Parents Urged to Invest More in Children as Cicero School Graduates 19

Uchechukwu Nnaike

Worried by the increasing rate of moral decadence in society, the Head, Cicero School, Ajah, Chidinma Agumuo, has advised parents to invest more in their children.

She said this at the school’s recent graduation ceremony, for a total of 19 pupils in the nursery and primary sections.

On insecurity in schools, Agumuo said every child ought to know what it means to be secure in school, adding that the school has integrated security into its curriculum, teaching schoolchildren the importance of safety and security.
She disclosed that the school had also put precautionary measures in place to safeguard the pupils.

To the graduands she said: “I pray that your years ahead will be characterised by discipline, good moral conduct, positive aspirations, and most of all the fear of God. May you always lead by example and hard work as high flyers. May you continue to fly like an eagle until the sky becomes your starting point.”

In his remarks, the chairman of the occasion, Orji Dike, harped on the virtues of honesty, patience, hard work and contentment among children. He advised parents to be accommodating and patient with their children and not expect their children to be perfect.

The chairman also encouraged the teachers to be content, nurture the children in their care, upgrade themselves and aim higher.

High points of the event include the recognition of the best pupil in each class, presentation of certificates to the graduands, and musical rendition and cultural dance by the pupils.