@TheRegentCollege Vol 4 Issue 1

@TheRegentCollege VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1 FRIDAY, 11TH SEPTEMBER, 2020 EDITORIAL FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK This edition of the newsletter is a spe- Dear Parents and Guardians, cial one that ushers in a new and promis- Greetings from The Regent College Online. We appreciate your support in ing session. It promising from all angles: providing our students the facilities they needed for tuning in for the Ori- we welcome back to school our returning entation and Induction programme which took place between Monday, students as well as our new students 7th September and Wednesday 9th September, 2020. They were eye- whose expectations and prospects of opening sessions for the students in spite of the internet glitches in the academic excellence our school assures. first couple of hours of Monday. We heartily say welcome to The Regent Classes started promptly on Thursday 10th September, and in prepara- College, and we look forward to a ful- tion, every student was sent a scheme of work and course syllabus ahead filling 2020/2021 session. of Thursday. I am sure our students are getting more comfortable with the online classes as the days go by. Last session, we successfully con- It’s good to be back to a new session ducted all academic and non-academic programmes of ours online with which comes with a promise of a bright brilliant results and admissions in the University Foundation Programme as academic year. The preceding one had well as the Cambridge Assessment International Examinations Pro- ended with its peculiar challenges. The grammes. We are a Cambridge award-winning college, so you can rest challenges were, however, worthwhile as assured that your children are in good hands. they pushed us all into new ways of We have university partners in every continent and we access scholarships living, survival and discovering new and and rebates allotted to us for our students’ benefit under the partnerships better ways of doing things. Life itself we have built up. Our placement services are rendered way beyond grad- is a challenge everyone faces daily. uation as we follow-up until our students proceed to their various universi- ties. Every graduating student is registered on our alumni list and we Academically, we have grown into reach out to our students to find out how they are doing in their various heights that make us better managers universities. These submissions are featured in our newsletters. You can of available resources to deliver and see that you have made the right choice and your children are in for total achieve higher results. Our new OSSD care. program in the school promises to be a We take academic rigour seriously at The Regent College. We, therefore, one-time experience that launches our appeal that you back us up in encouraging your children to hit the ground students into a whole new world of aca- running. We will work hand in hand with you as we play our roles in nur- demic opportunities. turing these young men and women to maturity and goal-directed behav- iour. Aondo-Aver Ajio Yours sincerely, C.I.Ebiai (Mrs) IN THIS ISSUE: From The Principal……...………...……….1 HOD’s Report……………………....……..2-3 Orientation Programme………..….…4-6 Meet The Team……………………..…….…7 Who To Talk To.………………….…………..8 Important Information…………………...9 Medical corner …………………………….10 Appropriate College Uniform……11-13 Covid-19 Safety Reminder…………….14 Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 2 HEAD OF DEPARTMENTS REPORT Advanced Level & Advanced Subsidiary Programme Report I am especially honoured to welcome you to the Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level programme of The Regent College, Abuja. The 2-year programme is divided into two sub-programmes - the first year Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and the second year Advanced Level (A2) programme. From the inception of the AS/A Level programme at the College, we have recorded exponential growth in students’ performance. The 2020/2021 academic session begins with online learning system due to restrictions imposed by the global COVID-19 pandemic. However, all our students can rest assured that this way of learning will be just as rewarding (if not more) as the physical classroom learning system. All teachers will be bringing their experience of online teaching since the start of the pandemic to bear on the new term. They would also be employing fresher skill set tools acquired from Google for Education professional development training. A combination of these with Cambridge Assessment International Examination professional de- velopment training will ensure the delivery of rich and engaging Cambridge Assessment subject curricu- lum content. PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE 2020/2021 LESSON SESSIONS The session will witness rich online subject lessons to achieve the following goals:  The delivery of engaging and Cambridge Assessment International Examination (CAIE) curriculum- driven content using online classroom lessons  The bi-weekly assessment of students’ progress in their various subjects  Regular guardians and counselling sessions to lead students in the right direction to achieve their de- sired goals and highest potential  Parents/guardians involvement in their ward’s academic progress.  Grooming students for Cambridge Assessment International Examination (CAIE) awards. PREPARING STUDENTS FOR UNIVERSITY All online class lessons are rich in content. Students will be exposed to the use of online technology tools to handle assignments, tests and exams. These will further equip students with the following skills:  The online technical skills needed for them to succeed in their respective universities  Academic integrity – The College’s academic-rigour CAIE online curriculum lessons and activities will instill integrity in students as they will be properly monitored for all test and exams. With this skill, stu- dents are better equipped to handle their university projects.  Resilience - The bi-weekly assessments reveal to students their strength and areas they need to give more attention and with the help of the subject teachers, they will be trained on improvement strate- gies. Awonusi Babatunde HOD Adanced subsidiary and Advanced Level Programme. Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 3 HEAD OF DEPARTMENTS REPORT CONTD. Foundation Programme Report The University Foundation Programme of The Regent College, unarguably one in a class of its own, has certainly come to stay. The department has consistently produced very good results, especially with the excellent results churned out in the last academic year, albeit in a pandemic situation that crumbled many school activities. In the 2020 final examinations, 54% of our sixty-one students graduated with Distinction (70%+) while 92% graduated with Merit (60%+). We have collectively agreed to, all things being equal, work towards a min- imum of Merit in this academic year. Like professionals who have been involved in virtual teaching for years, the teachers in this department distinctively maneuvered the hurdles of online teaching and learning. We successfully taught and adminis- tered examinations to the sixty-one students who passed through the ten Courses currently run by the college, namely: Business Foundation, Law Foundation, Economics Foundation, Psychology Foundation, International Relations Foundation, Humanities (Non-Maths Foundation), Science Foundation, Engineering Foundation, Art Foundation and Architecture Foundation. With the COVID-19 pandemic still creating movement and social restrictions, especially in the education sector, the problem on the lips of most schools is how teaching and learning will take place under the pre- vailing circumstances. However, we are prepared for resumption, either virtually or physically. With teachers already deep in preparing for the Google for Education Certification examination and some already having Certificates of Completion for Getting Started with Google for Education, we can say that we are ready to raise the bar even higher. Even before students’ resumption, these Google for Education tools have taken roots in the school, as we are eager to embrace an upgrade in our modus operandi. In teachers’ quiet corners and in my chat with them, one form of new method or technique is the topic of discussion. During the holiday, teachers signed for Cambridge Assessment International training, while some are due to start theirs in a few weeks from now. With this exposure to best practices in virtual teaching, socialisa- tion, assessment, and administration, The University Foundation Programme is highly prepared for re- sumption. Aside from raising the bar of achievements, hard work has been a consistent feature in the department. It is therefore obvious that, as we all agreed in our first meeting of the year, this session is going to be the best we have had so far. With the dedicated, hardworking, focused, and goal-driven teachers, coupled with the expected coopera- tion of all stakeholders, the University Foundation Programmes department will meet this target. Welcome to the 2020/2021 academic session. Thank you. Michael Monday, Head, University Foundation Programme. Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 4 THE REGENT COLLEGE VIRTUAL ORIENTATION PROGRAMME This year orientation programme was carefully designed so that our students can still experience all that The Regent College Abuja has to offer. Due to COVID-19, we adjusted our in-person orientation pro- gramme and developed a comprehensive virtual orientation programme for our students. The various components of this orientation programme offered opportunities for our students to:  Meet and connect with The Regent College Community.  Connect with the returning SRC members who will assist them in answering most questions about The Regent College Abuja;  Learn about our unique campus and all the resources we have to offer them.  Meet faculty staff who will serve as useful resources during their stay at The Regent College.  Familiarize with one another and with college policies and procedures. In order to accomplish all of our set goals, both new and returning students were required to participate in the 3-day virtual orientation programme featuring;  General School Assembly  The Regent College Gallery  Personal Leadership and Goal Setting Techniques  Mental Models and Decision Making  UK/US/Canada Placements and pathways  Seminar Reading/Viewing  Introduction to Leadership, Mentoring and Community Service  Virtual Learning at The Regent College; online safety and COVID-19 procedures.  The Regent College Core Values To directly measure the impact of this project, you will find below some of the comments and feedback from our students: ASTRI USMAN My online orientation experience was amazing, I underwent my first seminal reading online and I attend- ed the introduction to leadership activities I learnt mental models and goal setting. Most of these activities were interactive which made it more interesting for me. My favorite part of the ori- entation was when we had mental modules because, we were able to challenge our decisions which made way for more diverse views and critical thinking. The online orientation put me through what our classes and school would be like while learning online and it’s important to maintain internet safety to prevent your data from being hacked. In conclusion, fun, enlightening, and interesting are three words to describe my orientation experience. I learned so much, and met new people too! SHEIKH ALIYU The online orientation was a very enjoyable experience and it was very informative. It made me under- stand all the programmes available at the campus. A lot of the questions I had had been answered. I also got to see some of my fellow students which made me eager for resumption. I was given the idea of how hospitable and well organised the school is. It was well planned and organised. Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 5 THE REGENT COLLEGE VIRTUAL ORIENTATION PROGRAMME CONTD. MAHDI MUKHTAR ADAMU My experience in The Regent College orientation for the past 3 days was a good one. I got to meet some wonderful teachers and amazing students. The 3 days of orientation were all amazing. We had new activi- ties and new topics each day. On the first day, we mostly got introduced to our teachers and we did an exercise on mental models. On the second day we mainly did seminal viewing/reading. And on the third, we did introduction to leadership and we discussed about the SRC matters. I personally think it was well conducted and all of the timings were followed as stated. MUKHTAR ISHAQ YAHAYA My experience on virtual orientation programme is better than expected, most importantly is that I’m get- ting informed on everything we are doing in the orientation programme, asking questions and getting an- swered immediately, we stay informed and connected at all-time even though I only get to do it for a day. All I can say now about virtual orientation programme is that I’m doing great and I’m looking forward to having a good virtual learning experience at the Regent College. Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 6 THE REGENT COLLEGE VIRTUAL ORIENTATION PROGRAMME CONTD. IBRAHIM KHALEEL DASUKI I enjoyed the online orientation very much and most especially found it very informative, clearly under- standing all the UK, US and Canadian programmes available. Several questions that I have been willing to ask have been answered. I got to meet most of my fellow classmates that I’ll be with for the next ten months or so and I am looking forward to resumption. Overall a very well planned orientation and an en- joyable one. MUAAZ ABBASI During the last 72 hours of me being a student of The Regent Collage Abuja, the teachers and the other members of the staff have collaborated with us to ensure that we understand all of the school rules and regulations. There were different people from all around the globe telling us about the different institu- tions and their pros and cons and the opportunities in different collages that we can acquire after graduat- ing from this prestigious institution. Mr Ayadi Olusoji Head of Activities. Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 7 MEET THE TEAM CHRISTIANA I. EBIAI (Mrs) Principal MICHAEL MONDAY AWONUSI BABATUNDE AYADI OLUSOJI HOD Foundation Programme HOD Advanced Level Programme HOD Activities TIM HYUA LAWRENCE OLARUBOFIN HOD OSSD Registrar / Head of Admin Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 8 WHO TO TALK TO University Foundation Program Issues (Mr Michael Monday- Business Lecture Room) Advanced Level Program Issues (Mr Babatunde Awonusi - ICT Lecture Room) Canadian OSSD Issues (M r Tim Hyua – English Lecture Room) All Activities- Issues with Leadership, SRC, co- curricular, symposia, use of Lounge & facilities, etc. (Mr Olusoji Ayadi - Eco- nomics Lecture Room) Choice of University Course/ UCAS Registra- tion (Miss Shade Aworinde- Admin Office & Principal) Hostel, Exeat & Food Is- sues (House Parents, Admin Head-Mr Lawrence Olarubof- in, Principal) Any other issue not stat- ed (Principal - Mrs Ebiai) Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 9 IMPORTANT INFORMATION CLICK HERE TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR CLICK HERE TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD TERM I TIME- TABLE Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 10 MEDICAL CORNER Brain foods for college students to boost their memory and attention span while vir- tual learning To perform at your best as you study and learn online, check out some brains food to aid in im- proving your concentration and memory.  Whole grains: Lik e everything else in your body, the brain cannot work without en- ergy. The ability to concentrate and focus comes from an adequate, steady supply of energy (in the form of glucose) in our blood, to the brain. Achieve this by choosing whole grains they release their energy slowly into the bloodstream, keeping you mentally alert throughout the day. Opt for ‘brown’ wholegrain cereals, bread, rice and pasta.  Nuts: This m ay help protect healthy brain function. N uts are also very rich in essential oils and amino acids that are very good for boosting your focus. Nuts are a great source of vitamin E an adequate intake of vitamin E might help to prevent cognitive decline e.g. almonds & Walnuts are good for brain.  Green Leafy Vegetables: N ow m ost of you for sure m ay not lik e the green leafy vegetables but they are very good for your mental health. They are full of antioxidants, carotenoids both the ele- ments that are responsible for boosting your brain power. They are full of vitamins that help you focus your memory, focus and also overall mental health. Also, these vegetables are rich in folic acid that helps improve your mental clarity.  Tomatoes: This m ay prevent free radical damage .There is good evidence to suggest that lycopene, a powerful antioxidant found in tomatoes, could help protect against the kind of free radical damage to cells that occurs in the development of dementia. Cooked tomatoes with a little olive oil to optimise your body’s absorption and use. Other foods supplying this, and similar protective phyto-nutrients, in- clude papaya and watermelon.  Oranges: Oranges are a citrus fruit that they are very a very rich source of Vitam in C. Vita- min C acts as a very powerful antioxidant that helps fight off free radicals that are responsible for damaging brain cells. It also helps boost immunity and fight of diseases like common cold.  Fatty Fish: For non-vegetarians consuming fatty fish is another good option for boosting mental health. Fatty fish are a very good source of Omega-3 fatty acid that will aid in improving your memory and behavioural functions. Those with the deficiency of Omega-3 are more prone to experiencing mood swings, depression, fatigue and poor memory retention power. Some of the popular sources of fatty fish are salmon, sardines and mackerel.  Eggs: This may delay brain shrinkage. Choline, which is rich in egg yolk, is essential for the memory- boosting brain chemical and regulating the brain function. Opt for B-rich foods like eggs, chicken, fish, and dairy.  Water: I ntak e of enough w ater in a day is one of the m ost effective w ays of boosting your concentration. Consuming enough water every day helps one get rid of the toxins and other waste material accumulating in our body either through sweat or urine. 70 percent of the human body is comprises of water, this fact alone is a proof enough of the high dependence of your body on water. Almost every single body function is dependent on water hence it is imperative that you consume enough of it.  Dark Chocolate: Last but not the least everyone's favourite - Chocolates! But, keep in mind we are talking about dark chocolates and not your everyday sweet tooth chocolate. Dark Chocolates are bitter in taste and have a higher concentration of cocoa. Cocoa is known to be rich in flavonoids, the compounds that are considered to be responsible for boosting your cognitive performance. They also contain a small amount of caffeine that helps boost your mental alertness and magnesium that helps you de-stress. They are also known to stimulate the release of endorphins and serotonin, compounds that are make you feel good and heighten your mood. But be mindful of the quantity in which you consume it, do not eat it like your sugary milk bases chocolates. Consuming small doses of dark choc- olate can significantly help boost your focus. Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 11 APPROPRIATE COLLEGE UNIFORM COLOURS COLOURS NAVY BLUE OR BLACK OFFICE TROU- ALL SHIRTS MUST BE PLAIN SERS LONG SLEEVES OR SHORT SLEEVES NO JEANS (FRIDAYS ONLY) WHITE NO CHINOS, NO JOGGERS NO GANG RELATED WEAR BLACK FOOT WEAR LIGHT PINK SHOES, SNEAKERS, SANDALS LIGHT BLUE NO SLIPPERS GRAY NO T- SHIRT (FRIDAYS ONLY), NO PO- LOS, NO GANG RELATED WEAR, NO DENIM WEAR NO BLACK ON BLACK Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 12 APPROPRIATE COLLEGE UNIFORM CONTD. COLOURS COLOURS NAVY BLUE OR BLACK OFFICE TROU- ALL SHIRTS MUST BE PLAIN SERS LONG SLEEVES OR ¾ SLEEVES NO JEANS (FRIDAYS ONLY) NO CHINOS, NO JOGGERS, NO LEGGINGS WHITE FOOT WEAR BLACK SHOES, SNEAKERS, SANDALS LIGHT PINK NO SLIPPERS LIGHT BLUE GRAY NO T- SHIRT (FRIDAYS ONLY), NO PO- LOS, NO OFF SHOULDER BLOUSES OR TOPS, NO CROP TOP, NO DENIM WEAR NO BLACK ON BLACK Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 13 APPROPRIATE COLLEGE UNIFORM CONTD. COLOURS COLOURS NAVY BLUE OR BLACK SKIRTS NAVY BLUE OR BLACK DRESSES NO MINIS NO MINIS NO PATTERNS NO PATTERNS NO HIGH SLIT NO OFF SHOULDER NO BACKLESS DRESSES NO BACKLESS DRESSES NO BLACK ON BLACK Note: students who violate the dress code will not be allowed into the school environment. Respect Responsibility Resilience