similar harsh challenging times during its inception but the indomitable spirit of the teaching staff made the difference.
'Classrooms were inadequate, hostels were crowded, teaching and non-teaching staff were grossly insufficient to meet up with the teeming population on ground. These challenges serve as a bond of unity and oneness of heart between the school and the school management', she recalled.
Explaining further, she said the school started with 1,200 students, 15 staff and only 10 classrooms. 'We had to convert our administration room to classroom. The hostel accommodation was insufficient, one for the boys and one for the girls. They were about 600 in one hall. The challenges were enormous. But the PTA and the companies around came to our aid. The Ocean Energy Nig Ltd built a hostel for us that accommodated about 700 students', she said.
The PTA also assisted in building six standard classrooms for the school, and further assistance came from the state Ministry of Education. According to her, the growth of the school has been amazing as the teaching staff rose to 35, while the non-teaching staff has increased to nine as against one staff previously employed.
Like a child destined for greatness, the school survived years of adversity to emerge the Best Junior Secondary School in Education District 111, Lagos State in 2008 and 2010. It also emerged as the Best Junior Secondary School in Lagos State in 2008 and 2010. To crown these achievements, it also emerged as the second best Junior Secondary School in the country for 2010, organised by the Federal Ministry of Education.
The score sheet of the school in the recent 2010 Junior Secondary Certificate Examination showed 100 per cent performance by the candidates. The analysis of the result, made available to Daily Sun, revealed that out of the 272 candidates that sat for the examination, 259 had distinctions in English Language while 13 had credits. Also in Mathematics, 192 students had distinctions while 80 made credits. Aside two candidates that made ordinary passes in Business Studies and Basic Sciences, other students made distinctions and credits in all the 14 subjects offered by the school.
Speaking on the secret of her success, Smith said determination and diligence opened up vast opportunities that had enabled the school to attain its present position. According to her, the teachers have maintained a dogged spirit to work, so that the potentials of pupils aspiring for excellence wouldn't be constrained by the peculiar challenges facing public schools in the country.
The Principal dedicated the award to God and paid tribute to the teachers of the school and the state government for initiating projects that promote standard. She said the teachers work round the clock, embarking on Saturday classes to make up for lost lesson periods. She described the teachers as surrogate parents, whose duties in the school cannot be quantified.
The recognition of their efforts came recently when the Physical and Health Education teacher of the school, Ajia Rasheed Adewale, emerged the second runner up in the 2009/2010 Annual Merit Award organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Education.
On the challenges facing the school, the Principal requested for a school hall and a bus for the students. She said the numerous competitions involving the students of the college often compel the authority to hire commercial buses but this has been a big drain on the meagre resources of the institution.
Also speaking, Adewale described the Principal as a workaholic with a passion for students' welfare. 'There is no laziness in this school at all. Everybody must work. The principal moves around, from one class to another, monitoring the teachers. As a result of that, no teacher can be lazy. We even promised her that the next result will be better to make us claim the first prize', he said.
Source:http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/
Saturday 8 February 2014
School's Achievement Since Mr. F.A.Lawal Took Over The Leadership In 2011
The following awards have been won by the school since 2011 when Mr. Lawal became the Principal:
1st Position - Best Principal at the 2011 Merit Award of Education District III.
1st Position - Best Vice Principal at the 2011 Eduction District III Merit Award.
1st Position - Best Junior Secondary School at the 2011 Eduction District III Merit Award.
1st Position-2011 Festival of Arts and Culture (Story Telling) organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Education.
2nd Position in the 2011 Quiz Competition organized by the Ministry of Environment to mark the 2nd Anniversary of Climate Change Clubs in Lagos State.
1st and 2nd Positions in the 2011 Student Parliamentary Council in Eti-Osa Local Government Area.
3rd Position- 2011 Quiz Competition organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Environment.
2nd Position-Project Exhibition in the Junior Secondary School category at the 2011 LASSTECH WEEK organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Science and Technology.
Representation at the 4th Students Parliamentary Council, representing Eti-Osa Constituency I and II.
1st Position - 2012 Best Teacher Award by the Federal Ministry of Education at the 2012 World Teachers' Day
Winners of the President's Teacher and School's Excellence Award at the Federal Ministry of Education 2012 World Teachers' Day.
1st Position- 2012 Essay Competition organized by the Nigeria Conservation Foundation.
1st Position- Agriculture Debate on the topic "Egg Is Good For All Ages" organized by the Poultry Association of Nigeria in 2012.
Recognition by the Nigeria Conservation Foundation for participating in the 2012 World Environmental Day Competition.
1st Position- Best Teacher (Junior School Category) Education District III.
2nd Position- Non- Teaching Staff (Junior School Category) Education District III.
3rd Position-Best Student (Junior School Category) Education District III.
2nd Position- Award in Cartoon Competition at the 2013 Teenage Festival of Life organized by the Action Health Incorporated and National Centre for Energy Efficiency and Conservation.
3rd Position- Flora and Fauna Fancy Dress Competition (8- 11 years Category) organized by Nigeria Conservation Foundation to mark the 2013 World Environment Day Celebration.
2nd Position - Festival of Choral and Classical Music (Junior Secondary School Category).
The School's Achievements Since Establishment
Achievement Before 2011
2006 World Environment ay Celebration Award
2006 Peace Poster Design Contest Award of Lions Clubs International Multiple District 404 Nigeria.
2nd Position- Education District III 2008 Merit Award.
1st Position - Junior Secondary School Quiz Competition Lagos State Ministry of Science and Technology (2009 NASTEC WEEK.)
2nd Position-Junior Secondary School Quiz Competition Lagos State Ministry of Science and Technology (2009 NASTEC WEEK).
1st Position - 2009 Merit Award of Education District III.
1st Position in Poetry -2009 Lagos State Ministry of Education JAM FEAST.
1st Position- "Nigeria Of My Dream" Competition organised by WEGAS 2009.
Best Junior Secondary School for 2009/10 at the Annual Lagos State Education Merit Award.
Governor's Education Award- Secondary School Performance Award in recognition of the school's Education Project Assessment for 2009/10 AcademicYear.
2nd Position -"CANCER-Prevention Is Better Than Cure" organsed by Bloom Cancer Centre in 2010.
3rd Position - Religious Crisis organised by Africa Peace Initiative 2010.
Achievement From 2011 When Mr. Fatai Adio Lawal Took Over
1st Position - Best Principal at the 2011 Merit Award of Education District III.
1st Position - Best Vice Principal at the 2011 Eduction District III Merit Award.
1st Position - Best Junior Secondary School at the 2011 Eduction District III Merit Award.
1st Position-2011 Festival of Arts and Culture (Story Telling) organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Education.
2nd Position in the 2011 Quiz Competition organised by the Ministry of Environment to mark the 2nd Anniversary of Climate Change Clubs in Lagos State.
1st and 2nd Positions in the 2011 Student Parliamentary Council in Eti-Osa Local Government Area.
3rd Position- 2011 Quiz Competition organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Environment.
2nd Position-Project Exhibition in the Junior Secondary School category at the 2011 LASSTECH WEEK organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Science and Technology.
Representation at the 4th Students Parliamentary Council, representing Eti-Osa Constituency I and II.
1st Position - 2012 Best Teacher Award by the Federal Ministry of Education at the 2012 World Teachers' Day.
Winners of the President's Teacher and School's Excellence Award at the Federal Ministry of Education 2012 World Teachers' Day.
1st Position- 2012 Essay Competition organised by the Nigeria Conservation Foundation.
1st Position- Agriculture Debate on the topic "Egg Is Good For All Ages" organised by the Poultry Association of Nigeria in 2012.
Recognition by the Nigeria Conservation Foundation for participating in the 2012 World Environmental Day Competition.
1st Position- Best Teacher (Junior School Category) Education District III.
2nd Position- Non- Teaching Staff (Junior School Category) Education District III.
3rd Position-Best Student (Junior School Category) Education District III.
2nd Position- Award in Cartoon Competition at the 2013 Teenage Festival of Life organised by the Action Health Incorporated and National Centre for Energy Efficiency and Conservation.
3rd Position- Flora and Fauna Fancy Dress Competition (8- 11 years Category) organised by Nigeria ConservationFoundation to mark the 2013 World Environment Day Celebration.
2nd Position - Festival of Choral and Classical Music (Junior Secondary School Category).
2006 World Environment ay Celebration Award
2006 Peace Poster Design Contest Award of Lions Clubs International Multiple District 404 Nigeria.
2nd Position- Education District III 2008 Merit Award.
1st Position - Junior Secondary School Quiz Competition Lagos State Ministry of Science and Technology (2009 NASTEC WEEK.)
2nd Position-Junior Secondary School Quiz Competition Lagos State Ministry of Science and Technology (2009 NASTEC WEEK).
1st Position - 2009 Merit Award of Education District III.
1st Position in Poetry -2009 Lagos State Ministry of Education JAM FEAST.
1st Position- "Nigeria Of My Dream" Competition organised by WEGAS 2009.
Best Junior Secondary School for 2009/10 at the Annual Lagos State Education Merit Award.
Governor's Education Award- Secondary School Performance Award in recognition of the school's Education Project Assessment for 2009/10 AcademicYear.
2nd Position -"CANCER-Prevention Is Better Than Cure" organsed by Bloom Cancer Centre in 2010.
3rd Position - Religious Crisis organised by Africa Peace Initiative 2010.
Achievement From 2011 When Mr. Fatai Adio Lawal Took Over
1st Position - Best Principal at the 2011 Merit Award of Education District III.
1st Position - Best Vice Principal at the 2011 Eduction District III Merit Award.
1st Position - Best Junior Secondary School at the 2011 Eduction District III Merit Award.
1st Position-2011 Festival of Arts and Culture (Story Telling) organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Education.
2nd Position in the 2011 Quiz Competition organised by the Ministry of Environment to mark the 2nd Anniversary of Climate Change Clubs in Lagos State.
1st and 2nd Positions in the 2011 Student Parliamentary Council in Eti-Osa Local Government Area.
3rd Position- 2011 Quiz Competition organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Environment.
2nd Position-Project Exhibition in the Junior Secondary School category at the 2011 LASSTECH WEEK organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Science and Technology.
Representation at the 4th Students Parliamentary Council, representing Eti-Osa Constituency I and II.
1st Position - 2012 Best Teacher Award by the Federal Ministry of Education at the 2012 World Teachers' Day.
Winners of the President's Teacher and School's Excellence Award at the Federal Ministry of Education 2012 World Teachers' Day.
1st Position- 2012 Essay Competition organised by the Nigeria Conservation Foundation.
1st Position- Agriculture Debate on the topic "Egg Is Good For All Ages" organised by the Poultry Association of Nigeria in 2012.
Recognition by the Nigeria Conservation Foundation for participating in the 2012 World Environmental Day Competition.
1st Position- Best Teacher (Junior School Category) Education District III.
2nd Position- Non- Teaching Staff (Junior School Category) Education District III.
3rd Position-Best Student (Junior School Category) Education District III.
2nd Position- Award in Cartoon Competition at the 2013 Teenage Festival of Life organised by the Action Health Incorporated and National Centre for Energy Efficiency and Conservation.
3rd Position- Flora and Fauna Fancy Dress Competition (8- 11 years Category) organised by Nigeria ConservationFoundation to mark the 2013 World Environment Day Celebration.
2nd Position - Festival of Choral and Classical Music (Junior Secondary School Category).
The Pioneer Principal Of The School: Alhaja Sidikat Titilayo Smith
The pioneer Principal of
the school was Alhaja Sidikat Titilayo Smith who was popularly called "UNCOMMON
PRINCIPAL".
Alhaja Smith dedicated herself to building an enduring
legacy for the school as she started to build it from the scratch.
It was a daunting and challenging exercise but she weathered
the storm to bring the school up to the level it is today.
One needs to pay a tribute to her efforts at achieving academic
excellence for the school.
During her time the following were achieved by the school:
2006 World Environment Day Celebration Award
2006 Peace Poster Design Contest Award of Lions Clubs
International Multiple District 404 Nigeria.
2nd Position- Education District III 2008 Merit Award.
1st Position - Junior Secondary School Quiz Competition
Lagos State Ministry of Science and Technology (2009 NASTEC WEEK).
2nd Position-Junior Secondary School Quiz Competition Lagos
State Ministry of Science and Technology (2009 NASTEC WEEK).
1st Position - 2009 Merit Award of Education District III.
1st Position in Poetry -2009 Lagos State Ministry of
Education JAM FEAST.
1st Position- "Nigeria Of My Dream" Competition organised
by WEGAS 2009.
Best Junior Secondary School for 2009/10 at the Annual Lagos
State Education Merit Award.
Governor's Education Award- Secondary School Performance
Award in recognition of the school's Education Project Assessment for 2009/10
Academic Year.
2nd Position -"CANCER-Prevention Is Better Than Cure"
organsed by Bloom Cancer Centre in 2010.
3rd Position - Religious Crisis organised by Africa Peace
Initiative 2010.
1st Position - Best Principal at the 2011 Merit Award of Education District III.
Alhaja Smith left the school on retirement in 2011 after eight
amazing years of being in control.
Mr. Fatai Adio Lawal became the Principal of the school on 15th July,2011.
The School Profile
History Of The Foundation Of The School
The Lagos State government decided in 2003 to break
secondary schools into Junior and senior categories. That gave birth to the present
Lagos State Junior Model College, adore, in that year.
Junior Model College is situated at a small and quiet
community called Badore near Ajah, in the then Eti-Osa Local Government.
The school is under the supervision of the Lagos State
Education District III, Falomo.
The management of the school ensures that the school
achieves the purpose of its establishment by putting a lot of efforts in place
regarding the promotion of academic excellence.
Today the school is considered as one of the best public schools in the
country.
The performances of our students in both the Internal and
External examinations and the laurels they had won in numerous competitions
attest to the fact that the school has truly realized its educational and
social objectives of its foundation.
Conducive School Atmosphere
We are located in a siren, pleasant and conducive environment
which provides an enabling climate for the attainment of academic excellence.
Generally, school
environment is favourable to reading and learning for any child who is really determined
to succeed academically.
The school compound is surrounded by a playground on one
side, the staff quarters,hostels,sick-bay and the dining hall on the other
side.
There are 18 functional classrooms in the school. Other
buildings include the Principal's Office,a well-stocked Library, the Bursar's Office,
Science Laboratory, Mathematics Laboratory, Language Laboratory Business
Studies Laboratory and the Teachers' Common-Room.
Staff Strength
There are 28 government employed teaching staff in the school
who are supported by seven Parent Forum employed teaching staff, a Librarian
and one Sanitation Manager.
Student Population
Presently we have a student population of eight hundred and
fifty nine (859) in the school. Our school uniform is Lime green in colour.
Academic, Sports And Social Activities
We realise the importance of a sound mind, sharp brain in a
sound body hence opportunities are provided for the students to engage in games,
sports and social activities in addition to their academic work.
Lessons start at 8:00 a.m immediately after the morning devotion
and end at 2:00 p.m.
Remedial classes are organised for the students who fall below
50% in their academic work.
Evening class is usually between 4:00 p.m and 6:00 p.m every
day. In the last three years the students' Junior Secondary School Certificate Examinations
(JSSCE) results have improved progressively.It reached 100% in 2013.
Club And Societies
To encourage social interaction and bring forth sociable students,
the school exposes the students to different clubs and societies.
The establishment of these clubs and societies in the school
allows the students to widen their knowledge and inculcate in them a sense of
responsibility as they are meaningful engaged.
It is compulsory for
each of the students to belong to not less than two clubs in the school
both subject-oriented club and uniform-organization clubs like the Boys Scout, Nigerian
Red Cross, Girls Guides, Boys Brigade, Junior Engineers, Technicians and
Scientist (JETS) Club, Young Farmers' Club, Home Makers' Club and Press Club.
Wednesday 4 December 2013
Hurray, We Are Ten!
We are happy to announce that the grand finale of the tenth anniversary
celebration of the establishment of the school would hold on Wednesday
11th December,2013.
Many activities have been lined up for this great event as all the stakeholders
have been invited to be with us.
of the school magazine.
The magazine, which contains special articles on the history of the school as well
as articles that have been specially written by the students,would be available for
sale on the day.
All parents are specially invited to join us.
F.A.Lawal,
Principal
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