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THE KINGS’ BANQUET:
SATURDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2022
A Black Tie Event

COBA-UK Secretariat
Dr. Christopher Sondai
Tel: +44 7976006722
Email: info@cobauk.org.uk


I. Overview
Every liturgical calendar year, in the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church, the last
Sunday of Ordinary Time is observed as the Solemnity of Christ, commonly known
as the Feast of Christ the King, to mark the true kingship of Christ.
With Christ the King as patron of CKC, the celebration of the feast is a permanent
fixture in the school’s calendar year – emphasising the true ‘kingship of Cobians’.

II. The Event
The Kings’ Banquet, a fundraiser gala-dinner event herein proposed, will be an
additional event to the celebration of the Feast of Christ the King. It aims to
combine the celebratory mood of Kings’ Week with a glamorous atmosphere to
raise funds for development projects aimed at transforming the school.
Recognising the significance of COBA Reunion Night, held on the Friday ending the
King’s Week celebrations, as an amity event, the King’s Banquet is intended to
serve as a pan-COBA red-carpet event bringing Cobians and guests together in a
glamorous atmosphere to feast and chinwag, fund-raise on specific issues and
applaud the outstanding contributions of Cobians as well as sponsors of the school.
The King’s Banquet will be held annually on the last Saturday commencing
Kings’ Week.
As a calendar event, The Kings’ Banquet will aim to achieve the following:
o Raise funds to support earmarked development projects for the school.
o Applaud the valuable contributions and support of deserving Cobians as well as
sponsors through Recognition Awards; and
o Kick-start Kings’ Week in classic style – emphasizing the Kingship of Cobians.

Venue
Desiring to annually throw a grand event that is befitting of Kings and attracting
the crème de la crème of the Sierra Leone society, the Kings’ Banquet will be held
in Freetown.

Theme
The Kings’ Banquet will be a black-tie event organised alongside an annually
selected theme, bringing people with a common interest together and creating a
glamorous atmosphere as well as a culinary experience for guests that is out of
the ordinary.

Hospitality
As banquets are all about the food and drinks, a lot of thought will be put into the
hospitality for the evening – providing an ultimate culinary and guest experience.
The Menu for the Kings’ Banquet will feature a three-course meal – a starter, a
main course and a dessert. Equally, a variety of high-end drinks will adorn every
table.
VVIP guests, will have the option to RSVP with their menu and drink choices in
advance of the event.

Dress Code
The dress code for the Kings’ Banquet will be a smart dress code, ‘black tie’ for
gents and evening dress for ladies, allowing guests to go all out on their attire
but maintaining a formal feel.
Banquet guests will be encouraged to adhere to a strict dress code as it will
heighten the overall atmosphere and experience of the event.

Guest List
Having in mind, the intention to emit a sense of glamour and to fund-raise,
attendance of the Kings’ Banquet will be fee-based and will include an arranged
seating system.

III. The Planning
The Kings’ Banquet is designed as a pan-COBA event, committing all
COBA branches to the planning and execution of the event for a grand success.
A Kings’ Banquet Committee (KBC) comprising members appointed from
within the COBA branches will be charged with the responsibility of planning and
executing the event annually.
A report of the Committee – featuring the proceeds of the event - will be a vital
part of the Annual General Meeting.

IV. Partnerships & Sponsorships
With the intention to make the Kings’ Banquet a grand annual event, it will seek
cooperate partnerships and sponsorship of good faith to make the event
successful.

 

Presentation done on Friday 15th April 2022

Another milestone was ushered into the development stride of CKC as we march towards our Platinum Jubilee celebrations. These baby steps are highly significant and greatness awaits.

Once the presentation got underway, even the pupils marvelled with relief.

A visibly mesmerised CKC SSS Principal, Mr Edward Koroma, looks awestruct by Dr Christopher Sondai's (COBA Chairman) redention and unveiling of a clear vision for restoring CKC to its once enviable status

The goodies on display.

Things progressed quickly with the COBA SL Rep, Mr Martin George, re-echoing the mutual endeavours and success of the event.

Please see some of the photos below: