Starting up a school is capital intensive in any part of the world. You could say “it depends on the facility”. To so many even with the most minimal structure, it still requires a lot.
Christal Word Academy wasn’t an exemption when it came to the resources needed to begin.
Christal Word Academy began officially on the 9th of September, 2012. Before the official opening of the school in August 2012.
A family decided to run a summer lesson program for children in a particular then-rural community, having moved in from an urban area.
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Why Christal Word Academy, Aba Started
The sole aim of the lesson programme was to help children read and speak the English Language which is the Lingua Franca. The members of the family which involved the parents and children started this program.
Parents were delighted to notice changes in the communication skills of their children. The summer lesson program ended at the end of August since the children were expected to return to their various schools in September.
The Children didn’t want to go
Alas! Parents didn’t want their children to leave, the children also didn’t want to leave.
The founder did not have sufficient funds to erect a structure for a school. Though, passionate about children’s learning and education.
Day 1 of Christal Word Academy
A low-cost structure was put up and in September 2012 the school started with Forty-three(43) pupils in attendance on the first day. Every child came to school with their home clothes.
Choice of Uniform
Christal Word Academy began the process of getting the uniform ready. They had numerous options. Hence, the founder came up with colours Pink and Blue.
The pink which is generally seen as a colour for the girls. The colour blue is also seen as that for the boy child.
Motto of Christal Word Academy
The motto of the school is ” knowledge is light”. Indeed the school is striving to bring light to the city of Aba, in Abia State. This they wish to achieve through knowledge impartation.
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Mode of publicity for the school
Christal Word never had a digital means of marketing before its official opening.
The result of the summer lesson gave the school visibility within the environment. Everyone whose children attended the lesson spoke to others about it.
Who Founded Christal Word Academy?
The founder of Christal Word Academy is Mrs Christiana Agunwa. She is an Administrator and Educationist with over to thirty years of teaching experience.
She is very passionate about children.
Pioneer Teachers of Christal Word Academy
The pioneer teachers of the school were the founder and her children. They were involved in the learning processes. Everyone in the community wanted to identify with Christal Word Academy.
This is because the founder was not just an Educator but was always available for both the students, parents and staff.
What the community members knew about Christal Word Academy
Members of the community knew Christal Word Academy as a school that speaks English. The native language in the Community was the Igbo language.
Those who could communicate in the English Language had issues with the use of tenses and right pronunciation of words.
Academic Session at Christal Word Academy
At Christal Word Academy, the academic session comprises three(3) terms. This usually begins in September and ends in July. The Academic session in the last ten (10)years always ends with an event.
First year of Christal Word Academy
By the end of the first year of Christ Word Academy. The school recorded one hundred children across Kindergarten school and the primary school.
End of Session Event at Christal Word Academy
At Christal Word Academy the end of session party is not just a school event but a community event. A community event because parents want to see what their child has got to exhibit.
On that day, every child is allowed to be watched and celebrated.
Parents also take part in some games while their children watch them. Activities include Talkshows, Drama, Debate, Dance, Science exhibition, Ballet, Music and games.
Every presentation is done in a unique attire.
Cultural Day Event at Christal Word Academy
Christal Word Academy did not leave the native style completely. They also set out days to teach children their culture by setting out a day for it.
On the cultural day, students dress in their different cultural attire. Activities were done to commemorate the cultural day. These activities include Drama, Dance by different ethnic groups.
Different local delicacies were found at the event.
