Friday, 18 October 2013

The Current Principal Of The School: Alhaji Adedigba, A.A.

Alhaji Adedigba in his office.

A Non-Teaching Staff Sitting On Her Table In The Principal's Office.

The door to the newly renovated Store in the Principal's Office.


The Notice Board in the Principal's Office.
Alhaji Adedigba, Aderemi Akinade became the principal of the school in February 2013 upon his promotion to the principal cadre.

A Deputy Director of Education who was a former Vice Principal at Wahab Folawiyo Memorial Senior Secondary School, Osborne Road,Ikoyi arrived at the school as a result of the transfer of Mr. Akinlotan the immediate past Principal to Wahab Folawiyo Senior Secondary School,Osborne Road,Ikoyi.

TEAM WORK: The Principal and Vice Principal (Admin) in the Principal's Office as they work as a team.


The arrival of Alhaji Adedigba has witnessed a lot of changes in the school prominent of which is the renovation of the Staff-room, office of the Vice Principals, The Principal's Office and the classrooms.

Vice Principal (Administration) table in the Vice Principals' Office.


Vice Principal (Academic) table in the Vice Principals' office


A Long Shot of the new-look Office of the Vice Principals
 The classrooms are now fully ventilated with big standing fans standing in the corners of the different rooms to make the studentsfeel comfortable and enjoy their lessons.

LCD  television in the Staff-Room connected with DSTV satellite.

Every Teacher To His/Her Shelf.

Students sitting comfortably in their Classroom, enjoying the standing fan.


The new Refrigerator in the Staff Room.

Year Tutors For 2013/14 Session

The following senior members of staff have been appointed as the new Year Tutors in the school for the 2013/14 Academic Session. Stated below are the Year Tutors and the classes they are to take care of throughout the session.


Mrs. Akinfolarin Kehinde

                  
Mr. Hassan, Shakiru Olayiwola

Mr. Ogunkayode, Abikoye Bolaji
            


                                   




                                    

HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS 2013-14 SESSION

The following teachers would serve as the new Heads of the three departments in the school for the 2013/14 Academic Session:


SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT


Mrs. Adeyemi, Modupe Roseline


VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT


Mr. Fashola Oladayo


ART/SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT


Mr. Balogun Bolaji Bamidele

CLASS TEACHERS FOR 2013/14 SESSION

This is the list of the class teachers for the 2013/14 Academic Session.

BASIC 7


7A: MISS. SILAS,CECILIA KEHINDE
7B: MISS. OLUBODE, MONSURAT YETUNDE
 7C: MR. AJIBOYE, OLOYEDE RAPHAEL

BASIC 8


8A: MR. TUKURU, H.M.
8B: MR. OMOTAYO, ADEBAYO PETER
8C: MRS.MAHMOOD,BILKIS OLAJUMOKE

BASIC 9


9A: MR. YUSUF, ALIU BABATUNDE
9B: MISS. OSEMEKE, QUEEN
9C: MISS. OGUNLERU, SILIFAT AJOKE

MISS. ZURIEL NENA OJOI - THE NYSC MEMBER IN THE SCHOOL

The NYSC sent Miss Zuriel Nena Ojoi, an International Relations graduate of the Hondegbe North American University, Benin Republic to the school fo the 2013/14 academic session.

Miss.Nena (as she is fondly called by her

admirers),was born at Opebi in Lagos,but comes from Cross River State.She likes reading, writing,meeting people,swimming and learning new things.

When asked what her personal life philosophy was,Miss Zuriel Nena  Ojoi answered thus:"Putting God first and aspiring to be the best I can be every new day."

Miss. Ojoi has been relating well with the young children that are put in her care since her arrival in the school.

Administrative Staff Of The School

                                       PRINCIPAL: Alhaji Aderemi Akinade Adedigba

Alhaji Adedigba has come a long way in the teaching profession.He had taught in schools like Ilado Community High School, the defunct Aunty Ayo's Girls High School, Obalende before he became the Vice Principal of Wahab Folawiyo Senior at Osborne Road, Ikoyi in 2008.Having served as a Vice Principal for about five years, he became the school's Principal in February 2013.

                             VICE PRINCIPAL (Administration): Mr. Waheed Babatunde Amodu
Mr. Amodu was transferred to the school from Government Junior College,Victoria Island where he served as a Vice Principal.An astute administrator of many years experience.He was a teacher at Okesuna High School before he was sent to Government College, Victoria Island before the separation of schools to senior and junior schools.He then became the Pioneer Vice Principal of Government Junior College, Victoria Island.


                                 VICE PRINCIPAL (Academic) Mr. Francis Omoh Ojiemeke 

An experienced teacher who became a Vice Principal in 2013.He had taught at Falomo High School before he was transferred to Girls Senior Secondary Graammar School, Obalende where he became a Vice Principal and transferred to the school where he has been distinguishing himself as a manager of distinction. 

Sporting Activities In The School

A Tennis Award Won By Stella Okhimaye of the school in 2013
Although athletes have been representing the school at the Inter-House sports competitions of other schools where they were able to win laurels, the school did not hold any Inter-House sport competition of its own until Monday 12th December, 2005.

The first ever Inter-House sports Competition of the school, which was mostly sponsored by Mr.E.A.Odunusi (the Principal's husband) was held on December 12, 2005 under the distinguished  Chairmanship of Mrs. Sekinat Yusuf of the Lagos State University, Ikoyi Campus.

On that occasion the Blue House came first.The second position  was won by Yellow House.Green House was third, while the Red House was in the last position. The school's Sports Master was Mr. O.S.Famodu.

Pioneer Sports Committee of The School

1.Mr. J.R. Elemi - Vice Principal
2.Mr. O.S.Famodu
3.Mr. A. Nzekwue
4.Mrs. K.I.Ojikutu
5.Mrs. J.J.Fatilewa
6.Mrs. R. Istifanus
7.Mr. K.A.Lawal
8.Mr. Banji Samuel-Molumo
9.Mr. P.A. Soyemi

Pioneer House Masters And Mistresses

RED HOUSE

1. Mr. Soyemi, P.A.
2. Mr. Samuel-Molumo, B.
3. Mrs. Ojikutu,K.I.
4.Mr. Adegboye Benjamin (Student Teacher from Unilag)

GREEN HOUSE 

1. Mr. Ibekwe, G.O.
2. Mrs. Ezimora, P.O.
3. Mr. Jubril, S.S.
4. Miss. Popoola Olayinka (Student Teacher from Unilag)

 BLUE HOUSE

1.Mr. Lawal, K.A.
2.Miss. Nwachukwu,N.E.
3.Miss Garaetin Judith (Student Teacher from Unilag)

YELLOW HOUSE

1.Mr. Nzekwe, A.
2. Mrs. Istifanus, R.
3. Miss. Akinwolere Salewa (Student Teacher from Unilag)


Pioneer Prefects Of Falomo Junior High School

On Tuesday 24th February,2004, the first set of Prefects for Falomo Junior High School, Ikoyi, were decorated with their badges at a special assembly in the school.

The following were the Pioneer Head Boy and Head Girl and their assistants:


1. Head Boy - Umeze Friday
2. Asst Head Boy - Nwandu Mark
3. Head Girl - Blessing Joseph
4. Asst. Head Girl - Nkechi Mathew

The School's Vision And Mission Statement

                        VISION 
To promote academic,moral and social excellence.
 

                    
                     MISSION

To be an excellent driver in academic standard and value attainment in all aspects of education and also occupy a strategic position as an agent of transformation by delivering an enduring value in the child.

The Principals of Falomo Junior High School (2003 To Date)

Alhaji Adedigba,Aderemi Akinade - Present Principal of the school

Mrs. Odunusi, P.E. - 2002 -  2008
Mr. Akinlotan, A.A. - 2008 -February 2013
Alhaji Adedigba, A. A. - February 2013 to date

On Wednesday 29th October, 2008 The Pioneer Principal of the school, Mrs. Odunusi, Philomena Efunwunmi was reployed to Akande Dahunsi Junior Memeorial Grammar School, Osborne Road, Ikoyi.

Mr. Akinlotan, Anthony Ade, who was formerly at Akande Dahunsi Junior  Memorial Grammar School, Osborne Road, Ikoyi replaced her.

On 25th February, 2013 Mr. Akinlotan, A.A. was transferred to Wahab Folawiyo Senior High School, Osborne Road, Ikoyi as their new principal.He was replaced by Alhaji Adedigba, Aderemi Akinade, former Vice Principal (Administration) of Wahab Folawiyo Senior High School, Osborne Road, Ikoyi.

Thursday, 17 October 2013

Short History Of The School

Falomo High School, S.W.Ikoyi was founded in September 1981 by the Lagos State Government under the then Governor, Alhaji Lateef Jakande.

The school was first named Ireti Grammar School 2,but later changed to Ikoyi High School in September 1982.

The school's PTA chose a new name for the school as Falomo High School,S.W.Ikoyi,Lagos.

The first Principal was Mrs. A.M.Amene.She started work with only six (6) teachers.

The first ever Head Boy was Adeleke Adisa and the Head Girl was Monica Oamen.

In June 1986, 26 students were presented for the WASCE as the  first set to pass out of the school.

In 2002 the Lagos State government decided to break every school into the Junior and Senior schools with effect from January 2003. That was how the Falomo Junior High School, Ikoyi was established
by the government.

Falomo Junior High School - January 2003

Mrs. Odunusi, P.E., the former Vice Principal (Administration) of  Aunty Ayo's Girls' Comprehensive Secondary School,S.W.Ikoyi, became the pioneer Principal of the Junior school with effect from
December 23,2002.

Falomo Junior High School,Ikoyi formally opened its gates to the  students on 6th January,2003 with the following set of staff and the school they came from:

1. Mrs. Odunusi, P.E. - Principal (from Aunty Ayo's Girls Comprehensive Secondary School,Ikoyi)
2. Fine Arts -Mr. Nzekuwe,A. (Falomo High School,Ikoyi)
3. English Lang.- Mrs. Ojikutu, K. I. (Falomo High School,Ikoyi)
4. C.R.K. - Miss. Nwachukwu (Falomo High School,Ikoyi)
5. Social Studies - Mr.Samuel-Molumo (Falomo High School,Ikoyi)
6. I.R.K - Mr. Olaoye, I. H. (Falomo High School,Ikoyi)
7. Intro Tech. - Mr. Ibekwe, G.O.  (Falomo High School,Ikoyi)
8. French - Mr. Jubril, S.S. (Falomo High School,Ikoyi)
9. Agric. Science - Mr. Lawal, W. (Government College,Victoria Island)
10.Mathematics - Mr. Soyomi, P.A. (Victoria Island Secondary School)
11. Integrated Sc. - Mr.Famodu, S.O. (Aunty Ayo's Girls High School)
12. Home Econs. - Mrs. Istifanus, R. (Ilado Community High School)
13. Business St. - Mrs. Ezimora (Ilado Community High School)


The Pioneer Non-Teaching Staff were:

1. Mr. Akinmadehan - Account Clerk (Falomo High School)
2. Mrs. Akinsanya, B. - P.A. III (Falomo High School)
3. Mr. Kajola, S.  - Security Guard (Falomo High School)
4. Mr. Goumar Hussein -Security Guard (Falomo High School)


Arrival Of A Vice Principal In The School

On 3rd May, 2003, a Vice Principal, Mr. J.R. Elemi, was sent to the school. Mr. E|lemi was formerly a Vice Principal at Government Senior College Maroko, Osborne Road,Ikoyi.

Tuesday, 15 October 2013

Mr. Omotayo Adebayo Peter Weds

It was a happy day as a member of staff in the school, Mr. Omotayo Adebayo Peter got married on Saturday October 12th, 2013.

The traditional Wedding Ceremony - Mr. and Mrs. Omotayo, Adebayo Peter



Welcome To The 2013/14 Academic Year

On Monday September 23,2013 the school resumed for the 2013/14 Academic session like all other public schools in Lagos state.

The Principal, Alhaji Aderemi Adedigba, welcomed the students and the entire members of staff to the school.

He also advised that everybody should brace themselves up for the new challenge this session as the school is poised to do a lot to achieve the best it always deserves.

The Basic 9 students were specially advised to emulate their predecessors who made 100% success results in their final examinations in the 2012/13 session.