Bringing together home and school

St Charles’s College Parents Teachers Association

St. Charles College Abavo is proud to support an active PTA (Parent Teacher Association).

Both parents and teachers discuss, trying to make necessary plans and programs for the progress and ongoing development of the school.

In order words, PTA meeting is a forum where school (teachers) and home (parents) relate.

The school requires greatly the cooperation and support of parents / guidians to effectively create an enabling environment for the development of the children.

To this effect, every parent is a compulsory member of the PTA and must attend meetings. It is important to note that the school does not allow adolescents to represent parents / guidians at school meetings.

We also provide an additional and valuable means of communication between the parents and teaching staff within the school.

PTA Executive Members

  • School Principal

    Rev. Fr. Victor Ofili..

  • Vice principal (administration)

    Sr. Laura Uju Akeh.

  • Vice principal (academics)

    Mr Henry Eselenjor.

  • PTA chairman

    Mr David Okonta

  • Secretary

    Mr Unigwe Ijeoma

  • Assistant secretary

    Mrs Augusta Ebhojieaye

  • Financial secretary

    Mrs Confidence Okezie

  • 1st Provost

    Mrs Glory Roland

  • 2nd Provost

    Mr Solomon Odagwe

  • PRO

    Mrs Michelle Christabel

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PTA MEETING - 26th June 2025

Time 10am

Opening Prayer The meeting started with an opening prayer said by Mr. F. Mariere.

Minutes of the previous meeting was read by the secretary and it was adopted.

Matters Arising

(1) Improper dressing - Sr. Uju noted that Improper dressing by pupils and students has greatly reduced. She however encouraged parents to endeavour in helping their wards, most especially the younger ones dress neatly and properly to school.

(2) Code club - Mr Hilton gave an update that everything as regards the club is moving on smoothly. In another development, the PTA chairman noted that he once contacted some prominent sons of Abavo to help install solar lights in the school for the smooth running of the ITC section. None till date has responded financially. Hopefully, they will in the near future.

(3) Parents were advised to always allow their wards do their assignments themselves. They can only guide them.

Parents were equally advised to always enquire from their children the assignment for the day, especially from the little ones who may likely forget they have assignments to write.

(4) School fees - The Principal appreciated parents in striving to pay their children's fees. He equally encouraged those who have not paid to pay up for the smooth running of the school.

(5) School building project - The Principal updated parents on the ongoing building project in the school. He however pleaded that parents should advise their children as some youths in the community extort money from drivers bringing in building materials.

(6) Graduation ceremony - Graduation for this year comes up on 18th July 2025.

Rev. Fr. Victor Ofili informed parents with joy of the great financial support from Mr Michael Agborh and Mr Ben Ozuor towards the graduation and award giving ceremony. Their financial support was well appreciated.

(7) Tenor of office - As regards the tenor of office for the PTA Chairman and other excos, it was unanimously agreed by parents that the current PTA chairman and other excos would continue their services to the school for the next 2 years as mapped out by the Diocesan Education Commission before their tenor will be dissolved.

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  • Parents were advised to always provide writing materials for their children.

  • Teachers explained to parents that occasional absenteeism of some students affects academic work and in marking of class register.

  • List of books for the new academic session should be provided on time.

  • Mr Henry Eselenjor advised parents to always come to the administrative section of the school for enquiries or complaints, not moving directly to classrooms.

Closing prayer Motion for adjournment was moved with a closing prayer said by the Principal of the school, Rev. Fr. Victor Ofili at 1.15pm

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PTA MEETING - 4th March 2025

Time 10am

Opening prayer by Mr Sunday Omole.

The secretary read out the minutes of the previous meeting followed by adoption of the minutes.

Matters Arising.

(1)The Principal of the school notified the PTA members of the presence of two new teachers posted to St. Charles College by the Diocesan education board. He equally informed them of the presence of 3 new additional Corp members in the school. The new teachers and Corp members introduced themselves and the PTA Chairman welcomed them. In his words "weather you are a teacher employed directly by the school or you are a youth copper sent by the Government to teach in the school, the most important thing is to know your purpose of coming to St. Charles College and be diligent with your duties as a teacher ".

(2). As regards CODE CLUB, Mr Hilton reported that coding is moving on smoothly and it's been done segment by segment until more computers or laptops are provided. Furthermore, the Principal notified the house that Mr Michael was so generous enough to buy T-shirts for all code club members with their teachers inclusive.

He appreciated the efforts of Mr Henry Eselenjor and Mr Samuel Hilton for volunterily supervising the students during code club lessons.

Parents were directed and advised to visit the school website for more feedback.

(3)I n another development, Sr. Uju Akeh encouraged parents to help wake their children up to reduce lateness to school. Parents were equally advised to pay up their

PTA levy.

(4) The Principal explained that PTA meeting was not only a gathering where teachers update parents of their wards, he said it was also an avenue for parents to tell the school where they are not measuring up so that all hands will be on deck for proper formation of our children/students.

(5) Two of the out-going Corp members who did excellently well were presented to the house.

The PTA members did their best to appreciate them and the school equally gave them plaques to appreciate them.

(6) Parents were advised to pay more attention to their children rather than focusing all the time on their businesses / farm.

Our children are our future investment.

(7) Parents were updated on the mathematics competition that was organised among JSS 1-3 classes, sponsored by an anonymous.

The competition had monetary reward attached to it.

1st position was given #15,000.

2nd position got #10,000.

3rd position had #5,000.

There was equally consolation reward of #2,000 each for 7 students who had same scores.

The PTA members were happy and impressed on this new development, bearing in mind that the school has her own excellence award giving ceremony next term.

Closing prayer was done by the school principal, Rev. Fr. Victor Ofili.

The meeting ended at about 12.25pm.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PTA MEETING - 12th November 2024

(1) Parents were enlightened on the need to constantly encourage and appreciate teachers as they not only teach their children but also care for them as if they were theirs. 

(2) On the issue of teachers / parents relationship, it was emphasized that there ought to be a cordial relationship between parents and teachers. This cordial relationship will help in the proper formation of pupils and students.

(7) Parents were advised and encouraged to always visit the school website to get updated with the happenings in the school. All activities in the school can be viewed from the website no matter ones location in the world. 

(8) With great joy, the Principal updated everyone present at the meeting that one of the school's benefactor has finally put an end to the school constant hiring of graduation gowns. He has provided 50 pieces of graduation gowns for primary section of the school and equally provided 50 graduation gowns for the secondary school section. All were overjoyed with this great news.

(5) The issue of uniformity in all ramification was emphasized. Parents were encouraged to make sure that their children appear always in the appropriate wears as regards school uniform and foot wears. No pupil or student will appear in sports wear on the official days meant for school uniform. Same is applicable to foot wears, cardigans, etc. 

(6) The Principal of the school related to parents that *CODE CLUB* is still very much active and students were learning fast and cooperating with their instructor. 

The Principal really appreciated Mr Michael for all his efforts in teaching students.

(3) A proposal was made as regards the introduction of "*OPEN DAY*" activities in the school. This proposal was a welcomed idea from teachers and parents. The *Open day* will create proper interaction among teachers, parents and students. Parents will have the opportunity to interact one on one with teachers, most especially their wards teachers. 

(4) Lateness to school was highly discouraged by parents and teachers. Parents were therefore encouraged to help wake their children on time so that they can be more punctual to school.

(9) Parents were notified on the upcoming Christmas / end of the year party which will possibly take place on vacation day which is 13th of December 2024.

Activities for the celebration / entertainment will be worked out by the school committee as usual. 

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PTA MEETING - 30th MAY 2024

(a) Parents were advised to pay up their children's school fees, PTA levy, etc for the smooth running of the school.

(b) Due to the high moral decadence in the society, parents were strongly advised not to be too complacent as regards the moral upbringing of their children at home. They were adviced to "befriend" their children, not only focusing on farm.

(c) The principal of the school delightfully updated parents and staffs that the school now has a functional Website (www.stcharlescollegeabavo.com). The sole effort of an old student towards the growth of the school was highlighted, coupled with the assistance of Mr Ben Ozour.

In another development, the principal gladly disclosed to parents that students were really learning fast in the code club. He acknowledged the effort of their online instructor / teacher.

(d) The upcoming graduation / award giving day was discussed and activities were mapped out on how to celebrate the day.

Aside the main points on the agenda for the day, attention was given to a group of health workers who visited the school same day slated for PTA meeting.

Ordinarily, their visit would have been great since they were trying to curb the spread of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) through vaccination. However, the concern was :

(1) why focus only on girls within the ages of 9 - 14years?

(2) Are there adverse effects when one gets vaccinated, now or in the future? etc.

The principal of the school, however insisted that before any vaccination is carried out on his students, since girls within the ages of 9 - 14years are still minors, their parents must have adequate and proper information they need to make informed choices about their children and give their consent.

Parents were addressed by the principal of the school. The health workers were equally given the privilege to address parents about HPV.

After the talk by the health workers, parents said they were not convinced and will still need to reflect more on it before they allow their children to take it.

The PTA members thanked the principal and staff of the school for not only dedicatedly, inculcating knowledge and morals into their children but equally being so committed to their general wellbeing.

PTA meetings

Are held once in a term, i.e three times within every academic session.

Worthy of note that the last PTA meeting for this academic session was held on 30th May 2024.

PTA - Fair Sponsors

The PTA, in its efforts to raise money for the school, to support trips and learning resources for the children, are looking to engage with a number of different companies as sponsors.

Contact the PTA

How to get involved

Often parents are nervous about offering their services to the PTA, imagining that they may have too much time taken up. However, even if you can just help out on the odd occasion it’s all appreciated. You can also volunteer to be on the committee or to take on a more regular role – none are too time consuming. Please don’t be shy in putting yourself forward!

Contact us via email: info@stcharlescollegeabavo.com