Corona School, Ikoyi
| Corona School, Ikoyi | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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6 Mekunwen Road , Nigeria | |
| Coordinates | 6°26′41.9″N 3°26′13.8″E / 6.444972°N 3.437167°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Private school Day School |
| Established | 1960 |
| School board | Corona Schools' Trust Council |
| Local authority | Lagos State Ministry of Education |
| Category | Primary School |
| Head of school | Mrs. Funlola Olorunishola |
| Years taught | 1-6 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 5 to 11 |
| Enrollment | 575 |
| Houses | Crane, Weaver, Kingfisher, Heron |
Corona School, Ikoyi is a co-educational independent school for children from ages 5 to 11. The school is a member of the Council of British International Schools, the Association of International Schools in Africa and governed by the Corona Schools' Trust Council.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
History
The School was established in February 1960[10] and exercises a British and Nigerian curriculum.[11][12] The school is also a member of the schools rugby league in Lagos,[13] and one of Zenith Bank's Swimming competitors.[14]
Heads of School
- Mrs Jean Abili (1960–1998)
- Mrs Catherine Adigwe(1998–2002)
- Mrs Chika Nwokolo (2002–2003)
- Mrs Bolanle Olubunmi (2003–2007)
- Mrs Amelia Dafeta (2007–2017)
- Mrs. Onafeso Adenike (2017–2022)
- Mrs. Funlola Olorunishola (2022-)
Notable alumni
- Professor Yemi Osinbajo[15](14th Vice President of Nigeria)
- Senator Udoma Udo Udoma[16](Nigerian Politician)
- Lynxxx (Musician)
- Desmond Majekodunmi (Environmentalist)
- Bankole Cardoso (Entrepreneur)
- Yemi Cardoso (Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria)
- Bruce Ovbiagele[17] (Award-winning Neurologist, Editor, Scientist, and Healthcare Leader)
References
- ^ "Home Page". Corona Schools Trust Council. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ "Corona Schools' Trust awards scholarships to 20 pupils". The Guardian Nigeria News. 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ Rapheal (2021-10-06). "Corona school celebrates as students graduate, win $2.5m scholarships". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ "Corona harps on how quality education can drive societal change". Tribune Online. 2019-10-31. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ Ogunyemi, Ifedayo (2020-10-01). "Corona Schools opens day secondary school in Lagos". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ "Corona Secondary School gets NEASC accreditation". The Guardian Nigeria News. 2017-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ Sesan (2018-02-22). "Justice Adebiyi is new chairman of Corona Trust Council". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ "Corona students achieve feat in global contest". The Guardian Nigeria News. 2018-12-13. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ Emuleomo, Adebayo (2016-02-18). "Corona Schools say NO to bullying » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ "School in Ikoyi. Best school in Ikoyi and banana-Island axis of lagos". 2020-04-14. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
- ^ Ohiri-Aniche, Chinyere (2016-04-30), "Marginalization of Nigerian Languages in Nursery & Primary Schools", Nigerian Languages, Literatures, Culture and Reforms, M and J Grand Orbit Communications, pp. 33–48, doi:10.2307/j.ctvgc602p.7, retrieved 2023-07-19
- ^ "CORONA SCHOOL, Ikoyi - Lagos Schools Online". lagosschoolsonline.com. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ "My Family Mobile Schools Rugby League introduces players' monitoring platform". The Guardian Nigeria News. 2019-04-15. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ Oduoye, Samuel (2019-08-02). "Swimming Competition: Young Swimming athletes Impress Audience at Ikoyi -". Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ "FACT CHECK: Osinbajo, not Tinubu, in group photo of Corona schoolchildren". TheCable. 2022-11-22. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ Adeolu (2018-04-09). "UDOMA, Sen. Udo Udoma". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ Ajumobi, Kemi (13 November 2023). "Stroke rates are rising in Nigeria, projections suggest an epidemic in years to come - Ovbiagele". Businessday NG. Retrieved 29 August 2024.