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ST MATTHIAS CATHOLIC GROUP OF SCHOOLS, AMARATA, YENEGOA, BAYELSA STATE.

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St. Matthias School provides a learning environment where models of Gospel values and Catholic doctrines, teachings and beliefs are an integral part of the daily life of the school. A Catholic environment is evident in the religious education and family life programs at all levels, both formal and informal daily prayers, displays throughout the school, liturgical and paraliturgical celebrations and participation in a variety of charitable endeavours. All members of the St. Matthias School community are expected to interact with each other respectfully and in a peaceful manner. Our school is also developing programs from junior kindergarten to grade 8 which are consistent with Ministry of Education documents. All of the classroom curriculum is adapted by the teachers to meet the varying needs of our pupils. Programs consist of a combination of teacher-directed and student-directed instruction as well as large, small group and individualized instruction.

The individual needs of our pupils are met through the modification of the regular program within the class setting, the delivery of special education programs, family studies and technology, instrumental and vocal music classes, computer literacy programs, French as a second language instruction and English as a second language classes. A computer centre in the library and computers in individual classes provide the students with the opportunity to become computer literate and to use the computer as a tool in their daily lives.

St. Matthias Catholic School also offers a rich co-curricular program which includes public speaking celebrations, science, math and technology fairs, entry into a variety of sports tournaments such as baseball, volleyball, basketball, cross-country and track and field events; participation in academic tournaments such W5H, town hall meetings and poetry in the park, visual arts and music presentations and chess. As a school community, we are committed to providing all our students with learning experiences that will best equip them to live productive and happy lives in a complex and challenging world and to apply Catholic values in their choices and opportunities.

St. Matthias Catholic Group of Schools was established in 1996 by the then parish priest of St. Matthias Catholic church, Amarata, Rev. Fr. James Mokor with the support of the parish pastoral council. Some elders of St. Matthias parish from Yenizue – Epie donated a parcel of land which was later on bought by the church for the school. The school was initially called St. Matthias Catholic Nursery/Primary Schoo.
The school was first started and run for one year in the church building due to initial accommodation problems. After one year, school buildings were sited and the school was moved to its permanent site.
The pioneer Headmaster was Mr. G.I. Okimo. Those who have served as head teachers in the school are

1. Mr. G.I. Okimo
2. Mr. M.B. Boloukeregha
3 Mr. J.O. Anyanwu
4. Mr. C.A. Oppong
5. Mrs Joyce Biriduba
6. Chief Okuonu B.I.
7. Miss Ngozi Christine Aniche
8. Mr. Solumtochukwu Ozor
9. Miss Florence Amachree – 2018 till date

In 2002, the secondary section was introduced due to parental pressure for continuity of the primary section graduates. On 23rd September, 2002, St. Matthias Catholic College was born with Mrs Benamaisia Stella Ejealo as the pioneer principal. Thus, the school upgraded her name to St. Matthias Catholic Group of Schools, Amarata.

Mrs Ejealo was succeeded by Mr. Philip Abiobio. Their maiden Junior Secondary School Certificate Examination (JSSCE) was written in 2005 at Community Secondary School, Biogbolo with an impressive result. Subsequently, the exam was written at Epie National High School, Kpansia until the school got government approval and exam center.
Names of all the principals who have managed the college are as follows

1. Mrs Benamaisia Stella Ejealo
2. Mr. B.I. Ozeke
3. Sir S.P. Singabele.
4. Mr. Williams – 2012 to 2018
5. Rev. P. N. Okannagha, HHCJ – 2018 till date

Sr. Okannagha is the principal of the college and administrator of both sections of the school since October, 2018.
The first West African Senior School Certificate Examination was written in the year 2008 under the principalship of Sir S.P. Singabele.

Being a catholic institution and established by St. Matthias Catholic Church, the school has been under the close supervision of the St. Matthias parish priests for the catholic bishop of Bomadi who is the proprietor. The priests who have supervised the affairs of the institution are

1. Rev. Fr. James Mokor Founding manager.
2. Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Joseph Opuowei
3. Rev. Fr. Isaac Alari
4. Rev. Fr. Izibeya S. Victor

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