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Published 30 April 2021
THE head of the school, Anthos House, a school for children with special needs, Dr Kimberley Scollard, has reiterated the need for people not to look down on children with special needs, saying they can as well live a normal life.
Scollard, in a statement on Tuesday, said the special needs students of the school have unveiled an online store.
The store, she said featured pieces of jewellery, furniture, and artworks made from recycled materials during their vocational classes.
Scollard, in the statement, said the school was committed to changing the narrative that special needs children don’t have anything to offer society.
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In what can be regarded as an unprecedented accomplishment, the special needs students of Anthos House have opened an online store called Anthos Treasures. The online store features pieces of jewellery, furniture, and artworks made from recycled materials during their vocational classes. Expressing her excitement about the store, Dr Kimberley Scollard, the head of Anthos House, said her school is committed to changing the narrative that special needs children don’t have anything to offer society.
“Indeed Anthos House is a unique place to learn and grow and we are happy with the growth and accomplishments of our students. Before the launch of Anthos Treasures, one of our students who want to become a coach has been given the opportunity to intern as a football coach, and he’s making tremendous progress. In the past in Nigeria, special needs children were usually locked at home bec
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In what can be regarded as an unprecedented accomplishment, the special needs students of Anthos House have opened an online store called Anthos Treasures. The online store features pieces of jewellery, furniture, and artworks made from recycled materials during their vocational classes. Expressing her excitement about the store, Dr Kimberley Scollard, the head of Anthos House, said her school is committed to changing the narrative that special needs children don’t have anything to offer society.
“Indeed Anthos House is a unique place to learn and grow and we are happy with the growth and accomplishments of our students. Before the launch of Anthos Treasures, one of our students who want to become a coach has been given the opportunity to intern as a football coach, and he’s making tremendous progress. In the past in Nigeria, special needs children were usually locked at home because their parents didn’t believe they could make valuable contribut