@TheRegentCollege Vol 4 Issue 5

@TheRegentCollege VOLUME 4, ISSUE 5 FRIDAY, 9TH OCTOBER, 2020 The week has been a great one Dear Parents/Guardians, at The Regent College Abuja. It Greetings from the Regent College, Abuja. As we prepare to started with a wonderful mood for bring in our students for in-class learning, we want to appreci- the teachers as Monday was ate you dear parents for all you are doing to make online learn- World Teachers Day. The elation ing a success. I also want to thank the parents who responded this day brings continues to re- to our questionnaire on your preferences regarding plans to put flect in the high spirits with which in place when we re-open. It was aimed at satisfying you more. we carry on with academics and We are gradually approaching the half-term examinations which character formation. we strongly hope would take place in-class to take the present With high hopes, we share in our burden off you. students’ expectation of being We are providing all necessary safety measures, materials, and physically present in class soon to reminders that will repeatedly emphasize COVID-19 preventive carry on from where the virtual measures as we gladly expect our students in-class because classes would pause, for the they are young adults who we must continue to teach the im- meantime, as COVID-19 permits. portance of taking responsibility for their all-round well-being. As you peruse All academic materials and @TheRegentCollege, find the curricular preparations are students’ test analysis handy plus in place to ensure the the Principal’s message and re- smooth transition from ports from the departments. online classes to in-class Nice weekend ahead. learning. We look forward to the Aondo-Aver Ajio naturalness of having our Editor students in the college grounds again. IN THIS ISSUE: Yours Sincerely, From The Principal……...………...……….1 HOD’s Report……………………....……..2-5 Covid-19 Measures from Government across Europe…. ……..6-7 Covid-19 Measures from Government across Africa……………….8 Medical Corner………………………..…9-10 C.I. Ebiai (Principal) Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 2 HEAD OF DEPARTMENTS REPORT Advanced Level & Advanced Subsidiary Programme Report This week, the AS/A-Level teachers have con- tinued to support students in their progress. The College announced a break in the weekly test for this week. This is to give the students time to prepare for their midterm test which will start next week. The students showed a slight improvement in their performance in week 4’s weekly assess- ment programme. The Advanced Subsidiary (AS) students had 50% A-C grade, a slight im- provement to week 3’s performance. While the Advanced Level (A2) students’ maintained week 3’s performance of 81% A-C grade. We solicit the assistance of our endearing par- ents/guardian to assist the students with all they need for the midterm test as we look forward to seeing them put in their best in the test. Awonusi Babatunde David. HOD Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level Programme. Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 3 HEAD OF DEPARTMENTS REPORT Foundation Programme Report The past three weeks have been hectic for the students, especially with weekly tests, self- study, research and catching up with the rig- ours of sixth form education. Teachers have also been at their best and striving to raise the bar. The result has been the impressive results we have seen so far. Like in previous years, teachers are patient with students as they continue to “struggle” to adjust to the stand- ards in the College which are quite high with good intentions. The week 5 tests had to be cancelled to give students and teachers more time to cover their schemes, in preparation for the midterm tests which is holding next week. After the midterm tests, the students’ progression should become clearer and we can now strategise accordingly. Meanwhile, lessons continue virtually and newer and better ways are being devised for teaching, assessment and supervision. Most of the students are equally responding posi- tively. We are not leaving any stone unturned over the few others. Once more, we extend our warm greetings to our parents for their support and for choos- ing The Regent College Abuja and also humbly ask for more support. Thank you. Michael Monday Business Teacher/Head, University Foundation Programmes. Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 4 ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA (OSSD) PROGRAMME We have continued to make steady pro- gress on the OSSD Programme, including impacting students’ learning. Indeed, how students learn and are profoundly impact- ed by their learning is really where the uniqueness of the programme lies; its ability to awaken in students the critical capacity to engage consciously and mean- ingfully with real issues in real time. As a focal point, this goal seats at the very heart of the curriculum content, structure and delivery plan. To the rewarding outcomes of the pro- gramme, our students have continued to testify in their feedback on teaching and learning. About her History lesson, Khadeejah Musa had this to say: The lesson was interactive, interesting and informative. The recap of previous lessons given at the beginning of the les- son was also helpful. I liked the fact that we were all able to discuss the inventions during the renaissance and look at it in different ways such as how life would be during this period without technology. We very proud of our students and entire team here at the College for their enthusiasm and hard work. In the coming week, we look forward to some really great news for all OSSD students. Please look out for this in our subsequent bulletin. Timothy Hyua, HOD, OSSD Programme, English and Lit. in English Teacher Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 5 CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES REPORT It is yet another successful week in the activ- ities department at The Regent College Abu- ja. Shreyal Jindal and Aliyu Sheik were offi- cially declared Mr. & Miss Nigeria at the just concluded leadership contest in commemora- tion of National Day Programme. They had earlier joined other students to participate in the National Day Leadership Contest where they eventually emerged as winners for the 2020/2021 academic session. They shall be officially decorated and have the opportunity to take photographs with members of senior leadership team when students resume to campus. We say a big congratulations to them! Again, beyond the academic rigour of the classroom, we are highly committed to providing our students with different platforms showcase their leadership skills. In line with this, seven students have indicated their inter- est to contest for one position or the other at the level of student representative council and have since submitted their applications for screening. They shall be undergoing virtual screening on Friday 9th October, 2020. This will qualify them for the next stage in the com- ing days. We shall definitely keep you posted especially during the electioneering process. Thank you. Mr Ayadi Olusoji Head of Department, Activities Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 6 COVID-19 MEASURES FROM GOVERNMENT ACROSS EUROPE COVID-19: France instills health measures starting from Monday 5th Oc- tober 2020. Health Ministry lays down restrictions for social establishments in largest ur- ban areas as virus continues to circulate \"The government said the bars would have access to the solidarity fund if they have 80% loss of revenue. If they close at 10 p.m., they will have at least 50% [less], maybe lower,\" Pecresse expressed, adding that aiding the establishments will help \"to avoid bankrupt- cies\" Italy likely to reimpose COVID-19-related re- strictions amid resurgence, Some of the proposals under consideration prior to a cabinet meeting next week include: making the wearing of masks obliga- tory outdoors countrywide and re-introducing curbs on social gatherings. The UK prime minister announces more physical distancing measures that could last for six months, but rejects full lockdown. Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 7 COVID 19 MEASURES FROM GOVERNMENT ACROSS EUROPE The Switzerland government announced support Measures For Startups. Support measures for the economy included, amongst others, state-backed bridge financings at zero or low interest rates to re- establish liquidity, hardship indemnities to reduce labour costs, and the extension of tax and social security payment due dates. The Government of Germany has launched a compre- hensive economic stimulus package and also the Pro- gram for the Future, a program worth €50 billion. The program is aimed at funding research and devel- opment in the fields of quantum computing and artifi- cial intelligence with plans to increase the use of hy- drogen energy and improve the promotion of electric vehicles. The Future Programme is part of the Federal Government's package of measures to cope with the consequences of the corona pandemic. Habiba Sambo and April Inyang Foundation Students (International Relations) Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 8 COVID 19 MEASURES FROM GOVERNMENT ACROSS AFRICA The government has announced stimulus policies in the USD 6.13 billion package (EGP 100 billion) to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19. and an- nounced in May 2020 that 63 billion of the 100 billion had already been earmarked for coverage of some urgent obligations. It comes on top of the important sectors that were affected by the challenge and con- tributed to the significant decline in rates growth in the tourism sector, the Suez Canal, aviation, Real estate, Construction, Healthcare and foreign direct and indirect investment And remittances from Egyp- tians from abroad. The Government and the dtic have prioritised 9 key in- terventions, including: 1. Economic impact assessment and measures to mitigate; 2. Supporting health measures: essential health and PPE stocks; 3. Food and hygiene product supply-lines: from farm to shop; 4. Sol- idarity and social protection measures to assist the vul- nerable; 5. Regulatory support to facilitate cooperation and keeping firms in business; 6. Protecting consumers: Action against unfair price rises; 7. Global coordination and engagement; 8. Reopening the economy and re- construction; and 9. Internal dtic processes to manage outbreaks amongst staff (dtic Parliamentary Presenta- tion, 19 August 2020). The CBN’s stimulus package offers a credit of 3 million Naira to poor families impacted by COVID-19. However, the loan requires collateral and is not interest-free. The loans could be made available free of collateral to poor households or just require signed guarantees by com- munity leaders. The loans should be available at a low interest rate with long moratorium and repayment peri- od. Moreover, not many poor households and business- es in the informal sector know about the available eco- nomic packages and policies implemented by the gov- ernment. Astri Salwa Usman Foundation Student (International Relations) Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 9 MEDICAL CORNER Your Facemask May Be Causing a Yeast Infection You know, the facemask that everyone is wearing these days to protect against the corona- virus? Yes, that mask. We’ve already heard about a mask causing something people are calling, “maskne” or “mask acne,” but this yeast infection sounds strange. The truth is yes and no. So, is it true? Can you really get a yeast infection on your face and can a facemask cause it? Dermatologist explained “We already have yeast on our skin. A yeast infection could occur in the right setting, such as a warm, moist environment, but is often related to another factor (diabetes, compromised immune system, recent course of antibiotics, poor hygiene) that allows the yeast to grow unchecked.” Wearing a mask for many hours can increase your chances of infection and irritation, cre- ating a favourable environment for yeast. They also say that reusable masks should be washed on a regular basis. More frequently if it becomes moist. Although yeast infections favour areas of skin folds, yeast infections can occur on any part of the skin in fact. Yeast infections affect different parts of the body in different ways:  Thrush is a yeast infection that causes white patches in your mouth  Candida esophagitis is thrush that spreads to your oesophagus, the tube that takes food from your mouth to your stomach. It can make it hard or painful to swallow.  Yeast infections of the skin and hair cause itching and rashes.  A yeast infection called candidemia, a bloodstream infection with Candida, is a common infection some people get when hospitalized. Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 10 MEDICAL CORNER CONTD How to Avoid Infection The World Health Or- ganization (WHO) acknowledges “that if a person wears the same mask for a long time, microorganisms may grow on the fabric.” washed and cleaned,” the WHO advises. “All masks should be changed if wet or visibly soiled; a wet mask should not be worn for an extended period of time. Either discard the mask or place it in a sealable bag where it is kept until it can be The U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention recommends “that a person removes the face covering/face mask once they return home and washes it before using it again.” So if you are wearing disposable masks, change them frequently. If you are wearing reusable masks, then be sure to wash them frequently. Experts advise you wash your face before and after wearing a mask. When doing it, choose a gentle skin cleanser that is free of harsh ingredients which can strip the skin of its protective oils. Then pat dry your face with a clean dry towel, then your face is relatively free from mi- croorganisms and yeast. Dr Sayo Chukwudile House-Parent/ Head Of Medical Team Respect Responsibility Resilience