Pupils at Divine Wisdom Schools in Awka, Anambra State, will cherish the memories of Saturday, July 19, for a long time.
On this special day, the school management organized a grand celebration to mark the graduation of its pupils.
Located at Ifite village behind the old Government House, the school rolled out the red carpet to honor the achievements of its graduating class.
As expected, the schoolchildren, their parents, friends and well-wishers came in their numbers to rejoice with them.
A series of activities were lined up to entertain the participants at the event.
These included cultural dances, a presentation by the Nursery 3 pupils, phonics presentation, a presentation in French language, and the coronation of the new Igwe and Lọlọ of the school among others.
The Director of the school, Chief Amaechi Obiesili, in his welcome address, explained that the event was actually an annual program where “we celebrate, bless, advise, encourage and pray for our graduating, as well as our outgoing pupils who will be venturing into higher cadre in their academic lives from Nursery 3 to Basic 1 and from Basic 6 to JSS 1 respectively.”
Going down the memory lane, Obiesili recalled that the school had a humble beginning with about 11 pupils and a single classroom block.
“But today, by the special grace of God, it has over 200 pupils with standard structures”, he added.
The director revealed that the citadel of learning had secured full government’s approvals and certifications to legally operate daycare, crèche/kindergarten, nursery and basic schools.
“The school also has a Certificate of Upgrade, with special school code and brand name, to legally undertake external examinations such as Common Entrance exams, First School Leaving Certificate exams and so on”, Obiesili disclosed.
Speaking further, the director said: “We have continued to maintain high standards in all our endeavours especially as regards employment of quality teachers with N.C.E and/or B.Ed certificates with passion to teach.
“We have continued to provide sustainable security for both our pupils and staff through our CCTV cameras in addition to the physical security personnel on ground.”
Obiesili commended his staff for their contributions towards the growth and progress of the school and for keying into his vision of making the citadel of learning the best of its kind in the state.
Meanwhile, the event witnessed the selection and coronation of Wisdom Uzodimma Ibe and Unique Josephson as the new Igwe and Lọlọ of the school.
Ibe (Igwe Uzodimma) is a Primary 5 pupil who will be moving to Primary 6 by the next academic session while Josephson (Achalugo Nwaanyị ọma), Primary 4, will be moving to 5.
The duo took over from Nnabuenyi Nwagbo (Ezedioramma) and Mmasinachi Nwachukwu (Adamma Nwaanyị ọma). The two pupils will be moving to Primary 4 when the next academic session begins.
Three boys and four girls contested this year’s Igwe and Lọlọ of the school but after a careful observation of the contestants and their performances, a five-member panel comprising of three men and two women settled for Ibe and Josephson.
The new Igwe and Lọlọ are expected to reign for one year.
