It
was a beautiful Saturday morning the birds were chirping, the cocks crowing and
the gentle rays of the morning sun slightly making their way through the
windows into Mr. and Mrs. Ajayi’s room. Mr. Ajayi was working on his laptop
while Mrs. Ajayi was reading a book on their bed. She liked to do some reading
in the morning just before starting her day.
“Honey,
that Russell School isn’t bad,” Mr. Ajayi gently remarked, “I’m just going
through their website now and I think it won’t be a bad choice after all and
since they have a payment plan, the pressure wouldn’t be much at least for a
start.”
“I agree with you my dear husband. It would
really mean a lot to Kemi. I also don’t really like their current school where
it’s always one complaint or the other, but look at the Kamsin children, who
are very intelligent and always well behaved. I’m sure that Russell school also
had a part to play.” Kemi’s mother rattled.
“Hmmm,
Mrs. Ajayi of Life! Like it wasn’t your idea to put them there in the first
place”, Mr. Ajayi teased.
“No
strings attached, I just want what is best for my children and I think putting
Kemi there would help us ascertain the truth.” she returned the tease.
. . .
It
was another Monday morning. Everyone was trying to get things done in
preparation to go out. Bimbo usually went with their father because her school
was along the same route while Kemi and Kunle usually walked to school because
it was nearby.
“I might pay a visit to Russell College during my lunch break
today. I would like to get more enquires ahead of time.” Kemi’s father
explained to her mum as she was preparing their lunch bags.
“Ok
dear, that wouldn’t be a bad idea, at least we can see and know what the fuss about
this school really is.”
“Please
remember to take a tour round the school and take pictures too so I can even
see and also show Kemi.”
“Who
has time for all that? I think you should go then,” Mr Ajayi said with his face
squeezed.
Kemi’s
mum smiled and hugged him, “My honeypie, the one and only, as the head of the
family, I think you are in a better position to go and assess the school.
Remember you recently teased me that I picked their current school? So you
should go and experience what I did and try to get as much info. I love you
too,” she mocked, walking out of the kitchen with the lunch bags.
.
. .
“Russell International School”, Mr. Ajayi
pronounced, impressed. He parked his car in front of the school. The building look huge and really nice,
he thought to himself. The Security Operatives were very polite in taking his
details and he was immediately ushered towards the reception.
The receptionist
was a happy and bright young lady who welcomed him with a smile. “Welcome to
Russell International School Sir, how may I help you today”, she warmly
requested. Mr. Ajayi informed her of his mission and she asked him to wait for
the Admissions Officer of the College Section.
Few seconds later, a tall, fair-skinned
man walked towards him.
“Hello
Mr. Ajayi. Welcome to Russell International School, my name is Mr. Ikechukwu
and I am the Admissions Officer for the College School.” he greeted with a firm
handshake. “Allow me to give you a tour round the school before we sit for
further discussion,” he added as he ushered him into the school.
After some few minutes...
“Wow,
I must say I am really impressed.” Mr. Ajayi commended as he sat down. They
were now in Mr. Ikechukwu’s office and he was served a hot cup of latte and two
cupcakes.
“You
have very wonderful facilities here,” Mr. Ajayi added as he gently munched on
his cupcake.
“Thank
you very much Sir, we have put all this in place to create the perfect learning
environment for our student. We seek to raise happy, confident and vibrant
students who are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities both
now and in the future. At Russell College, we equip our students with the
fundamental skills essential for academic work, while encouraging creativity and
practical abilities. They learn to work both independently and in groups and
the students thrive within our happy, family atmosphere,” Mr. Ikechukwu
carefully explained. He went on further to discuss the admission procedure,
fees involved and the payment plan most suitable.
Mr. Ajayi suddenly realized
he had spent about 40minutes in the school; he was having a good conversation
with the Admissions Officer but he had to return to his office before lunch
break was over.
“Please have my card and feel free to call me anytime for
further enquiries.” Mr. Ikechukwu handed a copy of his complementary card to Mr.
Ajayi and walked him to his car.
.
. .
“Baby, how was your day today?” Mrs. Ajayi
asked her husband as she crawled into the bed beside him.
“Well, I must say that I was really impressed.
They have it all and their payment plan isn’t choking, I think we can manage.
Kemi aspires to be a doctor and we need to give her a firm foundation. There’s
just one string attached and that is SUCCESS! Let’s do all we can to support
Kemi’s dream!”
Kemi’s mother smiled in admiration, “My
husband, you have done well and I support all you have said 100%. I even think
Bimbo should join too so she can be better equipped for her SSCE while Kunle
can join once he completes primary 6.”
“Hmmm, good planning!” Mr. Ajayi teased, “Yes,
as a concerned mother, I choose Russell…”
To
be continued…
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