Maryland Schools Newsletter
Career pathway development at the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Senior Citizens Centre, a debate competition, table etiquette in the refectory, and an excursion to DASAC.
Career Pathway Development
In line with the school’s commitment to preparing students for life beyond the classroom, the Secondary School recently visited the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Senior Citizens Centre, where staff members helped students discover their strengths, explore career options and make informed decisions about their future.
The interactive session exposed students to a wide range of career opportunities across fields such as medicine, engineering, law, finance, information technology, business and the skilled trades. Through engaging presentations and discussions, students learned how their interests, abilities and academic performance can influence their career choices.
Debate Competition
The Secondary School recently hosted an exciting debate competition, providing students with a platform to showcase their public speaking, critical thinking and persuasive communication skills.
The competition challenged students to research thoroughly, organise their ideas logically, and present convincing arguments supported by relevant facts and evidence. At the conclusion, outstanding teams and speakers were recognised for their exceptional performances.
Table Etiquette
Food is essential for our health and well-being, and the way we eat is just as important as what we eat.
As part of the school’s commitment to character development, the Secondary School recently organised an engaging Food Etiquette Awareness Programme aimed at teaching students the importance of proper table manners and respectful dining habits. The session provided practical demonstrations on appropriate dining behaviour — washing hands before meals, sitting properly at the table, using cutlery correctly, chewing with mouths closed, saying please and thank you, avoiding talking with food in the mouth, and cleaning up after eating.
Press Club — fascinating facts about Nigeria
Presented by Ms Umoh, Mkpouto. Nigeria’s greatest resource is not its oil; it is the talent, creativity and resilience of its people.
- More than 500 languages are spoken across Nigeria, making it one of the most linguistically diverse countries on Earth.
- Lagos is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world and serves as Nigeria’s commercial hub.
- Nollywood is one of the world’s largest film industries, producing thousands of movies each year.
- Nigeria is often called the Giant of Africa because of its large population, economy and influence across the continent.
- The country is home to over 250 ethnic groups, each with unique traditions, music, food and festivals.
- Nigeria has produced globally celebrated writers, musicians, athletes, scientists and entrepreneurs.
Excursion to DASAC
The Secondary School embarked on an educational excursion to DASAC, where students explored the Fashion Department and observed the making of bridal outfits and wool and crochet clothing. They also visited the Electrical, Automobile, Fishery and Carpentry departments, where they learned about electrical installations, vehicle maintenance, fish farming and woodworking through practical demonstrations.
It was an enriching experience that reinforced the school’s commitment to providing practical learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Our students also met the Head of the Electrical Department of DASAC.