About Us - Advina NUR. & PRY School

Our Story

A journey of educational excellence spanning over two decades

Founded in 2001, Advina NUR. & PRY School began as a small nursery school with just 30 students and a vision to transform early childhood education. Our founder, Dr. Eleanor Richardson, believed that every child deserves a nurturing environment where they can discover their unique talents and develop a lifelong love for learning.

Over the years, we've grown into a comprehensive nursery and primary school serving over 850 students, but our core philosophy remains unchanged: to provide a balanced education that nurtures the mind, body, and character of each child.

Today, we continue to innovate while staying true to our founding principles, preparing young minds not just for academic success, but for life itself.

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Our Guiding Principles

The foundation of everything we do at Advina NUR. & PRY School

Our Mission

To provide a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that empowers children to reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally, while instilling strong moral values and a sense of global citizenship.

Our Vision

To be the leading nursery and primary school that develops innovative, compassionate, and globally-minded leaders of tomorrow through excellence in education, character development, and community engagement.

Our Philosophy

We believe that every child is unique and has inherent potential. Our holistic approach balances academic rigor with creative expression, physical development, and character building to nurture well-rounded individuals.

The School Anthem

Advina Nursery and Primary School.
We are being trained up in the way we ought to go
we will not depart from it
for to make a country proud
that's our pride.
We are wired to Excel
and always in life
we shall excel
on this solid rock we stand
to build a great nation Nigeria.

Our Core Values

The principles that guide our actions and decisions

Excellence

We strive for the highest standards in all aspects of education and school life.

Integrity

We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in all our interactions.

Respect

We value diversity and treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and consideration.

Creativity

We encourage innovative thinking and artistic expression in all learning activities.

Compassion

We cultivate empathy and a genuine concern for the well-being of others.

Responsibility

We take ownership of our actions and their impact on our community and environment.

Global Mindedness

We prepare students to be active, engaged citizens in an interconnected world.

Collaboration

We work together with parents and the community to support student success.

By The Numbers

Our achievements and milestones in nurturing young minds

Students Enrolled

Qualified Teachers

Years of Experience

Modern Classrooms

Meet Our Leadership Team

Dedicated educators committed to your child's success

Dr. Eleanor Richardson

Founder & Principal

With over 25 years in education, Dr. Richardson leads with passion and a commitment to innovative teaching practices.

Mr. David Chen

Vice Principal

Mr. Chen brings expertise in curriculum development and student wellness programs to our leadership team.

Ms. Sarah Johnson

Head of Nursery

Specializing in early childhood development, Ms. Johnson creates engaging learning experiences for our youngest students.

Our Journey

Key milestones in our school's history

2001

Advina NUR. & PRY School founded as a small nursery school with 30 students and 3 teachers.

2005

Expanded to include primary classes and moved to our current campus with enhanced facilities.

2010

Launched our innovative STEM program and established partnerships with local educational organizations.

2015

Celebrated our first decade of excellence with over 500 students and recognition as a top-performing school.

2020

Successfully implemented hybrid learning models and expanded our digital learning resources.

2023

Reached our current capacity of 850 students while maintaining our commitment to personalized education.

About Advina NUR. & PRY School