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Wale Musa's avatar

Great read!. My definition of success was what made me make 2 crucial decisions today, and believ me it took me time to make these decisions as I kept asking peoples opinion .

But having now made these decisions and realizing someone else has a similar mindset makes me happier .

Have a great week to man

Thanks

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Hameed's avatar

Super glad to see this bro. You be star, go and shine!

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Semiat Aderibigbe's avatar

This came right when I was trying to put my school Assembly topics together. I've delayed submission because I'm trying to include other topics, that will exclude some of those generic terms you highlighted, topics like 'climate change' and 'resilience'....

Really, we need to ponder about these generic topics, and how to deliver them to younger generations in a way that's different from what we were told while growing up.

Jara Comment: What topics would you recommend for assembly sessions with teenagers as audience, considering the age we now live in?

I would appreciate suggestions. Thank you.

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Hameed's avatar

Hi Semiat,

Sorry, I had a really busy week and just opened the comments section now, I'm sure your Assembly has passed.

Ah, I really like what you're doing. Some other things that come to mind are Empathy, Mental Health Awareness, Financial Responsibility, Building a Learning Habit, etc.

Barakallahu feek!

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Semiat Aderibigbe's avatar

Thank you, I understand.

Aameen.

Empathy, Mental Wellbeing, and Effective Study Skills did make it to the list.

Some other topics that my colleague and I included were; Climate change, Growth Mindset, Volunteerism, Patriotism(in celebration of Nigeria's independence) and Assertive ness (in celebration of World Girl-Child day).

I'm looking forward to a great school year!

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Nadirah Ashim's avatar

This reminds me about the fact that 90% of courses I had distinctions in have been diluted out of my memories in comparison to those I actively enjoyed doing. You can do the loving thing and academic excellence thing together but sometimes focusing on the former really does a lot for your mind and personal growth.

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Hameed's avatar

It does, it really does. Thank you Fareedah :)

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Maryaamah's avatar

It’s the jara content for me. Allahumma barik

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Hameed's avatar

Ameen and you, thank you so much :)

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VeiledEnigma's avatar

Great job Hameed 🌟

I agree with you, there really is no one way to define success, it means a lot of different things to a lot of people

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Hameed's avatar

Thanks Munirat :)

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