Footsteps International School is a learning institution which comprise of co-educational Nursery, Primary and Secondary School providing equal opportunities for learning by creating the enabling environment to help young people discover and harness their full potentials to develop into useful members of the society.
We strongly believe in sound education founded on hard work as the lasting legacy any parent can bequeath his child(ren). This is why at Footsteps we strive to develop the moral, physical, social and mental aspect of a child, leading to a balanced foundation.
The schools are fully equipped with caring and experienced staff and with modern day facilities that will aid teaching-learning process and also develop children in all requisite developmental areas of life.
OUR MISSION
To prepare children for their future and not our past, becoming competent citizens of a challenging global society, while retaining their innate talents.
OUR MOTTO
Steps to greatness.
OUR VISION
To allow to excel, the innate talent of a child in a loving and child-friendly environment, through well-planned and guided learning experiences for self development and sustenance.
BRIEF PROFILE
Footsteps International School is located in Gwarinpa, Abuja, Nigeria. The school commenced operation in the year 2005, with a population of 5 pupils, starting only with the playgroup class.
In 2007, based on request by its parents and public, the school commenced preparation of opening a primary section. This dream of having a primary section was fully actualized in September, 2008, after all the necessary approval was sought from the relevant bodies.
Footsteps Intl school has been having a steady growth, In 2011/2012 academic session the school graduated its first graduates. The graduants all passed with remarkable results to various prestigious secondary schools within and outside the country. Reports reaching us from parents indicate that our pupils always have an easy sail into secondary school and cope remarkably with the challenges of their new life. The same is true of their counterparts who continue to Footsteps Secondary school.
OUR ETHOS
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Meaning
Respect for one another.
Excellence in all we do.
Attitude Worthy of emulation.
Cooperation in team efforts.
Hard work in all endeavors.
FIS FAMILY
The concept which we try to promote is a family school, where a child is cared for, loved and guided. In our educational setting a child is not afraid to express his or herself, hence lets down his or her guards and feels a profound acceptance which creates room for self discovery, which in turn helps them connect with their teachers and each other.
OUR CO-CURRICULAR CLUBS
Our School’s Extra Curricular activities compliment Academic studies, Promote Teamwork and Self-discipline, Sufficient Hands-on approach is used for the study of Science, in an Overall Environment Stressing Disciplined Behaviour, Punctuality, and Critical thinking Skills. Our co-curricular activities They include:
- Inter house Sports
- Reading Competitions
- Writing Competitions
- Projects
- Spirit Week
- Outdoor Education
- Community Service