Corona School, Ikoyi is a co-educational

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for children from ages 5 to 11. The school is a member of the

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, the

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and governed by the Corona Schools' Trust Council.

History

The School was established in February 1960, and exercises a British and Nigerian curriculum. The school is also a member of the schools rugby league in Lagos, and one of Zenith Bank's Swimming competitors.

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(14th Vice President of Nigeria) * Senator Udoma Udo Udoma(Nigerian Politician) *

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(Environmentalist) * Bankole Cardoso (Entrepreneur) *

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References

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