Welcome to Ostra Schools We are a people-driven educational institution and we provide a learning hub, equipped with the requisite know-how to…
Rev. Mrs. Rosemary Ohio-Ehimiaghe
Rev. Mrs. Rosemary Ohio-Ehimiaghe is a seasoned educationist and executive with a professional background in education.She is highly sought after by many for her wealth of experience in business, education and womanhood. She had her BA (Ed) in English from the University of Nigeria Nsukka, and MEd in the Educational Administration from the University of Lagos.She retired from the Nigerian Airforce Secondary school as an English teacher and EducationalOfficer in 1995 after 13 years of service and went on to establish her own private school,OSTRA Schools,that same year. 24 years and counting, OSTRA Schools, starting from the play group,Nursery,Primary and on to the college which is accredited for Cambridge exams, continues to provide a reputable state of the art learning centre for its pupils and students.
In addition to her core educational passion, Rev. Mrs. Rosemary Ohio-Ehimiaghe also wears many other hats.She is the CEO of OSTRA Halls and Hotels, a deluxe outfit located at the business district area of Alausa Ikeja Lagos. She is the chairperson of SAROE Foundation, a non-profit organisation that supports the visions and missions of the less privileged; orphans and widows in particular. The foundation recently completed an ultra-modern health center in the Owan local government of Edo State and has since been a central source of succor to many in the area.She is a mentor to many women on an individual and group-level through seminars where she is regularly invited to speak on womanhood. She has written several articles on issues concerning women and children, especially in the area of Godly parenting.She is an active minister of the gospel in her Church assembly, Grace Evangel Mission, where she is a pioneer member of 28 years and counting.
Rev. Mrs. Rosemary Ohio-Ehimiaghe
CEO
Rev. Mrs. Rosemary Ohio-Ehimiaghe is an avid seeker of value-added knowledge and has attended many seminars and symposia as a learner as well as a speaker. She has since become a trainer of trainers and has set up a consultancy, OSTRA Consult where she oversees trainings to support schools, equip parents and empower educators.She is a benefactor to many young ones, particularly in the area of their education.Her love for God and Humanity is not in doubt. Upon this woman’s shoulder many have stood tall.She got married to Mr.Styne Ohio-Ehimiaghe of blessed memory in 1982 and this union produced a lovely daughter, Dr.Mrs. Alo Ohio-Omonkhomion, a worker in Gods Vineyard, a wife, a mother, a PhD holder in Development Studies from the University of Sussex, UK, and an Educational Consultant following closely after her mother and trail-blazing in new grounds as well.
Dr. Alo Ohio-Omonkhomion
Dr. Alo Ohio-Omonkhomion is a Nigerian-bred UK-based consultant with over a decade of successful experience as an Economist and Educational Consultant. She is a highly sought after public speaker and thought leader, Dr Alo graduated from the world’s number 1 university for Development Studies with a Doctorate degree in Development Studies from the University Of Sussex. Before her Doctorate degree, Dr Alo’s obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Hull (UK), with a BSc in Economics which she immediately followed up with an MSc degree in Economics and Development Economics from the University of Nottingham. During this period actively worked as an Associate Tutor, a Research Assistant and a Lecturer at the University of Sussex and the University of Brighton.
Dr. Alo, who has always been interested in education and international development went ahead to start up an educational consultancy agency called Brains & Butter in a bid to help Nigerian students in the UK have a rewarding academic and non-academic experience.
She is an executive director of Ostra Group of Schools where she brings her global leadership experience to driving growth in key areas within the School.
She is happily married with three children. Asides this, Dr Alo is also the convener of an educational interactive seminar called Brains and Banter. Brains and Banter provides an environment where Nigerians, Africans in the diaspora converge and have intellectual conversations on relevant issues affecting Africans with actionable solutions on the ways forward in making Africans better individuals in all spheres of life.
Dr. Alo Ohio-Omonkhomion
Director
Mr. James Nedume
Ostra Schools is a co-educational school located in Lagos Nigeria. We are known for our academic excellence and professionalism. The school is divided into three segments: Preschool, Elementary school and college (consisting of Day and Boarding) .We combine the British and Nigerian curriculum and a blend of Montessori method for the preschool. We offer the Cambridge IGCSE for college.
Ostra Schools has been carefully planned and beautifully landscaped to offer an idyllic and pristine setting to enhance the education of your child. Our well-equipped, air-conditioned classrooms, Computer Labs (festooned with multi-media facilities), Libraries, Science Labs, fully-computerised Language Labs, Geography Garden, Mathematics Labs, Montessori Modern Labs, Music department, Dance and Art Studio, Home – Economic Labs, Multi-Purpose Sports Court, Children Activity Playground, well equipped Boarding House, air-conditioned School Buses, to mention only but a few.
At Ostra schools, our mission is to create a centre of academic and spiritual excellence through a range of educational and social experiences matched by quality resources and learning strategies. We believe every child is unique and special with something to offer the world. Our small class size allows us to discover their weaknesses and also the opportunity to tailor the support required for them to be outstanding.
Pastoral and residential care is the foundation of our programmes and together we actively build and nurture personal relationships with our children. We embrace cultural diversity and the importance of tolerance and acceptance of others. We also recognise the tremendous role parents play in school success and actively communicate and involve our families in all school activities.
Our vision is to create and sustain a professional learning environment where dreams and potential will be realised. Our formidable staff epitomizes professionalism, competence, integrity and model excellence cum moral values for our children to emulate. We promote good manners, courtesy, honesty, respectful communication, respect for one another and belief in the power of a kind word or gesture. Our rigorous, well balanced curriculum goes beyond the mastery of subject; we emphasize strong critical thinking skills, public speaking, independent learning, research, investigation and practical learning – always offering a helping hand to those in need of extra care.
Mr. James Nedume
Head of Operations
We are so incredibly proud of our growing Alumni, who are making impacts around the globe.
We invite you to join this great family where we build young minds and hearts of our future leaders.
Thank You.
Mr James Dedume.
Co-ordinatorrd trail-blazing in new grounds as well.