Adelowo's Era as Principal
Academics .. in Adelowo's Era
In terms of academic work, the school was a shining example during Mr. Adelowo's tenure. With the benefit of his several years of experience as a teacher and as a WAEC examiner combined with availability of more number of dedicated and experienced teachers together with new instructional facilities, the academic records of the school soared and remained consistent. More..
Admission Policy under Mr. Osanyin
Of significant importance was the year 1968, the year of the Silver Jubilee of the school, when the school was approved not only to run the Higher School Certificate Course (HSC) in both Arts and Science subjects, but also to be an examination centre for the course. He engaged more teachers to enable effective teaching of both the lower and the higher school students. Read More...
Physical Facilities
During Mr. Adelowo's time as Principal, three ultra-modern science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry and Biology rated the best at that time in Kwara State were built. The design for these laboratories took after those (the building of which was coincidently supervised in 1971 by Mr Ajayi, a former Principal of Offa Grammar School) of Aiyetoro Comprehensive Model School (a school sponsored by the United States of America). Read More..
Discipline
Mr Adelowo's administration was firm, fair and transparent. School rules and regulations were enforced to the letter. Erring students were not spared the cane. The Principal’s love of orderliness, neatness and good conduct was almost an obsession.
Sports and Socials Under Awolowo
In sports and drama, the school recorded huge successes and was in the limelight during this time. Ahmed Olaoye revived the school drama group which later on brought glory and honour to the school. The play his group staged during the installation ceremony of the current Oloffa of Offa in 1971 so fascinated the then Kwara State Governor, Colonel David Bamigboye that he awarded automatic scholarship to Olaoye to enable him study in any Nigerian University of his choice. More..
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