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Location:Oke-Egunya and Idi-Aba, Abeokuta

Proprietorship:Ogun Baptist Conference

Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State

Telephone:

Patterson Memorial Baptist Grammar School, Abeokuta

08159992520

he name of the school is PATTERSON MEMORIAL BAPTIST GRAMMAR SCHOOL, Abeokuta (PMBGS). The T

school is named after a renowned Baptist leader and missionary, Rev. Ira Newberne Patterson who was once a principal of Baptist Boys High School (BBHS) and the last white man who led the Nigerian Baptist Convention as a General Secretary before an indigenous leader took over the mantle.

The school started on Egunya hill, Ago-Oba, Abeokuta. This was the former site of Baptist Boys High School before she moved to a new site at Saje, Abeokuta. Also, the site was occupied by the Ogun State Polytechnic, now Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta before relocating to Ojere, Abeokuta. Patterson Memorial Baptist Grammar School was established in 1995 by the Ogun Baptist Conference. Therefore, the Ogun Baptist Conference is the proprietor of the school. The school was inaugurated on the 10th October, 1995. The commencement service was conducted by

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BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL

Rev. L. O. Nasiru, (the then Chairman of Ogun Baptist Conference) at Glorious Baptist Church, Oke-Egunya, Abeokuta.

The Conference Secretary (Now President) of Ogun Baptist Conference is the symbol of authority and proprietor of the school. The control of the school was given at inception to the Education Board of Ogun Baptist Conference and Mr. O. A. Oyekanmi was the first chairman of the board. The first principal of the school was Deacon E. O. Abegunde who served from October, 1995 to May, 2000. On 21st June, 1996, the Ministry of Education and Youth Development under Ogun State Government gave a provisional approval for the establishment of the school, Patterson Memorial Baptist Grammar School. On 17th July, 1996, the final approval for the establishment of the school (PMBGS) was given by the Ogun State Ministry of Education and Youth Development, Abeokuta. The school runs as one institution with two campuses in Abeokuta city; the first in Oke-Egunya and the second at Idi-Aba.

Patterson Memorial Baptist Grammar School admits students irrespective of their religious faith or denomination.

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The PMBGS is a co-educational and boarding school. She offers a comprehensive curriculum including the Sciences and Mathematics, Humanities (Arts), Business and Technical subjects. Since this is a Mission School, it is of necessity for the principal officer of the Parent-Teacher Association (P.T.A.) i.e. Chairman to be a Christian so as to fit in when called upon during the Conference Education Committee Meeting and other meetings.

VISION OF THE SCHOOL

1. To provide functional and high quality learning which adds value to quality education for all who seek knowledge.

2. To be regarded as the Missions Secondary School providing quality education anchored by fear of God, ways of God, social justice, equity and equality through a comprehensive teaching that encourages all people.

MISSION STATEMENT

To be regarded as the foremost Secondary School providing quality education anchored by fear of

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God, ways of God, social justice, equity and equality through a comprehensive teaching that will permeate through peoples' life; both young and old.

FACILITIES

Welcome to citadel of learning that nurtures comprehensive education with modern and structural facilities. The school (PMBGS) has some facilities that aid learning without stress. The physical structure in the school has conducive serenity that makes students feel at home. The environment is neat and clean always. The green grass and the trees allow fresh atmospheric air. There is an advantage of good topographic structure; the school is located on hilly structure and plain ground that are opened to natural flowing breeze.

The school has standard classrooms with good ventilations. The teachers in the school are qualified and trained with high level competence in their fields. In our school, health and social life is guaranteed through the availability of medical facilities and qualified nurses in a hygienic sick bay. The spiritual growth and moral life of our

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students are guaranteed. We have facilities for worship and discipleship. The school also engages the service of a full time trained chaplain.

The students have opportunities to enjoy extra curriculum activities that will broaden their abilities beyond classrooms. They are: quiz competitions, debate, students' forum, sporting activities, excursion, outdoor learning and inter-school competitions, etc. The school has a well-furnished library with relevant and updated books for learning with a service of a qualified librarian. The students have access also to a modern equipped laboratory for science, mathematics and technical subjects. The school has computer laboratory with numbers of laptops and desktop computers and the service of qualified ICT Professionals that enable students to practice ICT without stress.

For the boarding opportunities, the school provides the students with a well-ventilated hostels for both boys and girls separately with a support and care of trained house masters and mistresses. The students have access to spacious dining hall for food and reading.

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THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

Arise, O compatriots,

Nigeria's call obey

To serve our Fatherland

With love and strength and faith.

The labour of our heroes past

Shall never be in vain,

To serve with heart and might

One nation bound in freedom, peace and unity.

O God of all creation

Direct our noble course

Guide our leaders right

Help our youth the truth to know

In love and honesty to grow

And living just and true

Great lofty heights attain

To build a nation where peace

And justice shall reign.

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NATIONAL PLEDGE

I pledge to Nigeria my country

To be faithful, loyal and honest

To serve Nigeria with all my strength

To defend her unity,

And uphold her honour and glory

So help me God.

ORIN ORILE EDE NAIJIRIA

(ESE IKINI)

Dide eyin ara, wa je ipe Naijiria

K'a fife sin 'le wa, pel'okun at'igbagbo

Kise awon akoni wa, ko mase ja s'asan

K'a fin t'okan tara, sin ile t'olominira,

Lafia so d’okan.

(ESE EKEJI)

Olorun Eleda, to ipa ona wa.

F’ona han asaaju, k’ododo wa mo’otito.

K’ododo at’ife po sii, k’aye won je pipe,

So won d’eni giga, k’alafia oun eto

Le joba n’ile wa.

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EJE ORILE EDE NAIJIRIA

Mo se ileri fun Orile-Ede mi Naijiria,

Lati je olododo, eniti o se e f'okan tan

Ati olotito eniyan

Lati sin in pelu gbogbo agbara mi,

Lati sa ipa mi gbogbo fun isokan re,

Ati lati gbe e ga fun iyi ati ogo re.

Ki Olorun ran mi l'owo.

ORIN IPINLE OGUN

Ise ya, ise ya Omo Ogun ise ya

Eledumare ise ma ya o e, ise ya

Eyin omo ogun ese giri,

Ise po fun wa lati se.

Omo rere kii sa se, Omo Ogun kii n sole

E bere gberu o, Oluwa n be fun wa,

E tera mo se o, Ise ya, Omo Ogun ise ya.

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SCHOOL ANTHEM

Arise, all the students of Patterson Memorial,

Rise to the glory of our dear school.

We all have to our duties to the glory of our God,

Rise to the glory our dear school.

We all have to do our best

Just to make the school the best

To stand out among the crowd,

And to succeed in all the ways.

We will make it, it is sure,

If we are working as a team.

Rise to the glory of our dear school.

YORUBA VERSION

(Orin Ogo Ile Iwe Wa)

Dide gbogbo omo Ile Iwe Patterson,

Dide fun ogo Ile Iwe wa.

A ni lati sojuse wa fun ogo Olorun,


A ni lati sapa wa ki, Ile Iwe wa le dara,

Ko si tayo gedegbe, ko si ni aseyori.

A o se rere o daju, taba fowo sowopo


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METHOD OF ADMISSION

Admission into Junior Secondary School (JSS 1) is open to pupils who have completed Primary Education and it is through purchase of admission forms and competitively participate in entrance examination and oral interview. There is also an opportunity for those who are on transfer from other school into JSS 2, SS1 and SS2. These categories are allowed after they have purchased admission forms, been tested and found suitable.

CURRICULUM

JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

The Junior Secondary School Curriculum is both academic and pre-vocational. This curriculum is the new educational structure from NERDC which runs from Primary school to Secondary (JSS3). The students are expected to do nine (9) subjects compulsorily. They are:

1. English Studies

2. Mathematics

3. Nigerian Language (Yoruba Language)

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4. Basic Science and Technology (BST)

?Basic Science

?Basic Technology

?Physical & Health Education

?Information Technology

5. Pre-Vocational Studies (PVS)

?Home Economics

?Agriculture

?Entrepreneurship

6. Religion and Values Education (RVE)

?Christian religious studies

?Social Studies

?Civic Education

?Security Education

7. Cultural & Creative Arts and Music (CCA)

8. French Language

9. Business Studies

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SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

For the Senior Secondary School, the curriculum comprises of a group of four (4) compulsory cross-cutting subjects that must be offered by all students irrespective of their fields of study, four (4) distinct fields of specialization, elective subjects and a group of trade/entrepreneurship subjects.

Compulsory cross-cutting Subjects¢English Language¢General Mathematics¢Civic Education¢And one Trade/Entrepreneurship Studies

TRADE/ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES¢Dyeing and Bleaching¢Data Processing¢Book Keeping

The four (4) distinct fields of specialization are:¢Senior Secondary Science and Mathematics¢Senior Secondary Technology¢Senior Secondary Humanities and¢Senior Secondary Business Studies

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CORE SUBJECTS IN SPECIALIZED FIELDS OF STUDY

HUMANITIES/ART DEPARTMENT?English Language?General Mathematics?Civic Education?One Trade/Entrepreneurship Studies?Nigerian Languages (Yoruba Language)?Literature-in-English?Geography?Government?Christian Religious Studies?Economics?Further Mathematics ?Computer Studies

SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

?English Language?General Mathematics?Civic Education?One Trade/Entrepreneurship Studies?Biology?Chemistry?Geography?Physics

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?Further Mathematics?Agriculture?Computer Studies?Technical Drawing

BUSINESS STUDIES DEPARTMENT?English Language?General Mathematics?Civic Education?One Trade/Entrepreneurship Studies?Accounting?Economics?Insurance?Commerce?Further Mathematics ?Computer Studies

ELECTIVESElectives are subjects chosen outside the student’s specialized field of study. It ensures broad-based education without overloading the student.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESStudents are encouraged to participate in co-curricular activities for a broad-based education.

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Every student must take part in the under listed activities:Sports: The Inter-House Sport Competition is a compulsory activity of the school and students are to actively participate.

Club: Every student is expected to participate in the following school clubs:1. Junior Engineers, Technicians and Scientists

(JETS)2. HIV/AIDS and Drug Free Club3. Mathematics Club4. Road Safety Club5. Bible Club6. Amuludun Club7. Music Club8. Literary and Debate Club

Literary and Debating: This activity is compulsory for the development of public speaking skills and social interactions. Every student is a member of the club.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE1. The uniform must be properly and neatly

worn at all times.

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2. Boys are to tuck in their shirts at all times.3. The prescribed footwear is brown sandal.4. White socks must be worn by both male and

female students.5. The hair style permitted for boys is low-cut

with no special cut.6. Girls are expected to comply with any hair

style of the week or keep it low. Gel cut or using of attachment is not allowed.

7. There must be no use of artificial substances for make-over or adornment such as necklaces, rings, bangles and dropping earrings.

SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATIONS

The school rules and regulations are formulated purposely to train the students to become cultured, law-abiding, self-disciplined, hardworking and orderly, and to conduct themselves in the society in which they may belong. If you obey the rules, you will be positive, productive and upright in your personality development.

ATTENDANCE

1. Attendance into classes and all other

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organized assemblies and functions must be regular and punctual.

2. No student must be found outside the classes during the lesson period without adequate permission.

GENERAL CLEANLINESS

School and hostel premises shall be kept clean at all times. It is compulsory for all students to participate in compound cleaning to the satisfaction of the school authorities.

HEALTH CARE

1. All cases of illness must be reported promptly to the school standard sick bay.

2. New student must fill medical form with all health profiles as he/she resumes into the school. Certified medical documents that show blood group, genotype and other vital health information from government hospital/certified laboratory center shall be attached to the medical form on resumption.

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3. The school shall refer any illness case that cannot be handled in the school sick bay to standard hospital at parent’s cost. Parents should always give health update about their child/ward to the school at the right time.

USE OF EQUIPMENT

All equipment shall be handled properly. Any damage or loss shall lead to replacement.

LIBRARY

1. The library shall be properly used by all students.

2. Silence shall be observed in and around the library.

3. All library books shall be returned at the due date.

4. Any book lost or damaged shall be replaced or paid for.

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OFFENCE AND PUNISHMENT

1. All students must be in school by 7.30am. Latecomers will be seriously dealt with.

2. No student is allowed to leave the school compound without an express permission from the appropriate authority. Punishment awaits the defaulters.

3. All students should respond promptly to the school bell. School timing is important and does not give any chance for loitering.

4. Each student should bring the correct books and other equipment to school every day.

5. Mobile phones are not allowed under any circumstance. Any student who disobeys this rule is liable to severe punishment.

6. Fighting and bullying are considered as serious offences and they attract severe punishment.

7. Cheating, stealing and moral lapses are serous offences. They may lead to suspension from the school. Any student who cheats in any examination will be made to repeat the class.

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The students from JSS 1 to SS 2 wear the same set of uniforms which are: boy - brown khaki short, white shirt with tie and white socks and brown sandal (cortina). Girl - brown khaki pinafore, white shirt inner with tie, brown beret, white socks and brown sandal (cortina).

The senior class (SS 3): boy - brown khaki trousers, white short sleeves, shirt with tie and white socks and brown sandal (cortina). Girl - brown khaki skirt, white short sleeves, blouse with tie, brown beret, white socks and brown sandal (cortina)

OUR SCHOOL UNIFORM

HOSTEL RULES

1. Obey the message of the bell at all time.

2. Prep and siesta are compulsory exercise to be observed at appropriate time by all students.

3. All students should eat at the same time and with their cutlery sets.

4. No student should take food outside the dining hall for any reason.

5. Stealing and pick-pocketing are considered as very grievous offenses and could earn the offender an expulsion from the hostel.

6. No student is permitted to beat another student, either by cane or anything else.

7. Fighting is prohibited.

8. Illicit and immoral acts are prohibited.

9. Only the green check is meant for hostel as house-wear and pure white for church as church wear.

10. All properties should be adequately marked for identification.

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11. Any student returning to the hostel should arrive before 6.00pm.

12. Parents are to visit their ward only on visiting days (3th Saturday of the month). Parents visiting on other days should get permission from the Principal.

13. Any student attending to visitor without the consent of the appropriate authority will be severely punished.

14. No student should go out of the boarding house without permission.

15. Any student going out of the school must collect exit card/note from the House master or mistress.

16. Church activities and spiritual programmes are compulsory for all boarding students.

17. All boarders should attend morning and night prayer session.

18. Morning duties should be accorded a great attention and failure to do them will attract a serious sanction.

19. All beds are expected to be laid with white bed

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sheets every morning. Coloured bed sheets are not allowed.

20. Cooked food from any visitor or food vendor is prohibited in the hostel.

21. Cooking by boarders in the hostel or around the hostel premises is not allowed.

22. Phones, computer games, playing cards, iPad, transistor radio and related electronic devices are prohibited in the hostel.

23. No student should be roaming around after light out.

24. On resumption date, every student is expected to return to the hostel with all required items and in house wear.

25. Bullying is prohibited.

26. Students should keep off from the hostel/staff quarters during the school hours as they are not part of the school academic area.

27. The climbing of school wall (fence) or hostel fence is strictly prohibited. Any student caught making holes in the wall in an attempt to climb the wall shall be suspended and

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his/her parents shall repair the damaged wall. One bag of cement and ten blocks (9”).

28. No student is allowed to keep large sum of money more than N200.00 in the hostel or during lessons. Money brought for fees should be paid immediately to the office. Report of loss of money will not be entertained.

ACADEMIC PRINCIPLE

1. No student will be exempted from school tests and examinations once the school fees have been duly paid.

2. Students must not cheat during examinations. Cheating includes copying, spying, bringing prepared answers to examination rooms or soliciting the help of other students during examinations.

3. Students who engage in examination malpractice shall repeat the class. Students are not allowed to assist in examination matters, whether to invigilate, mark, collate or record.

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ATTITUDE TO VISITORS

No student should attend to visitors except through the office of the Principal and with due permission.

PAYMENT OF FEES

1. School fees are paid directly into the school bank account. Duplicate of the Teller is brought to the school Bursary where the school fees receipt will be issued to the parents/guardians. The Bursar has been mandated not to accept cash from any student/parent.

2. The school fees is paid before or on resumption of each term.

3. Certificate classes i.e. JSS III and SSS III pay their fees on two instalments only.

SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS

1. The Bible (Revised Standard Version)

2. Baptism Hymnal

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3. One (1) Good Cutlass

4. One (1) Hoe

5. Two (2) Brooms

6. One (1) Mathematical Set

7. One (1) Cardigan (available in the school)

8. Two (2 pairs) Brown Sandals – low-heeled, leather or rubber sandals

9. One (1) Brown Belt

10. Two (2) Pairs of White Socks

11. Four (4) File Jackets

12. Four (4) Passport-size Photograph

HOSTEL REQUIREMENT

1. Church wear (boys) – two (2) pairs of white trousers, two (2) pairs of white long sleeve shirt and one (1) black shoe. (Girls) – two (2) collar-free white gowns, a brown beret and one (1) black shoe.

2. House wear (boys) – two (2) green check

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shirts over green short. (Girls) – two (2) green round neck gown.

3. One (1) pair of brown leather shoe (Cortina).

4. One (1) of brown rubber sandal and two (2) pairs of white socks.

5. One (1) set of sporting wear.

6. One (1) cutlass and two (2) bunch of brooms.

7. One (1) Bucket for bathing and washing.

8. Two (2) White Bed sheet, two (2) Pillow cases and One (1) Pillow.

9. One (1) Lantern

10. One (1) Pressing Iron (Charcoal)

11. One (1) Cupboard (see sample in the school)

12. One (1) Water-container (for drinking water)113. One (1) Mattress (2 / ft - school size)2

14. Spoon, fork and three (3) plates (stainless)

15. Electric lamp without radio set

16. One (1) occasional wear

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17. Under-wears

18. Insecticides

19. Night gowns for girls and pajamas for boys

20. Treated mosquito net

SPIRITUAL PROGRAMMES

The school is mission-oriented, therefore, there is an opportunity to worship God and fellowship together in the school. Students and staff are only permitted to practice Christianity within the school. Our programme activities are as following: Morning assembly devotion, discipleship programme, school retreat and chapel worship service.

For the hostelites, the school has a chapel for Sunday worships, prayer meetings and Bible studies. We fellowship together also during Baptist Students Fellowship (BSF) on Sunday eve. It is always a refreshing moment before our Maker.

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SCHOOL ADDRESS

Patterson Baptist Grammar School, Abeokuta

Campuses: Oke-Egunya, Abeokuta

Idi-Aba, Abeokuta

Motto: All to the glory of God

Telephone: 08159992520

Postal Add: P. O. Box 5306 Totoro, Abeokuta

Website: www.pmbgs-abeokuta.org.ng

Email Add: [email protected]

Principal: Rev. C.A.O. Adeeleye

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