We are the SCOBA - those that were fortunate enough to initiate their journey of discovery (education) from the fields of St. Charles' Grammar School in Osogbo - Nigeria. It is our objective here to take you on a journey to discover and appreciate..
There is so much to talk about but suffice to say there is not enough room to pen all of it out. And, even if that space was unlimited, we will all have a slightly different story to talk about. See what you think of this attempt
A comprehensive database going back as far as 1965. This is an ongoing project that can only succeed if everyone is willing to play their part. All you have to do is submitt your year of graduation and that is it
We are the products of a great institution in the city of Osogbo. We are the former students of St Charles' Grammar School, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.
Those that were fortunate enough to initiate their journey of discovery (education) from the fields of St. Charles. It is our objective here to take you on a journey to discover and appreciate some of the attributes, ethos, ethics, morality, self-reliance to name but a few that were the guiding spirit created in that beautiful environ that has given birth and life to who we are today.
We are hoping in this revamping of the website, to encourage all SCOBA to participate in making it a viable network where interchange of information becomes a commodity which assist SCOBA in their everyday Life.
If you look at the personal particulars of each executive, we ask of them to provide as much information as they deem necessary in this public domian so that other SCOBA looking for support or help in a particular field of expertise can generally know who to ask. We are hoping that as we develop and grow the network,this information exchange will become part of a database where SCOBA can readily tap into for a particular search using certain keywords. This is the hope but suffice to say without SCOBA contributions it is merely "pie in the sky".
We have a solid structure laid down in a constitution of the association. We are one unique body albeit in segments as Chapters, Branches, Stanzas and Areas. All under the unified umbrella of the Central Executive Council (CEC) that works with the CCWC (SCOBA Central Working Committee) and under one President.
Our mission is to promote efforts to reunite SCOBA of all sets domiciled abroad and back home. That spirit of "Humilitas" and professional ethics ingrained in our "DNA" so to speak at St.Charles makes us standout from the rest. We are using our combined wisdom and knowledge as adults now to re-invigorate that bond and unity of purpose.
In response to the causes and effects of social mobility and civil indices, we came to the conclusion that in our efforts to fraternize, the web is the best platform to facilitate this objective. Utilising all it functionalities ( as much as we can afford) starting with this new website that embodies the kernel and paradigm of the web - the global village.
Our fraternity - a club for men associated together in a bond cultivated in the "lawns Of St. Charles'" which no man or woman can put asunder. It is our intent to be a foremost Alumni group, supporting the governing authority in the provision of quality secondary school education in our alma mater and support of lifelong well-being of all SCOBA.
See and read all the happenings in Calabar, Enugu, Onitsha and beyond - everywhere else were Igbo is spoken. Be in the know and be current. Missing out can have serious consequences. I am sure you already know that.
See and read all the happenings in Osogbo, Ibadan, Lagos and beyond - everywhere else were Yoruba is spoken. Be in the know and be current. Missing out can have serious consequences. I am sure you already know that.
All continental news judiciously curated for your convenience. Absorbing, indepth and no holds barred. For all you Pan-Africanist your port of call to be informed and be in the loop.
Hugs and smiles are shared.
Whenever Charleans meet together.
Love is spread.
Because you really cared for one another
The promises you made.
If you call me; I’ll pick your call.
We wish you many happy years of reunion.
Great Charleans of 1971 Set.
from SWAT.
HUmility Humilitas.
Your lives are enriched in a myriad of ways.
Like a cool breeze on a sweltering day,
Like a ray of sunshine parting glowering clouds.
You lift one another up & soars together.
Like weightless balloons.
May your lives be filled with dazzling blessings,
Just because you are friends.
from: SWAT.
Humilitas.
A friend is someone you hold dear: someone you can feel comfortable with: someone who is not judgmental.
A friend is someone who can keep you grounded: someone who shares unconditionally: someone you choose wisely.
A friend is someone to compliment your own self; someone who indicates who you are as a person.
Good Friends Are Like Stars. You don’t Always See Them, But You Know They Are Always There.
October Sun 2020
Good Night, Charlean Mutiu Adegoke..
The CEC have received the news of the death of Charlean Mutiu Adegoke (78-83 Set), who until his death was a Lecturer at the Osun State College of Education, Ilesha.
Burial arrangement will be as announced by the family.
October Wed 2020
THINGS ARE FINALLY COMING BACK TOGETHER AT ST. CHARLES'.
Dear Fellow Charleans,
Good day to us All.
Today, the 7th of October, 2020 marks a very important milestone in the pursuit of the return to pre-2012 educational system in Osun State as earlier resolved by the State Government in the month of February of this year.
August Sat 2020
SCOBA is inviting you to a scheduled CHARLEANS EMPOWERMENT SERIES1 SEMINAR.
Time: Aug 23, 2020 05:00 PM London
