Corona School has flagged off the institution’s 70th-anniversary celebration with a pledge to double its efforts in providing a world-class learning experience.
 
Already, the school has unveiled its celebration logo and reeled out other activities lined up for the event.  The flag-off, which took place at the 2024 yearly general meeting of the school, held at its Victoria Island branch, was attended by board members, staff, Parent Teacher Association representatives, and the alumni association.
 
Speaking about the milestone, the Chief Executive Officer of Corona Schools, Mrs Adeyoyin Adesina, highlighted the significance of this achievement in the education sector.
 
“To have existed for 70 years in any economy is a major feat. But even more important for us is our ability to record steady growth within this period,” she said.She noted that as a player in the education sector, the school is very proud of the enviable heights attained by its alumni across diverse sectors of the economy.
 
As part of activities to commemorate the anniversary, Adesina said the school would host an educator’s roundtable, where stakeholders will critically review the educational journey, the current efforts, and propose new ideas.Besides, she disclosed that the college will recognise and reward long-serving staff members, who have contributed immensely to the school’s growth.
 
Adesina identified qualities such as integrity, pedigree, value-driven, self-belief and improved service as some of the school’s core values. The Chairman of the Governing Board, Justice Raliat Adebiyi, captured the school’s journey and the celebration’s significance.
 
This was followed by the unveiling of the logo, which was done by the President of the Board of Trustees, represented by Mr Dotun Sulaimon, The Chairperson of the Anniversary Planning Committee, Mrs Ayaba Ayo-Joseph, gave details of other activities scheduled to span the entire year, citing the brand’s sustainability, resilience and relevance seven decades since its establishment as a noble feat worth celebrating.Founded in 1955, the Corona Schools’ Trust Council has five nurseries, four primary, two secondary schools, and a College of Education.