Brief history
Baptist Nursery School Port Harcourt, as it was called then was the vision of the first six Baptist Churches in Port Harcourt. They are: First Baptist Church 93 Aggrey Road, Faith Baptist Church Old G.R.A, Victory Baptist Church Rumuomasi, Calvary Baptist Church Borokiri, Central Baptist church Diobu and Emmanuel Baptist Church Diobu.
The purpose of the school was to evangelize children and the Motto is “Train up a child in the way he should go”. (Prov. 22:6). Rivers State Ministry of Education approved the school in 1978. Miss Virginia Dale Moore, the Baptist Missionary in Port Harcourt City ably coordinated the establishment of the school in the premises of Faith Baptist Church, Old G. R. A. Port Harcourt.
Dns. M.D. George, a seasoned educationist and Christian mother, was the pioneer Head- mistress of Baptist Nursery School which started on 2nd October 1978 with 96 Pupils. The growth was rapid, as the school pursued its goal of evangelism effectively by holding appropriate devotional sessions and moral instructions. The staff were devoted Christians who imparted their faith and belief through relevant instruction to the pupils and meaningful interaction with parents and guardians. Among the staff were American Missionaries and Youth Corpers. In 1982, the population of the school was 400 pupils and 20 staff. The school had a Functional Parent Teachers Association (PTA) that helped the school by funding projects and making useful suggestions for the growth of the school.
Mrs. Edna P. Sangoju, another seasoned educationist and Christian woman, became the Headmistress of the school on 1st January 1987. She continued the good work, but the circumstances changed with existential challenges to the school. The fortunes and good will of the school started to dwindle when the owner churches, one after another, started their own Nursery and Primary Schools and were no more focused, thus their interest slacked on Baptist Nursery School. Faith Baptist Church asked the school to vacate her premises by 31st December 1988. The classrooms previously used by the school were reduced in number, leading to a reduction in pupils’ intake. The main problem has been that of permanent spacious site. These crises lasted for more than a decade and the school suffered. At a stage, it appeared that the school would fold up.
The Headmistress did her best to keep the school alive. The Executive Committee of the school, working with the owner churches and W. A. Amakiri Association, appealed to the Rivers Baptist Conference on 4th April 1999 to take over the school.
On the 7th of April 2000 Rev O. C. Frank, Chairman of the school, handed over the school to Rev. W. O. Asita of the Rivers Baptist Conference. The school was moved to the Conference Office premises with a total number of 64 pupils. In November the same year, the Ministry of Education Inspected the school while Mrs. Edna P. Sangoju withdrew her services of 14 years in September 2002. Mrs. Pakrima Alafaa Headed the school for about two years (2003-2004) and Miss Christa N. Osai, a teacher in the school took over the leadership from 2004- 2006. Ministry of Education Inspected the school again in 2005 and recorded a total of 54 pupils. There was the commencement of building 5 classrooms.
Miss Maria Amadi headed the school, from 2007-2018 with modest growth of the school in academics and infrastructural development. She left due to ill health.
Mrs. Blessing Ozoemena is the current Headmistress.
To the glory of God, Baptist Nursery and Primary School is growing despite the challenges of the past. Some of the little children who passed through the school are now university graduates and post graduates in different professions, which is a testimony to the quality of Education the school provided. By and large, the society has been benefiting from the establishment of Baptist Nursery and Primary School.
Location
We are located in a reserved and secure environment where noise does not interfere with learning; At No. 9 William Jumbo Street, Old G.R.A, Port Harcourt.
Our Vision
Baptist Nursery and Primary School has the vision of providing foundational and basic knowledge for young and growing children in morals and academics. We strive to make our school a place where staff and parents work actively together to empower pupils to acquire, demonstrate, articulate and value knowledge that will support the in-building of self – dependence in every area of life, before moving into secondary education.
Our Mission
Our mission is to equip learners through the provision of: Differentiated, in-depth and cohesive learning programs aligned to year level content and achievement of standards informed by the Nigeria government curriculum of Education. Train up children in the way of God, through learning in the class. Provide opportunities for parents to participate in learning and decision making.
Motto
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is grown, he will not depart from it – Proverbs 22:6
School Anthem
Baptist! Oh Baptist Nursery and Primary School
Am proud to be a part of you
You’re the center of Wisdom and Truth
Where knowledge flows in abundance,
In you a child is trained.
In ways and fear of God,
Shining, glowing, flourishing…
In academic excellence,
Has no limitations.
You’re my pride, the nation’s pride,
I love you BNPS! I love you BNPS!!
God loves you BNPS!!!
School Pledge
I pledge to Baptist Nursery and Primary School
To be a good child,
To respect and obey my teachers, parents and elders
To obey the school rules and regulations
To read and pass my exams very well
So help me God.
Self Pledge
I pledge to myself
To be a good child of God
To always do my best
To maintain good relationship with others
Not to look down on myself and others
Never give up until I achieve success
So help me God.
Admission Procedure
The school admits children in Creche, Toddler, Nursery and Basic foundation classes. Admission is given, based on the availability of space and the performance of a child, especially into our basic classes. A written test may be conducted to ascertain the child’s performance before granting the claimed class to the child.
Regularity/Punctuality
Lateness is not permissible. Morning Assembly starts at 7:45 am. All classes end 2pm daily for Nursery school and 3pm for basic school, except on Fridays which is 1pm. Parents should reach out to us where the child would be absent from school.
Fees
Fees should be paid before school resumes each term. School fees drive will be done before the mid-term break. Parents/Guardians have the privilege to pay fees two times, where one cannot pay at a go. Carrying over term’s fee is discouraged and unacceptable.
Books/Library
Books are sold in the school and are provided for the children per session. The school library is open to the pupils.
Assignment
Take home assignment is a process in mastering learning, so parents are encouraged to assist pupils in making sure they do the given home work. Days for home work are Friday, Tuesday, and Thursday. But it could be given differently on a special subject.
Pick-Up
Parents / Guardians should be aware that the security and protection of our children is a matter of high priority. Pick up your child at the appropriate time. If you are unable to come or decided to send someone, please proper communication should be made to the Head teacher or the class teacher through phone call.
Uniforms
Wear your child the right uniform for the different designated days. Uniforms are sold in school. Parents are to provide: Socks, Panty Hose and shoes/canvas.
Mondays — Wednesdays
Boys: Main Uniform, Black Shoes/Socks
Girls: Main Uniform, Black Shoes/Panty Hose
Thursday
Boys: Blue Jeans Trouser / Lemon T-Shirt
Girls: Blue Jeans Skirt / Orange T-Shirt, White Socks and Canvas
Friday
Boys: Sports Wears / White Socks and Canvas
Girls: Sports Wears / White Socks and Canvas