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The best learning methods

• Spaced Repetition - This method involves reviewing information at gradually increasing intervals. This helps to prevent forgetting.
• Mind Mapping - A visual representation of ideas and concepts. Learning with organised visual information.
• Pomodoro Technique - This helps students focus by breaking down work into timed intervals, usually 25 minutes apart, followed by a short break.
• Practice Testing - An effective learning strategy that promotes long-term retention by answering questions on learnt material to practice retreival
• Sleep - Proper sleeping helps the brain consolidate memories which is crucial for learning and academic success.

Awesome results of our students

Our students have performed remarkably well over the years in many external competitions. Athletic and academic. We encourage them saying:

"You've prepared so well, now it's time to show what you're capable of. Stay calm and confident, trust your instincts and let your determination shine through.
Best of luck, girls!"

Our Women of Integrity.

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Greetings

You are most welcome to our website.

Greetings from the School Manager.

Mother Mary Colman Memorial Girls' Secondary School is a well coordinated co-educational Catholic School.

We are poised to positively influence the society through quality education that targets integral formation of the whole child.

The Diocese partners with the Immaculate Heart Sister, well-known for this noble apostolate to achieve this great mission in offering boarding facilities and a supportive environment for students to grow and thrive.

We are glad you joined us...

- Rev. Fr. Patrick I. Nwachukwu-Udaku. [School Manager]

Welcome to Mother Mary Colman Memorial
Girls' Secondary School.

Established in 2003, on the 6th day of October.

Mother Mary Colman Memorial Girls' Secondary School is divinely located in the quiet town of Ogbor-Nguru in Aboh-Mbaise LGA of Imo State, Nigeria. This location is pristinely kept from the sprawling realities of urban life.

Our simply beautiful campus has grown to be is an ideal learning environment for young girls. This is where your daughter will be trained with Faith, Knowledge and Love (the school vision) as a guide.

This Secondary School is one of the finest investments for your daughter's future. We offer comprehensive education, VAT (Value Added Teaching) inclusive.

Together with other girls from different states and tongues, your daughter is assured of being educated into humble, intelligent, loyal, honest, kind, generous, obedient, God-fearing and focused individuals. The Future women of integrity.

- Principal. [Sr. Maria-Flavian Iwu (IHM)]     Read more

Our Core Values ...

THE SCHOOL MOTTO:

Faith, Knowlege and Love.

THE MISSION STATEMENT:

To form young girls of character, knowledge and creativity, through academic excellence and faith formation, empowering them to build a better nation, nuture strong homes, all to the glory of God.

THE VISION STATEMENT:

To ensure women with a formed conscience become confident, creative and excellent nation builders and home keepers, rooted in faith and fear of God.

School Anthem

Standard Assembly Recital

A citadel of learning,

hail great Mother Mary Colman where characters are formed

and morals taught and all for the glory of God.

With obedience and discipline, faith, knowledge and love and hard work.

We hope to hit our target; hail great Mother Mary Colman.

Brief History & Purpose

FACT

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The beginning...
In October, 2003. Mother Mary Colman Memorial Girls Secondary School was established.

Founding members: Late Rev. Mother Mary Colman of Ireland, Late Most Rev. Dr. Victor A. Chikwe (Bishop of Ahiara Diocese and Proprietor) and other early Vocationists.

The chief benefactors of this girls school have been the Parents of our beloved girls. Since 2005, when the PTA (Parents Teachers Association) was inaugurated, the school has enjoyed constant support.

FACT

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Principalship & Growth -
1. Rev Sr. M. Basilia Alisa
(2003 - 2005)

2. Rev. Sr. M. Uchechukwu Anyanwu
(2005 - 2017)

3. Rev. Sr. M. Flavian Iwu
(2017 to date)

The school took off with a few vocational teachers who were dedicated and committed to the mission and vision of the school.

There are presently many teachers, clerical and utility staff and over 200 students for the last academic session. With our regular assessment, the entire members of staff are competent in their fields of endevour.

The teachers are hardworking and professionally trained. The results over the years have proven their worth and competence.

FACT

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Purpose of Catholic Education -
1. As stated in the Vatican Council Document on Christian Education "True Education is directed towards the information of human person in view of his final end and the good of that society to which he belongs and in duties of which, he will, as an adult, have a share" (Gravissimum Educationis, 1965).

2. The purpose of Christian Education is to help children and young people to develop harmoniously their physical, intellectual, moral and spiritual talents and qualities.

3. They should be trained to acquire gradually a more perfect sense of responsibility in the proper development of their own lives by constant effort and in the pursuit of liberty, overcoming obstacles with unwavering courage and perseverance.

4. The immediate and specific purpose of Christian Education is too cooperate with divine grace in forming the true and perfect Christian to express and form Christ Himself in those who have been regenerated by baptism.

5. Anyone who has received formation in Catholic Education should feel, judge, and act always, consistently in accordance with reason, enlightened by the example and teaching of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

(The Catholic Church Policy on Education in Nigeria)

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