NEWSLETTER FOR END OF FIRST HALF OF FIRST TERM 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION
Greetings, Best Parents,
When we pause to reflect on the journey so far, one truth resounds above every other: God has been faithful. Despite the vicissitudes of the times, His unfailing grace has sustained us. To Him alone be all the glory!
To our parents, we say a thunderous THANK YOU! Words, however eloquently expressed, will scarcely capture the depth of our gratitude. You have stood with us, believed in our vision and entrusted us with your most precious treasures. May God cause you to reap the abundant fruits of your labour.
To our new parents, we are delighted to have you on board. You didn’t just choose a school; you embraced a vision. Welcome to Madonna Schools, where excellence is our identity.
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
The first term commenced on a promising note and with a firm resolve to sustain our enviable academic standards.
The orientation programme organised during the first week of resumption provided our new students with the requisite guidance and familiarisation necessary for their seamless integration into the Madonna community. They have settled in satisfactorily and are gradually acclimatising to the school’s academic culture and disciplinary expectations.
In our continuous quest to remain abreast of contemporary educational innovations, the management has undertaken strategic improvements to the school’s facilities to ensure greater alignment with the demands of twenty-first-century education. A remarkable highlight is the establishment of an Ultra Modern Computer Based Testing (CBT) centre. This state-of-the-art facility represents more than an infrastructural achievement.
Furthermore, stringent supervisory measures have been instituted to sustain effective teaching and quality delivery.
In furtherance of our vision, the school organised an intensive professional development seminar for our teachers at the inception of the term. This initiative was designed to equip our educators with contemporary strategies for maximising learning outcomes. The programme has continued to yield encouraging dividends.
MIDTERM BREAK
The school will observe a two-day midterm break on Friday, 23rd October, and Monday, 26th October 2026. Students are expected to resume on Tuesday, 27th October 2026.
In keeping with our established tradition of academic diligence, assignments have been uploaded to the various class platforms. We implore our esteemed parents to exercise adequate supervision and ensure that these assignments are completed meticulously and within the stipulated period.
Please ensure they utilise the break judiciously by combining adequate rest with meaningful academic engagement.
MIDTERM RESULTS
The midterm results will be accessible online from Friday, 30th October 2026.
To access your ward’s result, kindly visit the school’s website and log in using your child’s designated username and password. New login credentials will be provided to the new students.
We also encourage parents to visit our social media platforms regularly to acquaint themselves with highlights of the school’s activities and programmes.
EXTENSION CLASSES
Our Saturday extension classes for students preparing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), National Examinations Council (NECO), and Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations will commence on Saturday, 4th November 2026.
Classes will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at a sessional fee of ₦40,000. Parents are strongly advised to ensure that their wards attend these classes punctually.
Regular participation will afford students additional instructional support and enhance their preparedness for the rigours of external examinations.
We particularly appeal to parents whose children are in SS3 to intensify their academic supervision and encourage them to cultivate disciplined study habits. The provision of relevant textbooks, approved past-question booklets, and other essential learning materials will significantly enhance their preparation.
PUNCTUALITY AND DISCIPLINE
Punctuality, often described as the soul of business, remains an indispensable attribute of discipline and responsibility.
We wish to reiterate that official resumption time for students remains 7:40 a.m. Attendance at the morning assembly is compulsory for all students, as it constitutes an integral component of the school’s daily routine, providing opportunities for counselling sessions, moral instruction, and the dissemination of essential information. We therefore solicit the cooperation of parents in ensuring that their children arrive on time.
Management will not condone habitual lateness. Appropriate disciplinary measures will be administered to defaulters.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
As part of our commitment to holistic education, students were exposed to inter-class spelling bee, quiz, and debate competitions.
These engagements are intended to sharpen critical thinking and strengthen public speaking.
Our senior and junior categories have also enrolled for the Scholastic Science Competition and Brain-buzz Mathematics Competition.
EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS
Registration for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for our SS3 students is currently in progress. All affected students are hereby directed to submit their National Identification Number (NIN) details to the Head of Examinations and Records without further delay.
Parents are kindly requested to ensure that their children comply with this directive promptly to facilitate the smooth completion of the registration process.
SCHOOL FEES AND FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
We acknowledge and celebrate our dear parents who have demonstrated commendable responsibility through the prompt payment of their children’s school fees. Please be informed that students whose school fees remain unpaid or incompletely settled will not be permitted to resume as we reopen. May Almighty God continue to prosper the works of your hand.
OPEN DAY
Our Open Day is scheduled for Wednesday, 8th November 2026.
We strongly encourage all parents to avail themselves of this opportunity to interact with teachers, assess their children’s academic progress, and obtain constructive feedback regarding their performance, conduct, strengths, and weaknesses. Your presence matters! Your involvement will make a remarkable difference!
We therefore anticipate your active participation.
CRAFT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
We recognise that the world is evolving rapidly and that practical skills and creativity are increasingly essential for success in today’s competitive environment. Our students have continued to participate in entrepreneurship classes including hair making, cosmetology, digital technology, craft, and GSM repair, among others. This initiative is designed to equip them with valuable vocational skills which can be transformed into productive ventures.
We therefore encourage parents to support this laudable initiative by providing the necessary materials required for these practical classes.
CHARITY VISIT
As part of our commitment to nurturing compassion, generosity, and empathy among our students, the school has scheduled its annual charity visit to an orphanage for Wednesday, 9th December 2026. We humbly solicit your benevolence and support through donations of cash, provisions, foodstuffs, and other useful items.
This humanitarian initiative provides an opportunity for our students to appreciate the importance of giving back to society.
Let us collectively put smiles on the faces of these young ones. May Almighty God replenish your resources.
DRESS CODE AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE
The appearance and comportment of our students are integral to the image and reputation of Madonna Model Schools. We therefore implore parents to ensure that their children consistently adhere to the prescribed dress code. All students must appear in the appropriate school uniforms. Tight, undersized, or otherwise ill-fitting uniforms are prohibited.
Unconventional haircuts are not allowed. Girls are expected to conform strictly to the approved weekly hairstyles, while long attachments and hair extensions are not permitted.
We count on the cooperation of parents in ensuring strict compliance with these requirements.
EBOLA PREVENTIVE MEASURES
We wish to bring to your attention the announcement by the Federal Ministry of Health regarding a reported imported case of Ebola Virus Disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria.
In view of this development, we will be observing necessary safety precautions as students resume from midterm break.
We appeal to parents to support the school by providing their children and wards with personal hand sanitisers and face masks where necessary, and also reinforce these preventive practices at home.
Please be assured that the school remains committed to prioritising the health and safety of our students and staff.
FOREIGN EXAMINATIONS: IELTS PREPARATORY CLASSES
In recognition of the growing importance of international educational opportunities and global mobility, the school will commence preparatory classes for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) upon resumption from the midterm break.
The programme is designed to familiarise interested students with the structure, requirements, and assessment techniques of the examination, while strengthening their proficiency in listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Parents and students who require further information regarding enrolment are advised to contact the Vice Principal (Admin).
We reaffirm our commitment to the provision of qualitative education.
We remain receptive to constructive suggestions, observations, and feedback.
Together, let us continue to raise champions and build a legacy of excellence that will endure for generations.