Sixty years after the establishment of the school, ladies that finished from Catherine’s Anglican Girls’ Grammar School in Owo gathered to celebrate the 60th anniversary.
Although it is just one day chosen to celebrate the establishment of the institution, to some of the old students it was indeed a homecoming and reunion.
They have waited for the moment to see and embrace fellow classmates after many years.
The serene outlook of Saint Catherine’s Anglican Girls’ Grammar School, Owo was already welcoming.
The beautified landscape also suggests that something was in the offing in celebration of 60 years existence of their alma-mata.
Old girls are happy to see the transformation the school had undergone.
The arrival of the national president of the old girls’ association and the Deputy Governor of Osun State, Mrs Titi Laoye-Tomori sparked some old tunes among the old girls and students joyfully receive them in the spirit of reunion with dancing.
The occasion also had in attendance guests from within and outside Ondo State, including the Royal father of the day, HRM Oba Folagbade Olagbegi, the Olowo of Owo, the Chairman and Founder of Derotech Group, Prince Rotimi Ibidapo, Representative of the Governor of Ondo State, education officers at the state and local government levels, as well as former principals, teachers among others.
Activities to mark this milestone in the life of the school include the commissioning of school projects undertaken by the old girls, various individuals and corporate organisations, with the Olowo of Owo, Oba Folagbade Olagbegi, performing the initial cutting of the tape.
The projects commissioned include a renovated and equipped library and a computer laboratory with internet facilities by Agbami Limited.
Also a science laboratory, a block of five classrooms, a dining hall and kitchen, four toilets and a borehole were built, furnished and renovated by Channels Television as part of its corporate social responsibility, and to mark its 21st Anniversary.
Also of note is that the Vice Chairman of Channels media Group, Mrs Sola Momoh, is an old girl of the school.
Other projects carried out are renovation of the school hall and chapel, landscaping of the school premises, renovation of the school gate and sign post.
In all 17 projects were completed within seven months.
Activities of the 60th anniversary continued with a reunion dinner party and award at the Best Western Hotel.
Several individuals, including some old girls and corporate organisations were recognised and handed different awards for their contribution to the growth of the school.
Channels Television also received the award of distinguished philanthropist.
After that, newly-elected executive members of the old girls’ association were decorated with Mrs Tola Aworh, a three-time commissioner in Ondo now the National President of the Alumni Association.
No doubt, it was indeed a reunion that the old students of the prestigious college will never forget in a hurry.