Word from the Head of School

Marta Joyce Essinki
Head of School
Welcome to
École Ruban Vert
I am delighted to accept the nomination by our respected school Board, as the new Head of School of École Ruban Vert.
Many of you know me as Deputy Head of ERV since August 2018, and will share my commitment for leading the school community in a safe, happy and inspirational environment.
With my academic background as an Oxford University graduate, a Masters in Educational Leadership, and over twenty years as an educator in the UK and internationally, I am honoured for this role in a school as prestigious and ambitious as ERV.
I am excited at the prospects ahead of us, working with the dedicated team at ERV in the development of our IB international programmes and the growth of the school’s bilingualism and educational excellence. I look forward, through ERV’s Vision, Mission and Values, to continue creating for our children a holistic education that enables each and every one of them to be happy and secure individuals, as we support their growth as responsible and successful global citizens.
In particular I welcome the support as parents, in our shared partnership and communication. Together we can grow the school that we and our children are proud of, in Gabon and beyond.
I thank the ERV community for the trust and support.
Marta Joyce Essinki
MA (Oxon), MSc.
HEAD OF SCHOOL
NEWS
Year 7 at Monts de Cristal
Bon voyage to our Year 7 class! The group will be spending 3 days in Monts de Cristal for their residential trip, with plans for hiking, waterfalls, and an evening barbecue. An invaluable experience for our students to discover one of Gabon’s 13 national parks,...
Graduation Day
Graduating Class of 2023! You have brought us to tears with your speeches, you have received your awards, turned your tassels, and even amazed us with a last rendition of ‘Dancing Queen!’ I know how moved you were to have all the ERV community cheering for you, and...
Rwanda
Welcome back to our Year 10 students who have returned from their international trip to Kigali, Rwanda! Students enjoyed memorable events such as visiting Agahozo Shalom village, ziplining at Fazenza farm, paintballing and discovering the city of Kigali. We are proud...
Graduation Countdown
The countdown has begun! In less than 24 hours, our Year 13 students will be graduating from ERV! The whole school is getting ready for this exceptional ceremony. Join us in wishing all the best to our Graduating Class of 2023! #ERV #IntlSchool #Gabon #Libreville...
Tania Lattanzio
Our ERV teaching team had a great opportunity to learn from the renowned Tania Lattanzio, who we flew out especially for a schoolwide training day and individualised classroom follow up with all our Primary teachers. This was Tania Lattanzio’s first in person workshop...
Rwanda International Trip
Bon voyage to our Year 10 students for their international trip! The group is spending one week in Rwanda and will be participating in the GHAMUN conference. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our partner school, Green Hills Academy, for the invitation and for...
Africa Week
This week we are celebrating Africa Week! Our students have enjoyed hearing a traditional story teller, engaging in art activities, learning about history and meeting an inspiring speaker. And today the highly anticipated Africa Week Inter House Quiz! #ERV #IntlSchool...
Concert by the Orchestra of TÜBINGEN of Germany
ERV were honoured to host a special concert by the Orchestra of Tübingen from Germany together with Gabon’s Mekôm choir and conducted by Mr Antoine Sima. The mesmerising performance took place in our auditorium last Friday. A heartfelt thank you to the musicians for...
Our Student Voice session this week was all about diving into the minds of our brilliant students to explore their understanding of our core ERV values. And of course our students’ creativity and insightful ideas did not disappoint! We firmly believe our students’...
Some excellent news from our Faculty of Languages!
Some excellent news from our Faculty of Languages! This year, for the first time at ERV, a student has taken the opportunity to take 4 languages at IGCSE level: English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. Bravo Mario! #ERV #IntlSchool #Gabon #Libreville #Education...