@TheRegentCollege Vol 4 Issue 7

@TheRegentCollege VOLUME 4, ISSUE 7 FRIDAY, 22 OCTOBER, 2020 EDITORIAL Dear Parents/Guardians, With a warm smile, we welcome Greetings from The Regent College. As we discussed in our parent’s you to this week’s edition of webinar of Wednesday 21st October 2020, we sent you a short form that @TheRegentCollege. must be filled by every student before physical resumption. It is a It feels good to look back with a ‘Declaration of Health Condition’ which also serves as an agreement to sense of fulfilment for grounds ensure a safe and healthy school environment for both students and covered so far. Marching on is staff. It is to be completed before the first day of school on 2nd Novem- with solid strides in the direction ber 2020. of more success. In this week’s edition, find inter- Parents, students, staff, or whoever drops off our students must com- esting and rich content all pack- ply with our daily screening process before daily entry. The form is aged to complement your week- largely a declaration of the health condition of every student when they end. resume. We are aware that NCDC does not require it but we are a Stay safe, always. small group and we staff have also done our tests and have received confirmation of our statuses. Aondo-Aver Ajio For the safety of all students, we insist that all students strictly adhere Editor to strict health regulations. Since disobedience and laxity will place oth- ers at risk, it will not be tolerated, all students must comply with the IN THIS ISSUE: stipulated COVID-19 rules or be sent home. From The Principal……...………...……….1 Our mid-term holiday week begins on Monday 26th October 2020 but HOD’s Report……………………....……..2-5 we will continue online classes be- TRC Ace Competition………………………6 tween Monday 26th and Wednesday Medical corner ……………………………….7 28th October 2020. The students COVID-19 Test for Staff……….………….8 will have a long weekend off to Covid-19 Safety Reminder……….…9-10 take a well-deserved rest from Thursday 29th October 2020 and in- class learning will begin on Monday the 2nd of November 2020. Do continue to stay safe. Yours Sincerely, C.I. Ebiai (Principal) Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 2 HEAD OF DEPARTMENTS REPORT Advanced Level & Advanced Subsidiary Programme Report Although the Protest in the Country has hindered movement, The Regent College staff have continued to provide students with the needed attention in all classes. The online learning system has not deterred teaching as teachers continue to give their best in providing students with engaging online class les- sons. The midterm test has just been concluded and the performance dropped compared to the weekly test performance. The Advanced Subsidiary (AS) students recorded a 41% A-C grade while the Advanced Level (A2) students recorded a 69% A* - C. We have noticed that some students are still groping with mastering the right way to respond to questions. Some still need to master the right use of keywords and proper interpretation of questions. We are working hard to improve students’ performance in future assessments. The AS/A level HOD will organise a meeting with all teachers to discuss further strategies that can be used to enrich our class lessons to ensure the students achieve the performance expecta- tions of the College. We are hopeful that going forward, all students will show resilience and put in their best as we continue to provide the needed support to enable them to overcome any limitations they may have. We are grateful for the cooperative spirit shown by our esteem parents/guardians and we look forward to seeing you support us in achieving our goals for the students. Thank you Awonusi Babatunde David. HOD Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level Programme. Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 3 HEAD OF DEPARTMENTS REPORT Foundation Programme Report With the midterm test over, scores are being collated for the three assessments - weeks three, four and midterm tests. In the coming days, all the scores would have come in and an overview of the results would be reported. However, the results that have come so far have been very impressive. What it requires is sustainability and improvement. As usual, when we have a clearer view of the results, we would be able to take appropriate decisions. Meanwhile, teachers are now targeting the completion of the scheme of work for the term. Thank you. Michael Monday Business Teacher/Head, University Foundation Programmes. Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 4 ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA (OSSD) PROGRAMME Students Begin Final Grade Journey This week, our students have begun their final grade journey. This is because up to 70% percent of their final grade is up for grabs from assignments, tests and/or pro- jects, while the end of term exam/project would only account for 30%. With Deadline Manager now in place and running, both teachers and students are working really hard to ensure that the first assignment deadlines are not only met, but done so gainfully. We are very pleased with the progress we have made thus far, especially with the cooperation of our students and the sup- port of our dear parents. We do under- stand these are challenging times, but this is even the more reason we must work together like never before to support the children to not only meet deadlines but also excel in their completed tasks. Please stay safe. Timothy Hyua, HOD, OSSD Programme, English and Lit. in English Teacher Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 5 CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES REPORT As we gradually approach the end of first half of term 1, it is important to give you up to date information and celebrate some of our gains in activities department since we com- menced virtual learning on 14th September, 2020. In line with this, our students will have op- portunity to review their goal setting docu- ments with their respective mentors during the leadership/mentorship class on Friday 22nd October, 2020. This will challenge them to better performance in their academics and help them to consolidate on their successes in the coming weeks. As usual, mentors will interact with their mentees to review their weekly and mid-term scores and offer useful recommendations that would help boost their grades. We sincerely encourage our students to take advantage of this unique opportunity. Again, Student Representative Manifesto was held on Friday 16th October, 2020. All the contestants had opportunity to present their agenda and programmes to the entire college community while soliciting their votes in the forthcoming SRC election. Both staff and stu- dents had the opportunity to question and interact with the contestants. The process was quite open, transparent, engaging and democratic. We wish all the constants successful outing in this year’s SRC election! Thank you Mr Ayadi Olusoji Head of Department, Activities Respect Responsibility Resilience



Page 7 MEDICAL CORNER What Your Bowels Say about Your Health Yes, this is probably not a fun topic, but it is quite an important one. Your body releases may be saying a whole lot about your overall health. What comes out of your body is reflective of how well or how ill the body is. Hard and Dry The amount of time it takes for your food to digest and exit the body impacts the con- sistency of the stool. On average “intestinal transit” takes anywhere from 40-45 hours. When any waste is left in your body longer than this, your body re-absorbs the fluids back into the body leaving the waste dry and hard. Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 8 MEDICAL CORNER CONTD. Small Lumps: I f your stool look s lik e little pellets, you are probably ex periencing slow diges- tion. “An ideal stool should be large, soft, fluffy and easy to pass. Introduce more fibre into your diet to assist with this. Liquid: I t is natural for your body to secrete about eight litres of fluid each day. A healthy digestive system will absorb a majority of the fluids in your system along the “intestinal transit”. In a less ideal situation, your body may be processing your waste too quickly, not giving it a chance to absorb as much liquid as it needs to. This consequently leaves your stool runny and watery. This can often happen with a sudden increase of fibre into the diet, or if you have a bacterial/viral infec- tion. When the body finds a virus present, it naturally releases toxins that increase the amount of liquid in your system. Your body is working rapidly to remove the infection and therefore making your digestive system work quickly. Thin: Though being thin seem s ideal in m any situations, it ’s NOT when it comes to your bowels. This could be a serious sign of colon cancer or polyps. Thin stool could be an indicator of a mass in your colon that your stool is being forced to pass through. Pale or Grey: The colour of your bow els is often determ ined by your diet and m edications you take. Unhealthy, such as pale grey, are not okay. The bile that the liver excretes not only assists to break down the fats in your food, it also gives your waste colour. If your liver is unhealthy, your stool may have a pale appearance. Red: N ow before you go panick ing because you have red colored stool, think about w hat you recently ate. If you ate beets or a red Popsicle CALM DOWN. If not and you see streaks of blood, talk to your doctor. This is a sign that you are bleeding inside some- where. Often this is due to a haemorrhoid or small ripping from straining. Extremely Dark: I f you have tar-colored stool it could be something as simple as the vitamin you take daily. Iron supplements can have this effect on your bowels. If you aren’t taking vitamins, consult your doctor as this could be a sign of internal bleeding in your intestinal tract. Stinky and Floating: Your poop should sink . I m properly processed w aste hasn ’t had the fat re- moved. This results in yellowish, foul-smelling, floating bowels. This isn’t good, as it means that your body isn’t receiving the nutrients it needs from the food. Irregular: N ot going at all? Everyone’s body has its own normal when it comes to how often you should “use it”, but if you notice a sudden change in your body’s pattern, you should consider why. Respect Responsibility Resilience

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