Regent Digest - Vol 8 Issue 19

THE REGENT DIGEST SPECIAL VOLUME 8, ISSUE 19 FRIDAY 7 FEBRUARY, 2020 POINTS OF I N T E R E S T: FROM THE EDITORIAL DESK  Sports Day Saturday 8th, Another busy fortnight for The Regent! February 2020 (9.00 am) There was the Accolades assembly last Friday as well as the Inter-House Cookery Competition!  Science Fair Wednesday, 12th Then, ‘Crazy Weekend’ saw the Year 6s coming to spend an activity-packed February 2020 weekend with the boarders and training for the Inter-House Sports Competition!  Student Council Spirit Not to mention, the innovative 21st Century learning and teaching that takes Week Monday 10th - 14th, place on a daily basis in our classrooms, with our students displaying their creativity and inventiveness in the way they learn, and our teachers, in the way February 2020 they facilitate learning!  Half Term Break Friday, 14th Phew! February - Sunday, 23rd February That didn’t take away from what we are about – academic excellence. For every 2020 year group called, the audience saw, mount that prestigious stage, no less than seven students per group! The assembly also saw a repeat of the melodious  Principal’s Assembly melody by the winners of the GLEE!, Key Stage 3 students sharing great words of wisdom as passed on by sages gone ahead of us and the Principal’s speech on Monday, 24th February 2020 ‘Resilience’; one of the three ‘R’s of The Regent Family (TRF).  Classes Resume Monday, 24th February 2020  Whole School Picture Tuesday 25th February 2020  Art Exhibition Wednesday, 26th February - Friday, 28th February 2020 INSIDE This weekend we have the annual Inter-House Sports Day; it’s not one you THIS ISSUE: would want to miss! All four Houses are gunning for that cup; parents need to be there to cheer them on. From The 1 So, we look forward to seeing you at the Regent Sports field tomorrow. Editorial Desk Science Fair 2 In the meantime, feast your eyes! Accolades 3-5 Assembly SICnpotoemrrtp-sHetoituisoen 5 Happy Reading! Inter House 6-15 Cooking Coffee Morning 16 –17 Crazy Weekend 18– 32 Medical Corner 33 – 39 Baker Book 39 Exemplar Work 40-41 WReeaedker of the 42 QWueoetkation of the 42 Something to 42 Think About

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PAGE 3 ACCOLADES ASSEMBLY Year 7 Surname Forename Year Group Mean Position Oreh Tobechukwu 7 Congo 89.34 1st Nwokoro Ijeoma 7 Senegal 88.90 2nd Goje Marina 7 Benue 88.43 3rd 4th Uchenwa Ozioma Jessica 7 Benue 86.28 5th Elias Charbella 7 Volta 85.69 Obiora-Nwokolo Adaobi Emmanu- 7 Volta 85.39 6th ella Danga David 7 Benue 84.87 7th Okuzu Kachira 7 Senegal 84.09 8th Ugwu Urenna 7 Congo 83.97 9th Ebohon Ethan 7 Benue 83.42 10th YEAR 8 Surname Forename Year Group Mean Position Kere Ahmed Ameena 8 Congo 90.58 1st Aruna Philippa 8 Volta 90.28 2nd Umar Nasreen 8 Volta 90.20 3rd 4th Ode Jude 8 Congo 89.52 5th Olopade Faridah 8 Senegal 87.99 Munachim, Doris Munachim 8 Congo 87.76 6th Nwokoro Munachiso 8 Senegal 87.00 7th Wodi Joshua David 8 Volta 86.83 Chimmega 8th Kariuki Neema Wanjiru 8 Congo 86.64 Louis-Okonkwo Kosisochukwu 8 Benue 86.31 9th 10th Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness VOLUME 8 ISSUE 19

PAGE 4 ACCOLADES ASSEMBLY Year 9 Surname Forename Year Group Mean Position Moses- Saromi 9 Benue 1st Obot Carissa 9 Benue 92.65 2nd Bassey Dawn 9 Benue 89.43 3rd 4th Nwofor Mfonmma-Abasi 9 Benue 87.75 5th Uchenwa Lolia Ezinne Naomi 9 Benue 87.07 6th Abdulrasheed Owodun- Olisaemeka Juan 9 Senegal 86.85 7th ni Nabilah 9 Benue 86.48 8th Usman Khalidah 9 Senegal 86.31 Chinye Malobi 85.38 Year 10 Surname Forename Year Group Mean Position 10 Benue Taylor Ellen Ingrid 10 Congo 95.60 1st Ghosh Spandan 91.30 2nd Emesiabumchi Esther-Joy A. 10 Senegal 91.17 3rd Asaba Boluwatife Monica 10 Congo 90.50 4th Ore Keneolisa 90.37 5th Usman Jidda Amma 10 Congo 90.10 6th Kolawole Hamidah 89.28 7th Brook Zanzi Obia Ekpe 10 Benue 87.58 8th Kolawole Adeoluwa 10 Congo 87.26 9th Omoboriowo Adunoluwa 10 Volta 87.12 10th 10 Senegal 10 Volta Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness VOLUME 8 ISSUE 19

PAGE 5 ACCOLADES ASSEMBLY Year 11 Surname Forename Year Group Mean Position AbdulRazaq 11 Congo 87.85 1st Majiyagbe Khaira 11 Benue 85.46 2nd Laah Farida 11 Benue 84.92 3rd Anohu Shawn 11 Congo 84.23 4th Victor 11 Volta Ogunlowo 82.93 5th Inioluwa 11 Volta Offor Ifunanyachukwu Pau- 82.59 6th Baba-Ahmed la 11 Senegal 80.16 7th Minal Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness VOLUME 8 ISSUE 19

PAGE 6 INTER-HOUSE COOKING COMPETITION The aroma of the sweet Ofada rice and stew enveloped the walls of The Regent Secondary School on Thursday, the 30th January 2020 as the four Houses went head to head with each other in the annual Inter-House cooking competition. But, as we know with all competitions, only one can emerge a winner. Each House had a mystery basket which contained locust beans, crayfish, shaki, (offal), kpomo (cow skin), meat, ofada rice, egg, palm oil, seasoning, salt, pineapple, watermelon, orange, onions, tomatoes and red pepper. The Houses had to use each ingredient to create something spectacular; having only an hour and fifteen minutes to cook our hearts out and fifteen minutes to dish our meal. Each House prepared their own take on ofada rice and stew served with fruit juice. The three judges were tasked with the impossible, which was to choose the best meal of the day. With the savour of food that wafted through the walls of Regent, it was truly an impossible task indeed. Emotions running high, plates clattering, voices layered on top of each other, the competition had finally come to an end. It was truly one for the books. The greatest experience of all time for every student that participated. -Rahma Sani Mohammad (Year 11 Volta - Vice President Cookery club). Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 19

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PAGE 18 CRAZY WEEKEND - DAY 1 On Friday the 31st of January 2020, The Regent Secondary School’s boarding students welcomed the Year 6 students from Abuja Preparatory School and the Regent Primary School. They arrived at about 5pm and were assigned to their hostels and given buddies; secondary students that would teach them all they needed to know about boarding life. After they got settled in, we had a nice dinner and then got onto the field, the pavilion and the basketball court for sports. There were activities like dancing, basketball, football and so many more. The next morning, we had morning sports and after that we went back to the hostel and showered. The Year 6 pupils had a packed agenda that included cookery, a treasure hunt and lots of more fun activities. After that, they returned to the hostel to get ready for the Crazy Costume Night- which was delightful to watch. We retreated to our hostels after a light snack in the dining hall and got a good night’s rest. On Sunday, religious services/classes were held. They were followed by a delicious lunch and then the Year 6 pupils stayed back to write their reports before they left. We really enjoyed having the Year 6 pupils and hope to see them in September. -Dawn Obot ( Year 9 Benue) ARRIVAL AND PLACEMENT OF PUPILS IN HOSTELS Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 19

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PAGE 29 CRAZY WEEKEND - DAY 2 MY CRAZY WEEKEND EXPERIENCE The crazy weekend at The Regent Secondary School was a tremendous experience and unforgettable. I loved the drive to the school and on arrival, we were nicely welcomed to the extent that I felt absolutely at home. There were tons of activities on Saturday and I enjoyed doing all the ones I signed up for especially Football and Friday night Zumba. The Best time of the weekend for me was the Crazy Costume Night when we came out in very crazy costumes. That was definitely the best weekend of my life so far. I thank all the Regent staff, buddies and students for the wonderful experience. - Radhiyyah Abdulrahman (Year 6, The Regent Primary School) TREASURE!!! HUNT!!! Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 19

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PAGE 32 CRAZY WEEKEND MY CRAZY WEEKEND EXPERIENCE On Friday January 31, 2020, I was so excited to go to The Regent Secondary School for the Crazy Weekend. In the Bus, we were all chatty as we looked forward to a wonderful experience. When we arrived at the school, I liked it immediately. We played football [ Abuja Prep vs. The Regent Primary] but we didn’t come out victorious. We also played basketball and ate barbeque chicken suya. It was delicious. On Saturday, I got used to my roommates and we became friends. I had a singing class and it was nice. I liked the bed and the air conditioner in my room. I also had a lot of fun playing football but we came out last position but it is all about having fun. The Crazy Costume Night was awesome. Sunday was the last day at The Regent School crazy weekend. I will miss my roommates and the common room. I truly had a blast. To everyone reading this, take a chance with The Regent Secondary School. I enjoyed the weekend. - Myles Agbogo (Year 6, The Regent Primary School) Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 19

PAGE 33 MEDICAL CORNER TIPS FOR THE BEST MORNINGS EVER! Having a morning routine is important because it sets the tone for your day. Ultimately, we control the direction of our day. We control how we feel. Having a morning routine is as simple as waking up with a smile on your face every day. There is no right or wrong way to create a morning routine, but you want to have the intent for good energy and positivity. Here are our 6 tips for a healthy and rewarding morning routine. Bedtime Your morning routine starts at bedtime. This is the time to clear your mind and recover from any neg- ativity. Clear your mind of any stress and worry. Before you go to sleep take time to: 1. Slow Down & Breathe Sit up or lie down on your back, close your eyes, and take three deep breaths. This is used in medita- tion and has many great benefits that include releasing bad energy, negative thoughts, and stress while bringing more joy and happiness. 2. Meditate Meditation at bedtime is another great way to set the tone for your morning. By meditating, you can wine down the mind and the body. There is no right or wrong way to meditate. You can lay in silence, listen to meditation music, or a guided meditation to talk you to sleep. 3. Give Thanks The best way to wake up is to take a few deep breaths, smile if a smile is in you, and Just say “THANK YOU.” Being grateful is the key to a rewarding life, so waking up and being thank- ful is going to set the tone for your day. 4. Be Optimistic Give to the universe and the universe gives back. Set an intention for your day! This can be as simple as saying, “Today will be a good day, and if the day is not so good, may my ability to deal with it be good today…” 5. Hydrate Drink a glass of lime water. By drinking lime or lemon water, you are further releasing toxins from your body. Lime water is your body’s alarm clock, it wakes your body up and gives you that extra boost of energy. Not only that, you are boosting your immunity with vitamin C, and releasing waste. 5. Get Motivated Listen to motivating music, a podcast, or any motivational message that will stick with you mentally. 6. Breakfast Eat a healthy breakfast. Fruit for breakfast is preferred, at least until 11 am. Our bodies are doing their heaviest detoxification between 7 am and 11 am. If eating fruit isn’t your thing, then eat foods that are high in fibre like oatmeal, this will keep you full longer while aiding your body with  Weight loss  Normalizing bowel movements  Regulating blood sugar  Giving your body energy Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 19

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PAGE 39 MEDICAL CORNER BAKER BOOK CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT Dear Parents/Guardians, This is to inform 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 the entry of or- ders, is Saturday, 29th February, 2020. The process is simple: click on http://world-schools.scholastic.co.uk/the-regent- secondary/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] . Warmest Regards, Mrs. Joy Okoro Librarian Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 19

PAGE 40 EXEMPLAR WORK First, it was biscuit. Then Indomie Noodles. Now, it is bread. Bread? Yes, bread. Did you know that feeding teenagers can lead to the production of exemplary work? Regent Research shows that when you set victual stimulus in front of your ‘subjects’, their cre- ative juices flow at a greater speed…no pun intended! J On a more serious note, our heartfelt thanks go to Dr. Maiyaki, who understanding how this particular strategy works, has, since Year 10, supported our efforts in employing this specific cross-curricular method of facilitating learning. The proof of the jollof is in the eating, this time, all puns intended, so go ahead and tuck in! We Are Writing… Narrative, Descriptive, Formal, Informal Ms. Atuanya dropped a bread bun on my table. In disbelief, I saw her open a basket displaying a world of BREAD! Ranging from Coconut bread to Cinnamon bread to sliced bread and just all types of bread, bread, bread!!! I was in shock! Not because there was so much bread but because she gave me only one bun… why would she do that when there was so much more? Thoughts buzzed through my head. “Was she going to keep the rest of the loaves to herself or take it back home to eat with her loved ones?” I could not come up with an answer. I knew Ms. Atuanya was not like that, so I wondered why she gave us just a piece each. She is known to be a caring, loving and wonderful person, so why would she do such? I did not want to ask for more because everyone else seemed contented with the little piece he or she was given. I did not want to ask because I would look like a greedy, ill- mannered child. I was afraid that if I had asked, she ‘would remove my oe- sophagus and turn them into glasses’ or ‘make me write with my shoes upside down’; one of those her ‘crazy’ statements! Finally, I really did not want to seem like a dog lusting for after a bone. So I kept quiet. I did not talk. I did not stand up to her to demand for equitable distribution of the bread loaves. I bore my disappointment at Ms. Atuanya quietly as I didn’t want to seem like a second Oliver Twist. -Sulaiman Maiyaki, (Year 11 Volta). Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 19

PAGE 41 EXEMPLAR WORK In the cool, harmattan breeze, the grass danced in the soft whistle of the wind and the open field called to be sat on. The warm morning sun created the perfect atmosphere for a picnic. Yetunde filled her basket with breads of all shapes and sizes, whis- tling to accompany the crunch of the bread wrappers. A sign reading “DO NOT TOUCH”, scribbled in her handwriting, hung off the handle of the locally woven basket; for she knew her hungry brothers would come snooping as if having been tipped off by the aroma. Indoors, the hum of the air-conditioner replaced the soft whistle of the wind but the vitamin D still came in through the large win- dows. The golden rays matching the golden finishing touches from the oven. The bipolar skies began to grey and Yetunde’s plans for a picnic faded away. She shared her buns with her brothers. And to her friend David, she gave a whole loaf. Her brothers held lost looks on their faces, then anger, then pure rage! What had been a beautiful day had taken a drastic turn to com- plete chaos. Yetunde picked up her basket and ran. She ran for her life. -Minaal Baba-Ahmed (Year 11 Senegal) Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 19

PAGE 42 READER OFTHE WEEK The reader of this week is -Rudolf Osamudiame Okoeguale (Year 10 Volta) She has read and reviewed the following books;  A Silent Voice vol.1 by Yoshitoki Oima  A Silent Voice vol.3 by Yoshitoki Oima  A Silent Voice vol.4 by Yoshitoki Oima  A Silent Voice vol.5 by Yoshitoki Oima  A Silent Voice vol.6 by Yoshitoki Oima  A Silent Voice vol.7 by Yoshitoki Oima QUOTATION OFTHE WEEK ‘That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.’– Jhumpa Lahiri (53) India-American author known for her short stories, novels and essays in English, and, more recently, in Italian. SOMETHING TO THINKABOUT At the cinema, which arm rest is yours? Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 19