OXBRIDGE RETREAT 2014

Oxbridge Tutorial College showed once again, why it is often referred to as the premier sixth form college, by virtue of its ingenuity and innovativeness, when it hosted all members of staff and college Advisory Board to a retreat; the first of its kind for the college on the 14th June, 2014 in Amber Residence, Ikeja GRA Ikeja. The gathering was privileged to have the Managing Director, Dr (Mrs.) C. O. Ogunsanya, the Principal Of the college, Ms. Carol Scott and the Chairman of the Advisory Board, Mr. Tope Toogun in attendance. Other members of board in attendance are Mrs. Tomori, Dr. Shadare and Prince Oyewumi.

The hostess of the event, Dr. (Mrs.) C. O. Ogunsanya in her opening address clearly set the tone for the gathering by clearly defining its purpose, which is to create an ambiance outside the college, where members of staff and members of the Advisory Board could meet minds on ways to move the college forward. This is aptly captured in the theme of the retreat, ‘Lowering the Waters’. The erudite main speaker of the day, Dr. Shadare held everybody spell-bound as he explored the imperativeness of change not only in the work- place, but also in every area of human endeavours. The Principal, Ms. Scott whose session came after the lunch break brought some level of application to Dr. Shadare’s presentation, by giving the participants ample opportunity to discuss some of the salient issues raised. The Chairman of the advisory Board, Mr.Tope Toogun as a peroration, enjoined the participants to not only appreciate the Retreat for its face-value, but how it could become everyday culture of all participants.

Dr. Ogunsanya’s reminder of the college’s motto DO WELL AND EXCEL impeccably sums up the main nugget of the Retreat, in that when an individual does things WELL, this ultimately translates to EXCELLENCE, not only in the work-place, but also in all areas of one’s life.

OXBRIDGE RETREAT 2014

Character Counts Winners Announced!

30^th April, 2o14 was quite memorable. It was a day when the college officially had its last formal assembly for this academic year. Coincidentally, it was also a day that presented itself to reward some of our students that have excelled and displayed exceptional characters. In a short and colourful ceremony anchored by the Character Counts coordinator in the college, Mr. Odunuyi, and with the Principal of the college, Ms. Carol Scott in attendance, the deserving students were called out to be celebrated.

For the month of March, 2014, Olamide Onajide was the winner for the Responsibility Award. This is not surprising to many. The Advanced level student is one person that has saddled herself with the responsibility of taking most of the pictures for most college events. She is there almost anytime you need her. Kudos to her dedication and service to the college.

Chidera Maduagwu incidentally is the President of the student body, SRC-Students Representative Council. His leadership qualities are quite outstanding and he has been instrumental in conducting the affairs of the student body with maturity and diligence. He won the Trustworthiness Award for the month of April. Congratulations to all our winners!

Character Counts Winners Announced!

The Race has begun!

The race for eligible students to gain admission into the college commenced officially on the 24^th of May 2014, as the college held its first entrance examination.

As early as 8am the candidates had started arriving and from various programmes ranging from exam itself to a short presentation by the Principal, Carol Scott, the candidates and their parents that attended had a first-hand opportunity to not only see the state-of-the-art facilities in the college, but also ask salient questions. One of the highlights of the day was an informal interactive session with the President of the college SRC, Chidera, who  was also able to share his personal experiences with both parents and students as he took the visitors round the premises. Most of them found him an engaging speaker and to them it is as good as hearing it from the horses’ mouth.

Don’t miss the the next entrance examination : 24th June 2014!

 

The Race has begun!

OTC Hosts 1st Chess Competition

The college hosted schools in the inaugural APEN Chess Competition recently. 15 schools represented by their pupils and students drawn from primary to sixth form levels were in attendance, arriving  as early as 9am.

When the competition started in earnest at 10:30am, our expansive dining hall, the venue of the event, became a beehive of activity, with a lot of visitors  ranging from coaches, teachers, administrators and (interestingly), professional and international chess players who were present to see how they could motivate the young ones.

According to the Executive Secretary of APEN, Ms.Folawe Omikunle, the inspiration behind the chess competition emanated from the visit of Thomas Salome, the African-American educator who ingeniously used chess to inspire students in the slums to  improve in academics. The expectation of APEN is that Nigerian schools will embrace chess and tap into its ability to instil critical thinking and problem solving ability in our learners.

We look forward to more events of this type at the college

OTC Hosts 1st Chess Competition

2014 Valedictory Service

A family that prays together, stays together! As we’re drawing to the end of another academic year, it was time to say a prayer for the achievements of our current crop of students.

As is custom we held our annual valedictory service just before students begin their exams in earnest. We prayed hard, danced harder!

Again all our thoughts are with you as you prepare to undertake exams that will mould your futures.

Best of luck!

2014 Valedictory Service

Lunch with the MD :)

SRC members were hosted to a lunch with the MD, Principal, Vice Principal and head teachers recently as a way to convey our thanks for their service to the school and their fellow students.

The luncheon also lended the various members of staff the opportunity to give the soon-to-be graduates so gentle encouragement and words of wisdom.

We are truly grateful for your service and wish you the very best in your futures. We look forward to welcoming you back to the college in the coming years with tales of your adventures and successes.

Lunch with the MD :)

Sendoff for Mrs. Adekanye

The Oxbridge family sent forth Mrs. Adekanye, the college Catering Officer, on the 30th of April, 2014.

In a short ceremony with the Managing Director, Dr. (Mrs.) C. O. Ogunsanya and the Principal Ms. Carol Scott of the college in attendance, Mrs.Adekanye was eulogised for her contribution to the college Catering Department, where she midwifed the transformation of the college kitchen into the ultra-modern one that it is today. The college and all the members of staff wish her success in her future endeavours.

Sendoff for Mrs. Adekanye