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ECHOES FROM MAARIF

COLLEGE,NKOLFOULOU

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FIRST EDITION 2019 ECHOES FROM MAARIF COLLEGE,NKOLFOULOU

GENERAL DIRECTOR DIRECTOR

VICE PRINCIPAL DISCIPLINE MASTER GENERAL

SECRETARY

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Table of contents

School administrators.........................................................................................................................................2

Editorial.............................................................................................................................................................4

Editors...............................................................................................................................................................5

Directors` messages...........................................................................................................................................6

Vice Principal`s message.....................................................................................................................................7

Interview............................................................................................................................................................8

Poems...............................................................................................................................................................9

Form 5 and Upper Sixth.....................................................................................................................................12

Teaching Staff...................................................................................................................................................13

Activities with teachers and students..................................................................................................................19

life Tips.............................................................................................................................................................23

Inside the dorm.................................................................................................................................................25

Counselor..........................................................................................................................................................26

Health Care.......................................................................................................................................................27

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It delights my heart in conveying the very first volume of “echoes from Maarif College, Nkolfoulou”. Successfully extract-

ing aptitudes,thoughts and skills from different fields was a challenging task but the sufficient grace of God rendered its

realization possible.MaarifSchool plays a pivot role in designing students learning to blend knowledge, astuteness and

truthfulness at the very outset of schooling.A school that impacts both knowledge and insight to its students can only

endow them holistically for a thought-provoking future. This first edition parodies studentsas exhibitionists who all have a

choice and a say into today’s world.It is quite elating and bracing to see students eagerly anticipating having their projects

scramble the school journal. This act reassures that there is a bright future lyingonward.

This publication which vitrinesa scientific display of students’ingenuity and literary prowess within a contemporary setting

calls for interest. Usually,encompassing a rich collection of articles, poems,short stories and plays, school magazines push

students to ponder and evolve in their imaginative writing, thereby setting themselves as realizable tools for competences.

I would like to express my inmost gratitude to our Director, Mr HassanSerbest, the Vice Principal Mr. Salih,the DM and

fellow colleagues who tailored in the making of this first ever school magazine of Maarif College, Nkolfoulou.

I equally express thanks to the editorial board whose unflinching support facilitated the publication of “echoes from

Maarif College, Nkolfoulou”.

“Echoes from Maarif College, Nkolfoulou”, not only exhibits talents and skills, but accomplishments as well.

Nsaghah Samuel Siben -HOD of English/Literature Department

EDITOR -IN -CHIEF

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EDITORS

AUDE MARIE LAMBOT-FORM 4B

ARUSH JAMES- FORM 3A

BELLA NKOTTO ANNE-FORM 3A

CHE BAYAMA JEAN ROBERT -FORM 4B

GABSA MONIA-FORM 2A

DZOGANG TEMDEMNO NOELY-FORM 3A

PAUL BLONDELLE BANGUE3A,4B

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Dear valuables students,

Education is the only way of having a generation that reads, investigates and has aims

and claims regarding future. Wisdom on the other hand, is the search for meaning that

continues until the last breath. Within this context, the fundamental aim of education is

to raise individuals that would always develop and renew themselves and deepen their

perspective towards the world, life, society and towards their own selves.

Having been a cradle of different cultures, religions and civilizations for centuries,

Turkey, with its rich libraries and long-established educational institutions, has always

been the first station of those travellers, who go after knowledge, learning and wisdom.

The values and wisdom that originated from this geography have always enlightened

humanity over the course of time. As centenary of the establishment of our republic is

fast approaching, Turkey has acquired a significant position in the international arena.

Embracing different cultures for a thousand year, our experience and strong beliefs

have been calling for us to our historical fate. Among all the developments succeeded

with the spirit of resurrection to mobilise the potential within, education will surely

be the most permanent and sustainable area. In that sense, our substantial need is

to become a state which lives on its rich history and own traditions embodied with

wisdom and which is ready to become a part of the universal and to offer novelty to

it. Education in our inherited civilisation fuses knowledge, action, and virtue in a world

now became unidimensional. Turkish Maarif Foundation is the new move in the field of

education by Turkey which acts as the collective conscience of

humanity. We are, and we shall be moreover to give you the best, follow us, reassure

that we are capable of it, do not hesitate all to send us your suggestions, proposals and

constructive criticisms, you are our future, this world belongs to you, we try of you to

return him in better

state.

Dear parents and beloved students of MAARIF College,

Nkolfoulou

It’s with great honour and joy for me to write this mes-

sage in the new project of this school magazine carried

out by our students and teachers.

We are a very large family which intends to train re-

sponsible and good citizens, with modern education and

appropriate pedagogy.

A single step toward our objective is joy and satisfaction

to me. If I can say I’m a Cameroonian today, it’s because

of the sincere atmosphere that reigns in our institution.

This magazine project is the best way to help develop

students’ minds and express themselves in our contem-

porary setting.

Projects as interview conducting, writing poems and com-

positions will surely improve students’ level in art work

and literature.

Permit me express all my gratitude to parents for their

renewed confidence and support .My thanks and con-

gratulations go to the editor, teachers and students who

carried out this

important project and each one who has contributed to

its realization.

While waiting for new projects, I wish all the best to you

all.

GENERAL DIRECTOR`S MESSAGE DIRECTOR`S MESSAGE

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It charms my heart to know that the first ever magazine of this college has finally yielded.I am just so overwhelmed that students have demon-

strated their different abilities via different articulations therein.The magazine is just a symbolic representation of what ourstudents can do,

thereby telling us that the future is guaranteed.I just would wish that other editions of such magazines be published so that we see that the

competenced based approach in teaching as prescribed by the Ministry of Secondary education is actually used in the different classrooms.If a

student can create and put it in writing, it therefore means that we are succeeding in establishing a legacy for tomorrow.Special thanks to the

editor in chief who coordinated the work and other staff members whose endeavours cannot go unnoticed.

Vice Principal of Maarif College,Nkolfoulou

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INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY FORM 3 STUDENTS WITH THE DIRECTOR

NAME: HASAN SERBEST

DATE OF BIRTH: 19th October, 1976

MARRIED TO: AYSE SERBEST

NUMBER OF KIDS: TWO

HOBBIES: Trips and visits, playing musical instruments, arts and strategic games.

Interview with the Director

DATE|: 22ND November, 2019.

Interviewer: Good day Director.

Director: Good day.

Interviewer: We are happy that at short notice, and despite your tide schedule, you still accorded us the chance to visit you in your office.

Director: The pleasure is mine.

Interviewer: Since when did you become Director?

Director: I have been Director since 2000.I have worked in many schools. In Garoua, I worked for one and a half year and for two years in another

school in Cameroon. So, I have experience and I believe, I will gather more here.

Interviewer: Tell us more about the Maarifcolour. Why white and blue?

Director: Thecolour of the school is instituted by Turkey to represent Maarif schools worldwide.

Interviewer: So far, what do you think of the school in Cameroon?

Director: I think our school is really the best school in Cameroon and I know that the students studying here have great opportunities in their lives.

I know that I am still new and I am still to know you better. All I know is that I already like this school.

Interviewer: What do you think about the teachers?

Director: As you know, like I already said. From my impressions, I think that the teachers here are good. Even though I am still new, from your

exams and GCE results, I will know the kind of teachers I have.

Interviewers: What were your impressions about the pre-mock after the results were published?

Director: I was angry for the results of the pre mock because the students have all at their disposal to succeed. I felt very bad because some of

our students don’t work as we expect them to. I hope they will work harder. I believe they can if they sit up.

Interviewer: Why have our uniforms not yet arrived?

Director: The uniforms are there, but still at the airport and the procedure to remove them is what is ongoing. You know that the reason for the

delay is because we want to have quality uniforms. For that reason, your uniforms are all from Turkey.

Interviewer: Why don’t you allow us to visit you?

Director: I am always there, but you are not coming.

Interviewer: Why is food at the canteen expensive?

Director: The school is far from town and the canteen manager has workers at his disposal and there are other expenses to cover.

Interviewer: What are your hobbies?

Director: I like trips and visits, playing musical instruments, arts and strategic games.

Interviewer: We have come to the end of our interview. Thank you for receiving us.

Director: You are all most welcome.

Interviewer: Thank you Director

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POWER

The power the gun kills beyond imagination.

The power of fire burns above human thoughts.

The power of the argument cripples with pain.

The power of anger rages the inside like a sore-wound.

But

Just a smile kills the power in the gun.

Just laughter causes treasures to appear in arid lands.

And keeps one happy and joyful,

Just a calm and gentle word and the matter is solved.

EDOUBE BRIAN LUCIEN-USA

Teachers

Paint their minds.

And guide their thoughts,

Share their achievements.

And advise their faults.

Inspire a love,

Of knowledge and truth.

As you light the path,

Which leads our youth.

For our future brightens

With each lesson you teach,

Each smile you lengthen,

Each goal you help reach.

For the dawn of each poet,

Each philosopher and king

begins with a teacher.

And the wisdom they bring,

Never goes in vain.

Ken Henry –LSA

ELEMENTS

here are a ton of elements in the world,

Some of them useful,

Some of them harmful,

Some of them poisonous,

Some of them as they are,

Here are some of the elements.

Thallium was once used as rat poison,

Sodium is found in printers,

Calcium makes your bones healthy,

Co-60 used to treat cancer,

Gold to make CPU,

Cranium used to produce nuclear.

These are some of the useful elements

found in our earth

some of them are useful.

JAMES ARUSH-3A

LIONESS

She cries,

She loves,

She’s hurting,

She fights,

She loves,

She’s hurting,

She’s broken hearted,

She loves,

She cries.

But then

She stands and fights,

She’s STRONG.

She’s a WOMAN.

Ayuk Vera-3A

POEMS

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NEVER GO OUT

Sometimes I feel like a pin,

To the others I’m a thing,

But don’t be faithless because you have a

dream.

If I work hard to reach him,

If you lose, they will win.

If you abandon, they become the king,

Be strong, be strong and be strong.

Ayuk Vera-3A

GRANDMA

You offer me protection,

Even though I am not doing any action

in return

Sometimes you go mad,

But, it is simply to render me right and

not wrong,

And this breaks walls untold.

Ayuk Vera-3A

DAD

Sometimes busy he is and snoring he

does,

Every night he seeks for my light,

Though I think his face is touched by

age,

His body sunk with sadness,

Of course, the nation can’t perceive

my compassion,

No, he is not a hero, he is my dad.

Bella

Nkotto Anne Ingrid Stephy-3A

BABY

Two months gone and already, it has developed

feelings,

Does he know me? Or anything else?

I doubt what can he be? No teeth, no wounds.

Soundless, that makes me frown,

Opening his toothless mouth for milk,

My mom does give him,

It’s wonderful how he can be drinking,

And not eating,

I wish I was like him,

No need to bother about a missed film.

He slightly turns his head facing me keenly,

I just managed a passionate smile,

But he falls asleep,

Looking at him keenly,

Just makes me realize that God is the Almighty.

Bella

Nkotto Anne Ingrid Stephy-3A

MY FRIENDS

Shouts, shouts and shouts.

This just makes me frown in

bitterness.

How can they be shouting in the

presence of a teacher?

No one even seems to bother

about my look and mood,

I try to figure out what they are out

to say.

Boy friends?Girl friends?

I am in hell, I need help,

Suddenly someone pulls me,

A game? She asked,

I sigh and groan,

I am pulled out,

That is a friend.

Bella Nkotto Anne

Ingrid Stephy-3A

GROWING UP

Remember the days,

When set things astray,

You could do whatever you desired,

Without being shouted at.

But all that had to go,

As you started to grow,

But don’t worry; it’s a good thing,

Cause you on more adventures.

As a child, you were carefree,

You laughed, played, shouted and

jumped,

You could imagine whatever you wanted,

And still be careful.

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GOD’S WILL

Black, white or orange,

We still are of the same range,

Tiny,small or big,

We still feed on our sins.

The Almighty watches us from the sky.

Releasing out shameful sighs,

He sent us to replicate our types,

But we keep on releasing sinful kinds.

Aren’t we here for the same purpose?

To pause on awful vows?

Humanity is in the devil’s hand.

Uncountable as pathetic sand.

With the world in his palm,

He wonders in all his calm,

When will they-humans,

Accomplish my will?

Bella Nkotto Anne Ingrid Stephy-3A

SHINING STAR

You shine for the world,

You make my life shine,

Whenever I glance at you, I cry.

You are the source of my happi-

ness,

You will always be the greatest.

Whenever I glance at you, I smile,

You are the beauty in my heart,

Oh shiny star, you are my life.

GivetyNnodi Mukete-3A

MOTHERS’ LOVE

Oh mother, my love for you is

uncountable,

You always know what is best for

me,

You make my life wonderful and

beautiful.

You are so beautiful like an angel,

You put laughter on dad’s face,

The love I express for you is,

“WOW”

I love you so much even mere and

sheer words can’t express.

You are my life.

GivetyNnodi Mukete-3A

FLOWER

You are the source of love,

You brighten peoples’ lives,

Your nectar is sweet in the mouth,

Your smell is good for human beings.

You are the beauty of our environment,

You are a kind of income,

You help for pleasure.

If I could be bright like you,

I would have been the happiest on earth,

Whenever the sun shines,

You laugh so brightly.

You are the source of peoples’ happi-

ness.

You are the life of others.

That makes you ‘WOW’.

TO MY VERY BEST FRIEND

Did I ever tell you

How important you make me feel?

For all the time you make me

smile,

You are a friend that’s truly real.

For all the time that you spend,

Showing just how much you care,

There are no words to thank you,

For always being there.

I pray and wish that God will bless

you,

With peace and joy that never

parts,

May all the love you give away,

Return to fill your heart again and

again.

Leila Minyem-3B

SUN

What can we do without you?

You give us energy in the morning,

In the afternoon you give us light,

Then you go and rest in the night.

If you weren’t there you could not live.

You help flowers to grow,

You help us to leave,

And guide us with light,

Thank you sun you are wonderful.

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UPPER SIXTH STUDENTS IN A MATHS CLASS

FORM 5 ENGLISH CLASS

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ARTICLESA GREEN WORLD

The word green as most of you know means vegetation, plants and wild life. The destruction of a green environment

interrupts the flow of fresh air. Human activities such as farming and settlement harm the environment. Industries put their

waste in lakes killing and harming marine life. Equally, farming also destroys wild life when we use pesticides, herbicides

and others. People also use some pesticides like DDT that are banned. Cars pollute the atmosphere by giving out poisonous

gases like carbon monoxide, Sulphordioxideetc. Something should be done now if not it may be too late.

Science on the other hand, has come out with some solutions to these problems. Some solutions include the recy-

cling of waste paper plastic and glass. In fact, scientists have created plastics that can degrade in the environment.

JAMES ARUSH

WILD LIFE

Wildlife traditionally refers to undomesticated animal species, but has to include all plants fungi and other organisms that

grow or live wild in an area without being introduced by humans. Wild life can be found in all ecosystems, deserts, forests

rain forest, plains, grasslands and other areas including the most developed urban areas, all have distinct forms of wildlife.

Humans have historically tended to separate civilization from wildlife in a number of ways including the legal, social and

moral sense. However, some animals have adapted to our urban environment such as dogs, cats, mice etc.

Due to increasing population, lot of areas of forest is being destroyed. This means that wild life is being endangered;

some animals are getting rarer. Consequently, some animals migrate to urban areas because their habitat is destroyed. It is

important that we stop endangering animals by creating sanctuaries, parks and educate the society to stop poaching.

JAMES ARUSH

BULLYING - A Nightmare

School days should be a time of fun and happiness in a young person’s life.What can make people’s lives a misery during

this time?There is one word which answers my question-bullying.

Unfortunately, bullying is quite common in schools where I live. It can affect students of any age-boys and girls. One of my

friends had a very negative experience at school last year as an older boy continually called him names and sometimes

used to post nasty messages about him on Facebook. Obviously, my friend felt very upset about this and it affected him

greatly. Some days, he did not desire to come to school at all.

What can people do to stop this illness and problem…I personally think teachers need to be aware that bullying may

be happening in their classes and be very strict when they have a case of bullying. Another thing teachers could do is to

organize meetings to talk about it with their pupils which might make bullies realize how badly they hurt their victims. As a

student, i am if i see such a situation, you should then as much as possible let teachers know.

Bullying can be nightmare but some measures can be under taken in order to avoid and prevent it.Hopefully, one day all

students will be able to go to school and without having the fear of being bullied.

MBANG BEKOLO

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Electronic Gadgets

As the world changes, evolution improves which leads to a danger to both the society and beings. Nowadays, people’s past time is to surf and

watch pornographic movies which damage the brain of users. The main reasons why teenagers adopt such habits are because some parents

entertain their kids of less than sixteen years with electronic devices.

Electronic gadgets such as telephones, play stations, computers, tablets and a host of others are distractions which mislead a child on the wrong

path. A word to parents… “patience is worth it”.

BELLA ANNE

Our Lovely Environment

An environment is the natural world that surrounds us. It is very important to keep it clean in order to live healthy and a peaceful life. However,

environmental pollution has become one of the biggest threats for the earth. It can affect our future one day. People suffer from their own mis-

takes every day. Pollution endangers our existence and destroys our environment. We have the power to keep the future green or mar it.

People are considered to be most intelligent creatures on earth that are able to learn new things in the universe which can lead them to techno-

logical advancement. It goes without saying that there are many benefits in technological development for the economy but it also destroys our

environment gradually. We develop technologies and science to make our lives better but we fail to know that it can ruin all we have. Destructive

human activities cause several adverse effects on the environment. The effects of pollution are devastating. It is very important to explore the

various types of pollutions and all possible ways of prevention in order to make our planet a safe place for the growth and development of all

living things.

The remarkable growth of technological progress has negative impacts on the ecological state of our planet. The work of factories and plants and

the extraction of natural resources result to serious environmental problems that call for radical actions for environmental rehabilitation and pro-

tection. The influence or devastation of human activities should not be ignored. We should contribute ever day to the preservation of our natural

environment. We should always remember that environmental pollution is an incurable disease. It can only be prevented. So, let’s take care of the

world that surrounds us.

DZOGANG Neolly

Life

Life is beautiful and yet life is not a bed of roses. Though it is full of ups and downs, it has many facets of blessings and successes.

To people life is hard, cruel and merciless. These sets of people see life as punishment throughout their entire lives. They therefore resign them-

selves to fate, believing all is finished. Tothem, nothing that they do can ever be good. They take delight in committing crimes and

How to be seen as industrious leader in just 15 minutes a week

If you’ve ever wanted to try to establish yourself as an expert in a subject you already know much about –here’s your chance. Spend those extra

minutes working your way toward real leadership. And at the very least, you’ll become a better writer.

DZOGANG NOELLY

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maiming others to avenge their ill-fortune. They lost every sense of direction and most times, some of them go as far as

committing suicide just to escape the injustice life has meted out for them. However, there are those who take life as a

challenge, a channel of discovery and innovation, a prospect for success and a gateway to wealth. To them, life is sweet,

colorful and kind. No matter the situation, these people find themselves, they keep pressing on, believing in a cause, to

succeed and get the most out of life. No wonder an adage goes thus, “where there is

Life, thereis hope.” All the great men of today have one way or the other tasted the other side of life but they did not cover.

Instead, they were renewed to redefine their goals; they ride on with faith by believing in their potentials.

I take life to be very simple and do know what? Life is to be enjoyed. What about you?

DZOGANG NOELLY

students in a French class

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How to be seen as industrious leader in just 15 minutes a week

If you’ve ever wanted to try to establish yourself as an expert in a subject you already know much about –here’s your

chance. Spend those extra minutes working your way toward real leadership. And at the very least, you’ll become a

better writer.

DZOGANG NOELLY

Global Terrorism

Terrorism is not a new issue on the headlines. Terrorism is, in the broadest sense, the use of international indiscriminate

violence as a means to create terror amongst people. In its scope, expenditure and impact on International relations-the

war terrorism compared to the cold war. It was intended to represent a new phase in global political relations and has

had an important consequence on security, human rights, international law, cooperation and governance.

Since 11th September 2001, the world has witnessed a radical change in the world’s order. Fear, anxiety, sentiments of

repugnancy and hate dominated and still dominates most of our daily lives.

AyukegbaEvelyne Vera.

FORM 2B STUDENTS

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ACTIVITIES WITH TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

1-Mme.Gooh Tata Brenda Epse Siben, Biology teacher went out with form two students to have a practical lesson on

the natural and artificial vegetative reproduction which occurs in plants. in the artificial vegetative reproduction, they used

“cutting” and “layering”. For the natural vegetative reproduction, they planted rhizomes like ginger, carrots and bulbs like

onion etc. This was what she said, “It was with ecstatic feelings that the students expressed their enthusiasm given that

they never do such at home nor even know how some of these crops grow”.

Comments from students

1-“I am so happy today because I have gone out with my teacher on field study and I have been able to till the soil and

mount beds to plant different.It is quite amazing”.

Nana Steve

2-“I am so excited to tell my parents what I did today with my biology teacher in the field. I think I like biology”.

Towada Manuel

3-“My day is just fulfilled because having to work, makes me think and create. I am just impatient to see the crops grow”.

Zambo

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2- Mr. Ngosong-Head of the Geography department and GCE examiner, on a field trip with his upper sixth Arts students.

1-“I think that these children are the future, and we should teach them what is not far from them. Just out of the class,

they have been able to show that they understand better and this gives hope for the future”.The study was based on the

effect of climate change|and case study was, “The Tomato School Garden”. The students were able to see how prolong dry

season affects tomato and other environmental impacts related to the causes of climate change which was linked to the

burning of garbage just around the farm.

Comments from students

2-“I am happy with my teacher who decided to take us out today. In short, words cannot express how I feel. Practical

aspects of the lesson were seen outside. With this, I believe that if a question related to this comes at the GCE, I will answer

with confidence and in future I can be more practical and manage the environment better”.

Lea Mary-USA

3-“My feelings today are unique because I could see better what I used to read form books. I understand that it is better

to recycle garbage instead of burning which is a major cause of greenhouse gassing in the atmosphere with its related

negative impact”.

AyukFelicson 11 Tabe- USA

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3-Miss.AWA ALTINE

“Form two students went out for a field trip in Yaoundé. It was a wonderful adventure where they could see the whole land-

scape of Yaounde as they ascended mount Febe, one of the highest in the Center Region. This trip enabled them to have

a practical lesson on Geography on landscape. It was discovered that the landscape is made up of hills, some plateaux,

mount Febe being the highest”.

COMMENTS

1-“I enjoyed the visit because of the so many things that I learned. I was moved by the structure of nature. This made me to

see the greatness of God.”

ARTS

“People only think that mystery about education and success is class work. I say, “NO” to that. There are so many success-

ful people out there who have succeeded because of their talents. For this reason, I have as project to create an organiza-

tion that will help students who are talented in arts work to feel accomplished in life”.

RimanMiyanwii

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Mme.Irene Ntemesih, head of the History department and class mistress of form three A constantly organizes ex-

tra-curricular activities in and out of school to have the students relax. She says, “Learning without play makes Jack a

dull boy”. I n her programs, she hosts activities such as dancing and eating.

A form three student in the arts club with her guidant on saturday morning.

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LIFE TIPS

TEN HINTS TO SUCCESS

Be determined to succeed

Set defined goals for yourself

Work hard to put the necessary effort

Do not rush, but go gradually and steadily

Persist in the face of difficulty

Be patient and wait for results

Have faith in yourself

Never be discouraged, never give up

Do your best in all that you do

Seek the help of others when the need arise

Inna,USA

TEN CAUSES OF FAILURE IN LIFE

Lack of a measure goal in life

Lack of determination

Lack of self-confidence

Poor use of imagination

Indecision or inability to decide

Allowing fear to control one

Lack of self-discipline

Failure to manage time properly

Escaping to face reality

Failure to pray

Andella Amougou - LSS

TEN POINTS IN LIFE FOR ONE TO SUCCEED

Speaks less, listens more, and acts most.

Is not afraid of failure but learns at least a lesson from each failure

Is not easily discouraged

Makes only promises he can fulfill

Works while others are resting

Has a very clear objective in life and very strong will

Cares very little about what others think about him

Moves with time and does not procrastinate

Keeps women at a far distance

Believes in the existence of a super natural being who rules the word

Mohamadou Bello Moussa - USA

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ABC’S OF LIFE

A. Avoid negative people, places and thoughts

B. Better be alone than to be with wrong people

C. Consider the feelings of others in all that you do

D. Dream positive and work hard

E. Enjoy family and friends for they are hidden treasures

F. Face your fears, you can run away from them

G. Go for what you want in life

H.Helping others is self-satisfying, persist in it

I. Ignore those who discourage you

J. Just do what you have to do and leave the rest to God

K.Know that to be smiled at is not to be loved

L.Look for your loopholes by criticizing others hastily

M.Mind what you say for words are powerful

N.Never give up, never give in

O.Only God can see you through life’s trial

P.Peace of mind is the most nutritious meal

Q.Quitters never win and winners never quit

R. Respect is not demanded but earned

S. Speak less than what you think

T. Though times should make you better not bitter

U. Use your time wisely. No procrastination

V. Vengeance is not always the remedy

W. Weigh situations before taking decisions

X.X-ray yourself before x-raying others

Y. You are the only one in the whole wide world

Z. Zero what you become if you can’t be a hero

MOHAMADOU BELLO MOUSSA– USA

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The dorm represents International standard, having equipment such as washing machines so as to permit students econo-

mize their time for studies. The staff in charge for cleaning assures that the dorm is unsoiled to permit that the place be con-

ducive for learning. In short, all conditions are put in place in order to keep the students comfortable, rendering studies easy.

Speaking of the functioning of the dormitory, we fulfill all conditions laid down by the Ministry of Secondary Education. The

work at this end is carried out with strict respect of internal rules and regulations adopted by the dormitory. Accent is laid on

discipline, cleanliness and close follow-up and evolution of students.

As concerns dormitory life, it is first of all educative. The prove is that our students revise their lessons three times each day

under strict control. In addition, we give them pieces of advice to render them conscious and creative in life. In the dorm, we

live a social and cultural life so as to help expose students to the contemporary. Every weekend, we organize internal activities

and every end of the month, we hold other activities useful to the student like excursions.

In all, according to my ideology as dormitory master, the dormitory signifies “discipline”, “work” and “success”.

Ibrahim Tidjani- dormitory Master

STUDENTS’ COMMENTS ABOUT THE DORM

The dorm is a good place because you can study well. Here, I study more than before because firstly, I used to be distract-

ed by TV at home. The dormitory master forces all of us to study. Every time, he knocks at the door about 3 - 5 times and

reminds us the reason why we are in the dorm. I am very happy with him because he always helps me. It is true that the food

is not what I want but I have to eat because we eat to live and not live to eat.

Salem FosohFonbad- Form 1

The dormitory is quiet and quite conducive for studies. I will encourage anybody who wishes to study to be here. I finally

came to the dormitory this term and there has been great amelioration in my concentration. Mr. Ibrahim helps me a lot in my

studies. Being here guarantees the fact that I will succeed in five papers at the Advanced level because I am very sure of my

performance.

AyukFelicson 11 Tabe- USA

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THE COUNSELORParents, thepress administrators and the general public often wonder just what it is that school counselors do on a daily

basis. Gone are those days when school counselors just sit in offices simply handing out college applications and mak-

ing schedule changes for students who want to drop a class or meeting with the trouble makers in the school. Today’s

school counselors are vital members of the education team. They all students in the area of academic achievement, help

students accept recognize and develop their potentials, develop problem solving skills to solve problems they will meet

in and out of school, get students to know themselves their aptitude and interest and hence teach them how to use their

interest and capacity help them adopt the school’s culture, personal and career development, ensuring today’s students

become productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow.

Miss.Ruth

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Paracétamol ‘POISON OR CURE’

What is Paracétamol?

Paracétamol, also known as acetaminophen and APAP, is a medicine used to treat pain and fever. It is typically

used for mild to moderate pain relief. It is often sold in combination with other medications, such as in many cold

medications (litacold, mixagrip, rhinogrip). Eff ects last between 2 and 4 hours.

How does it poison?

Even though Paracétamol is used to treat high fever or to reduce pain, it can ironically also cause headaches.

Up to one in 10 people who have frequent headaches do so because they take painkillers too often (Dr.Fayyaz

Ahmed). We call them rebound headaches because they come back when the body needs more Paracétamol.

This occurs to people who do not take the recommended dosage. The drug should not be taken more than twice

a week for longer than 3 months. Once Paracétamol wears off from the body, it will simply “ask” for more by caus-

ing you another headache.

How do we quit from this eff ect?

However, it is easier to quit Paracétamol than other drugs.If you don’t take Paracétamol for more than ten days,

you can get rid of the rebound headaches. After that you are safe to take the painkiller again, but of course this

time only the recommended amount.

How can we get rid of headache without using Paracétamol?

• Close your eyes and rest. This is an eff ective headache treatment for a migraine headache, and can help

ease a tension headache as well. Sit in a quiet, dark room with your eyes closed and just relax for a bit.

• Massage your neck and temples. Rubbing your neck and temples can improve blood fl ow and soothe

tension headaches.

• Minimize stress. If you have a headache, try to step away from stress, literally. Avoid noisy environments

and leave work a little early if you can.

• Watch what you eat and drink. What you put into your body can have a big impact on your health. Limit-

ing caff eine, alcohol and avoiding cigarettes are some tips to reduce headache, regular meals are equally impor-

tant, especially for people who get headaches from low blood sugar. "Do not skip meals, particularly breakfast".

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SUGGESTION BOX

1-The assembly ground should be changed, preferably to a school hall because in case of any eventuality like weather

change, learners may fail to hear.

2-The assembly should probably be three times each week

3-During assembly, it will be nice to read the birthdays of students and teachers.

4-Read out the classes that have been 100 percent school attendant and recognize them before the whole school.

5-There is a system known as “credits” and “debits”. Every learner would have a credit card where every debit given

is ascribed onto the school’s debit webs. A debit is bad points that are put against a learner’s name for any offence the

learner may have committed. The worst offence is the more debits the learner gets on a scale of 1-5.

Credits then, are the opposite of debits. It is given for any good action.These credits go on a scale of 1-100.

6-Funny Friday

Funny Fridays are every 1stor 2nd Friday. It happens at the assembly when learners have a laugh, memes, jokes, plays

and a host of others.

7-Promoting of cheering for the school

During assemblies, the school should announce any matches and encourage learners to go and cheer.

8-Cleaning of classrooms

To increase the responsibility of learners and reduce their habit to pollute the environment, the learners should be required

to clean their classrooms. They will reduce the number of dirt found in the classes.

9-School play, music or concert

Every 2nd or 3rd year, a school organizes concerts. Learners are given the chance to write a short script which if chosen,

the learner becomes the director. Other crew members will also be chosen such as make-up artists, singers, actors, cos-

tumers, lighting, camera men or women, decorators etc. The rehearsals will then begin, tickets will be sold and people will

come and watch. As incentive, there may be contests to win free tickets.

PAUL BLONDELLE BANGUE3A,4B

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