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Nigerian parenting style
The Nigerian parenting style and its influence on the child

Does parenting style influence a child significantly? What’s the “Nigerian parenting” style and how does it affect children, especially their academic work? A Brief Introduction to Parenting Style Parenting style can be described as all strategies (behaviours, attitudes and values) parents use to interact with their children and influence their physical, emotional, social and intellectual […]

Career Fair 2019: Finding Your Best Fit

In November, it was a great delight to have various companies and institutions to educate our secondary and IB Diploma students in Lekki about careers they could pursue at the Career Fair. The career fair held on Saturday, 16th of November 2019. Representatives from organizations across various industries enlightened the students on the pros and […]

How to Prevent Cyberbullying
How to Prevent Cyberbullying in the Age of Social Media

In a time when smartphones and social media have become major tools for oppression, internet safety is a top priority for every parent or guardian as every child is at risk. Therefore, it’s understandable why many parents are asking the question “how do I know if my child is being cyberbullied and what can I […]

5 Challenges of Vocational Education in Nigeria and the Way Forward

“I want my child to attend a school that will make him or her educationally sound.” “I want my child to attend a school that will help him or her achieve high test scores in aptitude exam.’’ “I want my child to attend a school that will help him or her gain admission into Ivy […]

Technology Drive: Launching Wowbii Interactive Boards to Enhance Learning

Since the beginning of the 2019/2020 academic session, we’ve been hinting at new innovative technology meant to improve the teaching and learning experience. Our school’s administration recognizes how the digital revolution is reshaping the education industry and are adopting tools and technology for 21st-century students. Preceding the introduction of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and the […]

Foods for Brain Development
10 Foods for Brain Development You Should Serve to Your Children

You are likely aware that at the tender age, children’s brains are in the early stages of development. But are you aware that the foods given to children affect their brain development? Therefore, in order to ensure that your children fully develop their brain and be ready for the vigour and rigour of life, it […]

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Community Connect: A New Initiative to Tackle Stress and Burnout Within Our Community

  The increase in cases of mental health, high-stress levels and flickering blood pressure among Lagosians, has made wellness a top priority. In an effort to promote healthy living among our community, we have introduced an initiative called “Community Connect.” The initiative provides an opportunity for members of our community to engage with one another […]

Greensprings Student Made It To The FIRST Global Robotics Challenge

Isaac Ibidun (far right, Year 11) member of the 5-man team representing Nigeria at the FIRST Global Robotics Competition that took place in Dubai. Isaac, a Greensprings student was one of the five students in Team Nigeria. The other students are from other schools in Nigeria. Over 200 students were shortlisted for the challenge before […]

6 Myths About Greatness That Have Been Debunked

Without wasting your time, below are the misconceptions about being great. 1. Greatness is due to good fortune When opportunity meets preparation the offspring is usually called good fortune or luck. Greatness does not depend on the luck factor. Life is governed by the laws of cause and effect. The seeds that we plant determine […]

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“Neglect is a form of child abuse and it affects academic performance”, says our Head of Counselling

Many children in Nigeria are victims of one form of child abuse or another. Beyond the rampant cases of sexual and physical abuse, a lot of children are also exposed to psychological and emotional abuse. Another major form of abuse that is common but not often acknowledged is neglect, which is a case of the […]