Senior Secondary is a very defining and decisive time in the Cambridge curriculum and at LOTS. These are the years that will help shape university admissions and career paths. This year we as students and parents and teachers have our goals set:

• Right subject choices - the Coordinator, the Homeroom Mentor and the University Counseling team will guide learners through this to ensure they arrive at the right fit, merging ability and ambition.

• Career Guidance and University admission application process - Students and parents need to be committed and supportive of the very intense and detailed process laid down by the Career Counseling team - building portfolios, assembling and submitting transcripts, writing personal statements, collecting recommendation letters, completing and submitting applications on time.

• Academic rigour - please pay heed to the guidelines below:

1. Stay Focused: Keep your goals in sight and manage your time wisely. Staying focused will help you excel in your studies.

2. Seek Help: Don’t hesitate to ask for help when needed. Teachers, counselors, and peers are here to support you.

3. Balance Academics and Activities: While academics are crucial, make sure to enjoy your hobbies and downtime. A balanced life keeps you motivated and energized.

4. Engage Actively: Participate in class, join school events, and get involved. Active engagement enhances your learning experience and makes school more enjoyable.

Let’s make this year memorable and successful together!

To secure a spot, please submit the sign-up form shared with parents and learners promptly. Remember, enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, and spaces are limited in each activity. Don't miss out on the fun!

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us. We're looking forward to a fantastic ECA season!

Deadline for submission: 04/09/2024)

Note: As the forms have been released to allow children and parents to choose the EC activities, please note that the payment for paid clubs (Karate & Ballet) will be done in the third week .The numbers and coaches’ details  to send payments to will be made available to you before that.

Here are the essential points that need student and parent attention:

1. The Career Counseling office will be set up with a new dimension this year, with more intentional and deliberate interaction points with students and parents..

2. The Career Counseling Handbook is in final stages and will be published by next month. 

3. Students and parents are encouraged to write their concerns regarding careers to careercounseling@lusakaoaktree.school. 

4. A lot of information sessions are planned for IGCSE and A Level students.

5. We will begin the application process for Universities Abroad for A levels by the end of October. 

6. Students are encouraged to attend these sessions and enjoy the process that will take them to their destination.

Reading and writing are the foundations of knowledge. They ignite the spark of Creativity and foster Empathy and understanding through the stories and experiences of others.

By dedicating ourselves to reading and writing with Excellence, we cultivate a culture of Discipline, thereby empowering ourselves to think critically, express ourselves authentically, and connect with others meaningfully. 

Through reading, we broaden our perspectives, absorb information, and gain insights, while writing enables us to clarify thoughts, process emotions, and connect with others effectively. By embracing these skills, we can unlock our full potential, pursue our dreams, and contribute to a more literate, inclusive, and enlightened society.

Literacy Week, hence, is a vital celebration that shines a spotlight on the transformative power of reading and writing. In a world where knowledge is currency, literacy is the key that unlocks doors to endless opportunities, empowering individuals to reach their full potential.

Thus, this coming week, LOTs, together with the rest of the world, we will acknowledge the profound impact that literacy has on our lives, from fostering critical thinking to creativity - enriching individual lives and shaping a more informed, empathetic, and engaged community.

Let us come together to share the joy of reading and writing, to make a difference  in the world, one word at a time! Here is the broad program:

DAY1: Teachers will run through the importance of the Literacy Week and emphasis will be on the importance of the week and how everyone must get involved.

DAY 2: Learners will identify their buddies whom they will read a book with and swap their books which are intended for their friends or colleagues to keep and read even after the Literacy Week.

DAY 3: Selected parents will be invited to read for the learners for few minutes. This will be done in a spirit of oneness and to encourage children to read beyond the walls of the school.

DAY4: Literacy also entails writing. Therefore, both learners and members of staff will be expected to write a short poem or any creatively written peace that explores their imagination. This will be kept in their pockets, and they will have to read it to anyone who asks them to deep into their pockets. This will be coupled with reading different appropriate messages on T- shirts as a way of appreciating literature and a variety of writing styles.

DAY 5: The Grand Finale as the climax of the week. Learners across the school will be encouraged to draw/ dress up like their favorite character as a way of bringing their favourite characters alive as they celebrate the theme. This will be celebrated at a given time slot which will be communicated.  This last day will also have different programmes ranging from poetry, spelling bee, skits, inspirational segments and recognition of exceptional pupils.

We look forward to travelling together throughout this week as we journey on both familiar and unfamiliar roads to celebrate the week as a school community. Support from all staff members and parents will be greatly appreciated.

Expect mind-blowing ideas, powerful stories, and the chance to connect with thinkers who are shaping the future. This is more than just an event, it's a movement of ideas that can change the world.

Students who are speakers and performers and their parents - this is your breakthrough opportunity. Give it your all. We the team of TEDx mentors and patrons are here to guide and support you.

Mark your calendars for October. You won’t want to miss this! Stay tuned for more details.

TEDx LOTS Team

• Students to reach school no later than 7.20 hrs.

• Attending morning mentoring time is mandatory.

• Pick ups after school on a regular full day should be no later than 16.00 hrs.

• Homeroom mentors (class teachers) are the first point of contact for concerns and resolution of issues. Next point of escalation is the concerned Program Coordinator (including the Mentoring and Wellness Coordinator).. Next point of escalation for matters related to academic curriculum is the Principal, Academics, and for matters behavioral and wellbeing is the Principal Pastoral Care. For matters related to fees and payments, the point of contact is the Accounts Officer. For admission and enrolment related matters it is the Admissions Officer. For Transport and Maintenance it is the Operations Officer.

• In case something does not find closure in this chain, the Head of School may be approached.