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CORONA STANDARDS World-class co-educational schools and secondary boarding school in Nigeria

Located on safe and serene environment

Non-profit, operates on sound commercial principles

In-house developed world-class curriculum at both primary and secondary schools

Internationally recognised Corona curriculum

Academic year: September to July

Entry based solely on merit

Teacher to pupil ratio, 1 : 9

Innovative and interactive teaching

Emphasis on leadership development and entrepreneurial training

Scholarships available for best common entrance student

Access to the world’s finest secondary schools and universities after graduation

Opportunities after graduation

Well motivated staff

In-service training for staff

World-renowned international department members with

outstanding credentials and experience

MISSION STATEMENTOur Mission is to deliver world class education to children, to inculcate high moral and ethical values in our students as we prepare them for a life of service and fulfilment. We are not-for- profit but operate on sound commercial principles.

VISIONOur vision is to blaze the trail in the transformation of the education sector in Nigeria. Our unique curriculum will prepare children to be Nigerians as well as global citizens, well attuned to life in the 21st century.

CORE VALUES• Commitmenttothedevelopmentofthetotalchild• Commitmenttoworldclasseducation• Integrity,ethicsandhighmoralstandards• Stewardship• Meritbased• Soundbusinessprinciples• Servicetothecommunity• Teamwork


Corona Schools are world class co-educational institutions offering outstanding education for children between the ages of 3 and 17 and are located in safe and serene environments that are conducive to learning. We are more than just a school; we are a large family where individuality and diversity are valued.

We encourage intellectual curiosity and aim to help each child to develop independence of mind and spirit. Vitally important to this development is the breadth and depth of our co-curricular opportunities. Our pupils discover their own creativity, abilities and strengths through a range of sporting, artistic, cultural and social activities. Which are as important as their academic activities.

Our schools place a high value onindividuality,teamwork,community service and pastoral care, which foster self-confidence and enthusiasm in every child.

When searching for a school, webelieveparentslookforanumber of qualities: confident

and engaging pupils; staff who are dedicated to ensuring that the pupils are successful and happy; an understanding that every child is different and exceptional facilities. You will find all of these and more from any Corona School.

In 1955, a group of mainly Irish and British women under the leadership of Mrs. MacDonald established an organisation called the Corona Women’s Society. The Society’s main aim was to establish suitable schools based on the British educational model. These schools were open to children of all races.

The Society opened its first school, the Corona Day Nursery in March 1955 at its headquarters, located at35,FirstAvenue,Ikoyi,now35,Mobolaji Johnson Avenue. By 1958, the number of schools had increased to four with the new additions in Ikoyi(1955),Ebute-Metta(1956)andApapa(1958)

In 1959, the Corona Trust Council was established and incorporated as a not- for - profit organisation. Its sole aim, to hold in trust the interest

INTRODUCTION

MEET THE SCHOOLSof the schools within the ‘’Corona Family”.

In1967,thefifthCoronaSchoolat Victoria Island opened at its permanent location at Waziri Ibrahim Crescent.

Corona School Yaba, relocated to its permanent site at Gbagada in 1974 and in 1988, Corona Nursery and Primary School, Agbara, Ogun State was established. This later became the present Corona Secondary School in 1992.

It was another feather in the cap of the Corona Schools’ Trust Council (CSTC),whenin2007,theCoronaTeachers’College(CTC)wasestablished to provide high quality continuous professional development for its staff and staff of other schools in the quest of our mission of providing world class education to children.

The seventh Corona School was establishedinLekkiinSeptember2008.

• CoronaSchoolApapa

• CoronaSchoolGbagada

• CoronaDayNurseryIkoyi

• CoronaSchoolIkoyi

• CoronaSchoolLekki

• CoronaSchoolVictoriaIsland

• CoronaSecondarySchoolAgbara

• CoronaCollegeofEducation

• CoronaTeachers’College


GOVERNANCE

Corona Schools’ TrustThelateChiefMrsNoraMajekodunmi,MBEwasthefirstChairman.Sheheldthispositionfrom1960–1990.ShewasthensucceededbyAmbassadorAdukeAlakija(1990to1994),Chief(Mrs)LeilaFowler(1995to2001),ProfessorMurielOyediran(2001to2009).ThecurrentChairmanisMrAdedotunSulaiman(2010todate).

The Corona Schools’ Trust Council consists of a Board of Trustees and a Governing Board as follows:

Board of TrusteesProfessor Muriel Oyediran - PresidentProfessor Oyinade ElebuteMr Adedotun SulaimanDr Myma Belo-OsagieMrsDemiIbareAkinsanMr Odunayo OlagundoyeMrs Bridget Itsueli

Governing BoardMr Adedotun Sulaiman - ChairmanMrsAdebisiLamikanra -Treasurer,CSTMrAdekunleAdebajo

ArcFredA.CokerMr Wahab Babatunde DabiriMrsDemiIbare-AkinsanMrs Bridget ItsueliHonJusticeBukunolaAdebiyiDr Alero Ann RobertsDr Bolanle HammondMrsSekinatYusufMr Niyi YusufMr Obafemi Oluwole OnashileMrs Juliet AnammahMrs Henrietta Abimbola JosephMrs Lara SegunMrs Osaretin OyewumiMrs Olufunto Igun - Chief Executive OfficerMrs Esosa Mohammed - PTA RepresentativeMrCharlesOkaga -PTARepresentativeMrEkengEkpo -PTARepresentative

Executive Management ChiefExecutiveOfficer –MrsOlufuntoIgunDirectorofEducation –MrsMaureenIhonorDirectorofFinance –MsOmotayoOladimeji


THE SCHOOLCURRICULUM

In line with our mission of providing world class education, the Corona Nursery and Primary Schools offer enriched school- developed curriculum;takingintoconsiderationthe best of suitable international curricula. The Secondary school offers all relevant Nigerian, British and American examinations. There are learning outcomes at each stage of development and up todate teaching methodologies are employed in the teaching.The academic programme, is supported by extensive co-curricular, social and civic activities, personal and characterdeveloping activities.

THE NURSERY SCHOOLCorona Nursery schools operate the Montessori method whichsupport pupils’ learning process in all curriculum areas. The activities

and the environment aid physical development, emotional growth and cognitive preparation for future academic endeavours by allowing children sort out their experiences andmastertheirskills.

The Academic ProgrammeOur first priority in the nurseries is to provide a friendly, relaxed atmosphere combined with a sense of order and security. Once children feel ‘at home’ in the classroom situation and also understand acceptable behaviour, the purpose ofacquiringnecessaryskillsandconcepts can begin.

By the end of their two-year period in the nursery, many children will have already learned to read. They will have learnt to recognise and spell common words, read them insentencesandusebooksfor

enjoyment and reference. They will have begun to write simple stories by themselves and developed a good understanding of numbers and shapes. They will have learnt songs and listened to stories, and often times be able to act out simpler versions.

HomeworkChildren in the nursery, are given age andtimeappropriatehomework,andwe expect parents to supervise their homeworkandsignoffonit.

By the end of their two-year period in the nursery, many children

will have already learned to read.


THE PRIMARYSCHOOL

The Corona Primary Schools curriculum is a rich anddynamic curriculum, a good blend of the Nigerian and other international curricula carefully aligned with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC).Thecurriculumwithawidescope of learning includes subjects not presently included in the Nigerian curriculum. We have identified learning outcomes at each stage of development and we use contemporary teaching methodologies,qualitytextbooks,materials and resources.

The Academic ProgrammeThe primary schools run a six-year programmeinlinewiththe6-3-3-4 system. The objective of the academic programme is to develop the knowledgeandintellectualskillsrequired for success. Elements of the academic programme are as follows:

The Academic ProgrammeThe primary schools run a six-year programmeinlinewiththe6-3-3-4 system. The objective of the academic programme is to develop the knowledgeandintellectualskillsrequired for success. Elements of the academic programme are as follows:

HomeworkandAssignmentsParents are to assist their children where necessary and thereafter signtheirworkbeforetheytakethembacktoschoolforsubmission.Homeworkdefaultersandtardypre-sentation are penalised as deemed appropriate by the school.

AssessmentforLearning(AFL)andAssessmentofLearning(AOL)Continuous Assessment is all through each term and thismakesuppartoftheterm’stotalmarkattheendofeachreportingterm.

Unified ExaminationThe Trust also administers Unified Examination for upper primary classes once a year to ensure uniformity in standards and monitor the implementation of the curriculum.

Our main pride is the ease with which our children cope and are able to stand out in schools both within and outside Nigeria.

“ We have identified learning outcomes at

each stage of development and use up-to-date teaching

methodologies, quality text books, materials

and resources ”


THE SECONDARYSCHOOL

The Secondary School operates the ‘Corona Plus Curriculum’ designed to be truly international in its entirety –topics,scopeofcontent,deliverymethods, objectives, attainment targets, assessment methods and resources. Our terms of reference are:

1. The Junior School Certificate Examination(JSCE)Curriculum2.CheckpointSyllabus(mockIGCSE)3. Senior School Certificate Examination(SSCE)O’Level4. International General Certificate of Secondary Education, Cambridge(IGCSE)

Our curriculum extends to cover learning beyond the walls of the classroom. These include:

ExcursionsThese are driven by IGCSE and WAECcourseworkrequirementsand are also meant to broaden the students’ horizon.

Internship ProgrammeCompletionofatleastfourweeksinternshipprogrammeforYears10and 11 is designed to expose the

studentstorealworklifeexperience,makingsubjectandfuturecareerchoices become much easier. This is a graduation prerequisite.

Adoption of CharitiesIn exposing our students to this, we provide opportunities for service learning.

Leadership Programmes The prospect of playing leadership roles is enhanced through our prefects’ selection process, peer mentoring, tutoring and anchoring of programmes from daily school assembly to graduation ceremonies.

Boarding CommunityOver450boardersfromaroundtheworldmaketheirhomehere.Inall the hostels our students enjoy a stimulating environment where the pleasures of home are interwoven withaworkandactivity schedule to encourage them to educate themselves in the full sense of the word.

The boarding team consists of full time house parents who develop a singular insight into the boys

and girls in their care. They are in frequent contact with them throughout the day and act as supervisors, mentors and counsellors ensuring that all the needs of the students are met.Meals are buffet style and are carefully selected and prepared for proper nourishment. Just before bed time the students have healthy nightcap that will nourish their bodies as they sleep.

On Sundays, students are allowed choice and mode of worship to enrich their spiritual lives through Mass in the Catholic Church, and uplifting service in the Chapel for Pentecostal Christains. Muslims observe the Jumat on Fridays.

Pastoral CareThis unit has full-time house parents and a matron, the counsellors also double as hostel parents. All teachers are regarded as members of the pastoral care unit and they are assigned ‘mentees’. The mentor monitors and supervises students’ academic and emotional wellbeing.


THE SCHOOLACTIVITIES

EXTRA CURRICULA PROGRAMMEIn our commitment to the development of the total child and provision of world class education to children,CoronaSchools(Nursery,PrimaryandSecondary)offerawide range of extra and co-curricular activities designed and aimed at educating the child beyond the four walls of the classroom.

Our clubs and societies are structured in such a way that their programmes of activities enable student members to use their hands, brain and mind. Some of these clubs are Music, Drama, Chess, Home makers,Art,Taekwondo,Press,ICT,Conservation, Lego, Writers, Boys Scout, Girls Guide, JETS, Fashion and Design, Cub Scout, Mandarin, Crafts, Literary and Debating and Road Safety.

Community service develops empathy, volunteerism and the act of givingbacktothesocietyandeveryYear Group from 7 to 12 adopts a charity where they implement community service. Our Clubs and societies organise excursions/

educational visits to relevant industries to boost their out of school educational experience.

The following are the major activities held in the school:

•Inter-school quiz•Inter-house quiz•Inter-schools sports competitions•Inter-house sports day•Open house•Parents forum•Fun fairs•Concerts•Primary Schools’ Football

Tournament

Parent-teacher-pupil conferenceThis is a special day set aside in the middle of the term when parents come to the school to discuss the performance of their children with the teachers and the school management in addition discuss ways in which the school and the home can worktogether to bring out the children’s potentials.


The School YearThe school runs a session of three terms with a maximum of thirteen (13)weeksperterm.Duringeachtermtheschoolsgoonaoneweekhalfterm-break.Thenurseryandprimary schools observe all public holidays declared by the Federal and Lagos State Governments and the secondary school observes those of Federal and Ogun State Governments.

School HoursNursery7.50a.m–1.00p.m (Monday-Friday)

Primary7.50a.m–2.10p.m (Monday-Thursday) 7.50a.m–2.30p.m (Fridaysonly)

JuniorSecondary7.50am-2.20pm

SeniorSecondary7.50am-2.50pm (Tuesday-Friday), 3.20pm(Monday)

Weaskthatparentsdonotleavetheir children unsupervised before 7.00am.Theschoolbellringsat7.50a.mdailyforchildrentoassemble in the hall for Assembly

POLICIES ANDPROCEDURES

whichcommencesat8.00a.mprompt. Punctuality is expected at alltimes.Schoolgatesarelockedat8:15am.

Snack/BreakTimeNursery:Snacktimeisfrom10.00a.m to10.30a.m Breaktimeisfrom10.30a.m to11.00a.m

Primary:Breaktimeisfrom10.30a.m to11.00a.m

Oily foods are not allowed. Our food policy is now available to serve as a guide to the type of food parents are expected to give to their children to bring to school.

Secondary:Breaktimeisfrom 11.20a.m-12noon

Drop Off:For security reasons, the school gates willremaincloseduntil7.00a.m.Weencourage parents who are in school veryearlytokeepthechildrenuntil7:00a.m..whentheycanbehandedover to teachers. PickUp:We encourage our dear parents to adhere to the time stated below:

Closing Time: Monday–ThursdayNurserypupils-1.00p.m.Primarypupils-2.10p.m.Friday: Nurserypupils-1.00p.m.Primarypupils-2.30p.m.Aperiodof30minutesgraceisgivenafter close of school within which we expectchildrentobepickedup.Childrennotpickedupafterthe30minutes grace period will be sent to the late fine area. There are charges forlatepickup.

School UniformThe school uniform must be properly wornwithwhitepairofsocksandblackshoes.Necklaces,bangles,rings and hair-extensions are not allowed except for class parties and concerts.

Birthday CelebrationsBirthdays are celebrated with only birthdaycakeandpacketdrinks.Partypacksarenotallowed.Schooluniforms are to be worn. We encour-age our pupils to donate at least a booktotheschoollibraryonsuchoccasion.

HealthcareThe welfare of our children is a high priority for us, and each Corona School has a fully equipped sickbaywithtrainedandqualified nurses who are always on duty whenever school is in session. The nurses give first aid treatment and help to administer any doctors prescribed medication brought in by parents with specific written instructions. In the event that your child becomes seriously ill or injured while at school, the school willtakeactionasoutlinedbelow.

In the event that your child becomes seriously ill or injured while at school, theschoolwilltakeactionasout-lined below.

1. First aid is promptly administered when the situation calls for it.

2. In extreme emergencies, your childwillbetakenimmediately to the schools’ designated hospital emergency room by ambulance or private vehicle and you will be contacted and advised of the situation.

In most cases, however, efforts will be made to contact you firstandtoseekyouradvice

concerning the action to be takenbytheschool.3. In the event that you cannot be

located or in extreme emergencies, the school will decide whether immediate

medical treatment is needed and will act accordingly

4. Itisadvisabletokeepchildren

away from school if they are feeling unwell or have any contagious illness even though

they may want to come to school.

5. Medicines/Medications to be administered by the nurses must be handed over by the parents not nannies or drivers. This is very important for the safety of the children.

“The nurses give first aid treatment and help to administer any doctor prescribed medication

brought in by parents with specific

written instructions”


We believe that children are happier and more secure in a calm and well-disciplined environment. We discipline the children in a fair, firm and positive way, appropriate to the age of the child and the offence.

All pupils are expected to:

• Show respect to everyone at all times.•Speakpolitelytoeveryone at all times.• Avoid actions that hurt other people.• Avoid shouting when they meantotalk.• Move quietly in and out of the classrooms.•Askforsomethinginstead oftakingitforcefullyor secretly.• Be friendly with one another.• Keep the school clean.• Handle all school property and equipment with care.

CODE OFCONDUCT

Parental CooperationAs a school we are committed to strengthening the bond between school, parents and children. Without the support provided by the parents we are sure the general life of the school would not be as rich as it is. The staff and school as a whole, have a positive attitude towards parents and realise their worth in the educational process. Parents and friends of the school are invited to support the school activities.

Parents’ Teachers’ AssociationThis association operates in all Corona Schools. Their main role is supportive with the aim of fostering mutual understanding, harmonious relationship and cooperation among parents, guardians and teachers in fulfilment of the common goal, which is the welfare of the children and the school. Every parent and teacher in the school is entitled to membership of this association.

“ The staff and school as a whole, have

a positive attitude towards parents and

realise their worth in the educational

process ”


Procedures for Admitting Pupils into the Nursery and Primary School

• To be eligible for admission into Nursery One, candidates must be three years by the year of admission, five to be eligible for Primary One, six for Primary Two and so on.• Application forms are available for

sale in the school of your choice from the first Monday in February of every year.• Forms may also be printed out

from our website, completed and submitted to the school of your choice. • Candidates are not considered

for admission into terminal classes such as Class Six, and SS3 but transfers from sister schools are treated on discretionary basis by the Heads of Schools.• An inteview is scheduled for

candidates in Nursery One while a written test is first administered

ADMISSIONPROCEDURE

to candidates in other classes, followed by an oral interview.• Acceptance of admission must be

communicated through payment offeesindesignatedbanksand tellers submitted to the business office within a period not later thantwoweeks.• Tours are conducted on

designated Open Days by each school, some before and

some after the interviews; this is communicated to parents by individual schools.

NurseryChildrenmustbethree(3)yearsinthe year of their admission.

PrimaryChildrenadmittedmustbefive(5)years old in the year of admission.

SecondaryChildren admitted must be eleven (11)yearsoldintheyearofadmission.

TransfersPupils across all classes can be transferred from one school to another sister school at any time within the school year based on availability of space.

WithdrawalsA full term’s notice is required, or a term’s fees in lieu of notice.

FeesFees are paid in advance per term or per session. The Trust reserves the right to review school fees as and when it deems necessary in line with changes in costs associated with providing “Corona Standard” education and normally gives advance notice of the new fees.

Attendance at Corona Nursery does not guarantee automatic entry into the Primary Schools neither does attendance at Primary School guarantee admission into the Secondary School.


TEACHERTRAINING

Corona Teachers’ CollegeCorona Teachers College is a teacher finishing school and has the ultimate objectiveofmakingteachinganattractive career option by improving andupdatingtheskillsofteacherswhile broadening and deepening theirknowledgebase.Theschooldifferentiates itself through filling real needs of schools by offering top quality professional training.

Since2007,theCoronaTeachers’College has been in the vanguard of providing quality training for teachers and school administrators. This is in line with our goal of transforming the educationsectorandmaketeachingan attractive career option.

As proponents of societal growth through the education of teachers, we hope to educate teachers on best practices and equip them with the skillsrequiredtoexcelinclassroompractice.

The Corona Teachers’ College aims to pursue professional and academic excellence and add value to Nigerian teachers by improving their

teachingskills,thus,enhancingtheirproficiency.Our facilitators are experienced educationists and administrators. and our sessions are practical, stimulatingandthoughtprovoking.

Our objectives include:

• To provide a platform for the continuous professional development of teachers

• To enhance the improvement of teaching standards through the encouragement of in-service training programmes.

• To assist schools to remodel, retrain, and equip teachers with the where-with-all to educate childrenwhowillliveandwork successfully in the 21st century

• Toenhancetheskillsof educational administrators who would be able to function effectively in their areas of specialisation.

Corona College Of EducatonTo expand its service delivery to provide high quality teacher education right from the foundational level, the CSTC applied for approval from the National Commission for CollegesofEducation(NCCE).InSeptember,2014,followingasuccessful resource visit by the Commission, Corona College of Education got a provisional approval to run the Education Foundation Programme leading to the award of the National Certificate in Education (NCE).

The provisional approval allows Corona Teachers’ College to train future teachers with the best facilities and faculty available in the sector. The provisional approval is for Early Childhood Care Education and Primary Education and General Education Studies, which has always been our primary focus in Corona, as we believe that foundation is thebedrockofdevelopmentinanyprogressive sector of the economy.

“ The College differentiates itself

through filling real needs of schools by offering

top quality professional training.”

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CORONA SCHOOL, APAPA6,OTUNBAAYODELESOYODELANE,APAPA GRA LAGOS.EMAIL: [email protected]:+234-1-774-3020,+234-709-377-7275

CORONA SCHOOL, GBAGADA2-10,OLUJOBICRESCENT,GBAGADA, LAGOS.EMAIL: [email protected]:+234-1-774-3010,+234-708-647-5682

CORONA DAY NURSERY, IKOYI35, MOBOLAJI JOHNSON AVENUE, IKOYI, LAGOS.E-MAIL: [email protected]:+234-1-295-7026,+234-709-882-0760

CORONA SCHOOL, IKOYI6,MEKUNWENROAD,IKOYI, LAGOSEMAIL: [email protected]:+234-709-812-3432

CORONA SCHOOL, LEKKI BLOCK 35, CORONA DRIVE, ABIJO GRA SCHEME 2, IBEJU–LEKKI,LAGOSSTATE.EMAIL : [email protected]:+234-1-291-1310,+234-817-059-5435-6

CORONA SCHOOL, VICTORIA ISLANDWAZIRI IBRAHIM CRESCENT, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS E-MAIL: [email protected]:+234-1-212-0674,+234-815-708-8917

CORONA SECONDARY SCHOOL, AGBARA YENOGOA ROAD, AGBARA ESTATE, AGBARA, OGUN STATENIGERIA.EMAIL: [email protected]:+234-1-295-1340-1

CORONA TEACHERS’ COLLEGE/CORONA COLLEGE OF EDUCATIION2, BALOGUN UDU CLOSE,IDADO, LEKKI, LAGOS STATEPHONE:+234-816-225-0548,+234-805-781-8551

CONTACT USCENTRAL OFFICE

72,RaymondNjokuStreet,Off,AwolowoRoad,S.W.Ikoyi,Lagos Nigeria. West Africa

Email: [email protected]:+234-1-212-1731,+234-709873-2019

Website: www.coronaschools.org @corona_schools

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