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The kids are back in the classroom after a very rainy summer break! While they were on holiday spending quality time with family and friends, the IBSF was hard at work planning for the upcoming 2017-18 school year!

Every year we select a special project to focus on, last year we jump-started the successful Sustainability Project, which included brand new Gardening and Sewing classes. The students and teachers at The Light School learned how to utilize the fertile (and sandy...) soil surrounding the beach school to grow fruits, vegetables, and tasty herbs that can be used for student lunches and meals for the boarding teachers. We were dazzled by the creativity the sewing lessons inspired, and the speed at which they flew through the basic techniques. By the end of the year the JSS3 graduates were prepared for their exams and armed with new skills that will be valuable as they continue their education and join the workforce.

This year we have created the Classroom Impact Project which will shine new light on the unfortunate gap between the current Nigerian education system and what is expected of modern day students. The two areas of interested will be Teacher Training and Advanced Classroom Supplies for Interactive Learning. The IBSF will facilitate access to advanced teacher training resources and digital tools, best practices, and leadership development to cultivate a collaborative teaching environment. Students will receive modern classroom supplies/materials, including new desks, books, and interactive learning tools, technology resource training, and the curriculum needed for enhanced English skills and critical thinking. The IBSF is confident the teachers and students of The Light School will gain renewed energy in the classroom thanks to this ambitious project!

In the past the IBSF has supported another local primary school located in the Lekki area of Lagos, Ife Oluwa. They occasionally request emergency and/or critically needed repairs and supplies. This summer they sustained significant flood damage to their classrooms and many supplies were lost. They asked us if we would be willing to purchase new textbooks before the students returned in the Fall, and of course we were happy to accommodate them! Our Facilities Director, MJ, went textbook shopping with a few of their teachers and returned with boxes of new books!

We hope you had a wonderful summer as well and we are sending a huge THANK YOU from Nigeria! All your support and encouragement makes these projects possible and we couldn't do this without you.

Cheers!

IBSF Board of Directors

Links:

• IBSF Website

Summer is almost here and there is a lot to be thankful for as the school year comes to a close! The school year at The Light School was full of exciting projects. The year kicked off with the completion of the new boat so they can now effectively transport students from the neighboring islands. It was a great success and an important moment for these delightful little ones! We had a sturdy new swing set built for the playground, two well covers for safety, and a large library shelf for all their books.

See below for a complete overview of all our accomplishments this year! We couldn't have done it without you!

o   Completed construction of a new boat to transport students to The Light School from neighboring islands.

o   Purchased new, sturdier, swing set for the playground.

o   Purchased new well covers for safety purposes.

o   Purchased a new library shelf to house all the amazing books!

o   Completed repairs to water damaged roof at The Light School.

o   Completed repairs to water damaged roof at Ife Oluwa in Lekki.

o   Launched two new Sustainability Initiatives, including the Sewing Project and the Gardening Project.

o   Purchased 5 new sewing machines, fabric, thread, scissors, zippers, and needles for the new Sewing Class.

o   Purchased two new flowerbeds and supplied soil and seeds for the new Gardening Class.

o   IBSF hosted 2 cooking classes at the Light School to teach the students easy-to-make recipes utilizing the local herbs and produce.

o   Launched the IBSF Scholarship Program for graduating JSS3 students to continue on to Secondary School.

o   Sponsored all the 2016 & 2017 JSS3 students to register for the government required WAEC Exam.

o   Funded all uniforms required to take the WAEC Exam.

o   Hosted a graduation ceremony for the JSS3 graduates and their families where they were presented with certificates of completion, food, and drinks.

o   Partnered with Mercy Springs Senior Secondary School outside Badagry.

o   Awarded full scholarships to three JSS3 students with the best performance to Mercy Springs.

o   Hosted the hugely successful Annual IBSF Silent Auction!

o   Delivered Christmas gifts to students and teachers.

o   Redesigned the IBSF logo.

o   Paid teacher salaries for 1 school year.

o   Paid for 20kg beans every month for 1 school year.

o   Paid for generator fuel for 1 school year.

o   Enjoyed many fun-filled trips to The Light School!!

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!!!

Links:

• IBSF Website