Bijilo Lower Basic School

A FAREWELL MESSAGE TO MY BIJILO FAMILY

After many years of rendering a selfless service to Bijilo Lower Basic School and Bijilo village by extension, I’m finally and officially saying goodbye to the school and the community.

Bijilo LBS is a school that is so dear to me and I wish I could continue serving the school for many more years to come but unfortunately my professional status necessitated my transfer to a new school. Resultantly, starting from Today Monday 17th of October 2022, I will begin a new phase of my teaching career as a Graduate Teacher (English Language) at Greater Banjul Upper Basic and Senior Secondary School in Fajara.

It’s a moment of mix feelings for me, starting with an overwhelming sense of deep sadness that I’m saying goodbye to the most adorable colleagues and pupils but glad that I am leaving after I had impacted and positivity shaped the lives of thousands of children; an achievement that beams so much pride in me..

I have no scintilla of doubt that my Bijilo experience is going to be the highlight of my teaching career.
I don’t think I would ever have a similar experience in my career again that’s as overwhelming as that of Bijilo. On every school day I wake up looking rejuvenated and excited because I know I’m going to an environment where quality teaching and learning are prioritized, teachers idolized and pupils magnified.

So be it, it’s sacrosanct and ideal that I acknowledge and appreciate the support and contribution of people who are instrumental to my professional development during my years of teaching at Bijilo LBS.

Thus, I first extend my gratitude to all the teachers that I crossed path with during my time at the school. You have all in one way or the other supported and encouraged me to become a better teacher that I’m today. It’s an absolute honor working with you all and I say many thanks to you.

To the head teachers and cluster monitors, especially Mrs. Sainabou Sanneh (HT) and Mr. Alagie Taal (CM), I thank you all for your guidance and mentorship and for being so understanding and flexible with me at some point during my career. Your contributions to my success stories are immeasurable.

To the lovely pupils both present and ex, it has been an exciting and pleasurable experience with you all. I feel proud and honored to have guided, mentored and taught you all. I hope the little knowledge i impact in you will have an everlasting mark on your lives. I can’t thank you all enough, for you have made teaching a hubby for me.

Finally to the beautiful community of Bijilo, most especially my two mother figures, Ya Suwadou Jallow and Madam Isatou Sanyang, I say jerejef and I pray Ya’Allah bless you all abundantly.
You have made Bijilo a home away home for me and I’m already feeling the nostalgia.
The avalanche of love and appreciation I ceaselessly receive from my pupils’ parents is also one thing I will miss the most.

From the bottom of heart I say gracias to you all.
To conclude, I beseech your prayers and good wishes as I set out on on a new adventure in a new environment.

Goodbye
Cheers
*Mr. Lamin Fatty*

17th September at Bijilo primary school BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY nothing can cool ADVISER THE KING OF BIJILO will be there live PERFORMING my guys let come out and support the thing because kukor mboteh rekk mboteh nga lu borri , ADVISER TO THE TOP

ROTARY CLUB OF BIJILO LAUNCHES TOILETS FACILITY PROJECT

Earlier today the 3rd of September 2022, the Rotary Club of Bijilo, The Gambia launches a construction of toilets facility project at Bijilo Lower Basic school.

The maiden project includes a construction of two toilets blocks of four toilets each.

Speaking at the launching, the president of the Rotary Club of Bijilo, Mr. Momodou Samateh expressed his delight in bringing the project to Bijilo Lower Basic School. He stated that the project was awarded to Bijilo LBS after a successful assessment of the school’s sanitation facilities which reveals the school’s need for new toilet facilities for its pupils.
Mr Samateh further lamented on the specifications of the project which he said will include two toilet blocks of four (4) toilet rooms each. These he said will be accompanied by wash basins and side taps.

The Secretary of the club, Madam Maimuna Williams thanked the school administration for being accommodating and cooperative throughout the whole process leading to the launching of the maiden project. She urge the school to continue the same spirit of commitment in making the project a success. On the side of her club she emphasized her team’s readiness and commitment for a timely and successful ex*****on of the project which she said will precisely take two months from the commencement of the project (5th September, 2022).

On her part, the Head Teacher of Bijilo LBS, Mrs. Bajen Ceesay expressed her profound appreciation and gratitude to the Rotary Club of Bijlo for coming up with such a magnificent project that is geared towards addressing the sanitation needs of the school.

She said the project is apt and timely and that when completed will be one of the success stories in the history of the school.
She promised her office’s continuous support and and collaboration for successful accomplishment of the project.

The low profile ceremony ended with a tour and an official handing over of the project site to the Rotarians.

The end.

Admin
Bijilo Lower Basic School
Bijilo Village
September 2022

Excursion pictorial

On Our Annual Edu Trip

During the past weekend we accorded our pupils an indelible memories by taking them on a two day educational field trip to important and historical places within the Kombos.

As customary every year the school avails the Grade 5s and 6s an opportunity to tour some landmark sites in the country. This year the opportune pupils were taken on a tour to some of the most important landmark sites such as Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre, Katchically Crocodile Pool, National Museum, National Assembly Building, and Keye kenye Jamangn in Gunjur. These are all perfect spots that can enhance our pupils’ classroom learning.

At Bijilo we bring education to life by taking our pupils beyond the classroom. An experience that would have a life time impact on their educational journey.

BLISSFUL BIRTHDAY TO MR. LANDING BAH

A perfect strike of professional and social butterfly. A colleague whose presence in and around the school makes a day super productive, educative, exhortative and fun for all.

Mr. Landing Bah is more than a colleague, he is a friend, a brother and a son to many. The admin and entire staff of Bijilo L.B.S are grateful to you for so many reasons.
Thus on this auspicious day of your life we join the rest of your family and friends to send you our warmest BIRTHDAY wishes.

We pray Ya'Allah the omniscient grant you wisdom, long life and success and may the blessings of this holy month of Ramadan shower on you today and every other day.

You are such a kind and hardworking colleague whose patience, hospitality and generosity is unmatched.
It's an honor working alongside you. Keep being yourself and remain steadfast in doing what you like most, for your kind heart and determination will surely reward you one day.

Once again a blissful Bday to you.

You are loved and cherished.

❤️ From Bijilo Teachers.

It’s our annual Inter-House Competition today and our hardworking and energetic teachers are in their beautiful sport wears ready to make the a success.

Similarly, the pupils some in their athletic wears and some in their fashion dresses were all in high spirits looking forward to the much anticipated event of the year on the school academic calendar.
As customary, the four competing Houses/Kundas, Blue, Green, Red and White were all properly and beautifully positioned at their respective corners of the field. With nice music vibes, all were in jubilant mood; singing, dancing and drumming for their athletes who will be participating in various events.

The events kicked of with track and field events for all categories for both boys and girls in 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m. Musical chair and potato races were also conducted just before the half break.
At the end of the first round of events White led the table by a slim margin of 8 points, followed by Green, Red and Blue occupied the 4th position.

The second part of the competition has showed the houses competitiing in musical chair, sack race, bucket balance and relay.
The day was wrapped up by TEACHERS RACE.

Then the attention shift to the judges who were very professional and impartial in their recordings and calculations. After a careful arithmetic, the results showed little or no changes from the first round results. White House have maintained their momentum and paste and ultimately solidified their position in the first place and in the second position is the Green House, Red also maintained their grip on the unfavorable 3rd spot they held previously while Blue House under the stewardship and guidance of ever energetic and highly spirited Mr. Bah and Oustass Gaye failed to make any improvement in their performance and had to sit at bottom of table. Ironical indeed.

The mighty WHITE HOUSE are the newly crowned 👑 champions of 2022 Inter House Competitions

Congratulations to the entire White House and to every member of staff of Bijilo LBS for making the day a remarkable one.

To our present pupils and ex pupils we say a big thank to you all for making the day a memorable one.

To the administration, we are profoundly grateful for the support and encouragement. This event wouldn’t have been this successful without your support.

Finally our sincere appreciation to all the invited schools, ex-students, guests, and Red Cross for their immense attendance, participation and contributions in making the day a success.

You are all loved and cherish.

From
Bijilo Lower Basic
Sport Committee

Commonwealth Day Pictorial

It’s Commonwealth Day, and here in Bijilo we uniquely celebrate it in grandeur.

Despite the controversies on the significance and worthiness of celebrating the day, we commemorated it by reflecting on our journey from being a British colony to an independent nation state.
The occasion was also used to manifest and display our cultural identity as a Gambian.

To make the day more colorful and entertaining our pupils also used the event to portray the culture and tradition of other member states, distinctively, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, India and England.

It was indeed a an eye catching display of multi talent by our kids.

Blessed Commonwealth Day from Bijilo LBS to you all.

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