WestMills & Busybees Yearbook 2018

OUR VISI N

To teach, to reach, to inform, to transform, to inspire;
every student, everyday.

OUR MISI N

To enrich the lives of pupils so they develop moral excellence, self -
control and godliness with a passion and curiosity for learning.
To equip pupils to play a positive role in the global society.
To provide British education at an affordable price.

we ACHIEVE this

THR UGH

A positive learning environment for all
A challenging curriculum
A secure and supportive system of student welfare
Working together with parents to raise aspirations
Rigorous academic programme with cutting - edge technology.

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C NTENTS

The Director 4
Head of School's Remark 6
The Principal 8
Editorial team 9
Teaching staff 10
Specialist/Administrative Staff 12
Support Staff 13
Cradle to One (Daycare) 14
Busybees Prefects 19
Toddlers 20
Nursery One 22
Nursery Two 25
Show & Tell 28
Reception 30
Year One Topaz 36
Year One Sapphire 34
Year Two Sapphire 38
Year Two Topaz 40
Year Three 42
Year Four 46
Year Five 49
Year Six 54
Arts at Busybees 58
WestMills School 62
WestMills Prefects 64
Year Seven 66
Year Eight 71
Year Nine 76
Year Ten 80
Year Eleven 84
Interview with industry leaders 85
Year Twelve 88
WestMills Graduation 94
West Mills/Busybees Alumni 100
Trip to Omu Resort 103
Art Exhibition 108
Leadership Training 119
2017 Graduation/Prize Giving 120
International Day 126
Sports 134
AISEN Events 136
Independence Day 138
Reading Week 142
Christmas Concert 146
Parents/Staff 156
Awards 160
Our Global Reach 162

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from Prepare to become...
THE DIRECTOR
“Proud parents of

Good, Godly & Blessed Children”

Imagine you are Donald Trump’s parents. You have a
president as your child. Your child won the political
primary contests and went on to win the nationwide
general elections. He or she was rewarded as the best in
election campaigning. Best in fund raising. A multi-billionaire
in dollars. Owner of a massive real estate portfolio spanning
most continents worldwide. A great successful man!

Yet at the same time a vulgar person. A liar. Very immoral. A
hater of people that are different.

Trump was very good at what he did by his methods. He
went from good, to better and became the best choice for a
majority of American voters.

He had been taught in school…and also probably by his
parents the well known rhyme:-

Tokunboh Aluko Good better best,
May we never rest,
Till our good is better -
and our better best

At Busybees and West Mills School, we are careful to teach and transform your children in a better way.
We teach them :-

Good, Godly Blessed,
May we never rest,
Till our good is Godly
And our Godly blessed!

Our prayer for your children remains the following:-

They will be good and excel and become amongst the best in both in their studies and their behaviour.
The good they pursue however MUST be turned into and embedded in Godliness. When they become
presidents and leaders they will be ruled by the principles of Godliness and be worthy role models wherever
they find themselves.

Our prayers are that your children will so stand out for their good and Godly works and they will each achieve
the purpose our God Almighty brought them into the world for. That God Almighty will then be proud to bless
them with His success in all their endeavours.

Our prayers is that you will all be proud parents of good, Godly and blessed children.

Please join us in thanking our Paramount Chairman, The Chairman of all Chairmen, our God Almighty, for yet
another very successful year, and may He give you all a well deserved summer holiday.

Tokunboh Aluko
Director

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The Head of

SCH L

It is with great pleasure that I accept the honor to For our graduating students, I pray that as you wade
write in the 2018 edition of our yearbook. I am through the maze of life, through hard work, your
grateful for the privilege of having contributed to commitment to personal growth, and the love of
the lives of the wonderful children some of whom God in your hearts, you will persevere to make your
have matured into outstanding young adults. I am life one that impacts society and makes a difference.
also delighted at the opportunity to celebrate this We trust that we have prepared you with the
milestone with them. competence and confidence to go out and serve as
capable stewards.
Over the years, we have built a school where every
student can find an avenue for success as evidenced My advice to you is to ensure, at all times, that you
by our commitment to ensuring that every student are ready to take advantage of the opportunities that
thrives. The entire staff of our school work very hard do arise. Make the world your stomping ground and
to create an atmosphere where students’ unique stay positive no matter what life may throw at you.
talents are celebrated. The combination of focusing As you pursue your quest, many of you will reach the
on our students’ academic success as well as their summit of your hopes and aspirations. Remember
social and emotional well-being creates an that everything is temporary. Even spectacular
environment where our students do amazing things achievements will eventually fade. Only God can truly
every year. soothe your souls. Remember your creator in the
The pages of our yearbook, is replete with many of days of your youth and life will go well with you.
these feats. Every year, we reach higher and this year Finally, go out and conquer the world as you were
was no exception. destined to. Till we meet again......

I offer hearty congratulations to the class of 2018 in For all other readers, I welcome you to enjoy this
both schools for the outstanding achievements of edition of our yearbook. To Mr. Jide Ilebiyi; Chief
members of this class. In West Mills School some of Yearbook Editor, Literature and English teacher, I say;
you gained admission into the best universities in the Outstanding Job!! A special thank you to everyone
world. University of Toronto- the Number one who worked to get the yearbook out. If you’re
university in Canada, Essex University in the U.K, looking for a school where you are prepared for
University of Surrey in the U.K, Rochester Institute of excellence and for a school that develops a clear
Technology in New York, and many others. We have sense of integrity, then you’ve come to the right
a culture of high expectations for students and staff place. As you peruse this year book, I hope you will
alike and it is our sincere goal that each student catch a glimpse of that “unseen hand” and find the
graduates with the aspirations and skills necessary to “something special” that makes us who we are.
be successful in anything they do. 
Atinuke Aluko
Head of school

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From the

PRINCIPAL

I have eagerly awaited this opportunity all year long—the
opportunity to pour out my heartfelt gratitude to
everyone who has contributed to the success of another
school year. As we embark on a well-deserved summer

break, I am certain that we all are proud of all of our
immense achievements over the course of the year and I
hope we can reflect on the truth that none of it would have
been possible without our shared commitment to the
advancement of Busy Bees and West Mills British Schools.

As is our tradition, our students had many opportunities to

develop and express a variety of skills and talents through our

distinctive school activities. The artistic talents on display at the

Christmas carol, Arts and Craft Exhibition and International Day were

simply matchless. We are proud of our students for putting in great performances and

showing that they are determined to emerge as fully rounded individuals. We are also grateful to our

distinguished parents for their continued support and participation.

Worthy of special mention is our visit to Omu resort at the end of the spring term. I am sure no student,
parent or teacher would be in a hurry to forget the excitement that came with news, how much effort
went into preparations and how satisfying it was at the end of it all. Not only did our students have the
opportunity to enjoy breathtaking fun at the end of a rigorous school term but they also learnt a lot
about wildlife and conservation. We cannot thank the P.T.A enough for coming up with the initiative and
for sparing no expense or effort to make it happen.

This has also been a year of rededication to academic excellence for our students and teachers. Because
we are determined that no child gets left behind, we have commenced after school lessons across all
year groups and, to the glory of God, have recorded remarkable improvements among many of the
students involved. We have also continued to encourage our students to aim for the highest possible
achievements in moral and intellectual pursuits through our frequent counseling sessions. Our teachers
have undergone series of training to ensure that they are up-to-date with the best practices in
instruction delivery. Parents can rest assured that their children will continue to receive cutting-edge
education.

Finally, I was very pleased to watch our graduating class of 2018 get sent forth into a world of
possibilities. Ali, Eli, Elissa, Gbolahan, Joshua, Reem and Adekunle- you all are wonderful people with
great potential which I am sure will begin to fully materialize as you start a new phase in your lives’
journey. I hope that you would make the best of the instructions you received from your teachers, the
blessings of your parents, and the experiences you have shared with your friends. I wish you the very
best in all you do henceforth and urge you to remain fully connected to your creator.

Thank you again to all teachers, support staff, parents, students and friends. Have a wonderful summer
break!

Mrs. Mfonobong Etim
Principal

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Edit rial

If there was ever a danger of not publishing a Nevertheless, all
yearbook, this is the year we came closest to it. But of these have
here we are—proudly keeping this time honoured only served to
tradition going. reinforce our
bonds as
Clichéd as this might sound, the name Busy Bees is members of a
exactly apropos to the extent of physical and intellectual close knit
exertion that students and teachers here have become community and
used to and it was more so than ever for me as an to remind us of
individual and for everyone, I am sure, who has had an our limitless
input in this year’s publication. This is not meant as the capacity for
guttural grumble of the disgruntled but as a success even in
metaphorical sigh of relief that the gardener exhales the face of
when he finally sees his flowers bloom upon the silky daunting odds.
touch of the sun’s rays.
It is only fitting therefore that we have a worthy
O yes we laboured! Students have had to balance memento to capture all of our glorious triumphs, to
their pursuit of greater achievements in academic celebrate our shared experiences and to remind us of
excellence with the sometimes distracting demands of how much we have grown in the course of the year. This
extracurricular activities. Teachers have had to is what we hope to achieve with this yearbook.
become makeshift sports coaches, stage directors,
dance instructors and set designers all while having to Enjoy!
submit lesson plans promptly. Even our parents would
have lost count of the number of times we have Babajide Ilebiyi
sought their support for various activities. Editor

Editorial Team

Mrs. Adenike Obidipe Mrs. Onyinyechi Otache

Student Members

Myles Etim Jean - Pierre Raffoul

-Photography -Typing and Editing

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teaching

STAFF

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

9. 10. 11. 12.

13. 14.

1. Mrs. Uche Igbokwe 2. Mrs. Queen Uduoba 3. Mrs. Blessing Gberevbie 4. Mrs. Bukola Osagie
5. Mrs. Kemi Kuti 6. Mrs. Joyce Kayode 7. Mrs. Florence Issa 8. Miss Chiamaka Ezenwa
9. Mrs. Uche Nweke 10. Miss Yinka Obanisola 11. Mrs. Kemi Chuks 12. Miss Destiny Onoigboria
13. Mrs. Onyinyechi Otache 14. Mrs. Nkem Ogbeinyama

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teaching

STAFF

15. 16. 17. 18.

19. 20. 21 22

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15. Mr. Awe Taiwo Kayode 16. Mr. Babajide Ilebiyi 17. Mr. Kayode Apo 18. Mr. Hillary Ashikabe
19. Mr. Lucky Kawedo 20. Mr. Babatunde Ojegbile 21. Mr. Tomide Olanipekun 22. Mrs. Adenike Obidipe

23. Mr. Nnamdi Ndubueze 24. Mr. Babatunde Odedeyi 25. Mr. Omojefe Gberevbie 26. Mr. Oladunjoye Iwajomo
27. Mr. Amadife Kingsley

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STAFF

Specialist STAFF

Mrs. Zainab Sule Mrs. Dib Mr. Dan Godwin Mr. Isiaka Salami
(SEN Facilitator) (Arabic Teacher) (PE) (French Teacher)

Administrative STAFF

Mrs. Olaoluwa Makinde Miss Gbemisola Oladeinde Mrs. Temitope Thomas

(PA to the Head of School) (Accountant) (Administrative Assistant)

Mr. Idowu Adesomoju Mr. Idoreyin Monday Udoh

(Premises Manager) (Administrative Staff)

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STAFF

Support STAFF

Miss Success Michael Miss Charity Akpan Miss Cynthia Abudu
(Care Giver) (Care Giver) (Care Giver)

Mrs. Rose Epebinu Mr. Ademola Adewuyi Mr. John Okolocha
(Care Giver) (Security) (Security)

Mrs. Esther Akpabio Mr. Kehinde Mr. Joseph
(Head Care Giver) (Driver) (Security)

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The

DAY CARE

Mrs. Blessing Opara Mrs. Olabisi Olanipekun Mrs. Bright Samuel Miss Gift Udo
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DAY CARE

Nadine Danielle opia Fareedah Toluwalase Haruna Micheal Adegbola Thomas

Nathan Ebiowei Ogbeinyama Adeyomade lnioluwa Nelson stefanos Iosifidis
Adefowope

Teniola Tiffany Osagie

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...School days

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Busybees

are Happy Days

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PREFECTS

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Joanna Etim 1 4 Jola Obidipe
Head Girl Head Boy

Rafael Raphael Raffoul 2 5 Emmanuela Oyedu
Assistant Head Boy
Neatness and health prefect

Feyisayo Aina 3 6 Omojesu Akugbe
Sports Prefect
Assistant Head Girl/
Social Prefect

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Vanida Rodriguez Thadine Osagie Issachar Ashikabe

Tomi Kayode Miraya Mandal Timilehin Sonoiki

Emmanuel Ogbeinyama Glory S. Joedone Ofodum Mrs. Uche Igbokwe
Class Teacher

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Toddlers

Cynthia Abudu Charity Akpan
Care Giver Care Giver

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Nursery
One

Ireoluwa Shonowo Oreoluwa Makinde Enitan Minervini

Marianne Graysom Asmau Lawal Yewande Ogbara

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Nursery
One

Chizara Oyedu Jola Olanipekun Mrs. Uche Igbokwe

Class Teacher

Cynthia Abudu Charity Akpan

Care Giver Care Giver

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Nursery
One

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Nursery
Two

Towdah Osagie Chiezugom Anaekwe Mariam Abboud

Samin Shuaibu Kabiru Keturah Ashikabe Umar Mohammed Afzal

Akachukwu Opara David Uduoba Victorcollin Rodriguez

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Nursery
Two

Myraa Kalra Orezimena Kpokpogri Fatimah Bala

Mrs. Queen Uduoba Mrs. Esther Akpabio

Class Teacher Care Giver

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Nursery
Two

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...WORK HARD

...PLAY HARD

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Reception

ZOILA FINGESI JOYCE GBEREVBIE TOLUWALASE ADEYEMI MARYAM YERIMA

TUMININU SONOIKI CHIZARA ANAEKWE SMART KAYODE AMEER IBRAHIM

MOHAMMED ALI KHIZAR WAQAR MAHMUD LAWAL MOHAMMED TAOFEEQ

AHMAD HAIDAR HOSANNA ASHIKABE METABEL STEWART

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Reception

MRS. BLESSING GBEREVBIE MRS. ROSE EPEBINU
(Class Teacher) (Nursery Assistant)

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Reception

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Reception

LEARNING....

BEYOND THE CLASS ROOM

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Year One
Sapphire

OUTDOOR LEARNING:
A practical science lesson

Mohammed Boustani Mohammed Rafay Jomiloju Olanipekun

Jad Mattar Ayobami Ogbara Joshua John Akoto
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Moyinoluwa Obidipe Tamilore Kuti Tantoluwa Agunbiade Mrs. Bukola Osagie
Class Teacher

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Year One
Topaz

Tehilla osagie Michalis Iosifidis

Oseahumen Omoaka Mohammed Afzal Lilia El-Boustani

Khalil Krecht Emmanuella Ugbor Sila Rmeity

Hala Boustani Mrs. Kemi Kuti
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Year One
Topaz

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Janeth Gberevbie Timilehin Ogunsanya Rania Boustani

Abin Paudel Zahraa Mdeihli Hala Nabbouh

Jason Eze AMIR DIB MRS. FLORENCE ISSA
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The good and the bad king and queen Summer Year Two
Sapphire

Hassan the stone cutter How the girl lost her bag

The lost Dragon I baked a cake with my mum

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Hassan Mdeihli Hassan Ahmed Khalifa Ali

Tatiana Raffoul Hadi Boustani Mohammed Lawal

Sami Hatoum Treasure Ewoma Mrs. Kayode
40 Onini (Class Teacher)

Chasing my dog Year Two
Topaz

All about animals

My brother and I Zombies

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Year Three

Angela Unuane Oseme Omoaka Mariam Nabbouh

Emmanuel Okolocha Hussein Mattar Maysaa Slim

Hassan Yerima Muazu Ebubechukwu Igbokwe Hassan El - Boustani
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Year Three

Ayomide Ogbara Emmanuel Etim Daramola Kuti

Teniola Agunbiade Daniel Enebeli Marcel Fingesi

Sara Abboud Ali Boustani Aisha Lawal

Mimololuwa Olaolu Mrs. Kemi Chuks Yinka Obanisola
Hassan (Class Teacher) (Class Teacher)

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Year Three

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Year Three

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Year Four

Hala Fakih Jimi Olanipekun Matteo Viotto Zahraa Sleim

Keto Igbokwe Onose Omoaka Victoria Ugbor Tatiana Al-mahmoud

Tahir Mustapha Zeina Al - Jarmakani Cecil Esenwa

Miss Chiamaka Ezenwa Mrs. Uche Nweke

(Class Teacher) (Class Teacher)

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Year Four

LIFE WITHOUT

TELEVISION , INTERNET and VIDEO GAMES

Everybody knows that new technology and Video games helps on concentration of the
inventions come day by day. It is fun to play eyes and for leisure time and recreation.
video games at leisure time like I do
during holidays. I play lots of games with my
friends. People even watch different channels on the
television. Internet can be used too for different
things but what will it be like without all of these?
What else can I do with my life?

Television, internet, video games are cool They also have some disadvantages. Television
.Television is what we watch at our leisure time makes you addicted to it and you might be lost in
when you are tired . Internet really helps us class. Also, video games and Internet makes people
because when you do not understand dull.
something it helps you figure it out easily. By: Jimi Olanipekun

If I Could Build The World’s Greatest Playground, What Will Be In It?

A playground is a place pool, climbing frame, and many other
where children play and fun games.
have fun but I will build I will also build a restaurant that will be
a playground where all people very beautiful and nice. Parents will even
can play. Adults and children will think that they are at home. It will also
have fun always. be beside the playground so that most
of the people can come and eat food
When there is a vacation and and play all kind of games.
holiday, parents and children will
The foods that it will have are rice,
enjoy their leisure time. burgers, fries, chicken, shawarma, pasta,
hotdog, soup and other kinds of food.
It will have many games
for children and adults. By Tatiana Almahmoud
I will build slides,
swings, video games, a

NONSENSE POEM: At fifthy fifth of Marapril

AT fifthy fifth of Marpril,
All children howling moon flower game,
At fifthy fifth of Marapril.

When the sky rained stone ,
I turned a flake snow.
At fifthy fifth of Marapril
In the morning, I dranketh a basket full of
water while my pizza was eating brunch.

At fifhy fifth I turned eleventin during
lunch
At fiffthy fifth of Marapril.

By Zeina Al Jarmakani

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Year Four

My favourite movie

My favourite movie is ‘Cinderella if the shoe fits’ Imagine acting in it -
what will you do? I will jump and shout hooray!

I watch it every night. I watch it in my house, my friend’s house and in
the cinema. I like this movie because it is funny and it has a lot of my
best singers in it. The girl in the movie wished to sing and then once
she went to an audition and she sang a beautiful song that
everybody fell in love with.

They choose her as the winner and she was really happy.
Then she started to make other wishes, and everything
happened. Then one day she wished to dance with
someone and it happened. I learned to go on and
wish what you want and have a brand- new
start and live your life happily ever after.

Hala Fakih

If I Could Build The World’s Greatest Playground, What Will Be In It?

A Playground is a place where
children become happy when
they are sad. If I could build
the greatest playground, it will attract
every child in every school. Other
school’s playground will be out of
fashion; none of the children will ever
care about their playground, because
there is this everlasting playground
where you can never be bored.

I will build the tallest slide pool in the

world, a magical room and a

restaurant for parents. When I build

my slide pool, it will be high up to the

clouds, when you slide down into the

pool you will think you are in your

dreams but no, it is reality. food like chicken, fried rice, ice cream, fruits and

vegetable, burger and pizza. After all these things,

Think of the magical room where dreams come who would ever think of going home? Who would

true and wishes are accomplished; a room where care about work, school or being a nanny Would

anyone can be anything. you like to be in the greatest playground ever? I

think yes.

Finally the restaurant . By Tahir Mustapha

The restaurant will be full of parents enjoying luxury

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