Graceland Nursery and Primary School, Ondo.

𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭.
Your children need your love, guidance, correction, and presence more than anything else. The training you give them today will shape their tomorrow.
Always remember:

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.
Raise them with care, because the outcome will affect both the parent and the child.
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𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁
There is a saying that “When parents fail to train their children, the world will train them differently.”
As parents, one of the biggest mistakes we can make is leaving the full responsibility of raising our children to outsiders.

Teachers can teach.
Caregivers can help.
Relatives can support.
But no one can replace a parent’s guidance, love, correction, and attention.

Many children today grow up without real parental involvement because their parents are too busy chasing work, money, or comfort. Some parents believe providing food, clothes, and school fees is enough. But children need more than material things — they need presence, communication, discipline, and emotional support.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆
A mother was always busy with work and business. She left her son with different caregivers and allowed the internet, friends, and outsiders to influence him. Anytime the school complained about his behavior, she would say, “I don’t have time; let his teacher handle it.”

Years later, the boy became very disrespectful and difficult to control. He stopped listening to both his mother and teachers. The same mother who ignored correction in his early years started crying and asking, “Where did I get it wrong?”

The truth was painful:
She handed over her parenting role to outsiders.
When parents refuse to guide their children, the outcome can hurt both the parent and the child. A child without proper parental direction may struggle with bad behavior, wrong friendships, poor decisions, and emotional emptiness.

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀,
Do not be too busy to raise your children.
Talk to them.
Correct them with love.
Pray for them.
Spend time with them.
Know what they watch, who they follow, and how they behave.

Because at the end of the day, the joy or pain of parenting will still return to the parent.

Don’t forget that your children are your future. The seeds you plant in them today will speak for you tomorrow.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
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𝗜𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿?

As school resumes, we often focus on books, uniforms, and lunch… but there’s something just as important—𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫!

Sometimes, children get so busy playing and learning that they forget to drink water. But the truth is, water helps them more than we realize.

A child who drinks enough water:
Stays active and doesn’t get tired easily
Concentrates better in class
Feels happier and more comfortable all day
Avoids headaches and unnecessary stress

It may seem like a small thing, but it makes a big difference in how they learn and feel.

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬,
Please don’t forget to put a water bottle in your child’s bag every day… and remind them to drink it.
A well-hydrated child is a happy and ready-to-learn child.
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𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐨 𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥

As a new school term begins, parents play a key role in helping their children succeed. Here are a few important things to keep in mind:

🔹𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
Ensure your child has all necessary books, uniforms, and supplies ready.
🔹 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲
Establish a consistent time for waking up, studying, and sleeping.

🔹 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲
Motivate your child to be excited about learning and school activities.

🔹𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆
Stay involved in your child’s academic work and offer guidance when needed.

🔹𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗛𝘆𝗴𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲
Teach your child to maintain cleanliness and stay healthy.

🔹𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀
Build a good relationship with your child’s teachers for better progress.

🔹𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀
Healthy food helps children stay active and focused in class.

🔹𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺
Encourage and support your child emotionally and spiritually.
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𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋!

A new term is here, and we are excited to welcome all our amazing students back to school!

It’s time for new goals, new lessons, new friendships, and greater achievements. This term, we are ready to learn, grow, and succeed together.

To our dear students:
Stay focused, be confident, and always give your best.
To our wonderful parents:
Thank you for trusting us with your children’s future.

Let’s make this term productive, impactful, and full of success!

We have so much in store for you this term—stay tuned

Dear Esteemed Parents and Guardians,

Warm greetings to you. We thank you sincerely for your continuous support and cooperation throughout the past terms. Your commitment has played a vital role in the growth and success of our school community.

This is to kindly remind you that Graceland School resumes for the Third Term of the 2025/2026 Academic Session tomorrow 27th April, 2026. We encourage you to ensure that your wards are well-prepared for resumption, both academically and in readiness for the activities of the term.

Also note that the closure time is 1:30 PM for the rest of the week. Do well to come and pick your wards immediately after closing time.

We look forward to another productive and successful term, working together to achieve the best for our pupils.

Thank you once again for your unwavering support.

Best regards,

Graceland N/P School Management

𝐓𝐡𝐞 "𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬" (𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫)

We’ve all been there. The school uniforms are finally laid out, the lunchboxes are washed, and the house is filled with that specific mix of "Yay, a routine again!" and "Wait, where did the holiday go?"

​As we gear up for resumption, it’s easy to focus on the checklists—the fees, the new shoes, the stationery. But as parents, there’s a different kind of preparation happening in our hearts.

Here is what we need to keep in mind as our children head back through those school gates:

​1. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
​The first week back is exhausting. Your child might come home a little extra cranky or unusually quiet. It’s not a "behavioral issue"—it’s their brain processing a lot of new information and social energy. Instead of asking "What did you learn?", try a simple, "I missed you today." That connection is the safest place for them to land.

​2. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 "𝗬𝗲𝘁"
​New terms often bring new challenges—a harder math concept, a new teacher, or a different seat in class. If your child says, "I can't do this," remind them: "You can't do it yet." Reminding them that their brain is like a muscle that grows with effort helps lower their anxiety and builds true confidence.

3. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿
​Children don’t just listen to us; they "catch" our energy. If we are stressed and rushing, they feel it. If we can take a deep breath and treat the morning routine with a bit of grace (and maybe a little extra time for a hug), they head into their classroom feeling steady and ready to learn.

To all the parents out there: You’ve done the hard work of making the holidays special. Now, as we transition back to the classroom, remember that your support is the "secret sauce" to their success
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𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦! 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠 "𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥" 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠? 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐣𝐢 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰! 👇

𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠!
​The celebration continues! We are still honoring our incredible Headmistress, Mrs. Obang Stella, today.
​It is a privilege to work under your leadership and witness the heart you pour into our school every single day.
Thank you for being the foundation of our success and the inspiration behind our growth.
𝐖𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠! 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰.

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗿𝘀. 𝗢𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮!
Today is a truly special day as we pause to honor and celebrate the remarkable woman who stands at the heart of our school, our Headmistress, Mrs. Obang Stella.

​Behind every successful school is a leader who doesn’t just manage, but inspires. Mrs. Stella, you have been that guiding light for all of us. You have taught us that education is not just about textbooks and curriculum, but about building character, nurturing dreams, and fostering a community rooted in kindness and integrity.

Your unwavering dedication, your late nights in the office, and your constant belief in every single student—even when they didn’t believe in themselves—have left an indelible mark on this institution. You lead with a rare blend of strength and grace, and we are profoundly grateful for the sacrifices you make to ensure that we all have the environment we need to grow and thrive.

​Thank you for being more than just an administrator; thank you for being a mentor, a listener, and a true pillar of strength for our entire school family. Your influence extends far beyond these walls, shaping the future of everyone who has the privilege of learning under your leadership.

As you celebrate another year of life today, our prayer for you is that you feel even a fraction of the love and appreciation you give to us every single day. May your path continue to be paved with joy, health, and endless fulfillment.

​Happy Birthday, Ma! We are so proud to be part of your journey.

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬, 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐫𝐬. 𝐎𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚! 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞.

A Time to Shine
The examination season is here again—a time when our students are not just tested on what they’ve learned, but also on their confidence, discipline, and determination.
At our school, we believe exams are not meant to create fear, but to build strength, focus, and excellence. Every child has been prepared, guided, and supported to succeed, and this is their moment to shine.
Dear Parents, this is the time your encouragement matters the most. A kind word, a prayer, proper rest, and a calm environment can make a big difference in your child’s performance.
Dear Students, believe in yourselves. You are capable, you are prepared, and you will succeed. Give it your best, stay calm, and trust the process.
Remember: Success is not just about scores, but about growth, effort, and courage.
We wish all our students outstanding success in their examinations!
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