BY DAYO ADESULU

The joy of Corona Staff knew no bound on Saturday, when the institution rewarded and appreciated deserving staff   at its 2013 Staff Awards Day held at Corona Schools, Lekki Lagos. Nothing inspires staff to be more committed to duties   than to see or hear their employers appreciating them in their little contribution.

Mr. Babatunde Olomo, a primary school Mathematics teacher at the Corona School, Lekki who emerged best 2013 Staff Awards Day said: “I was overwhelmed with tears of joy because I felt everybody is a winner.
” I felt humble to be adjudged best because all teachers in Corona Schools are exceptional, how come about me emerging best, it really baffles me, hence I wept with joy to be singled out, it is a privilege.

”My philosophy about the subject Mathematics which I teach is to ensure it is fun for the children. In the course of doing my job, I ensure that I am available so that my pupils can make progress. As at last year, I had no idea that this year will be my turn. Other than my primary duties, I made myself available for school functions. My hobby is photography. At school, I capture moment which we use in school newsletter and year book. Sometimes, if they need certain pictures and do not know where to get it, they come to me for it. I send pictures to colleague to ensure that everybody is happy.

It is possible to demystify Mathematics. I ensure that the children I teach, enjoy the subject. ”I teach primary one pupils, and at primary one is when students form their opinions about Mathematics. I make them to love the subject at that tender age. I use role play, games, video and other means to teach them Mathematics.”
Meanwhile, in her address, the Executive Director, Corona Trust Councils, Mrs Igun Olufunto noted that the purpose of the Staff Award Day is to celebrate and appreciate the importance of staff in the way they mould the world and influence the lives of many people.

According to her, the Corona Staff Day provides an opportunity to reward and recognise deserving staff who during the past school year took advantage of the immense opportunities within the system and excelled by sustaining their professionalism, creativity, commitment, ethics and self-development.

Igun said, “It is also to reward and recognise deserving staff members for their loyalty to the organisation.”
”Corona Staff Day is to host a friendship and team bonding forum in appreciation of each individual staff’s contribution to the common purpose,” she added.

The Executive Director who stated that the event is all about celebrating hard work, passion and creativity of people pointed out that it has over the year brought healthy competition among staff to give their best.