NCUK Chief Executive Ken Gill visits Oxbridge

On the 15^th of June 2015, Mr. Ken Gill, the Chief Executive of the NCUK (Northern Consortium of UK universities); the operator of our International Foundation Year programme visited the college, as part of activities marking the tenth year anniversary of the NCUK partnership with Oxbridge Tutorial College.

He was accompanied by another executive of the consortium, Mrs. Georgina Jones.

The team, received by the Managing Director of the college, Dr. (Mrs) C. O. Ogunsanya, was subsequently taken round the college. In the meetings with various bodies in the college, the team spoke on the future plans of the NCUK, while also commending the giant strides of the college in effectively running the programme. The students on the programme equally had a unique opportunity to interact with the team in a Question and Answer  session.

THE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR ,RUN IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NCUK HAS 3 UNIQUE ADVANTAGES FOR EVERY STUDENT:

STUDENTS, UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION, ARE GUARANTEED ADMISSION AND PLACEMENT TO TOP UK UNIVERSITIES.

STUDENTS HAVE AN ARRAY OF over 3,000 COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM.

STUDENTS ALSO HAVE 17 TOP UK UNIVERSITIES TO CHOOSE FROM WITH AN EXTENDED 23 UNIVERSITIES OUTSIDE THE CORE 17 WHICH CAN NOW ALSO BE APPLIED TO.

NCUK Chief Executive Ken Gill visits Oxbridge

Celebrating the duo of Demola Odunuyi and Folawe Omikunle

It was another exciting time for the college on the 10th of June 2015 when the members of staff gathered to celebrate one of their own, Mr. Demola Odunuyi, who turned 5o during the week. The event, which was graced by the Managing Director of the college, Dr.(Mrs.) Ogunsanya, was also used to celebrate a family member of the college, Miss. Folawe Omikunle (the Executive Secretary of APEN), who was marking her birthday and moving on to ‘greater things’. It was an occasion marked by prayers offered in appreciation of God’s goodness and many goodwill messages for the celebrants. Kudos to the Human Resources Manager for a well-organized event. WE WISH THE CELEBRANTS MORE YEARS OF ALL ROUND PROSPERITY AND GOD’S PROTECTION.

 

Celebrating the duo of Demola Odunuyi and Folawe Omikunle

Oxbridge Students Visit the Nigerian Stock Exchange

Students of the college, drawn mainly from the NCUK IFY class, as part of the Student Enrichment Initiative of the college, visited the Nigerian Stock Exchange on the 18^th of May, 2015. A team of 8 students and two lecturers, Mrs. Adeniji and Mr. Alder made the visit. Apart from re-enforcing the topic in the students’ syllabus (Public Limit Company and Sources of Finance) the visit is also meant to make the students understand the importance of Stock Market as a major source of finance for companies, via selling of shares, where individuals can trade on the floor of the stock market and raise funds in form of bonds and treasury bills.

We were taken by a representative of the SEC, Mr. Joseph Kadiri, round the different departments of the institution. Before this, he had introduced us to the operation of the institution, especially the history, process procedure and structure. He explained the misconception that the NSE is owned by the Federal Government. Rather, he enlightened us that NSE was actually established by private individuals and other financial institutions, who foresaw the imperativeness of raising funds for medium and long term financing.

Thereafter, a stock broker was called to speak to us about the intricate workings of the stock exchange through issues such as structure, training, and certification. We had ample opportunity to ask questions on various issues pertaining to the working of the institution. Finally, we were taken to the floor of Stock market to have a first-hand view and experience of how the market operates.

By the end of our visit, Mr. Joseph invited the school to send a student representative on the 27th of May to join other students  in closing of the Stock market session.

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Oxbridge Students Visit the Nigerian Stock Exchange

What you get at Summer School

We have described, in our last blog, how our Oxbridge Summer School subject masterclasses will stretch students and give them a flavour of university level studies in a fun and stimulating environment. These will run as two one and a half hour classes each morning and afternoon. Alongside these, students (in their subject groupings) will rotate round five study skills classes across the five days of Summer School.  These classes will cover critical thinking; speed-reading; researching; lecture note-taking; public speaking/presentation skills; and debating.  The aim is to bridge the gap between A-level and university studies.

At the end of the day, Insight Education will run a taster programme of the Oxbridge Mentoring scheme, which is our tried and tested programme of preparation for entry into the top UK universities. These sessions will include presentations to introduce the Russell Group and Oxford & Cambridge universities; UCAS brainstorming; role plays to improve interview technique; and understanding how to make strategic university choices.  Friday will end with peer group interviews and submission of UCAS statements for Insight Education to review over the summer.

The Summer School will end on Saturday with a “Showcase Event” involving parents and other guests to present outcome of students’ work from their week at Summer School.  There will be Young Enterprise presentations judged by panel of professionals, and an exhibition to judge computer generated art work.

For updates, follow this weekly blog on the Oxbridge Summer School. Please also visit OTC’s webpage for further background on the Oxbridge Summer School and to register your child. Spaces are limited so register your child ASAP to secure a place. If you have any questions, you can also email us at oms@insight-ed.co.uk.

What you get at Summer School

Oxbridge Dream Team 2 Wallops Global College

The college soccer team fondly called, Dream Team 2, lived up to its intimidating soccer reputation by thrashing the Global College, Ikoyi, Lagos Soccer Team by two goals to nothing on the 14^th of May, 2015.

The match which was played on the soccer pitch of the Italian School, Ikoyi drew a sizable number of spectators, who came to witness what was expected to be an epic battle between two great teams. Though with few practices under its belt, the Oxbridge team which drew inspiration from its Technical Adviser, Ayo Oyenekan, who tactically organised the boys with his timely changes as the game commenced, played with all determination.

It was no goal to both teams in the first half, but the story changed in the second half when the highly enterprising Abdumalik headed home a goal from a cross by Anene Samuel. This infuriated the opposing team, who put up more spirited effort to equalise, but they got another shocker with a stinker of a long-range shot from Mikky Okilo, which caught the Global goalkeeper napping. With more strategic and tactical changes, Oxbridge team ensured all intrusive shots were effectively repelled. This continued until the referee blew the whistle to bring the match to an end. Kudos to the Oxbridge team that played as if their lives depended on the match.

Team: Francis Elechi,Stephan Oliseh,Udochi James,Anene Samuel,Fuad Adegbule,Malik Olamide,Uzor Nlemgbo,Ayo Folorunsho,Timilehin Bello,Njoku Sonto,Akwa James,Seun Akinkunmi,Miki Okilo,Dami Ladipo,Agba Jackson,Gbadebo Giwa,Tola Olasoji,Fadil Gbajumo,Yusuf Yusuf,Enobina Vincent.Technical Adviser-Ayo Oyenekan /Team Manager-Kunle Abrahams

Oxbridge Dream Team 2 Wallops Global College