The significance of art in the development of a
child cannot be overemphasized. Art itself is a tool of expression. It is the
child’s lingua franca and through art the child’s understanding and thoughts
are made clearer. This is one of the beliefs of Cedar Court British
International School, a conducive learning environment in Uyo, with a mission
to provide a superior and excellent nursery care during a child’s most
formative years. The school places a focus on the whole development of the
child, aiming at creating a global mindset and equipping every pupil with
essential skills for life-long learning.
Since its inception in 2007, Cedar Court British
International School, has steadily and consistently grown numerically to be one
of the most reputable educational institutions in Nigeria, especially in the
Niger Delta, with world-class schools in Rivers and Bayelsa states.
Their passion in bringing International Education
to the rural communities is commendable. This is seen in their continued use of
International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the proper use of the English
Diction, as well as strategic steps in nurturing children through international
exchange programs with schools like International School of Paris, France;
International School of Brussels, Belgium; International School of Amsterdam
and the American School of London.
Cedar Court British International School provides
complete learning through the use of multiple intelligence, with a curriculum
geared towards providing permanent literacy, laying a solid foundation for
scientific, critical and reflective thinking, and also equipping children with
the core life skills to function effectively in society.
With International Affiliates like European
Council of International Schools, Global Issues Network, Washington; Center for
the Advancement and Study of International Education; Refocus Network of UK
Early Childhood Educators; UK Trade and Investment, Educational Training and
the World Early Childhood Education Forum, Cedar Court British International
School recognizes every individual child’s needs and effectively work with them
to achieve positive results.
At Cedar Court British International School,
creative arts is used as a tool to inspire great intellectual ability, good
self-esteem, excellent Christian character and self-confidence in pupils. From
time to time, exhibitions are hosted in the school to showcase pupils’ creative
prowess. One of such exhibitions is the Spring Arts Festival (SAF), an event
organized for exchange of ideas and stimulation of student’s responsive power.
At the festival, kids from all classes showcase their talents and skill in art.
In the first edition of this exhibition, younger
kids worked on palm prints, footprints, egg decoration and many more amazing
facets of arts, while the older ones brought forth amazing artworks, ranging
from collage, beads-making, drawing, and so many other amazing artifacts.
This year’s event, being the second edition, will
avail guests, parents and care-givers the opportunity to discover the great job
done by the school in bringing out the cognitive, affective and psychomotor
abilities in their wards. Artworks will be sold and proceeds sent to other
children in the orphanage who do not have the same opportunities. The event
will be held on Saturday 19th March 2016 at the school premises No.
1 Akpan Inyang Street, off NEPA Line, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
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