Weekly AISA publication featuring a head of school message about upcoming Nigeria Day celebrations, TEDxAIS Abuja Youth 2027 speaker list, and reports on a Rosh Hashanah kindergarten lesson and a Grade 8 diversity assembly.
This is the September 2026 issue of Croc Connection, a weekly publication by AISA (American International School of Abuja). It is addressed to the school community and covers upcoming events, student achievements, and classroom activities.
The head of school, Greg Hughes, writes from London to remind families about Nigeria Day, two weeks away. He asks students to prepare traditional attire and highlights events including a fashion show, a football match called Nigeria vs. the World, and cultural showcases in the Nigeria Village.
The issue announces the selected speakers for the 2027 TEDxAIS Abuja Youth. The list includes students from Grade 5 through Grade 12: Aiza Alam, Mohammed El-Tayeb, Nana-Fatima Bello, Belen Samad, William O'Callaghan, Brooke Okonkwo, Nyemba Sikaulu, Ena Choi, Idiomgomfon Mkpanang, Cyrus Pius, and Levi Lufafa.
A kindergarten section thanks a parent who presented a lesson on Rosh Hashanah. She explained the holiday, the meaning of prayers, and the shofar tradition. Students ate apples dipped in honey to symbolize a sweet new year.
A report on the Grade 8 assembly describes activities celebrating cultural diversity: a language guessing game and a 'Who Knows Grade 8 Best?' challenge. The assembly is described as lively and filled with Grade 8 spirit.