School partners with Canadian academy, advocates e-learning

The proprietress, Soundhope Montessori School, Ipaja, Lagos, has said its partnership with a Canadian Academy, Bronston School, is to introduce its pupils to the Canadian curriculum and also smoothen access to its job market.

She said this at the Parents’ Forum held at the school premises on Saturday. According to her, the partnership will involve academic exchanges and regular assessment from tutors which will lead to the award of the Ordinary Secondary School Diploma for the pupils.

Addressing parents, the Principal, Mr. Akindo Santos, justified the introduction of the Canadian curriculum. He said “the dynamism of the society has necessitated global negotiation. We are preparing them for global society, so they are integrated fully and cannot be limited with the inconsistency of the Nigerian curriculum.’’

Speaking at the event, an educationist and the principal partner, TBOG, Mrs. Bimbo Obasuyi, urged parents to be friendly with technology and learn new things. According to her, this will help them adapt to the concept of globalisation.

“The concept of globalisation has exposed pupils to diverse courses where there is dearth of personnel. But parents themselves should try new ideas and be friendly with technology. Parents should no longer insist that their children must study a particular course but allow the children to follow their passion,’’ she said.