BECE English Language 2024 Theory — Question 1

Model answer

12, Unity Street, Ikeja, Lagos. 18th October, 2024. The Principal, Great Minds Secondary School, Ikeja, Lagos. Dear Sir/Madam, REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO PAY SCHOOL FEES I am writing to humbly explain why my school fees and other requirements have not been paid and to ask for your kind understanding. My parents have been passing through serious financial hardship this year. My father's business has suffered heavy losses because of the high cost of goods and the poor state of the economy, and my mother's income has also dropped. As a result, they cannot pay my school fees, buy my textbooks and uniform, or settle other levies at the moment. They have told me how sad they are about it, and I have seen how hard they work to keep the family going. I am a serious and obedient student, and I do not want this situation to affect my studies. I therefore plead that I be allowed to remain in school while my parents pay in instalments as soon as they are able. If it is possible, I would also be grateful to be considered for any available scholarship, bursary or work-study arrangement. I am grateful for your kindness and understanding, and I promise to keep up my good conduct and hard work. Yours faithfully, Adaeze Okon.