Over and beyond Oshifala, we wrote a detailed report about what we observed in the college. For instance, the state-sanctioned tests revealed that pathogens like toxin producing E.Coli, Diarheogenic E. Coli, Novo virus, E. Coli STEC, Salmonella Spp. WebQueen Ethelburga's College is at Thorpe Underwood, between Harrogate and York A former chair of governors at a North Yorkshire private school has been arrested in Instead, they became lily-livered and chickened out, bowing to constituted authority when they were supposed to maintain their stand. Ex-Queen Ethelburga teacher banned for pupil relationship I could have appointed a member of my administration to stand in for me if I could not. Bithia was stabilised and scheduled for surgery by the hospital the next day. WebShannon Cudd (she/her) Sean Gallup/Getty Images. As a temporary measure, it promised giving bags of sachet water to the students from the water factory that the PTA had constructed for the school. The relationship between her and the old girls was thus a cat-and-mouse one. Meanwhile, there was a particular weekend the students did not have their lunch until 6pm. EXCLUSIVE: High-ranking Met Police officer on 100,000-a-year who was found to be a regular user of THIRD foreign rapist remains in Britain despite orders for him to be sent back to Jamaica in 2020 - after Could a hormone spray reignite your love life? Queen Ethelburga's Others had even married. When Amodu took over from Osime, many parents rejoiced. TheCable made several efforts to speak with Amodu, including taking two trips to her new station, Federal Science and Technical College, Uromi, Edo state. I am a parent in QC and your administration did nothing except siphoning money meant for the welfare of the girls, you carry yourself so high after becoming the PTA chairman such that to even answer question from fellow parent become an headache, you are not fit at all for a PTA chairman because all that interest you was just your pocket and all personal gains from your position then. These unwholesome acts are inimical to the peaceful and harmonious co-existence of the Federal Unity Colleges and will not be tolerated.. 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Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Both women, directors at the federal ministry of education and principals of unity schools, were close. WebSchool has a lot of money to throw at Departments. Ofobike told TheCable that parents were not satisfied with Akhetuamens stewardship, particularly the way she spent their funds during her tenure. A number of the window panes were broken and mosquito nets torn. Specifically, her mum was informed Vivian had high temperature and was being treated with antimalarial drugs. Amodu had been appointed the executive secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) in April 2007 by former President Olusegun Obasanjo even though she was relieved of that position barely four months later during the early days of the Umaru Musa YarAdua presidency. And there was the concerned mother of a former Queens College student who travelled all the way from Canada to meet the panel and report some of the teachers alleged atrocities. 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The cable man that interviewed me, did you put the question to me that patents accused me of exposing my cleavages or you said they said I am always flamboyantly dressed? The investigation took him to three states Lagos, Ogun and Edo as well as the federal capital territory, Abuja. But the colleges health facility could not cope with the number of students who came for treatment. Mrs Beatrice, no concern for girls that died, no remorse for your actions, just flimsy counter accusations. #TeamQE For six weeks, TheCable made several efforts to speak with the officials of the federal ministry of education in Abuja, and despite complying with all the bureaucratic demands, the newspaper was still unable to get an official response. Sadly, on February 15, exactly ten days after that PTA meeting, Vivian died. She said Bithia had even written a book which she was planning to publish before her death. She had so many plans, so many dreams, yet they killed all of it, Bithias mum told TheCable in Sagamu, Ogun state, where the family had gone to attend a church retreat, as she struggled to hold back tears. I want to let the public know that the CCTV installed during my tenor was not to monitor our girls but for security reasons brought about by the Boko-harram adoption of girls in the North East of the country. At the time of the inspections around seven hundred CCTV cameras were located around the school, including in the EYFS [Early Years Foundation Stage], reads the report. 'Devil's Disciple' serial killer, 70, who was jailed for killing three people and admitting to eight murders Supermarkets pull THOUSANDS of Cadbury dessert products over food poisoning fears. Unfortunately, on February 21, when the surgery was performed and she was wheeled back from the theatre and returned to the ward, Bithia could no longer speak coherently after regaining consciousness. I feel the pains and anguish the parents and families of the dead girls are going through, only God can console them St Paul's School. To calm the rising tension in the school, Amodu decided to call a PTA meeting to engage the parents. Britain's rock solid support for the Royal Family: With Charles' Coronation just four days way, a major poll LORD ASHCROFT: The monarchy has to change, but the King has time and goodwill on his side. Anna Wintour arrives arm-in-arm with beau Bill Nighy as she confirms their romance at the Road block! For five weeks after the operation, Praise remained at LASUTH recuperating. In written evidence to the court Dr Zhou claimed Queen Ethelburgas had inaccurately described itself as the UKs top performing school in the North. WebQueen Ethelburgas Collegiate consta de 4 colegios: Chapter House (de 0 a 10), Kings Magna (de 10 a 14), Queen Ethelburgas College (14 +), The Faculty of Queen Ethelburgas (14+) Programas academicos ofertados GCSE, iGCSE, AS Level, A Level, BTEC, GCSE en 1 ao, curso preparatorio al bachillerato, Foundation Courses a partir To be fair, the rot in Queens College predated Amodus arrival at the college. Anthony Anwukah, the minister of state for education, would later tell journalists Oshifala had been cleared of any wrongdoing by the investigative panel set up by the ministry to investigate the matter mainly because of the failure of the victim or her mother to appear before the committee. In most cases, gastrointestinal perforation results in severe abdominal pain, vomiting and fever, symptoms which the girls all exhibited. TheCable learnt that when Osime completed her tenure at Queens College, it was through her recommendation that Amodu also got posted to Queens College. Queen Ethelburga's College - YouTube "But their use is tightly restricted. Its against our ethics. Owner of York boarding school Queen Ethelburga's jailed for Osuinyi was treated for the wrong ailment. The Osuinyis would later transport the body of their daughter to Ukpo, their hometown in Dunukofia local government area of Anambra state, where Vivian was buried in a short ceremony on February 16, a day after her death. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of the doctors and nurses to ensure that she fully recovered, she gave up the ghost on March 30, 2017 around 6:30pm. 'He preyed on the vulnerability of the students and was able to manipulate circumstances which allowed him to sexually abuse two children who were boarding students and therefore isolated from their families. She was joined by her brother Branwell, but his time there was to precipitate the crisis that led to his death. WebQueen Ethelburgas has been awarded the highest grading of Excellent across all schools and areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), praising the pupils outstanding Police said: "A 66-year-old man was arrested on 20 October in Harrogate on suspicion of indecent assault on a child.". It is so sad that corruption in our country has really blossom to this extent, public offices are been abused and misused for personal gains, not minding what havoc they wreck on those they are meant to serve. Its facilities have become stretched beyond capacity and the education and health of the girls severely at risk owing mainly to the over-admission of students, overcrowding of hostels, poor quality of water and sanitary conditions in the school. There are in fact 501 CCTV cameras across the whole 200 acre site, of which 451 are specifically used by the school. He should search his conscience, did he really win the election? The sewage treatment plant installed in 1991. Akhetuamen is currently being probed for the way she handled the associations finances by the current excos of the schools PTA having left just about N1.5 million in the account, although her administration is alleged to have raised about N370 million from parents. However, the house of Queens College PTA is divided. He said: "Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate today confirmed that the former chair of its governing body has stepped aside from his day-to-day involvement with the school whilst a police investigation is carried out into an allegation of an historic sexual offence. Moreover, the admission process at Queens College, over the years, has been turned into a racket and a huge bazaar in which the school management and their cronies profited hugely from. However, Praise wasnt the first casualty of the gastroenteritis epidemic in the school which saw no less than 1, 200 students presenting themselves for treatment at the schools clinic between January and February 2017. Barely two weeks later, more students started falling sick. However, parents who spoke to TheCable remember Osime as a very corrupt principal even though she is an expert in dousing tension and calming frayed nerves. WebQueen Ethelburgas is an Excellent rated Collegiate (ISI 2019). 2023 BBC. WebThe table below features the A-level league table results of the top UK independent schools published by The Telegraph. On April 7, 2017, when Praise Sodipo, a senior secondary school year one student of Queens College, was buried at Atan Cemetery, Yaba, Lagos, it was a gathering filled with pains and heartaches. She was an orphan. UK at centre of secret $3bn Azerbaijani money At this The deathscould have been averted had she acted on time to address the decaying infrastructure in the school, especially in the hostels where parents were even barred from visiting their daughters. Fee-paying Yorkshire school battles scandal claims of Kendall Jenner flashes her derrire and TOWERS over her sisters in massive platforms at Met Kylie Jenner looks red hot in a skintight fiery gown with a thigh-high slit and a matching two-toned robe as Met Gala 2023: Here come the Brits! Founded in 1927, QC used to be a school to envy. 'The courage and conviction behind their evidence has led to Brian Martin being publicly exposed as the predatory paedophile that he really is. They requested her to come over to the college immediately. And most importantly media houses, Blogs,Writers should do more of investigate journalism. You attacked Mrs. Mann, Mr. Offorbike and Even TheCable. She accused them of unjustly hating her and trying to replace her with someone from within their ranks. 'They have finally had justice for what they have had to endure for so long.'. These were traced to the conditions in the school. It also ceased functioning since 1997 and was abandoned. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. It was a lost battle. She informed the panel that she decided to fly all the way from Canada, incurring travel expenses, just so Oshifala could be brought to justice and no longer pose a threat to other girls in the school. Thorpe Underwood Hall, dating from 1912, stands close to the site of the old Thorpe Green Hall, which had been destroyed by fire at the end of the 19th century, and which is remembered now for its connection to the Bronte family. WebA former teacher who had a sexual relationship with a sixth form pupil has been banned from teaching for life. Surveillance concerns over private school with 500 She fought so hard with all her strength to stay alive. In view of the foregoing henceforth, the child/ward of any parent/guardian found to be using the social media to spread false and negative information or incite other parents, will be withdrawn from the College. This was after her parents, Eric, a business professional and pastor, and Sussana, a teacher, had tried in vain to have her treated at the General Hospital, Gbagada, where they had been informed there was no bed space earlier that day. In 2014, 2015 and 2016, Queens College was not amongthe best performing schools, according to results released by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). EXCLUSIVE Boss of Lib-Dem run South Cambridgeshire council which was first to introduce a four-day week is From being born a man to Queen of the Mountains: Trans cyclist romps to victory in elite women's race - Traumatised mother, 27, was 'treated like a criminal' after being investigated for child abuse over tiny Do not sell or share my personal information. However Dr Zhou claims it is because he was seen as interfering with the way Queen Ethelburgas operates two separate schools, the college and the faculty. Welcoming day students from 3 months to 19 See more 12,984 people like this 13,101 people follow this 7,211 people checked in here http://www.qe.org/ +44 1423 333333 info@qe.org Always open Private school Photos See all Videos See all 1:25 WebThe 71-year-old abused boy and girl after grooming them at Queen Ethelburga's Martin owned the school in North Yorkshire and moved it to his country estate He was jailed for One school singled out by consultants as particularly representative of the new wealth in boarding schools is Queen Ethelburgas Collegiate, near York. While water produced from the factory were sold to the public, the students had no hygienic water to drink, bathe, wash or flush their toilets. Were all the allegations of extra levies placed on parents false? She died on February 15 at the General Hospital, Randle, Surulere. Sadly, not much was done. She acted as if she was impervious to reason. Praises intestines had become perforated as a result of typhoid occasioned mostly by the consumption of contaminated water and foods, according to the doctors who treated her. Many of them explained that their daughters had reported different forms of infections and some among them had even been hospitalised during the period the school was on break in December. It only further got worsened during Amodus time. The Met Gala's heavenly bodies! Disaster was just a ticking bomb waiting to happen. "The report refers to concern among some pupils that the cameras might be used to monitor minor disciplinary breaches such as kissing and queue jumping. They are used primarily for security purposes and to assist with significant disciplinary breaches.". What a pathetic story! Mrs Mann should be able to admit that on one on one she told me at the back of the school hall that I had done well for the College. Sources at the school told TheCable that admission spaces were sometimes sold for N250,000 or even higher. She is said to be into education consultancy after her retirement. What do you want us to do? The girls were manifesting signs of skin, vaginal and abdominal infections. This is aside the severe overpopulation in the dormitories with up to about 86 students congested in a space not more than 24 by 16 feet. What resulted was a shocking circular from the federal ministry of education in Abuja dated 10th October, 2016, with reference number ADF/ABJ/281/II/2 to all principals of federal unity schools in which it said no other group except PTAs were allowed in the colleges. A number of parents today disagree with the former PTA chairman on her financial stewardship especially John Ofobike, her successor as PTA chairman, and Julie Mann, her own vice chair who served during her tenure. As a way out, the former principal immediately started an underground campaign against them aimed at clipping heir wings. He simply kept it and it went undiscovered until things got out of hand. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The principals were mandated to bring the contents of the letter to the notice of all parents. However, most of the parents were surprised when Amodu, while addressing them, announced that only a few students visited the sickbay and this was as a result of the beans they were served the previous day. Praise wanted to be a chartered accountant. She suffered much in the hospital. Additionally, there was a water project which the school and the PTA embarked upon during Osimes tenure. When I remember all she went through before her death, I still cry, Lawrence told TheCable as he struggled, unsuccessfully, to withhold his tears. Mrs. Beatrice, too bad. And rather than making any effort to address the apprehensions of the parents, its then director of basic andsecondary education, D. C. Uwaezuoke, said levies charged by the school management had the approval of the ministry. Is Mrs Ladipo alive now? It was only when the crisis started that the school decided to give them bags of pure water from the factory. God Bless Nigeria. Bithias kid sister, Jemimah, who just secured an admission to the Queens College, also informed TheCable that her elder sister wanted to become an astronaut and equally create inventions. The look of love! The pioneering heart operation that only takes an hour and doesn't leave a scar is performed on first Briton. The rankings are based on the percentage of A and A* grades achieved by students who took A-levels in 2022. Students and their parents were watched closely. Making money from the water factory thus became the main concern of those at the helm of affairs in the college. However, the biggest culprit might be the ministry of education and its officials, a number of whom might have compromised. I believe with the second Law suit instituted against me by Mrs Mann whom I still repeat had an inordinate ambition of becoming the Chairman of Pta if she had succeeded in making the house to impeach me, the truth will come out. Additionally, some concerned parents who had set up a WhatsApp group as a platform to interact and discuss matters of mutual interests as Queens College parents were also ordered by the management to close the platform or risk their children being expelled from the school. Vivian didnt spend up to 24 hours after being placed on admission and receiving treatment at the hospitalbefore she died on February 15. Perhaps being jittery that their wards might be deboarded, they didnt persist in voicing out their concerns strongly enough or even taking the bold step of talking to the media until the deaths started occurring. We cant go on living with fear of victimization and intimidation. Some feared they might even be labelled as liars. There was no explanation for the fact that the 13-year-old girl had been stooling and vomiting. But did his administration follow this instruction? In court Queen Ethelburgas principal Steven Jandrell said governors had decided to prevent Dr Zhou from being a guardian after he failed to give an undertaking that he would ensure pupils were placed in supervised accommodation. Eight fire engines called to York private school blaze DS Bevington added: 'The bravery shown by the victims in this case to speak out against their abuser cannot be praised highly enough. And this was also despite the fact that during the saga, old girls of the college had set up an investigative panel to establish the truth of the case and which went ahead to indict the teacher. Many of them were gettingembarrassed about their alma mater. WebFounded on October 10, 1927 during the colonial era, Queens College, the oldest girls-only public school in the country owned by the federal government, was set up to complement Did you commission a water project as a means of raking in extra cash for yourself? They linked these to the conditions in the school and called on Amodu to take urgent actions (Amodu, in the middle of the crisis, would be transferred to Federal Science and Technical College, Uromi, Edo state by the federal ministry of education). TheCable would like to inform readers that the interview with Mrs. Beatrice Akhetuamen, former PTA chairman of Queens College, is on tape. Her reaction was to inform parents the schools kitchen was short of cooks as some of those cooking for the children had been sacked by the PTA which was paying their salaries. 'He's been dead for 130 years and can still satisfy the ladies': Social media goes wild over mystery woman Cancelled? However, she made the payment from the money parents had contributed to run a fresh school term by our incoming exco. Like her father, Praise wanted to be a chartered accountant. The tenure of Osime was a mess financially. Dec 7, 2022 Congratulations @Shrewsbury_Foot on your victory today. She did not answer several calls we made to her MTN and Glo telephone lines. We are in shock. This is really pathetic. 01423 333333 It was the same day that the college was shut down on the advice of Lagos state government through its ministry of health, with day facilities opened only for those writing their examination year. Queen Ethelburga's College Reviews - Glassdoor Had the parents done this, perhaps more drastic measures would have been taken to avert the losses. For years, the Queens College Old Girls Association had complained that the state of sanitary condition in the school was terrible. Fggc sagamu is a disaster waiting to happen too, and is high time something is done before it becomes a scandal too. Oforbike who bought his position as Chairman with money without knowing how Pta is being run because as he often says he is using Queens College Pta as a stepping stone to his ambition of becoming a House Representative member come 2019 I have nothing to say. Whether there was a Chinenye Okoye or not, there were other findings beyond her which were in the petition. 'It was due to his success as a businessman that he was able to purchase Queen Ethelburga's School which he moved from Harrogate to the Thorpe Underwood Estate where he lived with his family. In his written evidence he vehemently denied allegations that under-performing pupils were moved into the faculty. And so, what the old girls expected would be a Pandoras Box which would open so many other cans of worms was killed and buried by the system to the disappointment of the students, the victims, their parents, families and the old girls. On the issue of her dress sense, Akhetuamen explained that as a fashion designer, she has no apologies for her style as she always ensures she dresses trendy to be able to attract clients. She began hallucinating. The fact-finding panel eventually indicted Oshifala in its final report, copies of which it forwarded to the federal ministry of education. It was wrong of her. At that point, the schools leadership could no longer play the ostrich. She still refused to accept the real cause of the problem. We also warned that the health and wellbeing of those students were in danger. Lawrence who temporarily left his printing business at Somolu, a popular printing hub in Lagos, to stay with Praise at the hospital, burst into tears when the doctor told him: Sorry, we lost her. He knew his niece died a needless death that could have been prevented had the school authorities at Queens College been alive to their responsibilities. Thisis a special investigative project by Cable Newspaper Journalism Foundation (CNJF) in partnership with TheCable, supported by the MacArthur Foundation. The reason pathologically wicked and opportunists persons like Amodu, Akhetuamen, Osime and Oshifala still walk around is because kind hearted folks have not stood up and added their voice to this impunity. In private conversations, some said the schools glory had departed. The millionaire, who moved to the village of Ferensby, near Harrogate, has been placed on the Sex Offenders' Register. However, the situation didnt get to the public then because there was no casualty. There are no cameras in any area that would be considered inappropriate or intrusive such as boarding houses and none in changing areas or toilets. It is now based at Thorpe Underwood near Little Ouseburn, York. The UK boarding school identity crisis The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. His statement said: By moving under-performing pupils into the faculty and moving out performing faculty students into the college, theoretically the school can always claim to be UK top number one in the North regardless of their actual academic performance.. Perhaps the officials at the federal ministry of education had more important matters to attend to than bother themselves with a mere allegation. The pain is often constant in nature while the entry of bacteria usually leads to the formation of abscess and causes multiple organ failure and death. However, officials of the ministry did not conduct a discreet investigation after the public drama had ended to unravel the whole truth of the matter. Concerning sent forth for Mrs Osime the Minutes of the general meeting before her exit should be looked into to know whether her sent off was approved or not. A-level Rankings It announced to students that it was shutting down the water source as it was contaminated. Dr Zhous claimed the school had adopted a strategy of putting less academically able pupils into the faculty. Are you a mother? A week later, Bithias death occurred on February 22. Read about our approach to external linking. And so, within two months, three students of the school had died painfully, needlessly. You are in no position to come here scoring your tenure as having done what u feel is best for the school and for those kids. In the opinion of many, the deaths of Vivian, Bithia and Praise are consequences of that regulatory failure and the extremely poor sanitary conditions at Queens College hostels during the tenure of Amodu. 'The students who attended the school considered it to be safe and family oriented, and Brian Martin was a key figure at the school. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); My salary is N942,000 monthly I dont get allowance, says Ngige, Buhari: Fair economic structure, equal opportunities essential for development, Akpabio: Ill be an uncommon transformer if Im senate president, God will not allow it Ganduje speaks on plan to review Sanusis dethronement, Obaseki: FG may not be able to pay workers beyond June | Itll either remove subsidy or print money, He enjoys support across parties group asks APC to back Betara for speaker, Kenneth Okonkwo: No crisis in LP | Apapa-led faction not worthy to be mentioned, Kenyan authorities begin autopsies of starvation cult deaths, School management ignored concerned parents alarm and old students warnings on contaminated water sources and looming epidemic, Students deaths could have been prevented had then school principal, Lami Amodu, acted on time, A former principal got a parting gift of N3m from QC PTA, Officials of federal ministry of education refused to act despite being aware of rot in the college, Amodu, education ministry fail to respond to allegations, Why all those found wanting in the unfortunate saga must be brought to justice.
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