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Our Proprietress

Dr. Mrs. Akwagaga Lelegima Enyia PhD (Nee Alabraba)

Proprietress

Quotes by the founder:

• Take time to write; the pen is mightier than the sword.

• Take time to read; it is the road to knowledge

• Take time to work; it is the road to success.

• Take time to eat; it is in the heart of perpetual youth.

• Great people are ordinary people with an extraordinary amount of determination.

• Develop a goal and plan to achieve it. Success is not by accident.

• Failure is never final, and success is never ending.

School Name

EXCEL CHERRY FORTE GROUP OF SCHOOLS-NURSERY, PRIMARY, SECONDARY.

Year Founded: The school was established on 19th September, 2001, in Woji, Port Harcourt.

Email: contact@excelcherryforteschool.com

Location: Before Elelewon Trans Woji Road, Woji, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Telephone: +2348033412423, 08162045092, 08038755883, 08034627125, 08039393641

General Information: Excel Cherry Forte College is a Government-approved Christian co-educational school in Nigeria.

The school’s offerings include crèche, pre-nursery, nursery, primary, and secondary. We provide a well-rounded, rich curriculum that enables our students to develop vital life skills and possess excellent academic performance through our provision of good education, programmed culture, and a strong sense of community.

Vision, Mission, Core Values.

OUR VISION

To develop champions for exploits in Nigeria.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to promote a lifelong learning environment that challenges and supports students to receive quality, comprehensive education; think critically; be self-confident; be disciplined; show strong leadership; and adopt zero tolerance for malpractice in their studies and life to succeed as productive, informed, and engaged citizens of our nation. For this reason, we have adopted different approaches and tools that make learning enjoyable. These approaches include the use of activity-based learning and outdoor learning, among others, which are encouraged through the employment of certified teachers, improvements on training provisions for our staff, and the provision of equipped, state-of-the-art learning facilities for the students.

OUR GOAL

Our aim is to lay the foundation of a lifelong educational experience, build confidence, build respect that cuts across all distinctions of mankind, and build entrepreneurship. We hope to groom students with consciousness of the needs of our society and the desire to contribute immensely to it through the use of their talents and acquired knowledge in the service of humanity.

OUR VALUES

At Excel Cherry Forte we endeavour to instill godly qualities in our students and staff.

• Godliness

• Integrity

• Hard work

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Mutual Respect.

Our Motto

Wisdom, Power and Godliness

Our Education System Works For You

School Curriculum: Excel Cherry Forte adopts the British curriculum and Nigerian National curriculum.

Crèche , Pre-Nursery, and Nursery (8 months to 2 years): Our crèche is equipped to cater to the needs of babies and toddlers, thereby giving parents the required peace of mind to enhance productivity at the workplace. Our crèche caters to ages 8 months to 2 years. In our crèche, we adopt play-based learning—an integral part of the Montessori teaching method, which helps kids learn faster—and individualised learning, which enables our carers to pay required attention to each child to learn and develop skills.

Pre-Nursery and Nursery (3 years to 5 years): At Excel Cherry pre-nursery and nursery school, our teaching approach is child-centred. Our classes are equipped with Montessori didactic materials, Jolly phonics philosophy and National Curriculum, which incorporates the following subjects: Values/Attitudes, Sensorial, Storytelling, Social Habits, Health Habits, Reading with Phonics, Discovery, Number Concept/Logic, Gin Science, Language Arts, Creative Art/Colouring, Everyday Practical Life, Calligraphy/Hand Coordination, Songs/Rhymes, French, Computers, and Outdoor Play Activities.

Primary (5 years to 10 years): The primary section runs the British curriculum and the Nigerian National Curriculum. The curriculum is child-centred, teacher-friendly, and enables the child to take responsibility for his or her learning by involving activities such as planning, researching, and interaction with mates and teachers. The following subjects are learnt- Mathematics, English language, Basic science, Agricultural Science, Social Studies, Fine Art, Diction, Abacus mental maths, Christian Religious Knowledge, Home economics, Physical and Health Science, French, Phonics and Spellings, Vocational Aptitude, Quantitative Reasoning, Computer science.

Secondary (11-17years): We are approved by the Rivers State Ministry of Education to run both the Junior and Secondary Schools and a centre for NECO (SSCE and BECE) and West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) . Entry point is JS1 and in the first three years our students are introduced to the following subjects - Mathematics, English Language, Social studies, Business studies, Basic Technology, Basic Science, Home Economics, Literature, Computer Science, Cultural and creative arts, History, Music, Civic education, Christian Religious studies, Igbo language, French ,Typing, Physical and Health Science. JSCE and BECE examination is compulsory for all Junior Secondary (JS3) students. The following subjects are carried out in Senior Secondary- Mathematics, English Language, Government, Civic Education, Literature in English, Physics, Chemistry, Financial Accounting, Economics, Geography, Data Processing, Agric Science, Biology and Further Maths.At the end of SS3 the students will sit for WASSE and NECO examinations.

EXAMINATIONS TAKEN: Internal Exams, Mock Exam BECE, SSCE, NECO, WAEC Homework and Continuous Assessment tests Homework and continuous assessment tests are set regularly in all subject areas with increasing dedication as students get older. We monitor all homework and record all continuous assessments to maintain high standards.

Extracurricular Activities: The quality of our extra-curricular activities is very intense. We have provided extensively for sporting activities in Excel Cherry Forte. Our core sports activities are football, athletics, etc There are other creative activities such as Debate, Quiz, Catering, Leadership/Mentorship Training, amongst others.

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: The following clubs are in existence in the school- JET Club, English, Literary and Press Club, Mathematics club, ICT club, etc

OUR FOUNDER: Dr. Akwagaga Lelegima Enyia (Nee Alabraba)

MANAGEMENT STAFF: MRS. BASSEY SHITTU (School Administrator, Excel Cherry Forte College)

MS EDITH NWACHUKWU (Principal, Excel Cherry Forte College)

MR ODEY BENEDICT (Vice Principal, Excel Cherry Forte College)

MISS HENRIETTA NDIDI (Head, Junior Secondary, Excel Cherry Forte College)

MRS NGOBA WHYTE (Head, Excel Cherry Forte Nursery School)

MRS IBEAKANMA SOLA, (Head, Excel Cherry Forte Primary School)

Relevant awards and recognitions:

In our school we have won the following:

• 1st position in the Abacus Mental Maths Competition 2021 won by Miss Daniella Daniel.

• Winner of gold medal at Malaysia Abacus Mental Maths Competition 2021 won by Miss Daniella Daniel

• Award of gold medal at Scholastic Champs Maths competition 2021 won by Mamieri Oghenemaro

• Acha Jeffery—Primary Spelling Bee award,

• Francisca Opara—Primary Spelling Bee award

• Zicora Nez—Beauty pageant winner

• Omolola Lafu-Taxation completion winner

• Aparire Adenowo-Mathematics Champ competition 2021

• Best Performing School at 2023 African Shenmo Abacus Cup Award Ceremony

• Award of excellence and honour at Scholastic Champs Mathematics Competition 2025 School Facilities and Description Chemistry Laboratory Physics Laboratory, Biology Laboratory Type Writer Pool Page 4 Sewing Laboratory Catering Laboratory I.C.T C.C.A Laboratory School Library Special events and activities

• Inter-house sports and relevant media

• Science week

• French Day

• Cultural Day activities

• Graduation Ceremony

• Fruit Colour Day

• Seminars

• Counselling

• Career Day

• Excursions

• Training from Companies

PARENTS/TEACHERS ASSOCIATION: The PTA has been in the forefront of the promotion and support for the vision of our school. Child-centredness, protection of the ethos, and social, moral, and academic delivery integrity are part of our oversight in producing a well-rounded world citizen. The PTA renders service to our school through elective offices but mostly through voluntarily serving one another, promoting communal love for the benefit of our children. We act as a bridge between the school and the parents, promoting fairness and what is just. We believe in our brand and proudly wear the Excel Cherry Forte School badge of honour. Whatever influences we command in our private businesses and lives, we bring these to bear and leverage on them to close gaps and make friends for and in the best interest of the school It is no surprise, therefore, that we are pace setters and leaders, and our reputation has always been exemplary in the community of educational institutions in this part of the world. You are invited to be part of our community.

School Anthem:

Excel Cherry Forte International School Where leaders with integrity spring forte Learning now has been made so beautiful Here at Excel Cherry Forte Long live Excel Cherry Forte

Guide our teachers to train us as we go. Give them wisdom to lead us as we grow. Cause our parents your great favour to know, gracious Lord, we pray. Be our strength and stay. Jesus leads the way.