Regent Digest - Vol 8 Issue 18

THE REGENT DIGEST SPECIAL VOLUME 8, ISSUE 18 FRIDAY 31 JANUARY, 2020 POINTS OF I N T E R E S T: FROM THE EDITORIAL DESK  Accolades Assembly Friday This week has been a mixed bag…nothing short of a mixed bag. We had our highs…celebration of our alumni achievements, 31st January 2020 our DofE participants’ and boarding students’ charitable donations, the refurbishing of our premises and replacing of the assembly hall  Boarding Crazy Weekend chairs. Friday, 31st January - Sunday 2nd … and we had our lows…poor driving into the school, behaviour that February 2020 doesn’t reflect our three ‘Rs’ – Respect, Responsibility and Resourcefulness.  Application For Student Leadership Positions But through it all, as Maya Angelou, said, ‘We rise!’ Monday, 3rd February 2020 We rise through reflecting and taking stock of what went well and what we can do to improve.  Application For Student Leadership Positions We rise by focusing on what we can control and giving it our best. Closes Wednesday 5th February 2020  Assembly Competition (All Houses) Friday 7th, February 2020  Year 11 MERA Meetings Friday 7th, February 2020  Sports Day Saturday 8th, February 2020 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: EFrdoitmorTiahleDesk 1 We rise by celebrating the good in us and learning from what we FPrrionmcitphael’s Desk 2 haven’t done so well. Science Fair 3 VDoisfiEtsCharity 4-7 We rise by taking responsibility for our actions. Coming Soon!!! 8-9 We rise. Happy Reading! Oduduwa Hostel 10 –13 Charity Visit New Look! 14 – 15 Alumni Corner 16 Medical Corner 17 – 20 BCalukber Book 20 Announcement Exemplar Work 21 WAretieskt of the 22 Quotation of the 22 Week Something to 22 Think About 23 SWtuedeekn, tBoefstthFeorm Group & House

PAGE 2 FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK Dear Parents, I write today to once again thank you for your continuous support. Here at the school, we are making huge efforts to improve ourselves and value your thoughts and opinions greatly, such as the ideas and feedback I listened to today at our coffee morning. It would be remiss of us, as a school, not to reflect on our practice and evolve, as we move forward and that is precisely what we have and will continue to do. We also require your participation in this process too. So I write today to ask for your help and support in making our school the best it can possibly be: 1. The Start Of The School Day Our gates for cars and students are open until 0745hrs. From 0745hrs until 0800hrs, students may enter by foot. However, at 0800hrs, the student access will be shut and no student will be allowed to enter, unless advance notice has been given to the school. 2. Entry To The School Premises Unfortunately, one of our security guards received a very nasty injury this week while checking cars on the way into the school. Therefore, please ensure that all adhere to the traffic laws and refrain from using mobile phones while driving, to make our school environment as safe a place for all, as we possibly can. We wish him a speedy recovery. I thank you all in advance for your support in these matters and wish you a very pleasant weekend. - Mr D. A. Williams Principal Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 18

PAGE 3 2020 SCIENCE FAIR Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 18

PAGE 4 DofE CHARITY VISITS “We rise by lifting others”- Robert Ingersoll Monday, the 20th of January 2020, was the day the Duke of Edinburgh, (DofE), award participants in The Regent School took that phrase into action. We visited the ‘Hope for All’ Foundation to present them with a cheque of the sum of N1,287,000.00 The Hope for All foundation is a non-governmental organisation, (NGO), based in Abuja that specialises in empowering internally displaced persons (IDPs) around the Abuja area. Over the years, they have made it their mission to provide bags, books, school stationery, vocational skills and other essentials to the IDP camps. This, in my opinion, is the very meaning of life: to develop yourself, you must develop others. Mrs. Zainab, who welcomed us as we arrived, also went on to tell us about the events they host, such as occasional parties and fundraisers to entertain the children and raise funds. It is very important that we, the youth, are educated about these kinds of things as it makes us more considerate and more passionate about important causes; causes we can fight for starting at a young age. This was a very enlightening and educational experience. I hope to visit the IDP camps again soon. -Fatimah Sale Yunusa (Year 11 Volta) Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 18

PAGE 5 DofE CHARITY VISITS Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 18

PAGE 6 DofE CHARITY VISITS Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 18

PAGE 7 DofE CHARITY VISITS Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 18

PAGE 8 COMING SOON!!! BENUE SAYS, “PRACTICE LEADS TO PERFECTION!” CONGO CALCULATING! Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 18

PAGE 9 COMING SOON!!! SENEGAL IN ACTION! VOLTA'S OWN DRILL SERGEANT! Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 18

PAGE 10 ODUDUWA HOSTEL CHARITY VISIT On Sunday the 19th of January, 2020, our hostel paid a charity visit to the FCT School for the Blind Children located in Jabi. We left School about 11.50am with plenty of goodies like Ribena, Fresh Yo yoghurt, Cheese balls, Biscuits, and loads of food items and toiletries. For most girls, it was not their first time but for a handful of us, it was and we didn’t know what to expect. On arrival at the School, we had to go through security protocol and that gave me an assurance of safety, not just for us, but the children who live on the premises. We were received by the Head Teacher, Mrs. Rose Ngunan, who called out to the children to give us a warm welcome. It was resounding……the cheer of ‘WELCOME!!!’ filled the hall from children of all ages and sizes. They were obviously very happy to have us with them that afternoon. Mrs. Ngunan thanked us and the Regent School for all our show of love and care. She said, though newly posted to that school, she has heard so much about the Regent School and seen our countless donations to the school. It was great seeing Mrs. Ojeah sing along with the children the song ‘Me I like my Country’. It brought up many smiles, cheers and applause. The Regent Key Stage 4 girls shared out snacks and drinks to all the children of the school including their staff. I truly felt a sense of fulfilment, like I have finally done something worthwhile and given back to society especially the less privileged. Another high point that afternoon for us was when the choir came up to render beautiful songs. It was amazing. Their performance was spectacular with their sonorous voices which brought me and some others to tears…this was an amazing experience and I wish I could do more. We said our goodbyes and it was another round of never ending applause for the Regent School. At 1.10pm, we were back in school. A worthy outing indeed it was… -Rahama Abba Ruma (Year 11 Oduduwa Hostel) Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 18

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PAGE 14 NEW LOOK! OUR SCHOOL HALL CHAIRS REPLACED WITH BRAND NEW ONES Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 18

PAGE 15 NEW LOOK! OUR SPORTS PAVILION WITH A NEW ASTRO-TURF FLOORING Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 18

PAGE 16 ALUMNI CORNER Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 18

PAGE 17 MEDICAL CORNER POWER OF POSTURE: HOW THE W AY YOU STAND OR SIT CAN AFFECT Y OUR SUCCESS. Raise your hand if you have terrible posture. Don’t feel bad, you are not alone. Posture doesn’t just affect us physically. Poor positioning while sitting and standing can guide the way we think as well. It can even affect the level of success we achieve. Here are 4 amazing things that happen once our posture improves: 1. When we sit up straight, we are more likely to remember positive memories or think of something positive in general. 2. Another finding is that if we skip during breaks, we can significantly increase our energy levels. A slow, slumped walk on the other hand, can do the exact opposite and drain us of our energy. 3. The study also found that body positioning triggers certain emotions in your mind, as well as in the minds of those who are looking at you. 4. If you are curved in stature, it’s more susceptible that the person(s) you’re speaking to will disregard what you’re saying since you don’t LOOK confident. That impression may be further from the truth, but as we know, in most cases perception is our reality. So evidently, our posture has more to do with our minds than we think. In fact, it seems like our bodies come first in most instances: When we change our posture and body language, it subconsciously influ- ences our thinking and decision-making capabilities. So, what can be done to improve our posture? 1. Write Yourself Reminders We’ve all heard about how effective positive mantras can be. Speaking kind words to yourself can natu- rally release endorphins needed to create a sense of temporary euphoria. The same goes for reminders to keep your posture in check. Little messages like ‘Straighten your back, girl, you’re a star!’ or “Stand up straight and look to the sky!’, can do wonders for your body positioning. 2. Don’t Be a Slouch It adds to the stress on your spine. That puts a strain on the bones, muscles, and joints you need to hold your backbone in place. But poor posture isn't just bad for your back. A constant slump smashes your inside or- gans together, and makes it harder for your lungs and intestines to work. Over time, that’ll make it hard to digest food or get enough air when you breathe. 3. Straighten Up A great way to prevent posture problems? Stand up tall. You'll feel better and look better -- slimmer, even. Pretend you’re standing against a wall to measure your height. Hold your head straight and tuck in your chin. Your ears should be over the middle of your shoulders. Stand with your shoulders back, knees straight, and belly tucked in. Straighten up, so you feel like your head stretches toward the sky. Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 18

PAGE 18 MEDICAL CORNER Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 18

PAGE 19 MEDICAL CORNER Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 18

PAGE 20 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 18

PAGE 21 EXEMPLAR WORK CONTEXT: The students of the Regent Secondary School write book reviews as part of their develop- ment as writers. Some then go ahead to review more books than are prescribed while others go and beyond their scope, to read, review and critique more challenging books. Here is one exemplar one! Title: THE A FRICA N TRILOGY : NO LONGER A T EA SE Author: CHINUA ACHEBE Date finished: 3rd January 2020 Characters: Obi Okonkwo, Clara, Christopher, Mr. Green, Hannah Okonkwo (Mum), Isaac Okonkwo (Dad), Hon. Sam Okoli. Other books by the same author: A RROW OF GOD Summary: The story is about a man from Umuofia in his mid-twenties called Obi Okonkwo, the grandson of the leg- endary Ogbuefi Okonkwo and the various challenges he faced, especially having to battle daily between African culture and Western lifestyle. The book begins with Obi’s current situation. He was in court after being arrested for taking bribes. He had been sent to England to study by the Umuofia Progressive Union, a group of important people from his village. They didn’t want him to be like other young men they sent, who went there and were focused on white women. Now, Obi was back in Lagos with a job, grinding every day to pay them back, along with other necessities like his family and taxes. Obi also faced another challenge. He was in love with a woman called Clara who equally loved him back. They got engaged but one day, Clara told Obi she couldn’t marry him because she was an osu, an outcast by her descendants. Obi insisted on marrying her although his family opposed it; his mother saying he should only marry Clara when she is no more, threatening to kill herself, if Obi disobeyed. When Obi told Clara this, she broke the engagement and also informed Obi that she was pregnant. Obi paid for her abortion and afterwards she refused to see Obi again, from the complications that occurred from the procedure. All the while, Obi sank deeper into financial trouble and then a deep depression, due to his mother’s death. After recovering, he began to accept bribes, knowing it was the way of this world and it was the only way to get out of debt. The story ends with Obi taking a final bribe, not knowing it was an operation to arrest him and catch him guilty. He is arrested, bringing us back to the events that opened the story. What I thought was good and why: I thought that how the book was structured was fantastic because it was great to see what was happening and then from the progress on to how the character got there. I also liked the storyline, but I was quite disappointed when I saw nothing ended happily. Who would I recommend this book to why: I would recommend this to people around Obi’s age or young adults because the book will teach them the challenges and distractions of the world. This will help them avoid it and then succeed. - Olisaemeka Uchenwa (Year 9 Benue) Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 18

PAGE 22 ARTIST OFTHE WEEK Bassey Mfonmma Abasi (Year 9 Benue) READER OFTHE WEEK The reader for this week is Philippa Aruna (Year 8 Volta) She has read and reviewed the following books;  Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman  To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han  The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold QUOTATION OFTHE WEEK \"No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.\" ~ Confucius (479 – 551 BC, Lu) Chinese philosopher and politician of the Spring, Summer, and Autumn period. SOMETHING TO THINKABOUT If humans evolved from monkeys, why are monkeys still around? Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness THE REGENT DIGEST VOLUME 8 ISSUE 18

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