The Total Man Program is an in-house program created by Trinity College to raise a ‘Total Man’ knowledgeable in most aspects of life. This program helps to raise each student until they are aware of their surroundings and what is expected of them. The program includes the following elements:

• Counselling Talk
• Gender Discussions.
• Practical Life.
• Character of the Week.
• Memory Verse
• Sound of the Week
• Social Outing
• Class assembly.

1. Counselling Talk: Thisis structured in such a way as to guide students on certain moral values. These values include character-building virtues like sportsmanship, patience, forgiveness, etiquette, love, etc. which are treated holistically during each academic year across our various branches. These topics enable students to live peacefully with others at school and in society at large. Counselling talks actually instil in students the values expected of them in their daily lives, wherever they are in society.


2. Gender Discussions: These are specific talks based on topics peculiar to each gender. The topics are drawn from the sensitive happenings in the society and are treated among students of same sex to enable free participation. The gathering paves the way for discussions and clarifications on issues such as:

• Signs of puberty
• Dealing with advances from the opposite sex
• Assertiveness
• Peer pressure
• Mannerism

3. Practical Life Exercises:The students find this part very interesting and the parents have testified to its effects at home. Students learn to do certain household chores such as removing cobwebs, shining shoes, setting up beds, cleaning, etc. In a way, this makes things fun because they rush to be the first to clean the classroom immediately after closing.


4. The Character Of The Week:The character of the week is always a person with an exemplary character worthy of emulation and notable achievements. This is someone who has contributed to the growth and development of society in a specific area of life in general. This character, dead or alive, can be considered a role model or mentor for students. Nelson Mandela, Mathieu Kérékou, Patrice Talon, Sam Okwaraji, Margaret Ekpo, Dr. Cynthia Lawrence, to name a few, were used and discussed for the students to draw inspiration from. Some students modelled their lives after these notable figures.


5. Memory Verse:This may seem religious, but it is surprising to see how students quote verses from the Bible without worrying about their religious affiliations. The verses are chosen based on their moral values and relevance in shaping the child’s character and societal norms. They thus imbue themselves with the spirit of tolerance.


6. Sound Of The Week (Phonetic):The dialects rub against students’ accents, but this program emphasizes the need to be part of the world from your own corner. While enjoying the local language, students can blend in with other English speakers around the world or, if they ever find themselves in such an environment, they can easily communicate with each other.


7. Social Outing/Excursion:The social outing gives students the opportunity to see life outside of the school environment. The field trip is really an aspect of learning that allows you to put into practice all the theories taught in class. This helps them gain confidence in their knowledge.


8. Class Assembly:The class assembly offers students the privilege of discussing academic issues with their form teachers, without bias or favouritism. This program allows teachers and students to connect. The class assembly gives the prefects the opportunity to lead the class on certain topics discussed by the Teacher or the Principal. This strengthens their ability to express themselves easily in public and advocate for a just cause, while also improving their self-confidence and leadership skills.