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Scholars of Laphils International Academy, Agu-Awka, Anambra state have paid a visit to the State House of Assembly to deepen their understanding of governance, democracy and civic responsibility.
The students who were received by Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, alongside honourable members representing their constituencies observed plenary proceedings from the gallery.
The scholars, most of who the visit was their first encounter with laws that govern their state as something other than a textbook chapter, also observed a bill under debate.
While following the various stages bill is considered before it may become law, the students watched the Speaker preside, heard members contribute to debate as well as observed how established rules and procedures govern discussion within the chamber.
Speaking shortly after the visit, the school’s Proprietress, Mrs. Phina Mefor said the visit was targeted at exposing the students to unique experiences to further connect their classroom knowledge with the world around them.
She underscored the value of learning that extends beyond conventional instruction, which she said was part of the school’s approach to education.
Mefor said, “The visit is organised to deepen the students’ understanding of governance, democracy and civic responsibility.
“We believe that education must prepare children not only to succeed academically, but also to understand their society, think critically, communicate confidently and take responsibility for the communities in which they live.
“The experience connected concepts encountered in civic education and social studies to the institutions and processes that shape public life.
“Experiences such as this help our scholars connect what they learn in the classroom with the world around them.
“For Laphils International Academy, the visit forms part of a broader commitment to an education that joins academic learning with character development, practical exposure and leadership preparation.
“The school’s philosophy holds that preparing responsible future leaders requires more than the acquisition of knowledge; it also demands curiosity, discipline, integrity, confidence and an informed sense of one’s place in society.
“Although the students are not yet of voting age, the visit underscored that civic education can begin well before entry into the electorate.
“Understanding how laws are made, how representatives debate public issues and how legislative proceedings are conducted lays a foundation for informed citizenship in the years ahead.”
The Proprietor appreciated the Speaker, lawmakers, clerks and staff of the Assembly for receiving the students and for facilitating such experience that connected classroom learning with democratic practice.
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