 the Service Chiefs, for exhibiting “extraordinary patriotism and commitment” in the war against terrorism in Nigeria,.
Owing to their sacrifices to end the insurgency, the foreign APC groups have vowed to mobilise international support and resources to complement the Federal Government’s tremendous efforts in the final clearance operation.
After a thorough review of the happenings in the North-East, the APC groups affirmed that significant progress has been made by the troops, since the relocation of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General T. Y. Buratai, to the theatre of operations.
In a statement signed by Dr. Philip Idaewor, the Chairman, APC UK Chapter, and Chairman Committee of Diaspora Chairmen, the groups recounted how several high profile Boko Haram/ISWAP Commanders were killed, and many others injured, fleeing to neighbouring countries.
“We note that the Nigerian Military made significant gains against Boko Haram terrorists, following the relocation of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General T. Y. Buratai, to the war front, which resulted in the war being taken to the camp of the terrorists. This onslaught led to terrorist camps being destroyed, and several high-ranking Commanders of the abhorrent group being killed, while other terrorists fled into neighbouring countries, as they always do”, Dr. Idaewor said.
While admitting that the terrorists have been beaten to its lowest point in history, the Nigerians in diaspora added that it is crucial to capitalise and completely wipe out the remnants from the continent.
However, with Nigeria almost in the battle alone with minimal support from neighbours and the international community, the APC groups reckoned that this may be a tough ask.
“We further noted that even though the terrorist group has been beaten to its lowest in years, there is an urgency to completely wipe out this scourge from Africa so that the people can live in peace and return to normal community activities. If the remnants of the group are not eradicated with a scorch-earth totality then there is the risk that they will regroup, rearm and return to be a threat to everyone.
“We observe that Nigeria is practically going the war on terrorism alone with minimal or no military input from countries that ordinarily present themselves as friends of Nigeria. Assistance from such countries at the moment is mostly in the form of humanitarian work, which some have even used as a cover to funnel support to the terrorists and further undermine Nigeria”, he said.
The APC UK Chapter and Diaspora Chapters, therefore, vowed to rally for support from the international community and fellow Nigerian professionals in the diaspora, to put a final end to the challenges of insecurity at home.
The groups further called on “Nigerian professionals in their various fields, to help in changing the narrative, and bringing about the needed peace and security in the country.
“The United Kingdom (UK) and Diaspora Chapters of APC, are convinced that time is running out for the international community to pitch in and collaborate with Nigeria, to defeat Boko Haram/ISIS. The reality is that the Nigerian Government and the Militarily require international collaboration and support to Defeat Boko Haram.
“Our recognition of this imperative has made us embark on mobilising international support for the war against insurgency and terrorism in Nigeria. Winning the war against terrorism in all its colour in Nigeria and Africa, should now detain international attention, in order to attain global peace, and minimise dangerous transcontinental migration. The COAS and other Security Chiefs must be supported by all Nigerians, both at home and in the Diaspora, to do more”, Dr. Idaewor stated.Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School
The Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School is nestled in the heart of East Boston. We are a small, close knit school that currently enrolls about 300 students. Our staff of more than forty professionals are dedicated to serving our children. It is our mission to educate our students by providing a safe, healthy and family-like environment. We offer a caring and stimulating environment for all of our students to grow both academically and emotionally.
At the PJK, we value the importance of family involvement and host monthly family engagement activities. We offer a character education curriculum that focuses on the Kennedy Keys to Success. We encourage our students to adopt these core values and apply them to their daily lives. We believe it is our duty to keep our students motivated and inspired. We do not settle for mediorcrity, we expect all of our students to strive for personal excellence. Our goal is to provide our students with the skills, values and knowledge they need to become tomorrow's leaders.
Special Features
- Our mission: We strive to provide our students with the skills, values, knowledge, and experiences they will need to become tomorrow’s leaders
- Highly skilled, professional faculty committed to educating the whole child
- Innovative music program including percussion, violin, recorder, and chorus
- Honors Academic Program for 4th and 5th grade students
- Technology Goes Home: computer instruction for parents and students together, and no-interest loans to buy a computer at the end of the program
- Focus on literacy, with publishing parties, Book Fair, and dramatic performances
- America SCORES Boston soccer and writing program for grades 3–5
- Active School Parent Council and School Site Council involved in Fall Festival, Holiday Bazaar, Field Day, and musical concerts
- Citi Arts in-school arts programming, music, physical education
- ESL classes for parents
K-8 Pathway
- Guaranteed assignment to grade 6 at the Edwards Middle School or Umana Academy
Special academic programs
- Three full-time ESL teachers for English language learners
- Special education: one K0 early childhood classrooms, one K2 inclusive classroom and one primary transition classroom
Before and after school programs in our building
- Before school, 8:00-9:00 am: Open to all students 5 days a week; activity time and an opportunity to work on homework; $5 per day.
- After school: For Kids Only after school program until 6:00 pm: Music Club, Theater Club, Science Club, Arts and Crafts Club, Dance Crew, homework help
- America SCORES Boston soccer and writing for grades 3-5 in the fall and spring
Principal
Kristen Goncalves
343 Saratoga Street
East Boston, MA 02128
pkennedy@bostonpublicschools.orgPhone: 617-635-8466Fax: 617-635-8469School Hours8:30 am - 3:10 pm
Early dismissal, the day before Thanksgiving and last two days of school: 1:10 p.m.
Grades: K1-5
Level: Elementary
School Type: RegularI want to know what your mind is like. I want you to perceive that I can predict the future. Whether I use a bit of psychology, some observation, through in a tad of intuition, it will I appear that I actually can tell you what your thinking and what you’re going to say. This will manifest itself as telepathy, telekinesis and clairvoyance.
Audiences are thrilled when a performer to know what they are thinking. It’a part “tricks of the mind”, illusion and throughly, “at the edge of your seat” entertainment, with twists and turns that you will leave you in stunned disbelief.
The mind show can entertain a group of 25 or 2500.Maxime Nocher & Sophie Caillet win the inaugural IKA KiteFoil GoldCup 2014 in La Ventana, Mexico.
Playa Central Beach Club in La Ventana, Baja California Sur, México hosted the first tour stop of the new hydrofoil kiteboarding circuit called KiteFoil GoldCup, bringing in the top competitors from 11 different nationalities mainly coming from France and lots of top contenders from the San Francisco bay area.
Sailed over four days and fourteen races the event had all conditions presented. From light and shifty to gale force winds a fair test was administered by the Race Committee lead by PRO Robbie Dean. The real question that everyone wanted to see answered was how the newcomers in the fleet would fair against the pioneering French contingent.
The epic battle ensued after a brief delay on day one. By late afternoon the wind had slowly built to six knots and the sailors rigged their biggest kites. Sailing at speeds more than doubling the windspeed the competition was fierce. French sailor Maxime Nocher was clearly dominant in the light wind qualifying series scoring all first place finishes. However with strong wind forecasted this championship was still up for grabs.
The championship series was conducted over the following three days with thousands of spectators viewing from the beach.
Saturday the 15th saw the traditional "El Norte" winds having sailors rig their 7m and 9m kites. 3 races peer fleet were on the day's agenda. Johnny Heineken, Joey Pasquali and Bryan Lake showed the whole fleet how many hours they have logged the past summer and this winter by always coming in the top 7 in all races but nothing close to Frenchmen Maxime Nocher who once again took the day winning every race.
On Sunday the 16th the El Norte came in strong and heavy with 40-knot gusts and offshore winds. The strong winds made the race committee hesitant from running races due to the big swell and call for the first ever hydrofoil bigair competition. Local rider Adam Withington won this big air contest with the highest jumps, combination of tricks and smooth landings, followed by Herve Rousseau in 2nd and Maxime Nocher in 3rd.
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