Hello, We end this term with gratitude to God.

HIGH SCHOOL
Hello,
We end this term with gratitude to God.
EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
AFRICA DAY/CHILDREN’S DAY:
The 2014 Africa Day and Children’s Day were jointly observed in a solemn assembly on Tuesday, 27th
May, 2014. The occasion was devoid of activities usually associated with such day, instead, it was mainly
characterized by intercessory prayers for the peace of the nation and the school girls abducted in Chibok,
Bornu State. The guest minister, Pastor Abasiakan Ekpuk of the Intercessors for Nigeria, Calabar branch
gave an exhortation and also led in the session of intercessory prayers. Other Highlights of the event were
rendition of congregational hymns, special songs by the High School students and display of placards by the
schools in protest of the abduction of the Chibok school girls and the nation’s state of insecurity.
In her opening remark, the Executive Consultant/Schools Administrator, Mrs L T Tombush lamented the
deplorable security situation in the country and urged the entire school community to intercede in prayers,
especially for the release of the Chibok Girls, adding that nothing is impossible with God. The programme
was aired on NTA Channel 12 Uyo on May 29 and 30, 2014.
GRADUATION 2014:
On Saturday, 26th July 2014, PEGS held its 2nd High School Graduation Ceremony of the Class of 2014.
Among the dignitaries that graced the occasion were the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Prof.
Atim Antai, represented by Mr. Eyibio Udofia - Director, Secondary and Higher Education Department,
Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Education and Prof. Franca Anijaobi-Idem who represented the Vice
Chancellor, Akwa Ibom State University, Prof. S. W. Peters. The Guest Speaker was Prof. Daniel Ekanem
of the Department of Paediatrics, University Teaching Hospital, Calabar. Other dignitaries were Mr. John
Arkley-JVO Manager Exxonmobil, Mr. Mohammed Umar - Chairman - PEGS Board of Trustees; Board
members, namely, Mr Samuel Asamudo, Elder (Mrs) Alice Esin as well as the PTA Chairman, Mr Victor
Maples. Also present were the Manager KeyStone Bank - Rotn Lucia Udoh and, of course, our dear parents.
Prizes and awards were presented to the best students in different subject areas. Master Moses Ededet Essien
earned the Overall Best Student's Award for the graduating Class of 2014. Master Joshua Victor Eneyo gave
the valedictory speech on behalf of the graduating class, after which prayers were offered for them. At the
end of the ceremony, there was a Buffet for the graduating
PRIZE-GIVING DAY:
This ceremony was held on Friday, 25th July 2014. Prizes were awarded to students with excellent
performance in their academics for the session. A parent, Mrs Ndipmong Inyang offered free hairdo at
Beauty Court Salon and Spa to all the overall best students in the different classes. We sincerely
appreciate this act of benevolence.
PROM DAY:
The Prom Day is an event organized for final year students of High School on the eve of their graduation. It
happened on Friday 25th July, 2014 where the students showcased their talents socially.
2014 COWBELL MATHEMATICS COMPETTION:
Uwakmfon Joseph Utuk and Etietop Bassey Utin of class 9 clinched the 1st and 2nd positions, respectively in
the junior category of the 2014 Cowbell Mathematics Competition. They received cash prizes, school
materials and certificates.
EXTERNAL EXAMINATION:
NECO (BECE), Akwa Ibom State (BECE), NECO (SSCE) and WAEC May/June (WASSCE) Examinations
were written by classes 9 and 12. Also, the class 11 students participated in the Akwa Ibom State SS 2
promotion examination which lasted from 15th through 24th July, 2014.
CAREER TALK:
During the term, the High School hosted distinguished professionals on Career Talk. They include:
- Barr. Mrs. Idorenyin Eyo, Faculty of Law, University of Uyo talked on the Legal Profession on
Wednesday 30th April, 2014.
- Friday 2nd May, 2014 had Dr. Ime S. Edem on the place of Veterinary Medicine in the world
economy.
- The Board of Trustees Chairman, Mr. Mohammed Umar took his turn on Wednesday 21st May, 2014
to talk on Human Resource Management.
- On Wednesday, 4th June, 2013 a team of three Academics, comprising Dr Edu Inam, Dr N U
Asamudo and Dr Patience Bassey from the Faculty of Science, University of Uyo gave talks on the
Teaching Profession as a career with special reference to Chemistry, Computer Science and
Microbiology.
- On 9th of June, 2014 there was a young guest speaker, Miss Dhvani Tombush who happens to be a
PEGS alumna and an undergraduate in New York City. First, she had a life building counseling
session with Classes 7, 8 and 9 girls. In the next session the Classes 10 & 11 were enlightened on
different scholarship opportunities, international examinations and universities in USA, UK etc.,
which they can from.
On the whole, the different presentations were captivating, informative and very rewarding. We appreciate
the Executive Consultant/Schools Administrator for her ingenuity and co-operation.
FRANK TALK:
Executive Consultant/Schools Administrator along with the Principal, Vice Principal Academics and female
teachers had an interactive Frank Talk with all the High School female students on Thursday, 22nd May,
2014. Interaction/advice bordered on:
1. cultivating the habit of greeting and showing courtesy in their daily life
2. Maintaining their integrity by being chaste so as to earn respect.
3. Being hygienic.
The Executive Consultant explained that being friendly with the opposite sex may not be a bad thing, but
warned that intimacy with an ulterior motive is going out of the way. She discouraged exchange of love
letters as it would affect them academically, stressing that their main focus now is their studies which they
ought to concentrate on because it will pay off tomorrow. She added that their best friends are their mothers
in whom they should confide mostly. Questions from different classes were entertained by the EC/SA and
the Principal and contributions made. In their contribution, Classes 8, 9 and 11 representatives advised their
juniors on how to live their lives successfully as growing girls.
The Head Girl brought this fun and interactive session to a close pledging on behalf of the girls that they will
turn a new leaf. She appreciated the motherly advice given to them.
CLUB ACTIVITIES:
 World Environmental Day:
The biggest and most widely celebrated global day for positive environmental action – World Environment
Day (WED) was marked by the Girl Guides Club of Pegasus Schools on the 5th of June, 2014. Speaking on
the topic ‘Climate Change and You’, the guest speaker, Mrs Enobong Alfred reflected on this year’s global
theme – ‘Raise Your Voice; Not the Sea Level’. After enumerating so many activities that constitute
problems on the world’s climate, she narrowed her exposition to the challenges caused by human activities
and encouraged everyone to become an agent of change in support of sustainable, clearer, greener and
brighter environment for healthy living. The girls and staff were colourfully dressed in their guides’ T-shirt.
 Fish Net Production: Girl Guides Club handled as their project for the term. They were also engaged
by the Executive Consultant/Schools Administrator who taught them how to make beautiful flowers from
coloured papers on Thursday 29th May, 2014.
SUPPLEMENTARY ENTRANCE EXAMINATION:
Supplementary entrance examination into the High School for 2014/2015 session took place on Friday 18th
July 2014.
MAKE UP CLASSES:
In preparation for both internal and external examinations, morning and afternoon classes were organized for
classes 9, 10 11 and 12. In addition, slow learners in Mathematics in classes 7 and 8 were engaged in early
morning lessons.
MENTAL ALERTNESS ACTIVITIES:
In order to sustain mental alertness, students were made to participate in spelling bees competition,
impromptu speeches and responding to sets of questions based on excerpts read during morning devotions.
They also did a research work on the life profile of Late Prof. Dora Akunyili.
SAFETY BRIEFING/DRILL:
On Tuesday 13th May, 2014 teachers were briefed on the importance of safety awareness and the need to
participate actively in the drills. They were made to know that it is their responsibility to teach the students
on safety consciousness. Moreover, the entire school had safety drills on random days to ensure alertness to
possible emergency. Mr. Enobong Ntukidem from the Loss Prevention Department, QIT, Ibeno was an
observer of the exercise.
COUNSELLING:
In an effort to curb some excesses among the students, the Principal made out time to counsel them
periodically.
ORCHESTRA TRAINING:
This programme was organized for the High School students using sports and club days as well as Saturdays
SPORTS:
On Tuesday of every week, students were engaged in the practice of skills and techniques involved in
playing football, shot put, discus, javelin, tennis and badminton.
IN-HOUSE TRAINING:
Pegasus Schools Staff held an In-House Training on Thursday 12th June, 2014. The training covered areas
such as Literacy in the World of Works, Inspiring Good Character, The Symptoms of Test Anxiety,
Reading, Teaching outside the Box, Mathematics Games for Elementary Students and Beading as an
Instructional Material across the Curriculum.
OTHER INFORMATION
SCHOOL FEES:
It was observed during the term that some of the students were adversely affected due to non-payment of
school fees on time. To avoid its reoccurrence we advise that school fees be paid during the holidays before
the school re-opens for next session.
PUNCTUALITY:
We plead with parents to make it a point of duty to ensure that their children are punctual to school in order
not to be returned home as a result of lateness because this would affect their academic work negatively.
Note that if your child comes to school after 7:25am, he/she is considered late and will be disciplined as
stated above.
HANDLING OF BOOKS:
Much to our dismay, some students in the High School are careless with their text and note books. We
therefore solicit the co-operation of parents to be interested in checking the proper handling of these
materials to help their durability and neatness.
USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA BY STUDENTS:
It has been observed that some students have the privilege and time at home to engage actively in browsing,
pinging, twittering, face-booking etc., all at the detriment of their academics. It is therefore imperative for
parents to monitor the use of electronic gadgets in their children’s custody. There is always a right time for
everything. So let us give a proper orientation to our children to enable us nurture them well for a better
future.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE:
Parents are requested to adhere to the following school dressing standard as defaulting children will be sent
back home:
 Girls to braid their hairs to the back weekly
 Boys to wear neat and low-cut hair always
 Avoid dirty socks
 Use ankle length white cotton socks and well-polished black cover shoes.
 White and neat canvas to be used for sports days
 The right pattern of uniforms provided by the school to be worn daily
READING OF NEWSLETTER:
We advise parents to endeavor to always read the Newsletter which comes every term for updates and
information from the school.
DAMAGED/LOST SCHOOL MATERIALS:
As a reminder, parents will be responsible for the replacement of books and other school materials that are
damaged or lost by their children.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
a. Carol Day
b. Inter House Sports Competition
Parents are welcomed to come up with suggestions and contributions.
APPRECIATION:
Management, staff and students wish to specially appreciate Mrs Ndipmong Inyang for
sponsoring the hall used for the PROM Day of our class of 2014. Thank you Madam.
DEATH:
With gratitude to God for a life well spent, but with a deep sense of loss, we commiserate with our Executive
Consultant, Mrs L T Tombush on the death of her beloved father who departed this world on July 3, 2014.
We pray the Almighty God to Comfort her and her entire family.
FEE MATTERS
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All fees should be paid before resumption.
All fees should be paid into Pegasus Schools Account Number 1012410173 with Zenith Bank Plc, Eket.
The name and class of students should be clearly written on the Bank Teller, and NOT THE NAME OF DEPOSITOR.
Parents who pay through internet transfers should also indicate clearly the name and class of the students.
Having done the above, parents will NOT be expected to bring tellers to school after payment as they will be captured
on-line.
 Students whose fees are not paid before resumption will not be picked nor allowed into the school.
 Always endeavour to indicate the student’s name and class on the teller. Where this is not done, you may have to
text the name, amount and class of the student to 080377745652 for easy reconciliation.
NOTE: PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE (HOME PAGE) www.pegasusschools.net FOR:
 SCHOOL FEES DETAILS
 “PEGS RULES AND REGULATIONS.
 PARENTS INFORMATION UPDATE
You can also reach us by email: [email protected]
FIRST TERM 2014/2015 SCHOOL SESSION CALENDAR
ACTIVITIES
RE-OPENING
CAT
MID TERM
OPEN DAY
REVISION
EXAMINATION
CAROL DAY/CLOSING
INTERHOUSE SPORTS COMPETITION
RELEASE OF RESULT
DATES
15/09/14
20-24/10/2014
30-31/10/14
21/11/14
24-28/11/14
01-05/12/14
12/12/14
13/12/14
18/12/14
I appreciate your supports and kind words during
my difficult moments.
I give thanks to god For
everything.
MRS L T TOMBUSH

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