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How We Help our Pupils Ace Compositions!

Many pupils struggle, not because they cannot think, but because they do not know how to write. Here is a practical approach that works in the classroom:

1️⃣ Start with Oral Composition
Before writing, ask questions aloud:
"Where did you go? Who was with you? What did you do?"
If they can say it clearly, they can write it clearly.

2️⃣ Teach a Simple Formula
Use a clear structure: Beginning, Middle, Ending

Beginning: Introduce the topic (My last holiday was fun.)

Middle: Give details (I went to the market with my mother. I played football with my friends.)

Ending: Conclude (I enjoyed my holiday very much.)

3️⃣ Use Guided Writing
Start with fill-in-the-blank exercises, then sentence completion, and finally full composition. This builds confidence and removes fear.

4️⃣ Build a Sentence Bank
Create a list of reusable sentences for pupils:

I stayed at ________.

I went to ________ with my ________.

I enjoyed my holiday very much.
This helps them write confidently without struggling for words.

5️⃣ Focus on Neatness and Basics
Teach:

Capital letters at the beginning

Full stops at the end

Proper spacing

One idea per line

6️⃣ Encourage, Do Not Over-Correct
Underline one or two mistakes, praise the effort, and model the correct version. Confidence improves writing faster than constant correction.

7️⃣ Rewrite Corrected Work
Show the corrected version on the board and let pupils rewrite neatly. Writing improves through repetition and correction.

8️⃣ Practice Weekly
Short compositions every week on familiar topics: My Family, My School, My Teacher, My Favourite Food. Consistency beats rare, long exercises.

9️⃣ Use Pictures and Real Experiences
Pupils write best about what they see and know. Show pictures of the market, school, or home and let them write about it.

🔟 Celebrate Progress
Read good compositions aloud, display neat work, and reward effort. Pupils need to know: “Writing is something I can do!”

✅ Bottom line: Talk first, guide first, structure always, and encourage constantly. Composition success is achievable for every pupil!

🎉 Our Secondary School Science Fair Was a Hit! 🎉

Our students wowed us at the Secondary School Science Fair, showing off curiosity, creativity, and amazing scientific skills across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics!

Here’s what they presented:

🔬 Biology

Models of the digestive & respiratory systems

DNA extraction from bananas

⚡ Physics

Rotating electric “merrigo-round” demonstrating electromagnetism

Water-dispenser model showing fluid dynamics

🧪 Chemistry

Egg-floating experiment exploring density

Buoyancy test with peeled vs. unpeeled oranges

CO₂-filled balloon reaction

Live endothermic & exothermic reactions

The energy was contagious! Students explored, asked questions, and had tons of fun discovering the wonders of science.

👏 Big shoutout to everyone who made this event possible – our young innovators truly shined!

CBT Test in Progress 🔥
Our students are currently taking their Computer-Based Tests — another step in staying ahead with modern learning!💻

At Olu Model Schools, we don’t just teach, we equip. We’re fully up-to-date with technology and preparing our students for the future.

Remember, from next year, the Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) goes fully CBT — and guess what? Our students are already ready for it! 💪

Olu Model Schools — Always on Top! 🚀

🎉✨ Happy New Month, Olu Model Schools Family! ✨🎉
Welcome to JUNE — a fresh start, a new chapter, and another step Towards a Better Future! 💜

As we begin this beautiful month, we’re speaking blessings over every home connected to us:

💫 May this June bring you the ease of parenting
💡 Clarity for every decision
🤲 And supernatural supply for every need!

To our amazing staff — your passion makes the difference. This month, may your efforts be crowned with strength, peace, and reward.

To our students — we believe in you. Keep shining. Keep growing. 🌱📚

👇 Tell us in the comments:
What are you trusting God for this month? We’d love to speak it into being with you! 💬💖

📍 Olu Model Schools – No. 5/7 Elijah Street, Off Jetty Road, Abuloma, Port Harcourt
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💜 Together, let’s make June amazing!