The 1996 Set of St Louis Grammar School, Akure, has marked its 30th anniversary by giving back to its alma mater through the donation of educational materials and computers, as well as medical and oral health outreaches for teachers.
The set donated 3,500 notebooks and four desktop computers to the school as part of activities marking the milestone anniversary.
The gesture was aimed at supporting teaching and learning while strengthening the bond between the old girls and the institution that played a significant role in their formative years.
The anniversary programme also featured a medical outreach and oral health checks for teachers, providing them with access to health assessments and professional care.
Speaking on the initiative, the Global President of St Louis Akure Old Girls Association (SLAOGA), Barr. Mokesioluwa Seun-Adedamola, who is a member of the 1996 Set, said the 30th anniversary provided an opportunity for the old girls to reflect on the impact of their years at the institution and give back in a meaningful way.
She said the set was committed to ensuring that its celebration went beyond reunions and festivities to include initiatives that would create lasting value for the school community.
According to her, the donation of notebooks and computers was part of the set’s effort to contribute to the academic development of current students, while the medical and oral health outreaches reflected its appreciation of the sacrifices and contributions of teachers.
Barr. Seun-Adedamola reaffirmed SLAOGA’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote the growth of St Louis Grammar School and improve the welfare of members of its community.
Also speaking, the Senior Prefect of the 1996 Set, Dr Adesola Odofin, described the gesture as an expression of gratitude to the school for the foundation it provided for members of the set.
Dr Odofin said the old girls considered their 30th anniversary a significant milestone and chose to celebrate it by returning to the school with tangible interventions that would benefit both students and teachers.
She said the educational materials and computers were provided to support students’ academic activities, while the health outreach was designed to promote the wellbeing of teachers who continue to play a critical role in shaping young lives.
She expressed appreciation to members of the 1996 Set for their commitment to the anniversary project and urged the students to make effective use of the donated materials while upholding the values of discipline, excellence and service associated with the school.
The school management appreciated the 1996 Set and SLAOGA for the gesture, noting that alumni support remained important to the continued development of educational institutions.
The management added that the donated computers would provide additional resources for students in an increasingly technology-driven educational environment.
The medical outreach, conducted by the Ondo State Contributory Health Commission, and the oral health checks conducted by Jemima Dental Clinic added a welfare dimension to the anniversary celebration, underscoring the importance of investing not only in students but also in the educators responsible for their development.
The 30th anniversary celebration of the 1996 Set therefore combined reunion, gratitude and service, demonstrating how alumni can contribute meaningfully to the continued development of their alma mater.
The initiative further reaffirmed the enduring relationship between St Louis Grammar School, Akure, and its old girls, while demonstrating how milestone celebrations can be used to create lasting value for the school community.
The celebration also ended on a note of thanksgiving as members of the 1996 Set gathered at St Louis Church, Akure, to express their gratitude to God for His faithfulness over the past 30 years. The old girls joined in joyful dancing and praise, celebrating the journey, achievements and enduring bond that have continued to unite them since leaving the school.
