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IEYC Entry Point Activity: Visit to the Zoo
Early years entry point activities play an important role in helping young children connect with new learning themes in a meaningful way. As part of their International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) unit on Living Things titled, Visit to the Zoo, our toddlers at Educare enjoyed a hands-on Entry Point activity on the school grounds. The…
Celebrating Culture Through Food: Grade 3 Special Assembly
During our recent special assembly at the Primary Campus earlier this year, the Grade 3 pupils gave a presentation on traditional New Year meals eaten in different countries around the world. As part of the special assembly, the pupils dressed in attire representing the countries they were presenting. Each group introduced a traditional New Year…
Practical Lesson: Grade 12 Students Explore How to Make Garri at GIS
Recently, our Grade 12 students explored how to make Garri through a hands-on learning experience that extended beyond the classroom. Using cassava grown and harvested on the school farm, they discovered how this staple food is transformed from raw tubers into the final roasted product. As a result, they gained practical insights into food processing…
Highlights from Our Virtual Alumni Event at the Secondary Campus: AI and the Digital World
On Friday, 14th November 2025, Greenoak International School hosted a concise but impactful Alumni Virtual Event. It brought together past students and a distinguished parent speaker to inspire our young learners. The event was themed “Thriving in a Digital World: How I Use AI and Other Tools to Navigate an Evolving Career Landscape”. It featured…
Primary Campus | Grade 5 Aviation Excursion to Bristow Helicopters Nigeria
Our Grade 5 pupils recently visited Bristow Helicopters Nigeria for a Primary School Aviation Excursion. They were introduced to real-life aviation operations. The excursion supported their understanding of transport systems while giving them a close look at how helicopters are managed, and operated. During the visit, the pupils were taken through the hangar and other…
Exploring Sound: A Practical Musical Activity at Educare
At Educare, we believe in exploring musical literacy through hands-on experiences. Our recent musical activity offered a simple yet powerful opportunity for pupils to engage with sound. It was both enjoyable and educational. On this particular day, the children came to class with a variety of musical instruments—small drums, recorders, shakers, tambourines, and other age-appropriate…
Developing Balance and Coordination with Educare: How Play Builds Attention in Young Learners
In early childhood, learning goes far beyond the classroom walls or paper-based tasks. The foundations for focus, coordination, and self-control are often laid through simple, play-based activities that engage both the mind and body. Physical play is not just for fun — it is a vital component in developing balance, coordination and focus in young children….
Diwali Celebration Recognised at the Primary Campus
On 20 October 2025, the Primary Campus recognised the Diwali celebration, a major festival celebrated by the Indian community. As a multicultural school, Greenoak values the traditions represented among its families and makes deliberate efforts to acknowledge them. To help pupils understand the significance of the festival, they were taught what Diwali represents and why…
Greenoak Secondary Shines in the Cambridge Outstanding Learners Awards!
The Cambridge Outstanding Learners Awards for candidates who sat the June and November 2024 Cambridge examinations were formally conferred on 29 August 2025. Greenoak International School (GIS) was among the top performers in several categories: Top in the World – 2 students in English as a Second Language and 1 student in Agriculture Top in…
GIS Secondary Commissions New Science Laboratories
Greenoak International School Secondary recently commissioned its newly completed Biology, Chemistry and Physics laboratories, marking a significant milestone in the school’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and innovation in science education. The commissioning ceremony was held in the presence of parents, staff and members of the school community. Parents were actively involved in the proceedings,…