Education
Proprietress Emphasises Importance Of Maths, Practicals In Education
The Proprietress of Bereton Montessori Primary School in Port Harcourt, Mrs. Victoria Diette Spiff, has urged pupils of the school to develop interest in mathematics.
Mrs. Diette Spiff also called on teachers of the school to blend theory with practicals in their lectures in order to sustain and develop the skills and knowledge of children in mathematics and science subjects offered by the school.
The proprietress, who stated this recently during the grand finale of the school’s science club week, said the event, which covered areas such as mathematics, computer and information technology, Agricultural science and Basic Science also thrilled their parents with their knowledge of science.
The areas also include water purification, how metals conduct electricity, knowledge of the bones and location in the human body and the role of certain glands in the human system.
Other areas where they exhibited their grasp of scientific knowledge also include botanical names of major crops, scientific facts, brain spinning mathematical calculations, as well as quiz and facts about computers and their importance.
On her part, the head teacher of the school, Mrs. Esther Oghamanam said it was imperative to invite parents to come and witness their children/ward’s performance in their educational pursuits.
She admonished the children to always reason scientifically and to ensure that they take their studies serious, saying that they are the leaders of tomorrow.
The River State Commissioner for Education, Dr Peters Nwagor has called on media practitioners in Rivers State to deploy their various communication platforms toward promoting government programmes and policies aimed at achieving sustainable development in the education sector. Dr. Nwagor made the appeal when members of the Etche Ethnic Practicing Journalists (EEPJ) paid him a courtesy visit in Office in Port Harcourt. The Commissioner emphasized the strategic role of the media in shaping public perception, promoting government initiatives, and supporting policies capable of improving the quality of education and human capital development in the state. According to him, constructive media engagement remains essential in creating public awareness on educational reforms, students’ welfare, infrastructural improvements, and other interventions being implemented by the state government. Speaking on the recent appro
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