Advance LBS holds graduation

Advance Nursery and Lower Basic School, recently held its graduation for nursery three students at a colourful ceremony held on the school grounds.

The graduation ceremony also coincided with the inauguration of a new computer lab. Advance Nursery and Lower Basic started operations in 2005 and since then, the school has witnessed rapid development both in infrastructure and student population.

In his welcoming remarks, Yusuf Ayin, head teacher of the school said, the event marked another milestone in the history of the school, noting that since its establishment, the school has contributed a lot to the educational sector of this country.

“Many students have passed through the school and are now working in important institutions in the country and our target is to contribute immensely to the socio-economic development of this country,” he said.

He added that, the number of subjects taught in the school make it second to none in Region One.

In her annual report, Mbaya Jobe, head of the school, said graduation in every school is a period when students are rewarded for their efforts. She commended the staff of the school noting that they have also worked very hard in preparing the students both academically and mentally.

According to her, they are also witnessing another development, which is the inauguration of a new computer lab for the pupils of the school. However, she said, the computers will not be only beneficial to the students but also to the community of London Corner. She further commended the board for their untiring efforts in acquiring computers for the school, which will help them a lot as we live in the technological world.

For his part, Omar Jatta, who deputised for the guest speaker of the occasion, the director of Region One, expressed gratitude to the school management for the provision of quality education in the school..

He urged students to be steadfast in their quest to become future educationalists of the  country.

Other speakers at the ceremony included Adama, father of the day, Ousman Camara, PTA chairman, and Ramatotulie Touray, headgirl of the school, among others.Certificates were awarded to graduating students.