WestMills & Busybees Yearbook 2018

The Beginning

Joshua Akuma

Nickname: Awesome
Age: 17
Future ambition: Mechanical Engineer
Role model: Ryan Reynolds, Barney Stinson
Intended university: Lousiana Tech
Hobbies: Anime, Comics, Basketball
Interesting Fact: I’m awesome
Favorite Quote: ‘It’s gonna be legen -wait for
it- dary’

Elissa Daaboul

Nickname: Snoopy
Age: 17
Role model: Oprah
Intended university: Notre Dame University
Hobbies: Reading, Exercise, Movies
Interesting Fact: I like martial arts
Favourite quote: ‘no pain no gain’

Elias Daaboul

Nickname:Elie
Age: 17
Future ambition: Mechanical Engineer
Role model: Mr and Mrs Daaboul
Intended university: Notre Dame University
Hobbies: Boxing, Games, Fixing cars
Interesting Fact: I like fixing cars.
Favorite Quote: ‘We will meet again’

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ALUMNI

Busybees Alumni
They’ve come a long way...

From L - R: Oyinkan Karunwi, Bisi Akinpelu, Moni Adetunji

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ALUMNI

WestMills Alumni
What have they been up to?

They’ve been representing us well in various Universities around the globe and
contributing immensely to the advancement of Nigeria and Africa as a whole. It was
great to have some of them visit during the graduation to share with the graduands
what life has been like after WestMills.

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Similoluwa Aluko, Adetosimi Adesomoju,
WMS Class of 2014
1. WMS Class of 2017 4. Redeemers University, Nigeria
Johns Hopkins University, USA Mass Communication
Civil Engineering
Sveva Valsesia
Michelle Issa, 5. WMS Class of 2017

2 WMS Class of 2017 University of West England, Cyprus
Caleb University, Nigeria Graphics Design
Mass Communication

Eseoghene Akugbe,
3. WMS Class of 2017

University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Economics

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ALUMNI Morals after Four Hundred and Eighty Two Days.

Dear Pen Pal,
I`m so sorry I haven’t in almost four hundred and eighty two days,
studying statutes and constitutional provisions has taken up the better
part of my time but here`s a really long break down of everything. Moral of
this paragraph, time and distance should not destroy your relationships.

It has been 482 days of more school after high school and I have one word
for you: “Wow” Upon finishing high school we did not hear that glorious
speech “you are now entering the world” instead we were told to live one
day at a time with God in view facing our books and creating our personal
brands. Moral of this paragraph, there is always a more inspiring way to tell
a cliché.

As I ventured into the four walls of Babcock University I knew only one
thing, I was going to pursue a diploma in French at all costs but what was I
going to do with it? I was highly uncertain I mean I did not want to become
a French teacher so I thought more in the lines of being a UN interpreter
or maybe it would come in handy when I volunteered abroad. moral of
this paragraph, it`s okay to not be certain what you are doing in university
but always know what you love and do it at all cost because it might give
you an edge.

By September 2018, I`ll be in my third year, this means I`m two years away over ten thousand books donated. Moral of this paragraph, anything is
from graduation “praise JESUS HALLELUYAH” So far I have been in the possible with God.
choir, which put me in one of the best families ever. I have also been part of
study groups, writing group and a fitness club. Also during this time I have The moral of the last paragraph mentioned God for the first time. Fun fact,
made and unmade friends which has helped me learn a lot about myself. I do not take any decision without asking God, and he has been more than
Here` s one such truth, I have not figured myself out yet but I`m in the faithful as regards providing aid financially and emotionally where book
process and its pretty interesting. I`ve also learnt that this technology age bank work is involved. So why am I working at circulating books around
that is so popularly spoken of is not a joke. In prehistoric times lawyers all and helping people’s education? Well firstly because many people have
aspired to be litigators but I am seriously considering either becoming the taken it upon themselves to ensure I get the best possible education
chartered secretary for a multinational or the legal advisor in an NGO. (Babcock is one of the best for law in Nigeria). I never get less than the
Moral of this paragraph, life is a classroom; learn as much as you can best. Secondly, because I told God this is how I wanted to help my society
through whatever means you can. and he said “yes darling I am with you” and believe me he has. We work
solely with donations and they are never one naira short. Thirdly, because
NGO, Volunteering, UN- these words always pop up when Celine is books pass across so much more information than the writer intended
talking. What is Celine`s obsession with NGO`s? Well when I was nine and finally because we all have a role to play in the improvement of our
years old my mum used to teach and pray with kids at a Shelter for Abused country and this is mine. Moral of this paragraph, a pot of soup cannot be
Women and children right beside my house and as the last child I followed cooked with only water, Maggi is essential to ensure it is sweet, in the same
her like chicks follow the mother hen. I was privileged to attend a vein all humans are essential in the rewriting of the Nigerian Narrative and
prestigious primary school so I knew a lot more than these kids -even then the African one too.
those who were older than me- so I ended up teaching them basic English
and sometimes math. Most of the time I was shy but I generally enjoyed Book Bank Africa`s vision is to set up one of Nigeria`s premiere
doing this till the day we had to hide a woman whose husband wanted to independent libraries and research facilities, this library / research institute
beat her to death for getting pregnant again. He put the baby in her and will be used as a mechanism to foster applicable change in Nigeria. The
he wanted to be the doctor to bring it out illegally. What a wow! Anyways library will serve three major purposes; a museum of classics which are no
my mum’s friend who runs the shelter is a lawyer so she took the case to longer in print, a research institute solely for topics revolving around
court pro-bono. At that point I knew I wanted to help people and since my Nigeria, areas of possible growth and expansion and finally a centre to
first role model in humanitarian work was a lawyer I put the two together educate students and help them apply for international scholarships and
with French of course and the journey is on-going. Moral of this competitions. Moral of this paragraph, dream big and work towards
paragraph, life is like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, it has many attaining your desires because when God is for you no one can
components so explore and enjoy possibilities and combinations. successfully be against you.

In 2015, I met some nice people at a summer program and we got talking In a nutshell, my university experience has been what I have shaped it to
about giving back to society but they were in Ghana and I am in Nigeria be, it revolves around the extra-curricula’s I have chosen, the friends I keep
which meant I could not help them so I thought to help people in Lagos. and the things I want to do which most would guess involves a lot of
Thus the birth of Book Bank Africa, a Non-Governmental Organization reading and writing and occasionally actually playing with friends. Your life
aimed at providing educational opportunities for destitute children and, is what you mould it; there are no statutory provisions which define what it
ultimately, creating an inclusive system of education for all young Africans. has to be- the hype of clubbing and drinking in university do not have to
My teachers would probably smile at this because I was one student who be your story; the idea of abused freedom likewise. University is a larger
loved to come to school and adored her books. Anyways, we started with playing ground to express your innermost fantasies. Be a Picasso using
a program we called The Robin Hood Effect which entails collecting books university as your canvas. I will ensure to send you the master piece of my
from students who no longer need them and giving them to students who painting sometime after June 6th 2021.
need them but cannot afford them. This system of recycling books has
ensured that thousands of students in various schools have access to Celine Aju
important textbooks and other life changing literature. We currently have
operations in Lagos, Abuja and Ghana with fifteen schools reached and WMS Class of 2016.
Law, Babcock University

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OMU RESORT

OMU RESORT REPORT

Our school’s trip this year to the fantastic Omu Resort here in
Lagos was a great experience for all of us here at Busy Bees
and West Mills Schools. The main aim of this trip was to
take our minds off the stress of exams and relax in an enjoyable
atmosphere with our friends and family after a busy school term.

The first thing we did was to look around and decide which of the
many fun rides to go on first. It was really tough to make up our
minds because there was a lot of cool stuff to try! Some pupils
headed over to the water parks for a swim while others got a chance
to play mini golf, shoot hoops, ride horses and even learn fun facts
about the animals in the zoo from the fierce lion to boisterous
baboons. Lastly, we got a chance to eat sumptuous meals together
before going on a final round of fun activities.

The most memorable part of the trip was when we got to go on
some of the breathtaking rides and laughed our lungs out. For
example on the Pirate ship that moved high and fast and the space
craft were we would rotate at all angles were among the most
popular among students, teachers and even parents.

Overall, the trip was well organized and fantastic success if we had
more time to go on more rides and if there were better food which
would give us a better trip next year if it was to be repeated

Mirna Almahmoud, Year 9

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ART Exhibition

Westmills and Busybees British School organised different aspects even those not directly related to their
an art show during the spring term to showcase future careers. Before the art auction begun, there was a
and sell artworks like paintings, collages, brilliant musical performance from the choir starring Jean-
mosaics, charcoals, and other craft works created by their Pierre Raffoul who performed a traditional Yoruba song
children under different themes. The art show was also a beautifully. Jimi Olanipekun also performed a series of
fundraiser for the on-going project to upgrade the school’s songs on the keyboard impressing both teachers and
art room. parents alike.

At 10pm on Saturday 10th of March 2018, proud parents The auction began with the nursery and primary school
started coming in with their children who were happy to as parents started to buy their children’s works building in
see their works displayed. The school made provision for them a sense of accomplishment as they saw their works
refreshments to be bought during the show. After the being bargained for and bought. The chief student
opening prayers, Mrs Aluko, the Proprietress of the school auctioneer was Gbolahan Adetunji who did a good job
gave a speech about the importance and aims of the art promoting the artworks. The star of the show was Miles
show. According to her, one of the main aims of the art Ekong-Etim whose beautiful masterpiece had the highest
show was to help in creating children that are balanced in bid in the whole school bringing about N50 000, a very
impressive sum. The parents had a chance to showcase
their drawing skills in a small drawing competition where
the winner got to pick a free artwork.

The art show was a huge success, everyone had fun and
about N500 000 was made. The parents and school are
proud of the children; however, the school owes a big thank
you to Mr Amadife, the art teacher, because the show
would have been nothing if not for his selfless service in
assisting every student in both schools. We hope to have
more successful shows like this in the near future to bring
out the talents of the children.

Report by Semoore Tijani, Year 9

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ART SHOW

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ART SHOW

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ART SHOW

Work in Progress...

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“Nothing good comes easy” ART SHOW

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ART SHOW Hard work pays off!

Finished Art works

Carla Okereke, Year 7
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Creativity takes courage. ART SHOW

Jasmine Etim, Year 9

Deborah David, Year 9 By Mahdy Soufan, Year 9

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ART SHOW Hard work pays off!

Finished Art works

Madeleine Chayeb. Year 8 Semoore Tijani. Year 9

Joy Okorie, Year 8 Riyike Yusuf., Year 7
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ART SHOW

Creativity takes courage.

Wafaa Slim, Year 8 Toluwaleke Agunbiade, Year 7

Myles Etim, Year 11

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ART SHOW Hard work pays off!

Finished Art works

Daniel Eke, Year 7

Sara Nasreddine, Year 8 Hiba Fakih, Year 11

Yara Mdeihly, Year 9 Jedidiah Lot, Year 9
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Tomorrow’s Leaders Today LEADERSHIP
TRAINING

AISEN PREFECTS COURSE

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GRADUATION/
PRIZE GIVING 2017

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GRADUATION/
PRIZE GIVING 2017

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GRADUATION/
PRIZE GIVING 2017

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GRADUATION/
PRIZE GIVING 2017

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GRADUATION/
PRIZE GIVING 2017

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GRADUATION/
PRIZE GIVING 2017

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Nursery One, Honduras

Nursery Two, Nigeria

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Reception, Mexico

Year Two, Colombia Year One Topaz,
Common Wealth of Dominica

Year One Sapphire, Fiji

Year Three, Lebanon

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INTERNATIONAL
DAY

Year Four, Bolivia

Year Five, Ice land Year 6, Greenland

Year 7, Newzealand

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INTERNATIONAL
DAY

Year 8, Finland

Year 9, Equador

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INTERNATIONAL
DAY

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INTERNATIONAL
DAY

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Sports

BASKETBALL MATCH

WestMills British
vs

Topfield College

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Sports
BASKETBALL MATCH
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Sports
BASKETBALL MATCH
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Sports
BASKETBALL MATCH
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AISEN EVENTS

AISEN CHESS TOURNAMENT

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AISEN EVENTS

WestMills Students at
AISEN PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENT

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INDEPENDENCE
DAY

INDEPENDENCE
DAY 2017

Nigeria @ 57

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INDEPENDENCE
DAY

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INDEPENDENCE
DAY

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INDEPENDENCE
DAY

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READING Th e r e a d i n g
WEEK week that took
place in the first
half of the second term

was designed to help

students develop a love for reading and discovering new

words.

During the reading week, there was a particular time for

reading every during which time students had to stop

classes or whatever they were doing, pick up a book of their

choice and read. At this time, two colourful mascots in the

shape of books also went round the school to cheer

students on. The mascots were designed by Mr. Amadi, the

art teacher and worn by Covenant and Gbolahan.

Mrs Nomthi Odukoya, an author of children’s books was

also invited to share her experience as a writer and to

encourage students to read. Her book ‘Don’t touch me

there’ is quite enlightening and students had a chance to

ask her all sorts of questions.

Also, some students were selected to read to their

peers on the assembly which led to students exchanging

books among themselves and some even winning awards

for reading the most books during this period. Mr. Jide

used the opportunity to start his own private library which

has given many students the opportunity to borrow some

very interesting books. ReaWdEEiKng

The most interesting part of the reading week

was the costume day during which students dressed as

their favourite characters from books they had read.

Students turned up in very colorful costumes of characters

ranging from Harry Potter to Peter Pan.

The reading week was a great success as there is a

newfound love for books across the school.

Report by Jasmine Etim, Year 9

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READING
WEEK

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READING
WEEK

Your favourite book character

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“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies” READING
WEEK

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You’re Welcome to

Christmas
Concert

2017

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BusyBees Christmas
Concert

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Christmas BusyBees
Concert

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