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World Water Day – what does it mean to you?

The annual event, on Wednesday, March 22, is a devastating reminder of one simple thing we take for granted – clean, safe water to drink, clean our things with and bathe in.

The day is held to urge people to tackle the global water crisis.

It’s a reminder that 1.8 billion people’s drinking water is contaminated with faeces.

Dirty drinking water is truly horrifying – drinking it puts people at risk of contracting everything from cholera and dysentery to typhoid and polio.

What is World Water Day?

World Water Day is part of a global mission to get safer water for all.

It’s a day for people to learn, get involved and take action.

This is the 24th year, and it’s organised by UN Water in collaboration with governments and partners.

The United Nations organisation sets a theme each year.

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How can I waste less water?

UN Water suggests taking these simple steps –

1. Turn off the tap while you’re brushing your teeth

2. Turn off the tap while washing up or scrubbing vegetables.

3. Put rubbish, oils, chemicals and food in the bin, not down the drain. The dirtier your wastewater, the more energy and money it costs to treat it.

4. Collect used water from your kitchen sink or bath and use it to water your plants

5. You cans also collect and use this water to wash your bike or car.

How else can I get involved in World Water Day 2017?

You can take part in Water Aid UK’s campaign to raise awareness and funds.

Whether you decide to dye your hair blue, bake blue cakes to sell in the office or simply use the hashtag #Blue4Water on social media to explain why you’re supporting the day, is up to you.

What are its origins?

The UN decided back in 1992 there needed to be more global awareness on water issues.

The United Nations General Assembly decided March 22, 1993, would be the first World Water Day, and it has been held annually since.

One of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals is to make sure everyone in the world has access to safe water by 2030.

What is the theme for 2017?

This year World Water Day’s theme is wastewater.

What’s that?

Wastewater is water that has been used.

This includes water from homes, businesses, industries and institutions.

The term covers everything from sewage and bathwater to washing up water.

This year’s campaign, ‘Why waste water?’, is about reducing and reusing wastewater.

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The Magic of a Field Trip in School System

Many students look forward to their annual field trip all year long. A chance to escape the confines of the classroom and take learning opportunities on the road.

Field Trips are a break from the usual school day, offering the opportunity to see an attraction or museum and interact with classmates and teachers in a slightly more relaxed manner than the normal school environment.

They have many benefits from the vantage point of an educator as well, teachers are able to benefit from the resources and first-hand experiences that museum and galleries can provide, they can share in expert knowledge from curators and individual subject specialists and they can be used as an end of year reward for students who have worked hard and deserve a treat.

Even though field trips are an enjoyable and fun treat for students they also offer unparalleled learning opportunities, evident by the fact that private schools on average send their students on far more frequent off-site days out, sometimes amounting to a trip per month.

Day trips off campus are particularly beneficial to students that may have limited access to these types of learning opportunities due to economic reasons, such as students from low-income families.

Despite all the benefits of field trips, some teachers still find them a stressful proposition, having the responsibility of an entire class or group away from the safe confines of school and the normal procedures for backup if required, can be unnerving. There are also legal considerations if things do go wrong and an accident or incident occurs. However, by following a few safety tips and thinking proactively ahead, teachers can ensure that every field trip is as much fun for the teachers, as it is for the students: 

1. If it's feasible (due to distance and cost), arrange a pre-visit where you can tour the activity and site, perhaps with an accompanying educator and make a risk assessment of any hazards or concerns you may have. Note down fire exits, safety protocols and the names and details of those leading activities with your groups. Locate the washrooms, lunchrooms, locker rooms and check the visitor rules. You may also be able to get some materials and worksheets to share with your class before your arranged visit.
2. Pre-arrange all permissions needed from parents and administration and make sure you have this information on you during the trip.
3. Pre-plan alternative activities due to inclement weather, traffic problems or in the event that an onsite educator is sick or called away.
4. Prepare your students ahead of time by reminding them of all the rules and expectations you have for their behavior and conduct.
5. Carefully prepare adult chaperons and volunteers on their responsibilities during the trip and on any expectations or rules you expect them to abide by, i.e no smoking/ frequent group head counts etc.

In addition, you may want to bring with you this short checklist of things to keep you and your class ready for the many common situations and problems that can arise during a field trip: 

• Cellphone with school information and phone numbers stored.
• Emergency worksheets or games in case problems arise, groups are split up or an incident occurs.
• Full first aid kit with at least one member of staff trained in CPR.
• Any student medications that may be needed, including EpiPens.
• Detailed notes (and copies) of the names of all students.
• Roll call chart to conduct head counts.
• Camera for recording things you may want to remember, like where the bus is parked, for recording injuries or damage if unfortunate incidents occur or simply to showcase amazing learning opportunities to share with parents and administrators on your return.

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Eliud International School Weekly News

This is our brief news report on happenings around us for the week.

WORLD BOOK DAY.

Eliud International School joined over 100 countries yesterday, May 2 2017 to celebrate World Book Day in line with UNESCO. The pupils donated books to their classes which were used to create a mini-library in their classes. They also had fun reading and acting out some of their favourite story books. It was wow!!!

ELIUD SMART BRAIN AT CHARLES DALE

Yesterday being the 2^nd of March, 2017 the Eliud Smart Minds were at Charles Dale Memorial College for a quiz competition with the theme “Happy Ten Competition”. We expect the outcome of the competition on  or before  16^th of March, 2017.

THE NEW ACTING HEAD OF SCHOOL

On the 27^th of February, 2017 Mr. Chima Ezuo was appointed as the Acting Head of School of Eliud International school. All are enjoined to give him the maximum support as he diligently discharges his duties.

...Eliud School... A PLACE TO BE!

*** ADMISSION INTO JSS1 & JSS2 for 2017/2018 Academic Session is Now on-going.

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Eliud International School Celebrates #ZeroDiscriminationDay with UNAIDS

1 March is Zero Discrimination Day. Let’s come together to end discrimination and celebrate diversity, tolerance and inclusion. By joining our voices together, we can be part of a resounding call for human rights, compassion and tolerance that cannot be ignored. #zerodiscrimination

Zero Discrimination Day on 1 March is an opportunity to celebrate everyone’s right to live a full and productive life with dignity—no matter what they look like, where they come from or who they love. Let’s come together to end discrimination and celebrate diversity, tolerance and inclusion.

On Zero Discrimination Day 2017, embrace the diversity that exists around us, understand and accept people’s differences, open minds and respect and support one another. #zerodiscrimination

Zero Discrimination Day is an opportunity to highlight how everyone can be part of the transformation and make some noise for fair, equal and just societies. Join the #zerodiscrimination movement.

Discrimination is a violation of human rights and must not go unchallenged. This Zero Discrimination Day, by joining our voices together we can be part of a resounding call for human rights, compassion and tolerance that cannot be ignored.

1 March is #ZeroDiscrimination Day, a time to celebrate diversity, tolerance and inclusion.

Support #ZeroDiscrimination Day on 1 March. Let's celebrate diversity, tolerance and inclusion.

#Discrimination is a violation of #humanrights & must not go unchallenged. On 1 March, make some noise for #zerodiscrimination.

Be part of a resounding call for #compassion, #tolerance & #peace. Join the #zerodiscrimination movement.

Everyone has the right to live with #respect and #dignity. Make some noise for #zerodiscrimination.

We all have equal rights to live free from violence, persecution, #discrimination & #stigma. Make some noise for #zerodiscrimination.

73 countries still criminalize same-sex sexual relations. Make some noise for #zerodiscrimination.

13 states or territories have the death penalty for same-sex sexual relations. Make some noise for #zerodiscrimination.

LGBTI rights are #humanrights. End punitive laws, #zerodiscrimination on #SOGI and #HIV grounds!

#Transgender people face discrimination based on #genderidentity, #HIV & other grounds. #zerodiscrimination to #endAIDS

Punitive laws, discrimination, violence put #sexworkers at risk for #HIV. #zerodiscrimination to #endAIDS

There are 35 countries, territories and areas with #HIV-related #travel restrictions. Demand #zerodiscrimination.

Discrimination threatens the #health, dignity & security of ppl living with & vulnerable to #HIV. Join the #zerodiscrimination movement.

To reach zero new #HIV infections & zero #AIDS-related deaths, we must achieve #zerodiscrimination.

Discrimination is a violation of #humanrights - it is illegal, dehumanizing & acts as a major barrier to #health services. #zerodiscrimination

On 1 March, #ZeroDiscrimination Day is an opportunity to celebrate everyone’s right to live a life with #dignity.

Discrimination doesn’t just hurt individuals or groups of ppl - it hurts everyone. Make some noise for #zerodiscrimination.

We need to stand united in support of anyone who faces discrimination. Join the #zerodiscrimination movement.

In only 3 out of 10 countries worldwide do equal numbers of #girls & #boys attend upper secondary #school. Demand #zerodiscrimination.

People with disabilities are more than 2x as likely to find #health-care providers’ skills inadequate. Demand #zerodiscrimination for all.

Discriminating against ppl based on race causes individual suffering & weakens social cohesion. Demand #zerodiscrimination for all.

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We can all make a difference and contribute to a world without #discrimination. Make some noise for #zerodiscrimination.

People living with #HIV experience #unemployment rates 3x higher than national unemployment rates. Make some noise for #zerodiscrimination at work.

#Zerodiscrimination means all people are able to access #employment.

Health settings

The #right2health is a fundamental #humanright that incl. access to affordable, timely & quality #health care services. #Zerodiscrimination

#Health settings among most frequent environments where ppl face #HIV-related stigma & #discrimination. Make some noise #zerodiscrimination.

#Stigma & #discrimination are among the foremost barriers to #HIV prevention, treatment, care & support. Demand #zerodiscrimination for all.

#Stigma & #discrimination undermine #HIV prevention efforts by making ppl afraid to seek HIV info & services. Support #zerodiscrimination.

1 in 8 people living with #HIV report having been denied #health care. Make some noise for #zerodiscrimination

More than 10% of people living with #HIV identify stigma as barrier to ART adherence. #Zerodiscrimination needed for #909090.

In a study in #Asia, 45% women reported that they were advised not to have children following their #HIV diagnosis. #zerodiscrimination

Make some noise for #zerodiscrimination so all people have access to #HIV & other #health services w/o fear of judgement or mistreatment

Any obstacles that inhibit access to #health-care facilities must be removed. Make some noise for #zerodiscrimination

Access to quality #health services must be universal. Join the #zerodiscrimination movement

Everyone, everywhere should have quality #health services. Support the #zerodiscrimination movement

Stigma discourages people living with #HIV from getting tested and accessing life-saving health care and treatment #zerodiscrimination

#Zerodiscrimination means that all people are able to access #HIV & other health services w/o fear of judgement or mistreatment

Science is clear. #Stigma and #discrimination are bad for your health. Take action for #zerodiscrimination!

Country/region-specific

60% EU/EEA countries report stigma and #discrimination by health-care workers as barrier to #HIV prevention for #keypopulations.[1]

In Canada, many women living with #HIV report HIV stigma, gender & racial discrimination, depression. #Zerodiscrimination on any ground![2]

In New Zealand, almost half of #PLHIV surveyed reported stigma & discrimination in health-care settings. #Zerodiscrimination[3]

In Peru, stigma prevents women living with #HIV from seeking treatment. #Zerodiscrimination to #endAIDS[4]

In Swaziland, 62% #MSM surveyed were afraid to seek health care. #Zerodiscrimination for healthy lives for all[5]

In the US nearly 27% of transgender people report being refused health care. #Zerodiscrimination[6]

Commendable: UNILAG Provides Free Internet Wi-Fi For Students - See How To Access It

The management of University of Lagos (UNILAG) has provided free Internet Wi-Fi. The Free Internet Wi-Fi would allow the students to have access to the Internet and increase knowledge within the institution, whereby elevating them to the same level with their contemporaries at other institutions of learning. 

With this present economy climate, students that have Internet enabled devices but can’t afford the data bundles touted by the providers making Internet access a daunting task but the fact that its free allows it to cut across all age groups within the institution.

The Free Internet Wi-Fi can be accessed around Main Library of the Univeristy of Lagos. 

The guidelines to benefit this free service are as follows 

1. Put off your mobile data
2. Connect to the SPOTQWIX Wireless Network named 'SPOTQWIX' 
3. Launch your browser. You will be redirected to a REGISTER/LOGIN Page 
4. For First time Users. Register with a Valid Email Address and Phone Number.
5. A text message with a OTP [One Time Password] Would be sent via text message.
6. Revisit your browser and fill in your Phone Number and the OTP sent via text.
7. If details entered are correct, a success page would be shown.
8. Enjoy the free service- 2hours a day or 150mb-both cumulative and whichever comes first.



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ASUU opposes financial autonomy for Nasarawa varsity

Nasarawa State University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it is opposed to the financial autonomy granted the institution by the state government.

The chairman of the chapter, Dr Nghargbu K’tso, said this on Thursday when he paid a courtesy call on the state House of Assembly Committee on Education in Lafia.

K’tso said that the union opposed the financial autonomy because the university “is a public institution’’ that should be properly funded by the state government.

He appealed to the Assembly to ensure that institution was properly funded to improve its standard of education and for the overall development of the state.

“We appeal to you to use your good office to increase funding of the education sector in the state, particularly the state university subvention, because the budget is passing through you.

This is to make the university compete with other universities favourably.

“We are also demanding that there should be a review of the law establishing the university by allowing the management of the university to serve single term of five years, not four years renewable.

“This will encourage excellence and productivity,’’ he said.

According to K’tso, ASUU says no to financial autonomy because the institution is a social service sector which belongs to the public.

“We do not know of any public university that has financial autonomy,’’ he said.

Responding, Mr Daniel Oga-Ogazi, chairman of the committee, assured ASUU that the Assembly, in partnership with the state government, was addressing problems in the education sector in the state.

The lawmaker promised that the Assembly would continue to enact laws that had direct bearing on the lives of the people of the state.

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