Regent Digest - Vol 8 Issue 23

THE REGENT DIGEST SPECIAL VOLUME 8, ISSUE 23 FRIDAY 13 MARCH, 2020 POINTS OF I N T E R E S T: FROM THE EDITORIAL DESK  Exeat Weekend Last week saw the annual Inter-House Mathematics Competition take place in the school hall. Unlike last year’s, it was toned down. One tie-breaker; less tension BUT the Friday 13th – Sunday 15th , March participants were no less keen! 2020 The results came in ‘RED-D-D HOT-T-T!’, with Congo House taking the lead in both the Junior  Fun Fair and Senior categories. One minute with we were there and the next, they had won and we were gone before you could Saturday 14th, March 2020 say !  End of Term Examinations Then we had the DofE participants pit their skills and wit against nature…surprising themselves, Monday 16th – Wednesday 25th March they came out on top! 2020 But all that was last week!  Entrance Examination This Friday though, it is going to be a scorcher! And no, we are not talking about the weather, we Saturday 21st March, 2020 are talking about the annual Regent Fun Fair with Teni & Rema in attendance!!!!  Student Projects Start YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS IT!!!!!!! Thursday 26th March 2020 So, while you’re waiting, enjoy the picture-fest of last week’s activities and see you on Saturday, the 14th of March 2020!!!  Academic Research Presentations Happy Reading! Friday 27th, March 2020 FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK  Boarding Inter-Hostel Debate Competition Saturday 28th, March 2020 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: EFrdoitmorTiahleDesk 1 FPrroinmciTpahle’s Desk 1 IGCSE PREPARATION TIPS EEnxtarmanincaetion Dear Parents, 2 With both the IGCSE and our internal assessments starting soon, I thought it best to share some top tips to ensure your child is as well prepared as they can AFunnnoFuanircement 3 - 5 for them. Inter-House 6 - 11 Many websites offer advice and tips when preparing for examinations/ MCoamthpeemtiatitoicns assessments and these mainly follow the following threads: Danfodio & 12 - 14 Top tips Oduduwa Body  Make sure you know which topics you need to revise for each subject. Line Outing Use your exam board specifications as a revision list if sitting IGCSEs. Obi Hostel 15  Make your revision active. Don’t just read notes. You could make flash- Charity Visit cards, mind maps or use Post-It notes. DofE Training 16 - 23  Watching videos online can help to bring your notes alive! Weekend  Test yourself by completing past papers or asking a friend to test you! Medical Corner 24 - 33 This will identify areas of strength and weakness.  Build-in rewards for your revision eg: your favourite snack or using social AWretieskts of the 34 media. Make a study timetable and stick to it - you are allowed to have WReeaedker of the 34 some time away from studying, it is encouraged!  Ensure you eat, rehydrate, sleep and rest well. These are incredibly im- Quotation of the 34 portant and must not be ignored if you want to achieve your best results! Week  Preparation is the key, last-minute revision has some benefits but planning properly is key. TSohminekthAinbgoutot 34 Thank you

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P A G E 6 INTER-HOUSE MATHEMATICS COMPETITION Competition is essential and intrinsic to life. The desire to compete in overcoming a challenge is deeply rooted in human nature and has been employed for centuries to help people sharpen their skills and improve their performance in various activities. The goal of the annual Inter-House Mathematics Competition in The Regent Secondary School is to provide a challenging, engaging Mathematical experience that is both competitive and educational. It also stimulates the enthusiasm and love for Mathematics, teaches major strategies for problem solving, develops Mathematical flexibility in solving problems, strengthens Mathematical intuition, fosters Mathematical creativity and ingenuity, thereby providing satisfaction, joy and thrill of meeting challenges. In this respect, the Regent Annual Mathematics competition took place on Friday, the 6th of March 2020. The competition was in two categories, KS3 and KS4. It was keenly contested. Team work, speed, accuracy and time consciousness were exhibited among the students. Four Houses contested for first position. Congo House came first in both categories. -Mr. Nwachukwu Nicholas (Quiz Master & Mathematics Teacher) Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 23

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P A G E 1 2 DANFODIO & ODUDUWA BODYLINE OUTING It was an amazing trip, as we dressed up to go to the beautiful sports arena called Bodyline. Bodyline is a place of wonder! The sporting facilities are beautiful and well-kept and the food… exquisite! It was a really good experience. We played football against our seniors in Year 10 and surprisingly our team won. However, the tables turned when another Year 10 team, led by Clinton Nkwocha, came on… it was tough and we knew we were going to lose but we still had confidence in ourselves. Bodyline is that place for people who love sports. It’s a place for family and friends; I went with my family and friends, my family - DanFodio and Oduduwa, my friends! I can’t wait to back; it was truly amazing! -Mustapha El-Rufai (Year 8 Congo) Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 23

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PAGE 15 OBI HOSTEL CHARITY VISIT On Sunday March 8, 2020, Obi Hostel went to an orphanage for a charity visit. Some of the students were not there because they went for the DofE training weekend. We brought lots of food and clothes for the children at the orphanage. It was a good experience and it felt nice knowing that we were helping the less privileged. -Yahya Arzika (Year 9 Senegal) Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 23

PAGE 16 DofE TRAINING WEEKEND Over the course of this weekend, there were many After dinner, we were split into two groups; one points wherein I was sure that I was going to die. group was to learn map-reading and navigation But, guess what I’m alive and I can proudly say while the others were to learn First Aid. Later, we that I hiked through a mountain trail! planned our routes for the hike and were given some valuable advice. This DofE training weekend was one the most stressful things I’ve ever done but I regret none of Sunday, and we woke up to a surprisingly cool it. morning and a dark sky. We got ready our breakfast and packed our snacks for the hike. Litres of water The weekend began on Saturday 7th March 2020. in our bags, food, hats, sunglasses and sensible Armed with suitcases filled with clothes, blankets, shoes was all we needed to face nature. plates and pillows to face the great outdoors, about 80 students, members of the Duke of Edinburgh We left at 8:00 am. We got there around 9:00. award, arrived, were registered and straightaway, Here is where I agree with those who told me it began setting up tents. wasn’t a mountain because it looked like three. The May I say, it was way harder than it looked! We bus dropped us a little way from the mountain. We had to split up into groups of eight, boys and girls walked through a series of houses, the number of in different groups of course. Imagine the building slowly reducing the further we went. We arguments with some help from Mrs. Kalu. trekked through steep roads. At this point my legs were already starting to hurt but we hadn’t even reached the start of the journey. I really wished I Let’s just say it was very interesting! At some point had exercised more but oh well. I admit there were I felt like giving up but I didn’t’ we didn’t and times where I lagged behind but I was never really somehow we managed to put up our tent. at the back. I felt so proud of us! Following on from that were various team building We preserved however until we got to the quarry. It exercises - making music through clapping, was quite amazing to see the large man-made building shapes out of ribbons, as well as playing canyon. We climbed up more rocks. At this point I catch. Then time to shop for food supplies. could feel my heart beating in my chest, I was a bit self-conscious that someone else might hear it. We took a few breaks in between. There were points My group had decided to make Indomie for where you could see the whole of Abuja stretching dinner, seeing as we only had a small amount of out before you. There were places where all you time to make food. We were provided with pots could see was mountain. There were also places that and pans as well as a charcoal stove but, never in had only sand and rock and plants. my life have I struggled so much to create fire! In that moment I truly appreciated the luxury I had After about three hours of walking we made it to the fortune of being born into. the bus. I have never been so relieved to see a bus before in my life! Kerosene was put on the charcoal, then lit with a To sum it all up, the DofE Training Weekend was match. You would think that was enough but no, it one of the most stressful things I’ve ever done. wasn’t. You had to let that flame burn out then you However it showed me that I have a great deal of fanned it until the charcoal turned red. The water strength, not just physical but emotional as well. It refused to boil. All the members of my group was one of those situations that break you so you began to panic. All of us began to furiously fan the can build yourself bigger, better and stronger. I am charcoal. It was quite beautiful really all of us truly thrilled that I am able to say that I was a part of coming together to fan the flames so we wouldn’t it. have to eat soggy Indomie. As we were coming to Also, that I climbed a mountain! terms with the possibility that we might have to drink our dinner, lo and behold our water began to boil miraculously. Happiness welled up in our hearts; I was almost moved to tears. It tasted quite -Tejiri Mike-Etareh (Year 10 Senegal – Bronze nice actually. Award Participant)) Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 23

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PAGE 24 MEDICAL CORNER LIME WATER: THE NEW ENERGISER Every morning, there is no better way to wake your body up, than with a glass of lime water. Lime water can be considered an alarm clock for the body because it helps to set the tone for the day. Think of lime water as a natural energy drink that offers many great benefits to the body and to your day. So why limes and not lemons? Lemon and lime water both hold some of the same benefits. It’s really based on preference. Limes, however, have a sweeter taste, while lemons tend to be more sour. Drinking Lime Water In The Morning Will: Wake up your insides. Increase energy. Boost immunity. Improve digestion. Detoxify the body. Regulate bowel movements. Regulate blood pressure. All it takes, is one small lime and a glass of water and you’ll immediately feel a difference in your body and if you are consistently adding it to your morning routine, you should see an overall change in your body. Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 23

PAGE 25 MEDICAL CORNER HAND HYGIENE The best way to prevent transmission of disease is good Liquid, foaming and bar soap are all effective for cleaning hand hygiene. your hands if used properly. The type of soap is not as im- portant as the right technique. It is the soap combined with Introduction the scrubbing action that helps loosen and remove germs As we go through the day, our hands pick up germs from from your skin. The running water washes them away. many different sources. Even surfaces and objects that seem How to wash your hands properly clean can carry germs such as bacteria, viruses or fungi. Washing your hands will help only if it is done properly. The influenza virus, for example, can be infective for be- Here is what to do: tween two and eight hours on hard surfaces such as, desks and doorknobs; some bacteria can even survive for weeks or Use hand sanitiser when water is not readily available months. As long as hands are not wet, greasy or visibly dirty, alcohol When we eat or touch our eyes or nose, those germs can -based hand sanitiser can be used. Hand sanitisers work enter our bodies and can make us sick. Often these germs because the alcohol in them denatures or “cooks” the pro- are more annoying than serious. But they can also include teins in the germs. dangerous and deadly infections. Read the label to make sure the hand sanitiser you buy con- Hand hygiene is the most important thing you can do to help tains 60% to 95% ethyl alcohol (ethanol) or isopropyl alco- prevent common illnesses like colds, flu, and gastroenteritis. hol (isopropanol). Products with less than 60% of alcohol do Proper handwashing with soap and warm water is one of the not kill germs. To use hand sanitiser, place a thumbnail- best ways to remove bacteria and viruses from the hands, sized amount on your hands and rub for about 15 seconds or especially if your hands are visibly dirty or greasy. Use an until your hands are dry. If your hands are dry before then, alcohol-based hand sanitiser when water is not available. you may not have used enough. Cleaning with an appropriate alcohol-based hand sanitiser is Hand sanitiser is not as harsh on your hands and it is often as effective as hand washing for the majority of infections. more convenient. However, hand sanitiser should not re- When To Clean Your Hands: place handwashing with soap and water, especially after a Always clean your hands in these situations: visit to the bathroom.  when your hands are dirty, especially if you can see Precautions when using hand sanitizer: dirt.  Do not leave hand sanitiser where small children might  before, during and after you prepare food. be able to drink it. Hand sanitiser contains 50% more alco- hol by volume than most brands of vodka.  before you eat or take medication.  Always supervise small children when using hand sani- tiser.  after you use the bathroom. Do not put your hands near a spark, flame or source of static electricity while they are still wet with hand sanitiser, be-  after you touch blood or other body fluids such as sali- cause the alcohol can catch fire and cause injury. Rub your va or vomit. hands together until they are completely dry.  after sneezing, coughing or blowing your nose.  after you touch animals.  after you handle garbage. more often when someone in your home is sick. Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 23

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PAGE 34 ARTISTS OFTHE WEEK Daniel Reggie Fubara - Synthetic Cubism (Year Favour Danga - Synthetic Cubism (Year 9 Benue) READER OFTHE WEEK The reader for this week is Eliman Kassogue (Year 7 Volta) He has read and reviewed the following books;  Cool! by Michael Morpurgo  Toro! Toro! by Michael Morpurgo  The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips by Michael Morpurgo QUOTATION OFTHE WEEK “A room without books is like a body without a soul.” -Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BC – 43 BC) was a Roman statesman, lawyer and Academic Skeptic philosopher who wrote extensively on rhetoric, orations, philosophy and politics, and is considered one of Rome's greatest orators and prose stylists. SOMETHING TO THINKABOUT Who knew what time it was when the first clock was made Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 23