3 Adeyemi Alao Street
Okeira, Aguda Titun
Lagos 7th August, 1992
Dear uncle,
I know that you must have been wondering why you have not read from me recently. I am indeed very sorry for my failure to write to you since I changed from Abeokuta Community High School to Okeira Grammar School six weeks ago. I am just settling down in my new school.
I know that you may be thinking about what could have led me to change my school. Uncle the reasons are not far fetched. As you know that I am a science student and that the science syllabus is very wide. I need a school where there are enough teachers teaching these science subjects and a school which has got a track record of laudable achievements in science. In my former school, however, the teachers handling these subjects are inexperienced and incompetent, going by my estimation and rating.
Furthermore, my former school lacks good laboratories and a library. Imagine a school with only one laboratory being used for all the three main science subjects. To make the matter worse, this laboratory was not equipped and whenever we were going to have our practical lessons, we usually go to the neighboring school for them.
However, since my resumption in the new school, I always have the feeling that I have got to a school of my choice. There are lots of interesting things about my new school but I will mention only three of them One of them is the availability of competent and qualified teachers. There are enough science teachers and two for each of the science subjects, one teacher handles the practicals while the other handles the theoretical aspect. The methods of teaching by these teachers, to say the least, are fantastic. Other subjects are also handled by hardworking and dedicated teachers. Regular assignments are given to us after every lesson.
Secondly. my new school has reliable laboratories and a big functioning library with relevant and up-to-date text-books. Any science student has access to the equipment in the laboratories and we are free to borrow books from the library.
Thirdly, the school environment is conducive to learning The classrooms are very spacious with ceiling fans and other facilities meant to make students comfortable There is a football field good toilets for students and a big assembly hall with public address systems.
Uncle, I know that you will now understand why I had to change my school. How are your business and family? I hope that things are going on very well Extend my greetings to your children and wife.
Yours sincerely,
Dele.