Imaginations School is an offshoot of Imaginations Playstation. It started as a Creche/Playgroup in October 2006 but has now metamorphosed into a school. Imaginations School therefore comprises a Crèche (babies from 6 weeks to 1 year), a Playgroup (children between 1 – 2 years), a Reception Class (children between 2 – 3 years), the Nursery Section (ages 3 – 5) and the Primary Section which started in September 2010. The Reception and Nursery classes make up the Pre-school.
The Crèche, Playgroup and the Pre-school is at No. 3, Association Avenue, Ilupeju, Lagos whilst the Primary section is at 11b, Coker Road, Ilupeju, Lagos. Both buildings are within 2 minutes walk from each other so parents can comfortably have a child in the Pre-school and another in the Primary without any inconvenience at all.
To provide a loving, safe and conducive environment where the child’s potential is developed to the maximum and where mothers feel confident to leave their children because they know it is ‘home away from home.’ Our goal is for every child to leave Imaginations School with a life long love for learning, the skills and ability to collaborate with others and the confidence, courage and compassion to excel in life. OUR MISSION
OUR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
Our aim is to ensure an all round development of the child through the Montessori philosophy. We provide:
- A happy, safe, secure and peaceful environment for your child.
- Total care, love and comfort for your child in our serene and colourful environment.
- A non-discriminating attitude.
- Individual attention for each child.
- An environment which ensures each child develops his imagination to the highest potential.
- An environment where learning is FUN!
- An environment where each child can flourish, through self discipline, self discovery and the creative use of his/her imagination.
- Enriching educational and intellectual activities for your child’s foundational development.
THE CHAIRMAN
Mr. Oladipo Akinlabi Fakorede is the Chairman of Imaginations School. He is the Head of Practice, Dipo Fakorede & Co, Estate Surveyors and Valuers.
He is a graduate of Estate Management and an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuer.
He is also registered with the Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria.
His experience in Estate Management profession spans over 22 years, 5 years of which was spent with Messrs Diya Fatimilehin and Co and Jide Taiwo and Co between 1993-1997.
He is an Alumnus of the prestigious Lagos Business School’s Chief Executive Programme (CEP 22) and IESE Business School, Barcelona, Spain.
He was the pioneer president of a Lagos Business Club known as “Mademen Global Investment Company Limited. He is also the Chief Project Consultant of Difak Consult Company and Fak Decors Company Limited.
His wealth of experience at running an organization successfully has come in handy at ensuring a smooth operation at Imaginations School.
He is happily married with three lovely boys.
THE MANAGING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
She joined Unilever Nigeria Plc as a management trainee in September 1995. She held various positions in Human Resources and excelled at all the jobs. She was promoted to Brand Manager, Tea (Marketing Department) in July 2002 to widen her horizon and in October 2004, BlueBand margarine was added to her portfolio. She was therefore Brand Manager, Lipton and BlueBand as at the time she resigned in July 2006 after almost 11 years of meritorious service. Nike is a Christian and attends The Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, Lagos.
Nike has been married to Dipo Fakorede for over eleven years and they have three wonderful boys. She has always had a passion for children and being an auntie to dozens of children, her home is almost always a crèche during the holidays as friends and family drop their children in her house for long periods at a time.
She has attended several management courses both at home and abroad including courses on child psychology and early childhood. She also has the International Montessori Teaching Diploma from the North American Montessori Centre, Vancouver, Canada. She is an Associate of the Nigeria Institute of Management.
Mrs. Kehinde Okene - Head Teacher of the School
She furthered her academic excellence at University of Ado - Ekiti where she graduated with B.ed in Social Studies/Education.
She worked with Bright Star Comprehensive High school at Bariga and later moved to Junior Strides Academy at Ebute metta as a French and Social Studies Teacher; she also taught in the Pre - Primary School. She was the section head of different arms of the School at various times until she was made the head teacher in 2005, a post she held until 2008 when she resigned. She joined Imaginations School as Head Teacher in January 2010.
She is a Christian and happily married to Mr. Sunday Okene, who is a Stock broker and they are blessed with three boys. She is also the head of Children's Department in her church (Life Foundation Church at Akoka, Lagos).
She has attended several courses on early childhood programs and the Montessori system of education.
PRIMARY SECTION
Mrs. Oluwakemi Ademosu -Year One Class Teacher
Mr. Ibukunoluwa Adenuga -Year Four Class Teacher
Mrs. Wasilat Lasisi -Year Two Class Teacher
Mr. Emmanuel Umukoro -Year Five Class Teacher
Mrs. Janet Ola -Year Three Class Teacher
Miss Yejide Oyekangun - Front desk Officer at the Primary Section
The Reception at the Primary Section
PRE-SCHOOL SECTION
Mrs. Gladys Eze - Reception Gold class teacher
Miss Seun Adeyemi - Nursery One class teacher
Miss Adejoke Oladunjoye - Reception SIlver class teacher
Mrs. Folakemi Ayedun - Nursery Two Class Teacher
Miss Abisola Abiola - Frontdesk Officer at the Pre-School
DIRECTOR
Mrs. Deborah Olufunke Awodiran is a seasoned educationist. She had her NCE in English/History in 1983 and in pursuit of further academic excellence, attended University of Port - Harcourt where she graduated in 1990 with B.ED in English Education/Curriculum Studies.
She worked with the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission between 1977 and 1994 in various teaching capacities. She is currently the Proprietress of Omotola Precious Children School, Ikorodu, Lagos which she founded in 1994.
She is a Christian and is happily married to Mr. Niyi Awodiran, also an educationist and they are blessed with three children. Her wealth of experience would come in handy at Imaginations School.
DIRECTOR
Chief (Mrs.). Modupe Theresa Adeniyi is our medical consultant at Imaginations School. She is her early sixties with well over 28years in nursing. She was the chief matron of Gbagada general hospital until her retirement in 2001.
She is married to Prof. P.O. Adeniyi (the Vice - Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure). The biological mother of 4 sons, one of whom is married and the youngest is 25; she is the 'mother' of many . She is very active in the church and is the President of St. Theresa Moore women society of the Catholic Church in the University of Lagos.
She was conferred with a chieftaincy title in October 2005 by His Royal Highness, Oba Adeyeye Oladimeji, The Onimesi of Imesi Ekiti. She is the 'Yeye kaweluwa' of Imesi Ekiti.
Her vast experience in medical care would come in handy at Imaginations School.
COME SEE FOR YOURSELF!
Pay us a visit to assess our facilities and make a decision. This would enable you meet our teachers and caregivers. During your visit, we will answer any questions you have about our school and we would also be able to ask you about your child(ren)’s needs.
We look forward to seeing you!