“ The choices we make lead up to actual experiences. It is one thing to decide to climb a mountain. It is quite another to be on top of it”   - Herbert A Simon

Dear Parents,

There are many smaller peaks LOTS acorns scale on a daily basis - in order to arrive at the bigger mountains they need to summit. The Assemblies, the ECAs, the Mentoring sessions, the Assessments.

These are the cumulative steps they climb in order to scale the bigger peaks. TEDx was one. And you will find many others listed and described in this newsletter. The Inter House debate, the Football Scholarship trials, the Student Anthology writing project, the conducting of the Online Parent Workshop, the prep towards the Secondary School Production, the gestating Student Council Community Projects, and…..I can go on, but it would suffice to say that all this, and more of this in the term to come, are the tools and skill sets that will propel your children to becoming able custodians of the future - their own, and that of the world.

The focus now shifts to their academic prowess and the rigor of term ending exams and assessments. We are doing our best to support and enable them, and we are counting on your support at home to keep their priorities right. More on this aspect has been detailed in the sections by the Principals.

Warm regards,

Shouquot Hussain

Head of School

Exam schedules have been shared on the WhatsApp groups; please print a copy and keep it in your child’s study area, so that it acts as a ready reckoner and reminder.

We have noticed improvements in some subject results in the second formative assessment, and that is because students are now getting a little more serious about these exams. The formative assessments help the students to study and revise the topics as the topics are taught and not wait for the final semester exams. 

We are finding it challenging sometimes to send the students for support lessons. Please follow up at home with your child about the support lessons, and if there are doubts you have, please contact the class teacher or the coordinator. 

Please be informed that ECAs for this term have concluded, as End of Term Exams for secondary school will commence from Wednesday, 20 November, and students across grades, including primary, need time now to prepare for their examinations. 

Mentorship & Well-being 

In mentorship and well-being the students looked at communication and 

growth mindset.In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment. They also looked at how they can develop a growth mindset.

Communication is the sending and receiving of information and can be one-on-one or between groups of people, and can be face-to-face or through communication devices. Communication requires a sender, the person who initiates communication, to transfer their thoughts or encode a message. Students advised to use a good tone of voice when communicating.

Class Attendance 

At Lusaka Oaktree School, we believe that regular attendance is essential for academic success. Attending school regularly helps students develop important skills, build positive relationships with peers and teachers, and develop a sense of responsibility and accountability. We encourage all students to attend school regularly and punctually. 

Regular attendance is essential for academic success and overall development of a student. Research shows that students with good attendance are more likely to achieve better grades and have higher graduation rates. In addition, regular attendance ensures that students do not fall behind in their studies and have the opportunity to fully participate in classroom activities. 

Parents/guardians are expected to notify the school in advance of any planned absences, such as medical appointments or family vacations. In cases of unplanned absences, parents/guardians are expected to notify the school through the class teachers as soon as possible.

School Nurse

The school now has a nurse who attends to our students by providing preventive and screening services and health education. Our nurse is able to give first aid to the students and only makes referrals when need be.