February, 2025
My dear students,
As we begin this new month, I would like us to reflect on our virtue of the month- sportsmanship.
As Saint Josemaria Escriva wrote,
“…A good sportsman doesn’t fight to gain just one victory, and that at the first attempt. He has to build himself up for it, training over a long period of time, calmly and confidently. He keeps trying again and again, and if he doesn’t succeed at the first attempt, he keeps on trying with determination until the obstacle is overcome.” (Forge, point 169)
As we prepare for our upcoming Inter-House Sports Competition, I encourage you to embody the spirit of sportsmanship. This virtue is built on a foundation of values such as tenacity, team spirit, kindness, respect, cheerfulness, and fair play.
Let us strive to encourage one another and work together as a team. Let us show kindness to our teammates and opponents alike, and let us maintain a cheerful attitude, regardless of the outcome.
As we engage in our Inter-House Sports Competition, let us make our house proud, not just by winning but by the way we conduct ourselves during the competition.
Remember, sportsmanship is not just for the sports field; it’s for life.
Wishing you a wonderful month ahead!
Warm regards,
Doreen Onyekwelu
Principal
Febuary, 2025
My dear students,
As we begin this new month, I would like us to reflect on our virtue of the month- sportsmanship.
As Saint Josemaria Escriva wrote,
“…A good sportsman doesn’t fight to gain just one victory, and that at the first attempt. He has to build himself up for it, training over a long period of time, calmly and confidently. He keeps trying again and again, and if he doesn’t succeed at the first attempt, he keeps on trying with determination until the obstacle is overcome.” (Forge, point 169)
As we prepare for our upcoming Inter-House Sports Competition, I encourage you to embody the spirit of sportsmanship. This virtue is built on a foundation of values such as tenacity, team spirit, kindness, respect, cheerfulness, and fair play.
Let us strive to encourage one another and work together as a team. Let us show kindness to our teammates and opponents alike, and let us maintain a cheerful attitude, regardless of the outcome.
As we engage in our Inter-House Sports Competition, let us make our house proud, not just by winning but by the way we conduct ourselves during the competition.
Remember, sportsmanship is not just for the sports field; it’s for life.
Wishing you a wonderful month ahead!
Warm regards,
Doreen Onyekwelu
Principal
January, 2025
My dear students,
Hurray! It’s another beautiful Year! I’m grateful to God for the gift of life and excited to start this new year with you.
This month, we’re exploring the virtue of Self-Control. It’s the foundation of being a leader of yourself and your emotions. Self-control helps you think clearly, act wisely, and become the best version of yourself.
Remember Saint Josemaría Escrivá’s wise words: “You should always have a great respect for each thing, but if you want to achieve control over your senses and appetites, you will have to mortify them, or you will never be a leader of yourself.”
Practising self-control might not always be easy, but with persistence and practice, you’ll achieve more and feel more confident. True strength lies in mastering yourself first.
I wish you a beautiful year and a fulfilling term ahead. Let’s work together to develop this essential virtue!
Best regards,
Doreen Onyekwelu
Principal
December, 2024
My dear students,
It’s Christmas in the air! A season we look out for. In this month, we will be spotlighting the virtue of “Generosity”. It is more than the act of giving material things and when we put it into practice, it is an affirmation of the dignity of the human person—an acknowledgement of the inherent worth and value of individuals. it is also a mindset of selflessness, a readiness to share time, talents, and compassion with others.
Generosity, rooted in love and sacrifice, is a meaningful way to honour the dignity of those around us.
In today’s world, cultivating generosity is essential to building a caring and harmonious community.
Through acts of kindness, generosity brings joy to the giver and the receiver alike.
Remember that generosity is a powerful way to spread love and joy. It doesn’t require wealth or grand gestures—only a willing heart. Saint Josemaría also said, “Be generous in your prayer, in your sacrifice, and in your deeds. Love is deeds, not sweet words.”
Challenge yourself to live generously, not only in this month but always. Each act of giving no matter how small reflects your understanding of the dignity of others and your commitment to making the world a better place. Be the change you want to see!
Let’s embrace the spirit of generosity, knowing that through it, we grow closer to God and one another.
Happy new month and merry Christmas in advance!
Warm regards,
Doreen Onyekwelu
Principal
November, 2024
My dear students,
Happy New Month!
As we slide into a new month, we are setting our sights on a truly heartwarming virtue—Gratitude! As Saint Josemaria said in his book “Friends of God” “Gratitude is the foundation of all the virtues”. We live in a world where things happen so fast, and sometimes we forget to just pause and appreciate the little (and big) things.
Gratitude is not just about saying thank you, it’s about acknowledging the effort, love, or help that has come your way. And when you do that, you are opening the door to more blessings! Now, we don’t just practice gratitude to get more, we do it because it makes us better people.
Saint Josemaría Escrivá reminds us of this: “Get used to lifting your heart to God, in acts of thanksgiving, many times a day.”
You may be wondering, “Why is gratitude such a big deal?” Well, here’s the thing: Gratitude has this awesome power to flip your mindset. Instead of always focusing on what you don’t have, you start seeing what you do have.
Next time you wake up, instead of groaning about how early it is, try something new: say, “Wow! I’m grateful for another day”
Thanksgiving for benefits received is a duty which ought to be constantly practised. ~Saint Josemaria Escriva
Wishing you a month filled with appreciation, thankfulness, and loads of good vibes!
Warm regards,
Doreen Onyekwelu
Principal