Queen's School, Ibadan
Location
Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria
Information
Type	Secondary school
Motto	Pass On The Torch
Established	1952
Gender	Female
Color(s)	Blue and White

Queen's School, Ibadan is an all-girls secondary school located in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, South-Western Nigeria.^[1]

History

Queen's School, Ibadan was established on January, 1952. It originated from Queen's College Lagos and was officially opened on the 16th of February 1952 with about 161 pupils . Queen's school was initially in Ede until it relocated to Ibadan in April, 1967.^[2]

Queen's School, Ibadan in honor of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne.^[3] With a few selected pioneering students from Queen's College, Lagos, school activities started with four teachers and the principal.^[4] Since its inception, Queen's School, Ibadan, has been fortunate to have a devoted faculty, including caring house mistresses and support staff. These educators played diverse roles as mothers, aunties, counselors, and friends, fostering a spirit of excellence, discipline, and character development. The girls were nurtured to embody strength, confidence, and hard work, while also maintaining a sense of grace and dignity. The curriculum included teachings on etiquette, guiding the girls on how to carry themselves with poise.Queen's School, Ibadan, was recognized for providing a comprehensive education that extended beyond academics. In addition to their studies, girls were taught practical skills like sewing, cooking, and gardening. They actively participated in diverse activities, including dance, singing, sports, drama, Girl Guides, Literary and Debating Societies, and phonetics classes. This holistic approach aimed to groom well-rounded women, evident in the notable achievements of alumnae who excelled in various fields, such as medicine, professorship, engineering, leadership roles, law, and judiciary, showcasing the school's impactful influence on its graduates.^[5]

The Queen's School, Ede, boasted a serene and immaculate campus spread over approximately 20 acres. Embracing the motto "Cleanliness is next to Godliness", the campus featured well-manicured lawns and wooded landscapes. The academic facilities, arranged around a revered grass oval, included the impressive Assembly Hall and a well-stocked library with parquet flooring. Modern laboratories for physics, chemistry, and biology, classrooms, domestic science rooms, geography facilities, and staff rooms completed the campus layout. The school's ambiance was often likened to a prestigious institution, earning it the affectionate title of "Eton In The Bush", a source of immense pride for the girls who cherished their time in school.^[5]

Donation

In March 2022, Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde donated a sum of 10 million naira to the school to fast track the on-going project in the school.

SickBay/Building Donation

In March 2023, the alumni group of Queen's School in Apata, Ibadan, from the classes of 1985 and 1991, inaugurated and presented a recently donated well-equipped Sick Bay to the school on Friday.The President expressed that the initiative was driven by the importance of maintaining both physical and mental well-being for the students in order to be able to focus on their studies, she further stated that the project costs millions and it serves as a commitment to ensuring the health and safety of the female students.^[6][7][8]

Kidnap Attempt

On the 25th of November 2022, there was a kidnap attempt at the school boarding house at 1 am. The attempt was foiled by the security man of the school. The governor of the state Seyi Makinde urged the police to make all things to be in order and investigate the incidence.^[11][12]

Past principals

• Miss Hobson — 1952–1954
• Mrs. I. Dickinson — 1957–1958
• Mrs. R.M. Dunn — 1963–1967
• Mrs. C.F. Oredugba — 1958–1962, 1968-1970
• Late Mrs. T.A.O. Lawore — 1970–1972
• Mrs. C.O. Ogunbiyi — 1975–1976
• Mrs. O.F. Ifaturoti — 1976–1977
• Mrs. Oyinkan Ayoola — 1972–1975, 1980–1984
• Mrs. T. Fajola — 1978–1980, 1990–1991
• Mrs. E.O. Falobi — 1984–1987
• Mrs. B.M. Ajayi — 1987–1989
• Mrs. A.T. Olofin — 1992–1995
• Mrs. Remi Lasekan-Osunsanya — 1991–1992, 1995–1997
• Mrs. A.T. Olofin — 1997–2004
• Mrs. Ajani — 2004
• Mrs Fatoki
• Mrs Fatoba- 2015-2019
• Mrs B.T.Oyintiloye- 2020–present

Notable alumni

• Nike Akande
• Grace Oladunni Taylor
• Ameyo Adadevoh
• Toyin Sanni, Nigerian CEO^[13]

Notable faculty

• Grace Alele Williams
• Grace Alele Williams is one of the notable alumni of the school. She was the first female Vice-chancellor in Nigeria and also the first female Mathematics Professor.^[14]

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