A leading private school in Akwa Ibom State, Helene British School, located in a very serene environment at No 2 St Gregory’s Road Extension, has lived up to its top rating and billing within the academic firmament in the state and beyond.
The secondary arm of the citadel of learning, made a very impressive showing in the recently released 2023 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination result released by the West African Examination Council. The twelve candidates presented by the school,
all came out in flying colours.
The schools raise children who will be the light of the world, who will be torch bearer for their homes and the society that will effect positive changes in the entire world through their learning and character.
Their Mission Statement is to deliver the above vision by providing conducive environment for Learning moulding the character of leaders of tomorrow, employing, retaining and motivating God inspired, ever –ready teachers, focusing on the academic, moral and skill development of the child.
DISCIPLINE, HARDWORK & DETERMINATION ARE THE WATCHWORD
The high brow institution is situated in an environment away from the hustle and bustle of the town in a quiet and serene environment conducive for learning.
Their aim is to lay the foundation of a life-long educational experience, which will give the individual confidence and respect that will overcome all distinctions of race, class, colour and creed.
The schools wish to develop in their students, a consciousness of the needs of society and the desire to contribute positively through selfless service, putting the totality of God-given talents and acquired knowledge to the service of humanity.
The school is non-partisan, non-denominational and non -discriminatory. The only criteria for admission are academic merit and the willingness to do one’s best to achieve excellence.
They believe that all Akwa Ibom children in schools are members of a privileged minority, regardless of social and economic standing, and they owe them a duty to provide the highest possible standard of education.
The school’s philosophy also embraces internationalism in its widest sense. Education is a global phenomenon; as such, we seek excellence wherever it is to be found and use it to raise our standards
The core values include Child Centredness ,Respect ,Integrity ,Excellence ,Entrepreneurship ,Service and Sustainability.
The founding father and mother are Dr Emmanuel Ekott of the Heritage Polytechnic fame and his amiable wife, Mrs Helen Ekott .