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The gigantic citadel of learning known as Regina Pacis model secondary school Onitsha (academic paradise) like the biblical mustard seed developed out of the humble effort of the Christian welfare association Onitsha archdiocese. The group inspired by the then archbishop of Onitsha, His Grace Most Rev. Charles Heerey conceived the idea of establishing a centre for skill acquisition and youth development. Consequently, a portion of land was acquired in 1962 at number 13 Awka road (present site), for immediate take off of the project. Despite early efforts, operations could not begin at the proposed site until 1966, when Rev. Fr. A. Byne was appointed the director of the centre by the archbishop. The appointment of Rev. Fr. A. Byne celebrated the growth of the centre, and branches were opened at Nnewi, Adazi, Nimo, Obeledu and Oraukwu. Courses such as motor mechanic (dropped for want of space), furniture, cloth making, fashion designing, typing and shorthand, accounting and business method, catering and management studies were taught. This enabled the church to give holistic education, that involved the use of head and hands to the youth.
For effective management of the centre, the following people were appointed the first trustees of the institution.
A school where there is no coercion or force yet everybody excels in morality and academics.
To build an exemplary,virile and peace loving college resistant to mediocrity, where morality character formation, academic excellence and vocational skills acquisition are constantly and passionately prized by all teachers, students and stakeholders for an enjoyable tomorrow, and to do it the best way possible around.
Education has a standard, to meet up with the standard is always very painful to the flesh, but very fruitful and beneficial in future.
Therefore, only the best is good enough, give the world your best and the best will come back to you.
Shun the enemy called Mediocrity because it is better to wear out than to rust out.
BOOKS ARE GREAT
FRIENDS
Books are great friends, they have something to offer you each time you pick them up, and what is more, they never complain of being tired.
I SHALL NOT PASS THIS
WAY AGAIN
I shall not pass this way again; I expect to pass this way but once. Therefore, any good thing that I can do, any kindness that I can show to my fellow human beings, let me do it now. Let ne not defer nor neglect it for I shall not pass this way again.
A REGINA PACIS STUDENT
A Regina Pacis student is ordinarily special; she makes the difference anytime, any day, anywhere.
MY READING EFFORT
My reading effort today is my confidence and pride tomorrow
WHY?
I will ever be confident to defend on my capabilities anywhere in the world tomorrow.
TIME WASTED
Time wasted is never lived but lost. It is like an opportunity, once gained, it is never regained.
REGINA PACIS
Regina Pacis, Mediocrity is our enemy
Regina Pacis, Excellence is our pride.
THE FUTURE
The future belongs to those, who prepare it today.
IN REGINA PACIS
In Regina Pacis, we train girls to be really girls, bringing out the best in our students with great passion and devote consistency. This is our stuff.
GOD IS OUR STRENGTH!
We’re the girls of Regina Pacis Secondary School,
Onitsha. Striving for our total
personality.
Human spirit, body, mind and feeling; here do Receive education..
Chorus
Holy Spirit! Guide our College
So, with charity and faith we’ll work for progress.
We’re the girls of Regina Pacis College,
Yearning for all round culture
Good character make true education
Worth and manners clothe the honourable lady,
Who will raise up a good family
To adorn a worthy nation.
Chorus; Holy Spirit…
When we’re parent or true religious
Towards God our children we will mould;
So that when life’s race is won and over,
We shall wear the blessed crown..
Chorus; Holy Spirit…
Oh my sweet Alma
mater how I love you
You’ve nurtured me with wisdom and tenderness
So your image aroma l’ll project;
And be indebted ever to you.
Chorus; Holy Spirit…
Any success story in the history of mankind is associated with great minds. THe
statement is true in the case of Regina Pacis Model Secondary School because many
great minds had brought their wealth of great experiences at one time or the other,
to bear on the historic mark of the institution towards prominence.
SUCH GREAT MINDS INCLUDE:
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Rev. Fr. A. Byne (1962-1970)
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Father Byne was the first Director of the Archdiocesan Social Centre. He laid the foundation of the institution. He introduced such subjects as carpentry, mechanic, sewing, cooking, typing and shorthand. He also established branches at NNewi, Adazi, Obeledu, Nimo and Oraukwu |
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Rev. Fr. Edekobi (1970-1971)
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He had a very short stay. He was able to initiate reconstruction of the war devastated Social Centre. |
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Rev. Fr.Ozigbo (1971-1975)
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He took enormous challenges, but was not deterred. He tackled the challenges head-on and revived the Nnewi, Adazi, Obeledu and Oraukwu branches. Fr. Ozigbo opened new branches at Uga, Umunze, Nimo and Agulu. This brought the total number to eight. |
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Rev. Fr. Akukwe (1975-1990)
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His record as the longest serving Director of the school is yet to be beaten. He expanded the academic block. He worked seriously and secured government approval of the School for many examinations. |
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Rev. Fr. Peter Okafor (Late)(1990-2002)
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He constructed the school chapel, refectory, class rooms and hostel for Rev. Sisters. He provided ceiling fans in some of the classrooms, sunk borehole. He also put the P.T.A (P.T.D), in a better shape. He purchased electricity generating set and school band. |
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Rev. Fr. Charles Anaedo (2002-2006)
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He improved the condition of the work force and would always say "I want to enrich my teachers". He constructed a new school building, purchased a school bus, established the school business centre and setup a computer room. He saw the opening of salary accounts for the teachers and introduced teachers identity card. He also bought trophies for school inter-house sports competition. Rev. Fr. Charles Anaedo left the services of the institution in 2006, for further studies in the United States of America. |
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Rev. Fr. Francis Oyebuchi Goodluck Unegbu
(JP) (2006-2012)
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He took over the administration of the social centre and regina Pacis Model Secondary
School in August 2006. It is the time when the institution needed to maintain the
pace of development that was already going on. In less than four months, He made
the land mark achievements, thereby sending the message that he would not only maintain
the pace of dev elopement but that he will add to it. He gave a face lift to the
academic block by repainting it within his first month in office and provided Alumaco
Windows for the new block. His foundation was, "IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO
LEAVE THE ENVIRONMENT BETTER THAN YOU MET IT". |
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Rev. Fr. Jerome Ezenwelu (2012-2018)
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Rev. Fr. Jerome Ezenwelu was appointed to the office on 31st May 2012 as the director of Regina Pacis Model Secondary School and St. Rita’s Institute of Catering and Management Studies. During this time, the institution needed to sustain and develop on the level of development. During his tenure, he led the school to many achievements to the Glory of God. |
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Rev. Fr. Vincent Ezeaka (2018-2018)
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Rev. Fr. Vincent Ezeaka held brief for the Office of Director from June 2018 to September 2018. It was within this period that he led the school contingents - TEAM SAVE A SOUL to Silicon Valley, San Francisco USA for the 2018 Technovation World Pitch and emerged the World Champion. We wish him well in his new apostolate. |
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Rev. Fr. Paschal Chigozie Okonkwo (2018-2021)
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Rev. Fr. Paschal Chigozie Okonkwo, ordained on 7th December 2013 by Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Dr. Valerian Okeke was appointed the Director of Regina Pacis Model Secondary School and St. Rita Institute of Catering and Management Studies Onitsha on 5th September 2018. An alumnus of Pontifical University of Holy Cross Rome, he was until his appointment as the Director of the school, the Vice Rector of St. Joseph's Special Science/Seminary Awka-Etiti. Regina Pacis' family wishes him a very fruitful tenure. |
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Rev. Fr. Jerome Obiekezie (2021-till date) |
Rev Fr. Jerome Uzochukwu Obiekezie, ordained on 26th September 2020 by the archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Dr. Valerian Okeke. He was appointed the Director of Regina Pacis Model Secondary School and St. Rita Institute of Catering and Management Studies, Onitsha on 22nd September 2021. He is an alumnus of Blessed Cyprene Michael Iwene Tansi Major Seminary in affiliation with Urban University, Rome. He was formerly the Vicar in St. Mary's parish, Awada before his appointment as the Director.We welcome him into our Regina Pacis family and wish him well in his tenure. |