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1 Yenogoa Road, Agbara Estate, Ogun State , , , e c a l p in wisdom l e a r a n in s g e la er n h d T... w w w.coronaschools.org CORONA SECONDARY SCHOOL, AGBARA

2 INTRODUCING CORONA SECONDARY SCHOOL Mission Statement Our mission is to deliver world class education to children We inculcate high moral and ethical values in our students as we prepare them for a life of service and fulfillment. We are not for profit, but operate on sound commercial principles. Our Vision Our vision is to blaze the trail in the transformation of the education sector in Nigeria. Our unique curriculum will prepare students to be Nigerians as well as global citizens, well attuned to life in the 21st century. Core Values Commitment to the development of the total student Commitment to world class education Integrity, ethics and high moral standards Stewardship Merit based Sound business principles Service to the community Team work

3 AT A GLANCE The school With a tradition of innovation, excellence, superb academics, community spirit, competitive athletics and high expectations for each child, Corona Secondary School, Agbara was established by the Corona Schools Trust Council in January, The school is a mixed secondary boarding school advantageously sited in the serene and quiet environment of the Agbara Estate in Ogun State. The school has grown over the years and present population is 470. Academics Corona Secondary School has successfully blended the Nigerian and British curricula and has presented students for entry to top advanced level and undergraduate programmes in Nigeria, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, South Africa and other countries. The curriculum is rigorous and the students have intensive classes during the day, reinforced with mandatory prep time in the afternoon and evening. We believe that every child can and should be given the chance to succeed and have designed plethora of programmes to support the learning process. These include a learning support programme as well as mentoring and counseling programmes. Average class size is 20 and teacher: student ratio is 8:1. Corona Secondary School was the first school in Africa to deploy wireless technology on its campus and the school continuously pursues the integration of technology with the learning process. Boarding house Corona Secondary School offers top of the line boarding experience for its students. We aim at providing a home away from home environment for our students and each year; invest substantially in expanding and improving our boarding facilities. The pastoral life of the school complements and supports the academic programme and is broad; encompassing athletics, clubs and associations, social responsibility programmes, counseling programmes and health and safety programmes. PREFECTS

4 ACADEMICS We operate the 'Corona Plus Curriculum' designed to be truly international in its entirety topics, scope of content elements, delivery methods, objectives, attainment targets, assessment methods and, resources. Our terms of reference are: 1. The JSSCE Curriculum 2. Checkpoint Syllabus 3. SSSCE O'Level 4. IGCSE Cambridge Our curriculum extends to cover learning beyond the walls of the classroom. These include Excursions: These are driven by IGCSE coursework requirements and are also meant to broaden our students' horizon. Internship Programme: Completion of at least four weeks internship programme over Years 10 and 11 is designed to expose the students to real work life experience. Making subject choices and future career choices so much easier and better informed. It is a graduation prerequisite. Adoption of Charities: In 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 and tutoring and anchoring of programmes from daily school assembly to graduation ceremonies. S/N Examinations Description YEAR 9 (JSS 3) 1. BASIC EDUCATION EXAMINATION (BECE) Nigeria - wide COMPULSORY: This is written by the Year 9 students within the 3 rd term. 2. JSCE OGUN STATE Ogun State-wide COMPULSORY: This comes up within the 3 rd 3. CAMBRIDGE CHECKPOINT International - British term and after BECE. COMPULSORY: This provides diagnostic data that helps in subject choices at the beginning of the senior school programme. YEAR 12 (SSS 3) 1. WASSCE West African COMPULSORY for final Year students (Year 12) in May/June of the relevant year. 2. CAMBRIDGE IGCSE International designed for entry into British, Nigerian and African schools COMPULSORY for final year students (Year 12). We write the October/November syllabus. 3. JAMB Nigerian OPTIONAL. The school assists in registering students for parents who so desire.

5 HOME AWAY FROM HOME Over 450 boarders from around the world make their home here. In all the hostels our students enjoy a stimulating environment where the pleasures of home are interwoven with a work and activity schedule to encourage them to educate themselves in the full sense of the word. House life is rooted in the moral values of the school: charity, forgiveness, consideration for one another. 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 counselors ensuring that all the needs of the students are met. At Corona meals are carefully selected and prepared for proper nourishment. Breakfast is buffet style and lunch and dinner provide an array of delicious nourishing meals. Just before bedtime the students have healthy nightcap that will nourish their bodies as they sleep.. On Sundays spiritual lives are enriched through Mass in the Catholic Church, an uplifting service in the Chapel and moral instruction given by the School Imam.

6 SCHOOL GOVERNANCE Corona Secondary School was established by the Corona Schools Trust Council in The Trust Council is a not-for-profit organisation that was incorporated in The Trust Council currently operates seven schools in Lagos and Ogun State. The schools are: 1. Corona Day Nursery, Ikoyi 2. Corona Primary School, Ikoyi 3. Corona Nursery and Primary School, Apapa 4. Corona Nursery and Primary School, Gbagada 5. Corona Nursery and Primary School, Lekki 6. Corona Nursery and Primary School, Victoria Island 7. Corona Secondary School, Agbara Corona Secondary School is the only secondary school in the Corona Group of schools and is governed by the Corona Secondary School Board, one of the committees of the Trust Council. The Chairman of the Board is Justice Bukola Adebiyi. EXTRA CURRICULA PROGRAMME In our commitment to the development of the total child and provision of world class education to children, Corona Secondary School offers a wide 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 students' members to use their hands, brain and mind. Some of these clubs are Music club, Drama club, Chess Club, Home makers, Art, Taekwondo, Press, ICT club, Conservation, Lego, Writers club, Scout Girls Guide,JETS, Fashion and Design, Chinese language, Crafts, Literary and Debating and Road Safety. Corporate organizations partner with our clubs and societies in the execution of educational programmes. Community service develops the spirit of empathy, volunteerism and the act of giving back to the society and remains one of the pillar stones of our core values as every Year Group from 7 to 12 adopt a charity home where they implement community service. Our Clubs and societies organize excursions/educational visits to relevant industries to boost their out-of- school educational experience.

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