Director-General, Office of Education Quality Assurance Lagos State Abiola Seriki-Ayeni has advised the graduating class of Mind Builders Secondary School to start “to dream big all the time” in accordance with the theme of the school’s 2022 valedictory and graduation ceremony.

Mrs. Seriki-Ayeni, who was represented at the school’s Annual Prize Giving Day and valedictory event in Lagos by Director of Private Education and Special Services, Mrs. ‘Bambi Falayi, advised the pupils that it was not the time to be complacent.

“You must pursue your academics to attain success, standing tall in the midst of all, with assurance to your parents and indeed your teachers that you will not only continue to dream big but will also achieve your dreams.

“Dreaming big is a higher calling and a never ending vision that requires you to push yourselves to the limit to achieve your set goals, and the main ingredients are; overcoming fears of failure, self-confidence and having good role models.

“To achieve your dreams, you must have set goals and you must believe in yourselves and be practical to achieve the set goals. Your set goals must be S.M.A.R.T; they must be Specific, Meaningful, Achievable, Realistic and Trackable for you to have a better sense of progress.

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“Hard work is another major ingredient to achieving ones dreams. Therefore, you must continue to work hard because the future leadership of this great nation rest on your shoulders. Today, as we celebrate you, we are also preparing you for leadership. Hence, you have to be diligent, focused and determined for you to achieve your dreams all the time.”

According to her, it was the time for the graduating pupils to be totally committed to their academics and educational progress.

She hailed the school for its dedication to the development of education in Lagos State, the growth of the school and commitment to the progress of students.

The DG urged the school’s management to continue to support the state government in its quest to achieving excellence in the education sector by ensuring the delivery of quality education at all levels.

The school’s Education Director, Mrs. B. Falore, thanked the PTF EXCO, parents, corporate bodies and individuals who sponsored the event and all other invited guests.

She said the school’s learners have done well this academic year.

“I am absolutely delighted also to inform you that our pupils have continued to raise the academic flag higher just as they have demonstrated capacity in sporting and co-curricular competitions and activities, respectively in the course of this academic year.

“Our theme for the term is Safety and this year’s Annual Prize Giving Day is tagged, “Maintaining a Culture of Safety and Excellence”.  With the commitment of the entire team across all branches, our learners have benefitted greatly having been exposed to safety measures and responses to danger such as Lockdown Drills, Fire Drills among many others…

“Each year, I look back at what the children have achieved and how far they have all come since the inception of their school life in MBS, I’m really proud of them.  I want to congratulate you all especially our Primary graduands in achieving this great milestone in your life today.

“Congratulations on the award of your Primary 6 Certificate.  You have all worked so very hard to deserve the certificate. Well done, congratulations once again to you and to your proud parents.  Keep up the absolutely brilliant work.  Keep striving to always do your best.

“I wish our graduands all the very best in their academic journey to the Secondary Schools.  You are a special group who has much to offer.  Remember that as you face big challenges and changes you are not alone.  We are also thinking of you; your parents are there to support you as better things are waiting for you in your next phase. I encourage you as you begin another journey hitherto, using the words of Winston Churchill, ‘’Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts’.”

The valedictorian, Dawn Akinselure, thanked God, the school management, teachers and their parents.

“I am also thankful for our families. We are here in this great institution of learning because of their love and sacrifices. We thank you ever so much for all you do, we could not have done it without you.

“Here at Mind Builders High School, we have received a great education all thanks to our management and teachers. I want to thank all our teachers, current and previous. May God reward you all for your good work.

“Finally, we have reason to be thankful for each other. I remember when we started in our JS1, most of you were just as self-conscious as I was then. We have come a long way, from feeling out of our depths to becoming the confident young ladies and gentlemen that we are now,” he said.

Awards were presented to deserving pupils at the event.