The one week action pact celebration of 120th Anniversary of our dear school comes to a successful round off today, 18th November, 2018. All glory be to the Most High God for His grace which was manifested throughout the different activities starting from Monday, 12th November 2018.
A RETROSPECT ON THE DAILY EVENTS:
DAY 1: MONDAY 18TH @ SOLEMN ASSEMBLY
It was a wonderful moment in the School Chapel as Pastor (Mrs) Ekei Okpo, a dynamic Old Girl, led us into the ambience of our Lord, seeking God’s guidance and benevolence as the 120th Anniversary galore was declared open.
In attendance were great vessels of God notable amongst them, the Rev. Eyo Nsa of the UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR CHAPEL OF REDEMPTION, who advised the women and the girls as well as the entire Edgerley Family to stay focused and united so as to build a formidable school as exemplified in Hope Waddell Training Institution, where he had moulded as the Principal after the government handed over to the mission. Expounding 2 Timothy 2:2, he admonished the teachers and the Old Girls to have a teaching passion and be faithful to transmit a sustainable tradition of love so as to mitigate a disconnect.
The reconnect spirit of excitement could be felt in the air and its reflection noticeable especially on the faces of the staff and students who are grateful to be partakers of this glorious REMEMBRANCE.
Our quintessential mama, the delectable Principal, Elder (Mrs) Iquo Oboko Oku, with her capable Vice Principals, Pastor (Mrs) Victory Ebong and Elder (Mrs) Margaret Cobham, was full of gratitude to God Almighty for REMEMBERING EDGERLEY IN HER TIME.
Of a truth, EDGERLEY is proudly GOD’S OWN INVESTMENT.
The long awaited day is here, 12th November, 2018! The commencement of our week long action-pact programme, starting this morning with a Solemn Assembly and which shall culminate with a Thanksgiving Service on ~Sunday, 18th November, 2018.
The school premises is taking a new look! The Old Girls have come out in great numbers and have arisen to transform, transfix and transition the school into a digital-oriented school of the century. Taking a glance from the gates, you can behold the wonderful brightness: Our Maroon and White everywhere. A walk to the Classroom Block will captivate you. The staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are excited.
The Girls are indeed SMILING and are prepared to incite you with lots of fun! You can feel the aura of joy, tranquility and celebrations. Do NOT be left out. Come out and let’s celebrate! Remember; at least one member of your family must have been touched by the motherly hands of Edgerley. Edgerley has produced many women. She is still in the business of producing Elegant Women that have positive impacts in our society.
Edgerley!! God’s Own Investment!!
We begin and end with God!!
ECOBANK: A REMARKABLE “WORLD SAVING DAY 2018” FOR THE EDGERLEY GIRLS’ COMMUNITY
The 31st October, 2018 is indeed a memorable day in our dear school, especially for the five blessed students, as the Team Eco Bank, led by Mr. Kingsley Okoi (Calabar Area Manager) pays us a second visit, and this time to mark the World Saving Day and sensitize the students as well as the staff on saving and the need to save.
Mr. Godwin Eton, the resource person, echoed that Eco Bank keeps its promises and considers local content and has therefore adopted our school as one school to be supported in financial literacy. As it could be recalled, the team had visited the school early this year in March to mark the Global Money Week tagged “Money Matters Matter”. Doing a refresher on this, he announced that there would be gifts for as many as would actively participate in and implement the knowledge gained from the sensitization programme. This he said would create awareness for the young people to imbibe a positive saving culture, have a reason to save and to introduce them to the world of digital savings.
How magnificent! Apart from the gifts of Mathematical Sets and Pens given to all participants, five less-privileged students were instant beneficiaries of this visit as Automatic Account with the Eco Bank was opened for each of them on the bases of their academic excellence and zealousness at studies. While Team Eco Bank pledged to pay in the fees as well as clear the outstanding for Henendeme Odohi, God’s-Favour Peter and Precious Adams, our benevolent Principal, Elder (Mrs) Iquo Oboko Oku, promised to open the account at N10,000 each for the other two beneficiaries, Kristine Astra and Marvellous Charles, hopeful that the Old Girls Association shall take up the challenge as part of their investment during the 120th Anniversary of the school come 12th to 18th November, 2018.
The Principal appreciated the goodwill from the Team and reiterated that parents shall hence be encouraged to immediately open savings accounts with the bank especially to facilitate the payment of the wards’ fees. Teachers were equally excited and indicated interest to imbibe the saving culture and to invest with the Eco Bank. We look forward to more rewarding investments from the Team Eco Bank as we flag off our Saving Club here in the school. Of a truth, Edgerley is “God’s own investment”.
HIGHPOINTS OF THE LECTURE
• Savings means the income not spent, but kept aside for future use and investment.
• Savings can be in cash, material or time.
• Savings is ‘intentional’ and can sometimes be a bit painful.
• Save at least 10% of the income.
• Save for Financial Independence, Emergencies, Accommodation, Educational Development/Skill Acquisition, Retirement, enjoyable Vacations and more.
• Save in a Piggy Bank but Eco on for safe keep and for growth in interest.
• Invest in a Target Savings, Treasury Bill, Capital Market (Stock), Fixed Deposit, Insurance Scheme, Pension, etc.
• Be entrepreneurial; Make Your Budget; Manage your Finances, Set a Realistic Goal/Timeline.
• Set a goal and schedule for savings.
• Resist the temptation of spending from your savings
• Savings has minimum withdrawal to accrue interest.
• Do not expose your ATM card PIN to anyone. It is your Personal Identification Number. Access the Express Cash when necessary.
• Balance your needs and your wants. Needs are necessities while wants are only cravings.
• Imbibe a consistent saving culture.
• Start a Savings Club in the school.
• Open a savings account with the Eco Bank
Maria Okon Ukpong 1st Position NIPR Essay 2016A literary critic once averred that “if a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world and stands the danger of being exterminated. Woodson’s polemics teases out an urgent indication that peoples and groups need to affirm their history in order to remain relevant in the world. This is why at EMGSS, telling our own success story, our giant strides in essay competitions is likeBeauty Offiong Henshaw 1st Position 2017 Bassey Andah Essay singing our own song and telling our own history.
Our journey started in 2015 with the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations Essay Competition with the topic; “Mobile Phones: Necessity or Nuisance in Public Relations”. In this competition, Edgerley student, Favour Gregory Bassey, among numerous students from other schools in Calabar and beyond came first, writing about 640 words in 18 minutes and scoring 99%. In the same 2015, EMGSS participated in the Annual Professor Bassey Andah Memorial Essay Competition on the topic; “The Advantages of Sports to Youths in My Community”. More than 50 schools with more than 700 students participated. Among these, EMGSS students, Favour Bassey Gregory and Oko Grace Ajuka came second and third in the senior category, and received Angel Offiong Henshaw 3rd Position 2017 Bassey Andah Essaycash donations from the Bassey Andah Foundation (BAF) to support their education. Lastly in 2015, Oko Grace Ajuka participated in the UBA National Essay Competition on the topic; “What Matters Most to me in Life and Why”. With more than 4000 essay entries received nationwide, her essay was listed among the 12 Best essays.
As winnings continue to overwhelm, students were not complacent. Rather, these victories were like propellers to face more challenges and to do more, knowing very well that competitors were reinforcing to subdue. The victories bestowed a psychic state of confidence and hard work on the students. The popular saying among the students became; “we are the essay writers”. This state of mind has indeed continued to spur more excellent performance among the students in essay writing.Favour Esin Otu 2nd Position NIPR Essay 2017
In 2016, our success story in essay competition continued relentlessly. EMGSS was represented in a highly contested essay competition on the topic; “The Future of Nigeria: My Dream” organised by Impact in Leadership, an NGO saddled with the motive of exhuming the best leadership qualities in young people. Held at the prestigious Transcorp Hotels, Calabar, the competition received more than 800 entries. Again, our own Oko Grace Ajuka came third while Blessed James John came sixth. Still in 2016, EMGSS participated in the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Essay Competition on the topic; “Building Core Family Values through the Tools of Public Relations”. Again, EMGSS, represented by Ukpong Maria Okon came first. By this, EMGSS became the first school to win the NIPR most coveted trophy back to back. In her address to convocation in 2016, EMGSS Principal stated: Elder Iquo Oboko Oku – Principal – the school has remained indomitable“In essay competitions, the school has remained indomitable. It is the first school to win back-to-back the most coveted Gold Trophy in the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Essay Competition”, she commented.
Indeed, EMGSS has lived to the reality of the above declaration. In 2017, and for the third consecutive time, EMGSS participated in the NIPR Essay Competition on the topic; “Moral Standard and Citizenship – The Nigerian Student as the Future of the Nation”. This time, EMGSS continued to give glory to God as her student, Favour Esin Otu came second. 2017 also witnessed another victory in essay competition. Our very own, Bassey Agnes Ekpo was listed among the 12 finalists nationwide with the best essay on the topic; “Choose a Popular Application or Technology, write an Instructional Manual to your Grandparents on how to use it and how to make the most value out of it” in the United Bank of Africa National EssayBassey Agnes Ekpo Finalist UBA Essay 2017 Competition. Last but not the least, at the wake of the New Year, EMGSS was warmly embraced into the year by success in essay competition. Our inestimable twin, Beauty Offiong Henshaw and Angel Offiong Henshaw came first and third in the 2017 Professor Bassey Andah Essay Competition Junior Category on the topic, “Nigeria of the Future and what it Holds for the Youth” Oko Grace Ajuka 3rd Position 2015 Bassey Andah Essay Finalist UBA Essay 2015EMGSS has equally participated in other essay competitions like the Goi Peace/UNESCO Essay Competition in Tokyo, Japan and the Gulen Institute Youth Platform Essay in the USA in 2016. Indeed, our strides in essay competitions have been our pride and a remarkable feature of our academic life especially in this era when students find it difficult to express themselves vividly in written expressions. In EMGSS, we train students intensively in creative writing. Students are properly guided by qualified professionals on how to translate ideas and concepts into written formats that will be read and understood. Our Press Club and Debating Society are equally platforms to boost and develop students’ potentials in acquiring proficiency in relevant language skills necessary to take up effective and successful leadership roles in the society.
Esin Favour Otu – Senior School Prefect 2017/2018FAVOUR ESIN OTU is the Senior School Prefect. She hails from Eyo-Abasi in Oron Local Government Area of Akwa-Ibom State. As the Senior School Prefect, Favour Otu promises to abide by the rules and regulations of the school, lead by example and also make the management proud of her. Favour loves reading, playing football and arguing. She has been the assistant School Regulator, a winner in the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Essay Competition and Oando Gas Debate Competition. Favour wants to study Law at the University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State.
Born in Ile Ife in Oromiyan Local Government Area of Osun state, RUTH FEMI FABIYI is the Assistant SeniorRuth Femi Fabiyi – Assistant Senior School Prefect 2017/2018 Session School Prefect. A lover of music, reading and dancing, Ruth promises to do her best in the discharge of her duties, obeying the school rules and regulations, showing good examples to others and assisting her colleagues. Ruth has the dream to study Banking and Finance at the University of Lagos.
Mbang Asi Edim – Chapel Prefect 2017/2018 SessionMBANG ASI EDIM-EDIM, the Chapel Prefect hails from Big Qua Town in Calabar Municipal Local Government Area of Cross River State. As the Chapel Prefect, Mbang pledges to abide by the school rules and regulations, do her best in the discharge of her duties, never to undermine the school authority and not to marginalize any student. Mbang loves singing, reading, cooking and gisting. She is a participant in the 2017 O-Gas Cooking Competition and Cowbell 2018 National Mathematics Competition. She intends to study Public Administration at the Nigerian Turkish Nile University of Abuja.
The Labour Prefect, BLESSING CLEMENT UYA hails from Oron in Oron Local Government Area of Akwa-Ibom State.Blessing Clement Uya – Labour Prefect 2017/2018 Session As the Labour Prefect, Blessing says; “I promise to do my best, to obey school rules and regulations. I will make sure I become a model to others and also assist my co-prefects in their duties. Blessing is a lover of music, reading, dancing and singing. She wants to study Law at the University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State.
Eme Ekpo Henshaw – Assistant Labour Prefect 2017/2018 SessionHENSHAW EME EKPO, the Assistant Labour Prefect is a native of Nsidun in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State. As the Assistant Labour Prefect, Eme promises to do her best, making sure that she assists her colleagues and also obey the school rules and regulations. Eme loves listening to music, reading and watching movies. She intends to study Medicine and Surgery at the University of Calabar.
Popularly known as Merly Ambo, EDAK OKOKON AMBO, the Sanitary Prefect, hails from Anantigha in Calabar SouthEdak Okokon Ambo – Sanitary Prefect 2017/2018 Session Local Government Area of Cross River State. As the Sanitary Prefect, Edak promises to do her best and making sure she keeps to the school rules and regulations. Edak loves reading and dancing. She has been the Bell Regulator in 2016/2017 session. She intends to study Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Calabar.
Divine Bernard Asor – Assistant Sanitary Prefect 2017/2018A native of Itigidi in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State, DIVINE BERNARD ASOR ranks as the Assistant Sanitary Prefect. Divine promises to do her best and to make sure she assists her colleagues in maintaining the school rules and regulations. Divine loves singing, reading and cooking. She intends to study Medical Lab. Science at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
IRONBAR DORIS DANIEL, the Games/Social Prefect is from Nnewi in Anambra State. Regarding her position, DorisDoris Ironbar – Games/Social Prefect 2017/2018 Session says: “I promise to do my best, to abide by the school rules and regulations, to maintain a good environment for sporting activities. Doris is in love with reading, singing and dancing. She wants to study Medicine and Surgery at the University of Calabar.
Matilda Innocent Ovat – Hostel Prefect 2017/2018 SessionMATILDA INNOCENT OVAT, the Hostel Prefect, hails from Ababene in Obubra L.G.A of Cross River State. Matilda is ready to put in her best, making sure that the boarding house and the school are always clean. Matilda loves watching movies, playing, singing and reading. She intends to study Medicine and Surgery at the Nile Turkish University, Abuja.
Friends call her Nesly Smith, FAVOUR INUEN INYANG, the Assistant Hostel Prefect is a native of Ukwa EburutuFavour Inuen Inyang – Assistant Hostel Prefect 2017/2018 Session in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River. As the Assistant Hostel Prefect, Favour has this to say: “I promise to do my best, assist my colleagues, make sure I obey the school rules and regulations, keep the hostel clean, work and cooperate with my fellow prefects, be humble and do my work”. Favour is in love with reading, watching movies and singing. She wants to study Law at the University of Lagos.
Patience Chiwemmeri Okoro – Bell Regulator 2017/2018 SessionPATIENCE CHIWEMMERI OKORO, the Bell Regulator, hails from Abgagwu in Arochukwu L.G.A of Abia State. Patience promises to be truthful to the bell and also be time conscious. A lover of reading, singing, chatting and dancing, Patience wants to study Orthopedics at the Federal University, Ndufu Alike Ikwo, (FUNAI) Ebonyi State.
SYLVIA EYO ARCHIBONG, the Assistant Bell Regulator, hails from Adiabo in Odukpani Local Government Area ofSylvia Archibong Eyo – Assistant Bell Regulator 2017/2018 Session Cross River State. As the Assistant Bell Regulator, Sylvia says; “I promise to ring the bell always, be time conscious and be truthful. Sylvia loves reading, watching movies and playing. She intends studying Medicine and Surgery at the University of Calabar.
The Management of Edgerley Memorial Girls’ Secondary School, Calabar has appointed and inaugurated twelve students as prefects for the 2017/2018 academic session. This is contained in a memo signed by the Vice Principal Administration, Pastor (Mrs) Victory Ebong, sent to various Heads of Department and made available to Edgerley Press. It was gathered from the memo that the following students have been certified as prefects: Favour Esin Otu – Senior School Prefect, Ruth Femi Fabiyi – Assistant School Prefect, Mbang Asi Edim – Chapel Prefect, Blessing Clement Uya – Labour Prefect and Eme Ekpo Henshaw – Elder (Mrs) Oboko – PrincipalAssistant Labour Prefect. Others are Edak Okokon Ambo – Sanitary Prefect, Divine Bernard Asor – Assistant Sanitary Prefect, Doris Ironbar – Games/Social Prefect, Matilda Innocent Ovat – Hostel Prefect, Favour Inuen Inyang – Assistant Hostel Prefect, Patience C. Okoro – Bell Regulator and Sylvia Archibong Eyo – Assistant Bell Regulator. Speaking on the occasion to mark the official inauguration of the prefects at the school’s Assembly Hall, the Principal, Elder (Mrs) Iquo Oboko Oku charged the new prefects to above all show unreserved reverence for the rules and regulations of the school. She advised that respect for the rules and constituted authorities are inevitable in achieving effective leadership roles. Elder Oboko thanked the out-going prefects for their service and devotion to duty during their tenure and wished them well in their future endeavours especially the forthcoming SSCE and UTME exams.
Making an acceptance speech on behalf of the newly inaugurated prefects, the Senior School Prefect, Favour Esin Otu expressed gladness and commitment to the onerous task before her. She remarked; “I am so glad to stand before you as the Senior School Prefect for the 2017/2018 session. It is not a right but it’s an opportunity…. On behalf of my colleagues, we promise to obey the rules and regulations of the school, lead by example and also make the management proud of us”. She concluded by soliciting God’s wisdom to always lead the students in the right direction Esin Favour Otu – Senior School Prefect 2017/2018
Earlier in her valedictory speech, the outgoing Senior School Prefect, Esther Mbara says her heart is filled with joy at the occasion: “my heart is filled with joy to stand before you as the outgoing Senior School Prefect”. She continued by thanking the school management, staff, students and her colleagues for their support. According to her “I want to use this opportunity to thank the school management, teachers, students and my colleagues for standing by my side when I needed them most”. Finally, she prayed that God should help the newly inaugurated prefects to perform their duties: “on behalf of my colleagues, I pray that God should help the newly appointed prefects to carry out their duties diligently and effectively”, she concluded.
Esther Mbara – Outgoing Senior School PrefectTo be selected as a prefect in EMGSS, one is expected to pass through a rigorous selection committee made up of high ranking staff of the school. Edgerley press gathered that this year’s selection was headed by the Vice Principal Administration, Pastor (Mrs) Victory Ebong. Speaking exclusively to Edgerley Press on the interview/selection process, Pastor Ebong disclosed that the appointees were selected based on certain stipulated criteria which include academic performance, discipline, personal appearance and politeness. Others are regularity and punctuality to school, fluency and ability to express self, honesty and personal comportment among others. The newly inaugurated prefects have assumed duties with immediate effect. Cross Section of the Outgoing Prefects
Elder (Mrs) Iquo Oboko Oku – PrincipalEdgerley House has emerged the overall winner of the 17th Edgerley Memorial Girls’ Secondary School Annual Inter House Sports Competition held at the School Premises on the 21st of February, 2018. This year’s victory makes it the fourth consecutive time the House will be winning the most coveted sports trophy. The annual sports fiesta which started earlier in the week saw six houses competing in various sporting events which include football, short-put, javelin, march-past, catching the train, cultural dance competition and various track and field events. The houses that took part in the competitions are Edgerley House, Orange Grove, Chalmas House, Asuquo-Anwan House, Nya-Inyang House and MacDonald House. The day’s event started with parade by the school’s special squad in slow and quick march-pasts, climaxing with the three hearty cheers to the special guest of honour.Chief Nta E. Nta – Chairman of the occassion.
Welcoming guests at the event, the principal of EMGSS, Elder (Mrs) Iquo Oboko Oku stressed the need for students to participate in sports activities, maintaining that sports plays a very prominent role in the lives of students: “sports, as we all salute by the overall commander and section 1 commanderknow is very important in the life of a student. It is an essential part of extra-curricular activities that provides for the physical well-being of students. It is in recognition of this essentiality that the Ministry of Education, in line with the National Policy on Education makes it one of its focal point in order to ensure that students are actively involved in various sporting activities”. She averred that the school management under her watch has relentlessly strive to provide facilities for various sports activities and to create an enabling environment for sports to thrive within and The colour partyoutside the school: “I want to inform you that our students, apart from this occasion, are fully involved in co-curricular activities including sports. The school management has continued to do its best in providing facilities in this regard”. Elder Oboko concluded by urging both participants and officials in the day’s events to comport themselves in the highest spirit of sportsmanship and fair play.Chalmas house taking the salute
In his opening remarks, the chairman of the occasion and PTA chairman, Chief Nta E. Nta said that sports helps to build and balance the physical and mental needs of students for maximum intellectual result. He thanked the school management and Salute by MacDonald Houseindeed parents who contributed in one way or the other towards making the day a reality despite harrowing economic realities in the country. Also speaking at the occasion, the special guest of honour and chairman of the General Assembly Education Authority (GAEA), Eld. Mrs. Akpabio Nkpang, represented by the Administrative Secretary of the Authority, Rev. Oboko Oku expressed joy at the skills displayed by students at various events. He assured the school management of the continued support of the Education Authority in both sports and other infrastructural needs.Orange Grove
Nya-Inyang HouseEarlier in the week, Edgerley House emerged winner in a tough contested final in the football match, with Asuquo-Anwan emerging as first runner-up. The third place was taken by MacDonald who defeated Chalmas 5-0. In the final result, Edgerley House emerged overall best for the fourth consecutive time with 722 points. Orange Grove came second with 617 points. Nya-Inyang was third with 504 points. 4th position was occupied by MacDonald and Chalmas with 459 points each while Asuquo-Anwan came 6th with 401 points. Asuquo-Anwan HouseSpeaking to Edgerley Press on their continued success legacy, Edgerley House Mistress, Mrs Anthonia Ikwuoma attributed it to hard work, consistency and relentless efforts of house inmates. She says: “we thank God for crowning our efforts with success. I am very excited. We worked so hard, harnessing the talents and skills we have, knowing who to present in each event, making changes at the right time and what have you – victory. We are not going to be unnecessarily overwhelmed by this success. We are tightening modalities for sustenance because we are very much aware that we are still in a competition. That has been our spirit of victory” she concluded. Edgerley Press equally spoke with Asuquo-Anwan House Mistress, Miss Offiong Ene who maintained that the House is not demoralized in any way because it came 6th. In her opinion; “it is a competition and someone must take the last position no matter how best you compete. We started very well but we could not sustain the vibrant spirit. Some of our house inmates got injured but generally we have learnt something which we are definitely going to improve on. That is the spirit of sportsmanship. We congratulate the winners. Today, we congratulate them but tomorrow, we gonna receive such eulogies”, she concluded. Edgerley Press also gathered that this year’s fiesta marks a paradigm shift, from contemporaryEdgerley House Football Teamdance competition to cultural dance competition. Speaking exclusively to one of our reporters, the games Mistress, Miss Rita Oyom explained that this year’s event was specially marked out to celebrate different cultures as traditional norms are on the verge of being eroded by foreign traditions especially among the younger ones. She expressed satisfaction on the successful hosting of the event, urging all houses to work on their lapses towards a hitch-free and more successful outing next year.Cultural Dance
Edgerley Annual Inter House Sports is an event organized by the school to celebrate sports, inculcating novel skills and discipline into students which go a long way to prepare them for future leadership and entrepreneurial roles in the society.Ekombi Cultural Dance Display
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