WESTMILLS 2019 YEARBOOK

ART AND DESIGN

By Tolu Agubiade, Year 8

By Sara & Madlene, Group project By Sara Year 9

By Sveva

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Some of Myles Etims’ Works

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by Myles Etim

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INDEPENDENCE
DAY, 2018

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INDEPENDENCE DAY

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INDEPENDENCE DAY

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INDEPENDENCE DAY

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INDEPENDENCE DAY

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INDEPENDENCE DAY

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CHRISTMAS
CONCERT

2018

Merry Christmas

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT

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SPORTS
Basketball match between
West Mills & British Int’l School

Coach briefing the boys

Congratulations to our very own Wesley Etim
on your acceptance to Barcelona Football Academy

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West Mills Football Team

West Mills male football team

West Mills female football team

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INTERHOUSE

SP RTS

“I love the winning, I can take the losing, but most of all I Love to play.”

-Boris Becker

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INTERHOUSE SPORTS

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INTERHOUSE SPORTS

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INTERHOUSE SPORTS

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INTERHOUSE SPORTS

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INTERHOUSE SPORTS

Victory at last!!

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MUSIC & LAWN TENNIS
ACADEMY

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The Influence of Poetry on
the Modern world

By Yasmina Haidar

Our world today may seem like it possesses the must be in to properly dive into the world of poetry, that
resources and technology to accomplish about introduces so many aiding effects like imagery, for example,
anything and modernly enhance nearly ancient which is one of the main elements of a body of poetry,
methods of any facet of life . In truth, there is an aspect that serving greatly to heighten the portrayal of any concept a

can’t be mastered without going way back to its origin and poet wants to introduce making it more understandable. So

heart of its evolution without any altering. the passion writers like William Shakespeare embody in their

works e.g Sonnet 116, where the tone is given off by self

The Art of Poetry—an underrated concept nowadays—but expression and how well a poet lets a reader interpret their

also one that isn't quiteunderstood. Up to this day, artistic spirit, visually and figuratively is what heavily inclines more

writings dating back to the early 13th century—where some recent writers to share their permeable, more secretive side.

of the earliest

works of epic poetry were cited e.g The Epic Of Gilgamesh— Apart from the methods and techniques used previously

are still strongly admired historically, symbolically, and directly influencing todays poetry, there are many other

literarily. modern components (that many may not realize) under the

The question, however, still remains: how were these artistic same influence. The first instance is its vital aid in studies that

writings able to retain such longevity and impact? how do have to do with major research like The Influence of Poetry on

works centuries old have such an undying effect on our the Modern

poems world Psychology, where a persons mind can be diagnosed

today? based on the way they interpret sophisticated bodies of work

like poetry (also art) which brings out the true form of how

Beginning with a word - experience. Poetry is not a page filled different

with words that come from the mind. Poetry is an event people think and see things through their own

where one undergoes an episode that leaves an eternal mark perspectives— opening up many parts of the brain,

on the soul, followed by the process of pouring specific revealing emergent properties that can lead to all types of

feelings out into a form of art - a poem. Before the society we behaviors. Another example is

have today ever existed, there was war, poverty, major Journalism which contrary to popular belief, has lessons for

corruption, a less openminded atmosphere (forbidden literary journalism in poetry.

loves), atrocious mass murders, and many other traumatic

occurrences that shape a writer and their mentality which Journalist and poet Philip Levine who has admitted to this link

reflects deeply in their poetry and overall perspective in in his work quotes “the more intimately you render the world,

everything. These deceptively rich works come in as the main the more universal its meaning” simply implying that his

source of inspiration to modern poets (sometimes without experience as a poet erased the distance between himself

even knowing it); especially because works, like Emily and his subject; where his skills reflect in his journal writing,

Dickson’s for example, continue to bring up religious, improving the way he connects to his work as a whole.

philosophical, ethical etc. questions that challenge writers of Alongside the previously mentioned professions, the impact

our time to connect to the literary world and its relation to of poetry stretches much further to careers like Creative

real life problems, where their works become under the director, Linguist, Lexicographer, Marketing executive, and so

obvious influence and basis of the style and techniques used on.

in those before them.

In conclusion, the concept of poetry as a whole and its

Secondly, Interpretation and Expression are factors that legitimacy on society today is almost undeniable; from its

heavily determine how a reader is impacted by a certain depths in matters literarily, physiologically, impact-wise, and

work. This is somewhat linked to experience, which in a way so on. The world evolves around knowledge, knowledge is

gives the poet a stronger ability to portray emotion very obtained through language, and language is the root of

intensely, to the extent that the reader can feel their pain and poetry making it a universal tongue that has a role to play in

conflicts while receiving the message a poem gives out. debatably every aspect, no matter how minimalistic it may

Affecting people that deeply with words can open up a more be.

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UNITY IN DIVERSITY

The spectacular celebration of unity

T his year, WESTAC took place in the food court have here in Nigeria and other presentations which all
of our one and only Apapa Amusement Park. The hall together, served to remind us that we have more in common
was crowded with people that had been waiting for the that those things that divide us.
"WESTAC day" to come. Not only did we (everyone at West
Mills) attend but also did students and non-students from All of the students at West Mills contributed to the success of
various schools and work places. Students from Sacred Heart this day. Although the examination class IGCSE was
College and Seagate Secondary school graced the occasion exempted from participating, a few of us were able to
along our guest of honor Ms. Yohanna ‘Pepper’ Chikezie. perform songs, speeches, poems and dances while the rest
us contributed by showing support on that day, encouraging
The main focus of WESTAC is usually unity in diversity but this our fellow students and embracing one Nigeria and Unity in
year, there was a little twist as it emphasized the unifying Diversity all together as a family.
concept of “One Nigeria". We were able to express this by
performing a traditional play titled "How the Palm Wine WESTAC felt like it was for everyone. Students from different
Sours’ by Simi Aluko. There were schools put pieces together to perform on that day. A student
multiple dance presentations from different cultures that we of Sacred Heart performed a well presented dramatic poem
to showcase Ibo culture while another presented a French
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and talent through art. by Mirna Almahmoud

spoken word. Another talented young lady from Seagate day to come. From all the stress nervousness and pressure
gave a recital that left everyone applauding on their feet. Yes before performing to happy tears and relief in the eyes of the
it was that good! A group of students sang and shocked us all littlest of pupils to the members of staff. Not forgetting all the
with an astonishing rap performace. Also, the famous fashion hard work put in by the amazing instructor, Mr. Ori.
designer, Pepper, was interviewed by Joy Okafor and she told
us the secrets to her success and how important her job is to Jean-Pierre our school's multitalented performer played a
society. major role at WESTAC and I believe deserves to be noticed
and credited for the amazing performances he did from
Personally, this year's WESTAC was my first ever WESTAC and dancing to singing to acting and much more. Covenant
luckily I was able to play a part in it. Although I was part of the David sang a great version of the song Heal the world and the
IGCSE class, not only was I honored to give out a speech on lively Layla Zahereddine the host of the event as well as the
which I worked hard to show how my beautiful parents reflect enthusiastic Wesley Etim made an amazing effort in keeping
what was possible if we disregarded our differences but I also the crowd satisfied and hyped up. These students deserve
got the chance to recite a poem in French with Jean-Pierre special appreciation alongside the rest of the school.
and join the Lebanese dance to express the Lebanese culture.
I feel like this WESTAC is going to be my favourite because I All in all, It was a fantastic event and I am convinced it will be
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2018 Graduation & Prize Giving Day

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2018 GRADUATION

MOVING ON...

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2018 GRADUATION

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OUR AMIABLE
STAFF

Joyful in and out of THE classroom

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it’s not always about work
we have fun too!

STAFF celebrations

We are not just colleagues. We are family!

Mrs. Kate Okon’s Wedding Mr. Kawedo son’s wedding

Mr. Kayode’s Wedding Mr. Afolabi’s father burial

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OUR lovely PARENTS

Thank you for your support

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Awards & Recognition

Awards and Recognitions for Excellent performance in
school activities 2018/2019

SPORTS
1. Footballer of the year : Amer Abdullah
2. Most Valuable player of the year (MVP) Fejiro Obaro

WESTAC and Christmas Carol
3. Multitalented student of the year: Jean Pierre Raffoul
4. Instrumentalist of the year: Matthew Johnson
5. Actor of the year: Salah Rmeity
6. Actress of the year: Joy Eke-Okorie
7. Singer of the year: Jasmine Etim & Joy Okafor
8. Dancer of the year: El-Ginal Obaro
9. Excellent performance as event MCs: Wesley Etim & Layla Zahereddine
10. Public speaker of the year : Mirna Al Mahmud
11. Best Actor (Busybees): Dahunsi Yusuf
12. Best Dancer (Busybees): Sarah Abboud
13. Last candle standing : Mr. Munis

Awards and Recognitions
for Excellent performance in Academic endeavours
14. Best Result in the ABRSM exam: Romimora Munis 99%
15. Best overall result in IGCSE: Mohanned Sahmaraney
16. Best overall result in Cambridge Checkpoint: Toluwaleke Agunbiade 100% overall

Parents Awards for going above and beyond the call of duty
1. Mr. Ugochukwu Eze: for his active commitment to the development

of Busy Bees and West Mills
2. Mrs. Nabbouh for her financial and moral support
3. Mrs. Hassan for her financial and moral support
4. Mrs. Matar for her creative and exciting Lebanese dance lessons

House Matrons and Patrons
Green House: Mrs. Nabbuoh, Mrs. Olaoluwa Hassan
Blue House: Mrs. Etim Nkechi, Mr. Etim Etim
Red House: Mr. Yerima Muazu, Mrs. Dayo Yusuf, Mrs. Olayemi
Orange House: Mr. Yerima, Mrs Oninu

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GOING PLACES

We excel not only in academics but also in sports. Congratulations!

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