Araceli Aid Foundation Academy
Investing in tommorrow’s leaders.
Umunya Obeagu Uno, Awkunanaw, Enugu state. +2348063468266
Umunya Obeagu Uno, Awkunanaw, Enugu state. +2348063468266
Araceli Aid Foundation Academy
Investing in tommorrow’s leaders.
Why Choose Araceli Aid Foundation Academy.
As a parent, you want the best education for your child, one that prepares them not just academically, but for the challenges of the real world. At Araceli Aid Foundation Academy, we offer a holistic learning experience that goes beyond traditional academics and there’s what sets us apart.
Multifaceted Learning
We believe in a well-rounded education. Alongside their chosen career path, students also receive a
comprehensive academic education, ensuring they have a strong foundation for their future..
Equipping Students for Success
Beyond teaching skills; we teach students how to market and sell those skills effectively. Every graduate from Araceli Aid Foundation Academy not only possesses a high-demand skill but also the knowledge of how to profit from it.
Expertise in Six Years
Our structured programs ensure that students who choose any of these career paths become experts in their field within six years. By the time they finish secondary school, they are already highly employable.
Specialized Career Paths
We understand that every child is unique, with their own interests and talents. That’s why we offer a variety of specialized career paths, including: fashion design, catering, music and multimedia production, soft and digital skills acquisition.
About Us
A Mixed Boarding Secondary School
At Araceli Aid Foundation Academy, we’re committed to nurturing young minds and empowering future leaders through quality education and holistic development. Our academy provides a dynamic learning environment where students are encouraged to explore, innovate, and excel.
Teaching and learning
At AAFA, teaching and learning are our major priorities. We strategically ensure that every student learns from every activity they are engaged in.
Teaching and learning strategies include our morning assembly, where representatives from each class present a summary of the topics last presented on the subjects they have for the day. This helps us assess how effectively learners made use of their prep time the previous day. Students are supervised to allocate about 50 percent of their prep time to the subjects for the next day. Learning is individualized, as above-average students are encouraged to continue at their speed, while below-average students receive special attention in and outside the classroom.
AAFA, established two years ago, is gearing up for its first external examinations in the 2027/2028 academic session. With government approval and all necessary facilities in place, we’re preparing students for success.
Our internal examinations mirror external exam standards:
- First-term exams: Set by subject teachers, marked by another teacher in the field
- Second-term exams: Set by the Catholic Mission School examination body, marked by teachers
- Third-term exams: Set by the state
Continuous Assessments (CAs) and exams are designed to meet external exam standards. We analyse feedback to identify students who need extra support, assigning them to prep sessions and informing parents for individualized learning.
AAFA’s ICT activities equip students with essential skills, starting with the basics. Students learn programming fundamentals like algorithms, flow charts, and basic programming languages. They explore graphics design using Microsoft Paint, create logos and flyers with Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, and also learn animation with Scratch.
As they progress, students dive into web development, mastering HTML, (HyperText Markup Language) CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), and JavaScript to build websites. They explore front-end and back-end development, and venture into advanced topics like web applications, Artificial Intelligence, and AI prompting.
With access to over 400 laptops with internet connections students apply theoretical and practical knowledge, exceeding curriculum standards. They also gain advanced skills in office packages and file handling with programming languages.
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AAFA offers skill acquisition programs in 7 areas:
- Barbing
- Hair dressing & styling
- Food and nutrition
- Sewing
- Music
- Makeup & beauty
- ICT
These programs equip students with practical skills for personal growth and career opportunities.
The program runs every Saturday, with experts training students in their chosen area. Students are assessed through practical and written exams every term, with feedback incorporated into end-of-term results.
Students stay in a skill area for two academic sessions before switching to another. The school plans for each student to graduate after six years, having acquired expertise in three skill areas 😊.
These programs equip students with practical skills for personal growth and career opportunities..
AAFA is a Catholic mission school, however she welcomes and respects students from diverse denominations. Our chaplain, a priest from the Catholic Diocese of Enugu, is available to guide students in their spiritual journey.
Some of our major spiritual activities includes
• Daily masses
• Morning afternoon and evening prayers
• Pius societies, held on Sundays
• Catechisms for sacraments such as (baptism, holy communion, confession, confirmation) for Catholic students
Students join a Pious Society of their choice held every Sundays after mass
these includes Saint Anthony of Padua, Bible Study (for non-Catholics), Legion of Mary, Precious Blood, Divine Mercy society.
Students can consult the priest during recollection Sundays
First Sunday Monthly recollection program
Six daily prayers:
Morning prayer (5:30-6 AM)
Midday Angelus (12 PM)
Afternoon prayer (1:40-1:45 PM)
Evening Angelus (6 PM)
Evening prayer (6:30-7 PM)
Night prayer (8:20-8:30 PM)
The school’s recreational activities ensure students exercise daily for one hour. Each student is expected to come with their own sporting equipment, such as football, table tennis, volleyball, tennis racket, skipping rope, or board games like board games.
Electronic devices and video games are not allowed. Recreational activities are scheduled daily:
7:40 PM – 8:20 PM
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Our institution offers a “home away from home” experience. Students are allocated lockers provided by the foundation, with beds, pillows, white bed sheets, and blackheads supplied by the school (included in enrollment fees).
- Consistent water supply, with hot water for students with allergies
- Zero tolerance to bullying, enforced by hostel masters/mistresses
- Essentials provided: phones, buckets, cutlery, cups, etc.
- Bedrooms allocated per toilet to promote accountability and responsibility
- On-site clinic with equipped staff and 24-hour health personnel
- Parents/guardians contacted if symptoms persist after 3 days
- Nutritious meals provided, with alternatives for students with allergies
- Feeding times: Breakfast 7 AM, Lunch 1:50 PM, Dinner 7 PM
- Phone call times: 5-6 PM, 7:30-8:15 PM
We offers a “home away from home” experience, prioritizing student comfort, safety, and well-being.
Saturday Night Activities
Our Saturday night activities are designed to foster personal growth, creativity, and teamwork. Students engage in:
• Debate competition
• Science competition
• Math competition
• Public speaking
• Inter-house quiz competitions
• Verified non-immoral video screenings
• Inter-house drama competitions
• Other fun activities
Teachers are assigned weekly to supervise the activity, ensuring a fun and safe environment where students can showcase their talents and be of their best behaviors.
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News
Official opening and blessing of Araceli Aid Foundation Academy on 18th October 2024.
Discover how Araceli Aid Foundation Academy can empower your child to become a future leader.