I heartily welcome you to the English and Literary Studies Department Babcock Academy Ajebo Road, Abeokuta. English and Literary Studies Department was formerly under Humanities Department till March, 2020 when she was separated by the present administration led by Elder G. O. Fasanu.
The department has ably qualified men and women of impeccable character who have passion for teaching and mission.
From the time the Department was formed till date, she has maintained high integrity and professionalism in the teaching and learning of the English language and Literature -in- English in the school and in relating with students, parents and colleagues.
We understand that language is powerful and we know that the progress of any society is dependent on the ability to manage and use language constructively.
MRS. AJA A.N.
Head of English and Literary Studies
Therefore, we have the following as our guiding principles:
Vision Statement
To use language wholistically in the training and shaping the lives of our students for God’s kingdom growth.
Mission Statement
To be the foremost department at Babcock Academy delivering quality service via language and maintaining Christian virtues.
Philosophy
Babcock Academy English and Literary Studies Department is bound by the love of God in her use of language for the overall positive development of the youth.
Core Values
Language management, Humility, Excellence and Eloquence.
Meet the staff members in the department
All our staff are qualified WAEC and NECO examiners and seasoned teachers. Here are the instruments that God is using to accomplish greatness in the school:
Mrs. Angela N. Aja | B. A English Studies, 2015 |
Miss. Adedayo I. Owoade | B. Ed English, 2011, M A English 2015. |
Mr. Ezekiel O. Owolabi | B. A English Studies, 2013 |
Academic Achievements
The department has featured students in various external examinations (WAEC, NECO and JAMB) in both junior and senior schools and recorded good results to the glory of God. Here’s the breakdown of our result:
English Studies | WAEC | 2017 69 | 2018 82 | 2019 100 |
English Studies | NECO | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Literature in English | WAEC | 100 | 100 | 63 |
Literature in English | NECO | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Junior school | NECO(BECE) | 76 | 87 | 82 |
| Gateway | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Activities
The department has been training students in impromptu speech delivery, literary and debating and composing press releases. We hope to include creative writing club where students would be trained in short story writing in drama, prose and poetry forms. Through this venture, we hope to have young fellows who would join ANA as winners of fortnight orators.
Once again, welcome to Babcock Academy home of value based education and to English and Literary Studies Department where the creative use of language is a culture. Come learn not just the English language but the creative use of it that will add value to your life and prepare you for our Lord’s soon return.
Thank you.