Regent Digest - Vol 8 Issue 21

THE REGENT DIGEST SPECIAL VOLUME 8, ISSUE 21 FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY, 2020 POINTS OF I N T E R E S T: FROM THE EDITORIAL DESK  Inter-School Karate W elcome back to the second half of Term II, 2019/2020! Saturday 29th February, 2020 It’s been a full-on first week back!  Collation of Prefect Election Results Tuesday 3rd But we will leave you in suspense for what we’ve done this week and entertain you with a picture-fest March, 2020 of the week of the 10th -14th of February. You thought you saw it all? No, there’s a lot more to see.  Prefect Election Results Friday 6th March, 2020  Inter-House Mathematics Competition Friday 6th March, 2020  DofE Training Weekend Saturday 7th December 2019  Student and Boarding Council Elections & E- voting Monday 9th March, 2020 INSIDE So feast your eyes! THIS ISSUE: And, be mindful of your hands…yes your hands. Wash them, keep them clean, keep them sanitised. From The 1 Our Medical Corner will tell you more. Editorial Desk Happy Reading! PFrrionmciTpahle’s Desk 2 EEnxatrmanincaetion 3 FAunnnoFuanircement 4 - 6 USenciofonrdm-sHand 7 S(NchewooLl Hooakll) 8-9 Karate 10 Competition Science Fair 11 - 21 Spirit Week 22 - 37 Medical Corner 38 - 45 CABlanuknbeoruBncoeomkent 45 Artist of the 46 Week Reader of the 46 Week WQueoetkation of the 46 Something to 46 Think About

P A G E 2 FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK Good afternoon all, Welcome back to the second half of the Spring term. An action-packed first half of term was quickly added to as we began this half term with a bang. Our Wearable Fashion Show today was amazing and huge thanks to all of those students, parents and staff who contributed in any way to the huge success of the show! It may be Friday but the action continues tomorrow with our 3rd Annual Karate Competition - the very best of luck to all of those students and staff members who are involved in that too. Can I take this opportunity to ask for your further support in ensuring your child has the correct uniform, kit and equipment for their lessons. It can be a distraction to learning when any of these items are not present and I, therefore, ask for your support in ensuring these items are available for your children. Discipline is always a key focus so I hope you were able to talk with your child over the holidays about their role in ensuring they allow learning to continue and that behaviour around the school is as we expect. As you are aware, we operate a zero-tolerance policy on bullying and any physical aggression towards others which could result in serious consequences for that child. Therefore, if you have not, please emphasise our behavioural expectations to your children so that they are clear and we can continue to strive for a fully respectful, responsible and resourceful student body. Have a pleasant weekend. Mr D. A. Williams (Principal) Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 21

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PAGE 7 SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP Dear Parents, We write to introduce ‘The Second Hand School Uniform Shop’ an initiative of Regent Cares – the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the Regent School. At the end of every term, we have quite a large stock of lost and found uniforms that remain unclaimed. A lot of these uniforms are still fairly new and in good condition and at the end of every term we find ourselves thinking of ways to dispose of them. It is coming from this background that Regent Cares has come up with the idea of having a second- hand uniform shop. The second-hand uniform shop will provide an alternative option for parents who need uniforms for only a short period of time or who would like to buy uniforms at a fraction of the original cost and also where particular sizes of uniforms are out of stock in the main school uniform shop. The second-hand uniform shop will sell uniforms at a discounted price and all sales proceeds from the shop will be used by the Regent Cares to execute its different CSR projects. Some of the CSR projects of The Regent Cares so far includes;  Renovation and upgrade of facilities in the FCT school for the blind, Jabi (in conjunction with FoRSS).  Donation of food items to Durumi IDP camp.  Donation of learning aids to Gishiri Primary School.  Cash donation to Hope for All Foundation to support their education drive for internally displaced children. In addition to the lost and found uniform items, we are also appealing to parents whose children are graduating from Year 11 or may be relocating and therefore do not need the uniforms any more to kindly donate them towards supporting the worthy cause of The Regent Cares. We also encourage parents to patronize the shop by buying uniforms and thereby helping to make a difference in the lives of the less privileged in the society through the Regent Cares. The uniform items which we would like parents to donate are;  School blazer  School shorts/skirt.  P.E shorts  School trousers  Cardigan/sweater Only neatly used uniforms that are still in good condition will be sold in the shop and all uniforms will be properly dry cleaned and well packaged. We will start accepting items immediately and parents can drop them off at the school office. We look forward to your support and thank you in advance. Together we can make a difference. Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 21

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PAGE 9 SCHOOL HALL ( NEW LOOK ) INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL CEILING CONCEALED JET DIFFUSER AIR CONDITIONERS IN THE SCHOOL HALL WORK COMPLETED Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 21

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PAGE SCIENCE FAIR 2020 The atmosphere was amazing. Emotions ran high and excitement oozed out of every child as they explained the project they had spent so much time developing. The Library-turned-Science Fair venue held such an inviting sight. It was evident that the students ‘didn’t come to play’. From large, information boards to intricate and well-planned out experiments; there was a mix of everything. Parents, teachers and students had the opportunity to walk around and learn something new. Whether it was the ‘Principle of Hydraulics’ or the ‘Workability of Laser Communicators’, there was something for everyone. This year’s Science Fair was a fun and inclusive way of educating students. I made a water pump and water distiller, however, even though I had researched extensively about my topic I began to realise new things during the process of the Science Fair. I was also greatly impressed by the level of difficulty and planning some of these projects had taken. I had to take a step back and appreciate their efforts but I could also relate on many levels. All in all, it was a fantastic event and is something everyone should look forward to in the school calendar. 2021! Anticipate! - Chloe Cole (Year 10 Senegal) Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 21

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PAGE 22 SPIRIT WEEK This week, the Student Council Organised Spirit Week, to raise money to provide clean and safe drinking water by building boreholes. As part of the Spirit Week celebrations, students wrote essays about water sanitation, its importance and how we as individuals, can provide clean, potable water for the less privileged. The next day, was Twin Day, students came to school dressed by imitating another person’s or group of people’s outfit(s). My friends and I all wore Thrasher T-Shirts, to represent a small circle of brotherliness. Then, on Wednesday, students submitted their essays. This was followed by Pyjama Day, which took place on Thursday; everyone came to school, all cosied up in their pyjamas, however, it had to be appropriate in accordance with the Regent Way. Finally, on Friday morning, each Form room submitted goals that they wanted the school to achieve by 2030. Their goals were to serve as guidelines for future generations to come in Regent. Awards were given for the Essay Competition winners and to cap the week off, the Student Council treated us to some well-deserved pizza. All in all, it was a great and memorable week and I surely hope that the boreholes being built will impact a vast number of people. -Sulaiman Maiyaki (Year 11 Volta) Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 21

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PAGE 29 SPIRIT WEEK Water Sanitation, Its Importance and How We as Individuals Can Provide Clean Potable Water. Water is life. Science clearly states that a human being can survive three weeks without food, but where water is concerned most people cannot go on 3-4 days without it! Dehydration sets in, and even if the person continues to breathe, they will go into shock and become vegetative. In other words, water is the primary necessity. Yet, it is a horrific fact that there are billions of people around the world who do not have access to clean drinking water! Approximately 2.1 billion people all over the world still are unable to access safe water sources within their homes and THAT has to come to an end! According to Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of WHO, “Safe water, sanitation and hygiene at home should not be a privilege of only those who are rich or live in urban centers. These are some of the most basic requirements for human health, and all countries have a responsibility to ensure that everyone can access them.” Did you know that if people are unable to drink safe and clean water, it gives rise to various kinds of diseases? Fatal medical conditions like cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis A all occur because of the consumption of contaminated water. Imagine the risks that people are exposed to when the only thing they can drink is water that comes from sewage and contaminated sites like industries. Clean water is essential, not only to remain safe from disease but also to maintain good health. If we just all sit down and do nothing, nothing will change. This generation needs to fix this. For a long time, we treated water as limitless; water distribution being highly subsidised by governments doesn’t help create awareness about its actual value. We must make measurable efforts to change water-use habits, on a global scale. The sustainability of water interventions is essential if we want communities to actually have better opportunities for development in the future. Helping community leaders take ownership of their water solutions and transferring that to their neighbours is one of the best ways to ensure projects remain a part of people’s lives. All in all, if we want the world to become a better place we have to work together, because if you believe, I do and the whole world does too. Because together we can change the world. -Fatima Modibbo (Year 8 Senegal) Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 21

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PAGE 37 SPIRIT WEEK Ever wondered what was responsible for the 3.4 million deaths in 2019, or the 2.5 billion people who lack proper toilet facilities? Judging from the title, it is evident that poor water sanitation is the root cause of all this. Portable water, hospitable shelter, and most especially, latrines worthy of human dignity are essential requirements for human existence. Yes, a vast majority of people might have access to this, but the problem actually comes from those with the solution! In a world where money and power is seen as a source of life, something much more essential as WATER, is abused to the point where sewage treatment plants are what seem to be occupying land that could have been used for better purposes. So why do we need water? The answer is simple. Without it, we die. Even with this fact, some can be so simple minded and back up their unsustainability with statements such as “Seawater is also water”. The science behind this, is that the salt in the water is not required by the human body, so extra water is used to excrete it as urine. In other words, a gulp of seawater just leaves one thirstier than ever before. Indeed, this is not a recurring phase that will do and pass by so it is mandatory that individuals, be it one or a dozen play a role in putting the lives lost as a result of dirty water to a standstill. So how can this goal be accomplished? Well, water- related diseases such as cholera are caused by improper disposal of human waste. Therefore, a good starting point is disposing of waste appropriately, followed by turning off the tap when necessary and the minimal use of pesticides. Remember, CLEANLINESS LEADS TO GODLINESS, AND GODLINESS LEADS TO ADEQUATE GROWTH. -Amma Usman Jidda Shuwa (Year 10 Benue) Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 21

PAGE 38 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 21

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PAGE 45 MEDICAL CORNER BAKER BOOK CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT Dear Parents/Guardians, This is to remind you that our latest Baker/Scholastic Book Club is now online. There are hundreds of fantastic children’s books to choose from. The due date for entries is Saturday 29th February, 2020 and we have only 2 weeks left to order from the latest collection of books. For the benefit of our new parents, Baker Books Club is an International School book club with the dual purpose of providing leisure reading for students and creating a vibrant reading culture as it occurs at The Regent Secondary school. The aim is to encourage students to explore the pleasure of books and reading, by providing them the opportunity to have their own books. In turn, the school gets a commission which helps it to earn free books for the Library. Every academic session, we sensitise parents and encourage them to buy books. The process is simple: click on http://world-schools.scholastic.co.uk/the-regent-scecondary/digital-book-club to browse the latest books and place your order. Alternatively, if you will require my assistance, I can be contacted at [email protected] . Thank you. Mrs Joy Okoro School Librarian. Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 21

PAGE 46 ARTIST OFTHE WEEK Tejiri Mike - Etareh (Year 10 Senegal) READER OFTHE WEEK The reader for this week is David Danga (Year 7 Benue) He has read and reviewed the following books;  I Swapped My Brother On The Internet by Jo Simmons  Diary of a Wimpy Kid; Dog Days by Jeff Kinney  Middle School; House of Robots by James Patterson QUOTATION OFTHE WEEK \"I see the world as a magical place. Therefore, it was only natural that magic wafted from my fiction like smoke\"- Nnedi Okorafor (45) Nigerian-American writer of Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Speculative Fiction. SOMETHING TO THINKABOUT Why is there a ‘D’ in fridge but not in refrigerator? Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 21