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St. John's School in Jangaru tuntunko lit up with excitement on Cultural Day! It was truly a worthwhile experience, made even more special with parents joining in on the fun!

Measles and Rubella Vaccine Outreach at St. John's School, Jangaru

In a bid to protect our children and communities from preventable diseases, the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with the Niger State Ministry of Health successfully conducted a Measles and Rubella vaccination campaign at St. John’s School, Jangaru.

Children between *9 months and 14 years were vaccinated — a crucial step in safeguarding their health, improving immunity, and reducing disease outbreaks.

We commend this initiative for bringing healthcare closer to the people and prioritizing the well-being of our future leaders.

Vaccination saves lives. Prevention is better than cure.

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A teacher gave a balloon to every student, who had to inflate it, write their name on it and throw it in the hallway. The teacher then mixed all the balloons. The students were then given 5 minutes to find their own balloon. Despite a hectic search, no one found their balloon.

At that point, the teacher told the students to take the first balloon that they found and hand it to the person whose name was written on it. Within 5 minutes, everyone had their own balloon.

The teacher said to the students: "These balloons are like happiness. We will never find it if everyone is looking for their own. But if we care about other people's happiness, we'll find ours too.

The headteacher of a primary school said:

Whenever parents bring a child to register for Primary One in my school, I must first see the child myself. This helps me to check if everything about the child is fine—speaking, hearing, seeing, walking, and so on.

After that, I like to ask the child one question that I created many years ago. The question is:
“What is the color of a watermelon?”

Parents and even my fellow teachers are always surprised by this question, because I ask every new child the same thing. Many think that I do not have any other question to ask. But today, I want to explain the secret behind it.

The question looks very simple, but the way a child answers it shows me a lot about his or her character:

If the child says, “It is red,” most times it means he depends too much on his parents. He does not help them to buy or cut watermelon at home. He only sees it served in a plate, like food given to a guest.

If the child says, “It is green,” it usually means he helps his father to buy watermelon and also helps his mother to cut it at home.

If the child asks, “Do you mean the outside or the inside?” it shows he is very smart, curious, observant, and likes to ask questions or discuss matters.

If the child answers, “The outside is green and the inside is red,” it shows he is intelligent and observant but does not like to argue.

If the child gives a wrong answer, like “It is blue” or “It is yellow,” it means he cannot properly tell the difference between colors. Such a child will need special teaching and may give his teachers a hard time.

If the child hides behind his mother because of shyness, or waits for his parents to answer for him, it shows he needs special care and encouragement to build confidence and overcome shyness.

Career Day is more than just an event; it is an essential part of our students' educational journey. We inviting professionals from various fields, we gave our students the opportunity to learn about different careers, understand the skills required, and appreciate the relevance of their academic work in real-world applications. This event not only broadened their horizons but also motivated them to set career goals and work towards achieving.

*We return all glory to Almighty God for the gift of life.*
Thank You, Lord, for a peaceful and accident-free holiday—no emergencies, no distress calls, just Your divine protection over every staff and pupil of St. John’s School.

As we step into the new academic season *2025/2026*, we ask for *uncommon testimonies, joyful memories, and divine favor* upon everyone connected to this great school.

*To God be the glory. Amen.* 🙏

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On May 27, Nigeria joins other countries to commemorate the annual Children's Day.