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too easy to get off track and achieve nothing. Define your goals in terms of height, weight, Naira, inches, or hours. Then measure your progress until you achieve your desired outcome. You might need to ask if someone else Smart can measure whether or not you achieved your goal. If the answer is no, your goal is not measurable. Students Set A is for Attainable Sad as it may be, some things are not attainable. A four feet tall lad with poor hand-eye coordination should know that a basketball career in the NBA is probably out of S.M.A.R.T reach. However, it is important to focus on goals that are attainable with little or minimal effort so you can watch your confidence build as you accomplish them. Define your sub-goals or steps to achieving the 'big' goal and define your tasks which are the simple things to achieve the sub-goals Goals It is important to set goals that are achievable because it How to set and achieve your goals this year… gets your juices flowing, gets you up in the morning, and keeps you going all day long!

R is for Reason “If you don't design your own life plan, R is the most important letter in the word SMART. For a chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. goal to be reached you must have a strong reason to want Guess what they may have planned for you? Not much!” to reach it. Your reason becomes the fuel that keeps you – Jim Rohn moving toward your goal – the motivation, the oals are the things we want to achieve in life inspiration, the kick in the butt you need to continue Super towards which we direct our efforts. Goal setting striving for it. Be sure that each and every goal you set Gis therefore an activity that enables us to plan includes the reason why you want to achieve it. New what we want to achieve in life. Researchers surveyed T is for Time-Stamped Yale University graduating students in 1953 to determine A time stamp on your goal means that on a specific day, how many of them had specific, written goals for the at a specific time, it expires- This simply means you need future. The answer: 3%. Twenty years later, researchers to set specific deadlines for the accomplishment of your polled the surviving members of the Class of 1953 and goals. As a result of procrastination, tasks do not get You! found that the 3% with goals had accumulated more done until days, hours or minutes before they are due. If personal financial wealth than the other 97% of the class there is no due date, they won't get done at all. A time very super new year to all our combined! stamp prevents you from dabbling around your goals and The conclusion is: greatly increases the likelihood that you will accomplish esteemed readers! I'm pretty sure 1. Goals work Athe holiday was restful and also 2. Almost nobody uses them them. Deadlines shape up your thinking, increases your filled with lots of fun activities. I also motivation and moves you to action. Importance of goals believe you are ready to take on the year Above all, SMART goals must take into consideration with renewed determination and drive. - G i v e s m e a n i ng and direction to our activities every area of our lives and must be written down! The act As we begin this New Year, I want you to - Serves as a guide that helps us make decisions about of writing your goals down vastly increases your chance of know that the pathway to being that what we want to do and how to go about achieving it. success. Then, keep your notes where you can see and shining and exceptional student in this - Enables us to prepare & plan appropriately read or review them every day. present competitive age indeed lies - Increases our chances of successfully achieving our beyond classroom walls. In the words of ambition Areas Of Your Life In Which Goals Are Needed: John Mason, “You can't do anything The 'How' of goal setting about the length of your life but you can do There is a SMART way of setting goals which is explained Goal Category something about the width and depth” as follows; Therefore, take full responsibility for your My SMART Goal S is for Specific own development and make every effort A goal must be specific and not wishy washy. For your to be the very best you can. Set a new goal goal to be specific, it means it must be explicitly defined SPIRITUAL this year to make R.E.A.Ding a habit with boundaries and ranges. If your goal for example is to because reading is succeeding! lose some weight, you must be specific as to how soon SCHOOL/ ACADEMICS you intend to begin your weight loss program, on when As usual, this 3rd edition of R.E.A.D has you would visit the gym? For how long? etc. The specifics been loaded with lots of exciting articles provide visuals that allow you to know immediately when ranging from tips on Personal statement FINANCIAL you are meeting your goals and when you are off track. writing to how to set goals and achieve Your goals must also be shared. We are far more likely to them, sports, entertainment, classroom stick to our plan and reach our goals if we know our PERSONAL jokes and lots more to thrill you as you friends and family support us. Such support increases our read on. determination, our stamina, and our courage. However, never share your goals with anyone who may ridicule, From all of us at I-excel, have a Super New HEALTH & FITNESS tease or discourage you but with those who will Year and a Super new YOU! encourage you every step of the way. High achievers count on and work with other winners! SOCIAL M is for Measurable Someone has wisely observed that, “What gets measured, gets done.” When a goal is measurable you can track your COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT progress towards achieving it. If it's not measurable, it's NEW PRESS RELEASE FROM EAR Y !! ROSSALL PROMO! SCHOOL Do you know that with a budget Have of between N3.5 Million – N4.5 Essentials On Personal you read... Million for both tuition and accommodation (i.e. £13,000 - Beyond £17,000) you can get a quality Statement Writing Classroom A-level/Foundation school in the Walls? United Kingdom? You need not look further. “The Personal Statement is most likely to be the most difficult document a 17- Consult us today as only limited year-old will have written – there are many complexities such as how to fine- HIGHLIGHTS Emily's In The Running spaces are available. tune the tone of the statement so that it is not too boastful but able to sell the ?Approach college with the right student” – Admissions Tutor, Cambridge mindset: The Degree-minded Vs Depth- You also stand a chance to enjoy minded Student; For Great Things 50% off administrative charges ? hether she's running or swimming, she's now been approved for entry into the . What are personal statements? This could include the following: Extracurricular Become a well-schooled adult; imbibe success Personal statements are essays that you write activities done in school: Dance, drama, debating, principles valuable for college and beyond Rossall Junior School pupil, Emily Mc Blackpool Council Excellence Programme for elite Hurry now while offer lasts !!! sports etc; Volunteering experience; Work experience: Neill, eats up the miles and the medals, athletes and is now a step, and a stroke, nearer to Ifor most college admissions applications. They ?Choose careers in line with your personality, W This can be undertaken during long summers. Job and at the tender age of ten is already a British achieving her ambition of one day competing at the may be short essays (200-500 words) or longer values, interests, skills and ambitions using shadowing might be more relevant to those who Biathle champion and number two in her age Olympics in the Modern Pentathlon. essays (900 words). Generally, essays should be assessment tests. typed, double spaced with a font no smaller than intend to follow a careers path in Law or Medicine; group in world competition. Rossall Junior School head, Katie Lee believes 10. One page is usually equal to 250 words. Seminars/lectures attended (These could be seminars pertaining to your intending course or personal Designated Sales Outlets Emily, of Cleveleys, is a remarkable competitor in Emily has what it takes to compete at the highest Registration deadline II. Why do I need one? Most admissions development); Interesting books you have read; the Biathle, which is the early years' athletics level. She commented: “Emily is an extremely 15th February 2013 applications require a personal statement or Summer school programs; Countries visited; Current Beyond Classroom Walls can be purchased or borrowed at any of competition for budding Pentathletes: gifted athlete, but she also realises that success the following outlets: answers to short essay or long essay questions. This affairs knowledge amongst others. incorporating a 500m run, 50m open water swim comes from hard work and practise, which is · When writing a personal statement, use standard is your best chance to tell readers about you. Use and another 500m run in one continuous event. mature for someone of her age. formatting; it is more important to demonstrate that Laterna Ventures Limited the personal statement for either college admission 13, Oko-Awo Street, off Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria you can say what you need to say concisely than to be The star junior athlete of the Fleetwood or scholarship applications to highlight your Island, Lagos independent school is already British Girls Biathle “I hope she continues to progress, because as we're exhaustive. Liam & Noel’s Bookclub personal experiences. Statements also give Champion in her age group and in November she the regional training camp for the Team GB reviewers a chance to see your writing skills. A 5 RULES AND PITFALLS WHEN WRITING 1A Victoria Arobieke Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos Pentathlon squad, she's in the right place to tap Readers & Players Bookstore earned a silver medal in the 14th Biathle World Personal statement differentiates students and PERSONAL STATEMENTS into the very best coaches in the sport. Magodo GRA Championship in Dubai in the 'Youth E' event and must be comprehensive and well articulated. To be honest, I think she has all the attributes to be Top 5 Rules I-excel Education Consulting also helped Team GB to win a silver medal in the CLASSROOM 1, Balogun Street, off Awolowo way, Ikeja, Lagos a senior world and Olympic champion. There's III. When will I write one? Most applications 1. Strive for depth rather than breadth. team event. 2. Try to tell the reader something that no other obviously a long way to go and one doesn't want to into residential boarding school are due between applicant will be able to say (Beyond Classroom walls workbook can be downloaded at www.i- But, Emily's not one to rest on her laurels, because load pressure onto young shoulders, but the signs November and February of your senior year in high 3. Get creative and imaginative in the opening excelconsultingng.com or picked up at the address directly above) JOKES are positive and we'll give her all the support we school. It would also serve as a great learning since her return from the Gulf she's swept the remarks, but make sure it's something that no one else can to help her achieve her goals.” experience prior to writing a personal statement for could write board at the Blackpool Aquatics Amateur Swimming Club Championship, winning all ten your UCAS application. 4. Address the school's unique features that interest For more information about Rossall School, 1. Teacher: How do students learn you events and setting club record times in the 400m better? With a teacher or without a IV. What does a personal statement look 5. Proofread carefully for grammar, syntax, email us at [email protected] freestyle, 50m & 200m breaststroke. As a result, teacher? like? punctuation, word usage, and style Student: Despite the teacher.

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Introduction l who keeps on talking when people are Body application 2. Do not preach to your reader. You can express no longer interested? Conclusion p amaican sprinter Usain Bolt is arguably the opinions, but do not come across as fanatical or s Student: A teacher fastest man in the world, winning three gold Here are some suggestions for organizing extreme 3. Do not discuss your minority status or o medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in your thoughts into a coherent essay: t J 3. Teacher: If you had one dollar and disadvantaged background unless you have a Beijing, China, and becoming the first man in · What are your goals? Why did you choose these you asked your father for another, how goals? compelling and unique story that relates to it o Olympic history to win both the 100-meter and 4. Do not remind the school of its rankings or tell many dollars would you have? · Why did you choose to apply to this college/for h 200-meter races in record times. Bolt won his Dan: One dollar. this scholarship? them how good they are

p fourth Olympic gold medal in the men's 100- 5. Do not use boring clichéd intros or conclusions Teacher (sadly): You don't know your · What are your values and philosophy about ? "Allow me to introduce myself. My name is..." meter race at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games arithmetic. education? Why? ? "This question asks me to discuss..." in London, beating rival Yohan Blake who took · Is there one or two accomplishment(s), either in ? "I would like to thank the admissions committee Dan (sadly): You don't know my father. silver. Bolt beat his last record and set a new school or outside of school that you are particularly for considering my application." ? Olympic record of 9.63 seconds. proud of? What have you learned from these "It is my sincere hope that you will grant me the 4. Mother: Why did you get such a low experiences? opportunity to attend your fine school." Usain Bolt was on Fire! Beating his last record ? mark on that test? · Do you have a time-management system? What is ”In summary, there are three reasons why you goes to show that he is not satisfied with his Dan: Because of absence. it? should admit me…” yesterday neither is he basking in the Mother: You mean you were absent on · How do you schedule your time to include both euphoria of his past achievements. He the day of the test? academic and social activities? refused to maintain status quo and is Dan: No, but the kid who sits next to · What difficulties or disadvantages have you faced competing against his own records!!! in your life and how have you overcome them? This is a challenge to all to beat your last year's me was. What is one area in which you are weak and how PICTURES TAKEN AT THE INAUGURATION OF performance. Get to school earlier than last have you or do you plan to overcome that 'PROJECT 4' IN PARTNERSHIP WITH I-EXCEL Beat your own record! Sports: term/academic year; cross out more things on weakness? (Keep this very brief.) EDUCATION CONSULTING · Identify a leadership experience and talk about your to-do-list, Read more books; surprise what the most important lessons of the position 160 students from 8 different schools in Alimosho district yourself. Set new records in all areas of your life. For more information, guidance and and experience. 1 were given free copies of Beyond Classroom Walls book "It's what I came here to do. I'm now a Usain Bolt mode activated... counseling, please call 08068331376 or legend. I'm also the greatest athlete to live. Happy new you! · What makes you unique? and book markers on the 10th of October 2012. · Highlight your other interests/achievements - email us at [email protected] I've got nothing left to prove." – Usain Bolt NEW PRESS RELEASE FROM EAR Y !! ROSSALL PROMO! SCHOOL Do you know that with a budget Have of between N3.5 Million – N4.5 Essentials On Personal you read... Million for both tuition and accommodation (i.e. £13,000 - Beyond £17,000) you can get a quality Statement Writing Classroom A-level/Foundation school in the Walls? United Kingdom? You need not look further. “The Personal Statement is most likely to be the most difficult document a 17- Consult us today as only limited year-old will have written – there are many complexities such as how to fine- HIGHLIGHTS Emily's In The Running spaces are available. tune the tone of the statement so that it is not too boastful but able to sell the ?Approach college with the right student” – Admissions Tutor, Cambridge mindset: The Degree-minded Vs Depth- You also stand a chance to enjoy minded Student; For Great Things 50% off administrative charges ? hether she's running or swimming, she's now been approved for entry into the . What are personal statements? This could include the following: Extracurricular Become a well-schooled adult; imbibe success Personal statements are essays that you write activities done in school: Dance, drama, debating, principles valuable for college and beyond Rossall Junior School pupil, Emily Mc Blackpool Council Excellence Programme for elite Hurry now while offer lasts !!! sports etc; Volunteering experience; Work experience: Neill, eats up the miles and the medals, athletes and is now a step, and a stroke, nearer to Ifor most college admissions applications. They ?Choose careers in line with your personality, W This can be undertaken during long summers. Job and at the tender age of ten is already a British achieving her ambition of one day competing at the may be short essays (200-500 words) or longer values, interests, skills and ambitions using shadowing might be more relevant to those who Biathle champion and number two in her age Olympics in the Modern Pentathlon. essays (900 words). Generally, essays should be assessment tests. typed, double spaced with a font no smaller than intend to follow a careers path in Law or Medicine; group in world competition. Rossall Junior School head, Katie Lee believes 10. One page is usually equal to 250 words. Seminars/lectures attended (These could be seminars pertaining to your intending course or personal Designated Sales Outlets Emily, of Cleveleys, is a remarkable competitor in Emily has what it takes to compete at the highest Registration deadline II. Why do I need one? Most admissions development); Interesting books you have read; the Biathle, which is the early years' athletics level. She commented: “Emily is an extremely 15th February 2013 applications require a personal statement or Summer school programs; Countries visited; Current Beyond Classroom Walls can be purchased or borrowed at any of competition for budding Pentathletes: gifted athlete, but she also realises that success the following outlets: answers to short essay or long essay questions. This affairs knowledge amongst others. incorporating a 500m run, 50m open water swim comes from hard work and practise, which is · When writing a personal statement, use standard is your best chance to tell readers about you. Use and another 500m run in one continuous event. mature for someone of her age. formatting; it is more important to demonstrate that Laterna Ventures Limited the personal statement for either college admission 13, Oko-Awo Street, off Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria you can say what you need to say concisely than to be The star junior athlete of the Fleetwood or scholarship applications to highlight your Island, Lagos independent school is already British Girls Biathle “I hope she continues to progress, because as we're exhaustive. Liam & Noel’s Bookclub personal experiences. Statements also give Champion in her age group and in November she the regional training camp for the Team GB reviewers a chance to see your writing skills. A 5 RULES AND PITFALLS WHEN WRITING 1A Victoria Arobieke Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos Pentathlon squad, she's in the right place to tap Readers & Players Bookstore earned a silver medal in the 14th Biathle World Personal statement differentiates students and PERSONAL STATEMENTS into the very best coaches in the sport. Magodo GRA Championship in Dubai in the 'Youth E' event and must be comprehensive and well articulated. To be honest, I think she has all the attributes to be Top 5 Rules I-excel Education Consulting also helped Team GB to win a silver medal in the CLASSROOM 1, Balogun Street, off Awolowo way, Ikeja, Lagos a senior world and Olympic champion. There's III. When will I write one? Most applications 1. Strive for depth rather than breadth. team event. 2. Try to tell the reader something that no other obviously a long way to go and one doesn't want to into residential boarding school are due between applicant will be able to say (Beyond Classroom walls workbook can be downloaded at www.i- But, Emily's not one to rest on her laurels, because load pressure onto young shoulders, but the signs November and February of your senior year in high 3. Get creative and imaginative in the opening excelconsultingng.com or picked up at the address directly above) JOKES are positive and we'll give her all the support we school. It would also serve as a great learning since her return from the Gulf she's swept the remarks, but make sure it's something that no one else can to help her achieve her goals.” experience prior to writing a personal statement for could write board at the Blackpool Aquatics Amateur Swimming Club Championship, winning all ten your UCAS application. 4. Address the school's unique features that interest For more information about Rossall School, 1. Teacher: How do students learn you events and setting club record times in the 400m better? With a teacher or without a IV. What does a personal statement look 5. Proofread carefully for grammar, syntax, email us at [email protected] freestyle, 50m & 200m breaststroke. As a result, teacher? like? punctuation, word usage, and style Student: Despite the teacher.

The suggested format is two pages, double spaced, h Top 5 Pitfalls typed and follows this structure: 1. Do not submit an expository resume; avoid s 2. Teacher: What do you call a person

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UK Schools: o Keele University • Badminton School, Bristol o Kingston University, London Ireland Schools: • Bellerbys Colleges: Brighton, o University of Leicester • Trinity College, Dublin Cambridge, London & Oxford o University of Lincoln • University College, Dublin • Brooke house College o Liverpool JMU • Cardiff Sixth form College o University of Surrey • Cambridge Education Group: o University of Sussex US Schools: o CATS Colleges: Cambridge, o Wales Int’l Study Centre ?EF Int’l Academy, Boston, San Canterbury & London (Foundation program leads to any Francisco, New York o Birkberk, University of London University in Wales) ?CATS Academy, Boston o Goldsmiths, University of • Navitas Group: ?ONCampus Boston (In partnership London o LIBT : Affiliated to Brunel University with Wheelock College) o Queen Mary, University of o (CRIC): Cambridge Ruskin Int’l London College Canadian Schools: o Royal Holloway, University of Affiliated to Anglia Ruskin • EF Int’l Academy, Vancouver London University • (FIC)-Fraser International College o IOE, University of London o (HIC): Hertfordshire Int’l College Affiliate College to Simon Fraser o Royal Veterinary College (RVC), Affiliated to University of University. University of London Hertfordshire • International College of Manitoba o Coventry University o (ICP): Int’l College Portsmouth Affiliate College to University of o London South Bank University Affiliated to University of Manitoba o UCLAN Portsmouth o University of Sunderland o (ICWS): Int’l College Wales, Swansea Ghanaian Schools: • Cheltenham Ladies* Affiliated to Swansea • Kwame Nkrumah University of • Chigwell School, Essex University Science and Technology (KNUST), • EF Int’l Academy Torbay o (PDIC): Plymouth Devon Int’l Kumasi • Kent College, Canterbury Colleges • University of Ghana, Legon • Loughborough College Affiliated to Plymouth University • University of Mines and • Malvern College, Worchestershire* o (EIC): Edinburgh Int’l College Technology, Takwa • Rossall, Lancashire Affiliated to Edinburgh Napier • Ruthin School University South African School: • St. Mary’s Cambridge o (ICRGU): Int’l college at Robert • EF Int’l Academy, Cape town • Study Group: Gordon University o University of Huddersfield Affiliated to Robert Gordon University

· AY LIVE SHOW

Popular comedian, AY, proved that he was a crowd puller during the AY Live comedy event in Lagos. It was a night of fun and laughter as the guests were treated to rib-cracking jokes, and music. The show featured appearances from John Dumelo, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Funke Akindele, and many more big names as well as upcoming comedians such as Elenu, Funny Bone and Akpororo.

· RICK ROSS VISITS NIGERIA

Quite a number of Nigerians looked forward to having rapper Rick Ross on Nigerian soil for an event put together by St Eves Magazine. The Rapper who arrived Nigeria and went on to shoot a music video for one of his tracks Hold Me Back which eventually raised a lot of eyebrows amongst lots of people. The scheduled concert took place at Eko Hotel

· A PIECE OF KERI HILSON It won't be her second time visiting Nigeria. This time talented songstress Keri Lynn Hilson was back on Nigerian soil to perform at the Face of Sofa event ENTERTAINMENT: which took place at the international conference center Abuja. She sure wowed the audience as she MAJOR ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS performed all of her hit tracks. •THE HEADIES THAT ROCKED 2012! That the Headies also known as the Hip Hop World Awards is ranked as the biggest music awards in SPOTLIGHT (BET) Nigeria is not in doubt. This year's BET Spotlight which is a half- hour series that invites some It has practically become a contemporary sub- of the brightest stars to step into BET'S Spotlight where they share culture with enormous respect and prestige from their lives through words and music, featured many Nigerian artistes. both home and abroad. The Nigerian artistes that have been featured so far are P-square, The Hip Hop World Awards which is known for Wizkid, M.I, Iceprince, Modenine, Saucekid, Djinee, J. Martins, setting the standard when it comes to Nigerian Munachi, Eva Alordiah and Bez. music award shows did just that this year with the We can't wait to see which other Nigerian artistes get featured next. set, lighting and spectacular performances it had to AFRICAN KINGS OF COMEDY offer.This year’s Headies awards came through on The much talked about African Kings of comedy show has come and its promise to deliver on all fronts: innovation, gone and it was a tremendous success. creativity, content and quality. The show featured a uniquely designed stage as well as appearances by A-list celebrity performers in not only the comedy industry but in Brace up Nigerians we step into the spotlight! the Nigerian music industry. Basketmouth was supported by his fellow comedy colleagues such as Okey Bakassi, I Go Die, Bovi Ndumiso Lindi and Mr Patrick and others as well as 2Face Idibia, Chuddy K, Dammy Krane, Vector, Brymo, Darey and other musicians.

·BUCKWYLD 'N' BREATHLESS CONCERT: AWAY AND BEYOND It was a night filled with excitement, creativity, star performances and entertainment at the Buckwyld 'n' Breathless Concert which was also the launch of Innocent '2face' Idibia's fifth studio album 'Away and Beyond'. The event was a big hit as fans, friends and associates of the African Queen crooner were treated to thrilling tunes from the new album. The audience was also enjoyed collaborative performances with 2face bringing on stage M.I, Vector, Kas, Sound Sultan, and W4 as well as former band mates, Blackface and Faze of the Plantashun Boyz. Aside the collaborations, 2face also brought on Sir Shina Peters who showed a glimpse of his old self with a short but exhilarating performance.

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