@TheRegentCollege THE OFFICIAL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE REGENT COLLEGE ABUJA SPECIAL EDITION
CONTENTS pg.5 pg.13 GRADUATION CEREMONY VALEDICTORIANS OF THE HIGHLIGHTS CLASS OF 2023 pg.31 pg.42 OTHER AWARDS PROM EXTRAVAGANZA REISE | PAGE 2
GRADUATION CEREMONY HIGHLIGHTS The Class of 2023 has genuinely shone throughout their time at The Regent College Abuja. They have shown resilience, determination, and passion, and it is with immense pride that we congratulate each graduate on reaching this significant milestone. Their hard work and dedication have paid off and we have no doubt they will excel in their future endeavors. The Graduation Ceremony held on 5th July, 2023 and was a joyous occasion filled with heartfelt speeches, emotional farewells, and everywhere was agog with proud parents and teachers. The graduates looked dashing in their attires, symbolizing their readiness to embrace the world beyond The Regent College. We captured some of the most memorable moments, which can be viewed in our Graduation Photo Gallery in the next few pages.
The Valedictorians of The Class of 2023 Congrats!
IMAM, RANIA RABIAH VALEDICTORIAN Cambridge Advanced Levels
ood morning the Proprietress, the Principal, I want to thank all our teachers and the college as teachers, parents, distinguished guests, my fellow a whole; your support has played a pivotal role in students, ladies and gentlemen. our success. Mrs. Liga, I thank you for making psychology the most interesting subject I have Today marks the culmination of all our hard work ever learned, I will miss everything about the and our last day as students of The Regent classes, especially the people. College. I want to start by congratulating the class of 2023. Our sleepless nights have paid off! It is an Mr. Ikonoh, you have been one of the best honour to have been chosen as the valedictorian teachers I have ever had, I could not have done it among some of the brightest people I have ever without your Biology notes and syllabus met. summaries. Mr Agboola, although you only taught me briefly, your mentorship in my last year gave I remember saying to myself, ‘If I can get through me more faith in myself than I previously had. Mr. two years of A-levels, there is nothing I cannot Omorogie, you have been a wonderful Chemistry do’, as I began the longest, yet shortest journey of teacher and I hope to make you proud the day our my life. A-levels are, as Mr. Tim described - results come out. Although the sight of Mr Babs, nightmarish. It has pushed us to our limits and our HOD always struck a little fear in our hearts, has challenged us far beyond anything else we he is the fulcrum of this programme and we have encountered. Yet we made it. If we were to would not be here without him. say that we are sad it is over, we would be lying. Looking back at the people we were at the start I could not have done it without my parents who and the people we are today, it is clear that we pushed me to choose this programme, believing have grown - academically and as young adults that there was nothing I could not do. I would like taking our first steps into the wider world. to express our deepest gratitude to all our parents for their unconditional love and sacrifice. Success is not measured solely by achievements and accolades but by the lives we touch and the I also know I would not have done half as well as I positivity, we spread. Community service has did without my friends. We knew we were in this taught us all to strive to be compassionate human together from day one and we made the most of beings who can make a difference. I think I speak it: studying together, sharing notes and teaching for all of us when I say this. each other even the most mind-boggling of Chemistry concepts. I will forever cherish the As the next chapter of our lives begins, may we moments we shared and the memories we have have the courage to chase our wildest dreams, the made. determination to never back down and the strength to conquer all obstacles. Thank you and farewell!
\"STUDYING TOGETHER, SHARING NOTES AND TEACHING EACH OTHER EVEN THE MOST MIND-BOGGLING OF CHEMISTRY CONCEPTS. I WILL FOREVER CHERISH THE MOMENTS WE SHARED AND THE MEMORIES WE HAVE MADE\". IMAM, RANIA RABIA University of Bristol, UK Medical Sciences
MUHAMMAD, HALLIRU AMBURSA VALEDICTORIAN & Best Student in Medical Sciences University Foundation Programme
The Board of The Regent College, The Principal, Our journey at The Regent College has been truly Teachers, Proud Parents, Distinguished Guests, my special. We have learned not just from our teachers incredible Classmates of the Class of 2023, Ladies, but also from our friends and the school itself. The and Gentlemen! Regent College holds a special place in our hearts because it has helped shape us into who we are today. Today, I stand before you as the valedictorian of We didn't limit our learning to the classroom alone. our University Foundation Programme, We spent time in the library, learning from books and representing our class. I want to start by each other. We asked our teachers countless expressing my heartfelt gratitude to our parents. questions, eager to expand our knowledge. These Your love, support, and sacrifices have been experiences have taught us that growth happens when invaluable to our success. We would not be here we step outside our comfort zones. without you, and we are forever grateful. I also want to thank my two wonderful sisters. Your At The Regent College, we were more than just constant encouragement has meant the world to students; we were a community. We engaged in me, and I am lucky to have you by my side. community service, mentorship, and extracurricular activities. We shared laughter and tears and even had To our Principal, Mrs Ebiai, thank you for your friendly football matches between day students and outstanding leadership and for creating an boarding students. These moments brought us closer environment where learning thrives. Your and created lasting bonds. As we say goodbye to The dedication to our education has made a significant Regent College, a new chapter awaits us: university impact on our lives. A special shout-out goes to the life. It will be an exciting time filled with challenges and Head of the Foundation Programme, Mrs Ojiaku, opportunities for personal and intellectual growth. who has done an amazing job ensuring that we Let's carry the values of respect, resilience, and attended classes regularly and maintained a responsibility with us, guiding us to make the most of positive learning environment. Your efforts are this next phase. truly appreciated. I cannot forget the Head of Student Activities, Mr Ayadi, who has guided us in Before I end, I would like to offer some advice. our leadership and community service Remember that life is a journey, and success is not a programmes. Your mentorship has helped shape us destination but a continuous pursuit. Embrace failures into well-rounded individuals ready to make a as opportunities to learn and grow. Take risks, explore difference. And to our exceptional teachers, thank new horizons, and always stay true to yourself. you for everything. You have been our guiding In the words of Albert Einstein, \"The only source of light, teaching us valuable lessons, and pushing us knowledge is experience.\" So, let's embrace every to think critically. Your passion for teaching has experience that comes our way, as they are the made our learning experience memorable, and we building blocks of our personal and collective growth. cannot thank you enough. Now, let us take a moment to celebrate ourselves, In closing, I want to thank you all for giving me the REISE | PAGE 4 my classmates. We are a remarkable group of honour of being your valedictorian. As we part ways, resilient, determined, and talented individuals. We let us cherish the memories we have made, hold onto have faced tests, exams, and research projects the knowledge we have gained, and continue striving together, always supporting each other along the for excellence in everything we do. way. During my time in the Foundation programme, I found inspiration in the computer Congratulations, Class of 2023! Our journey is just science students. They worked incredibly hard and beginning, and I do not doubt that each of us will leave achieved great things, which motivated me to a positive mark on the world. strive even harder for excellence. It is important to Thank you, and let's make some noise for the remember that being the best is not about incredible Class of 2023! comparing ourselves to others but about reaching our potential.
AT THE REGENT COLLEGE, WE WERE MORE THAN JUST STUDENTS; WE WERE A COMMUNITY. MUHAMMAD HALLIRU AMBURSA AERONAUTIC ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, UK UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW, UK UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, UK
ORJIAKOR, CHIAMAKA PRINCESS VALEDICTORIAN & BEST STUDENT IN HEALTH/ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STREAM ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA (OSSD)
Good morning the Proprietress, The Principal, This success story could not have been possible Guests, Teachers, Parents, fellow Graduates, without the sacrifices and unflinching support of my Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen. dear parents, to whom I express my deepest indebtedness. Mom and Dad, I am truly grateful for Today, we, the graduating class of 2023, mark the the backing I received from you both. These two end of our journey at The Regent College. For most listened to many essay drafts and were the audience of us, the journey started last year in September, to multiple presentations, including this speech. and now nine months later, we are at the end. Whether your journey began last year, or the year I am deeply thankful also to the entire staff of The before, congratulations! Regent College; to my HOD, Mr. Tim, and to Mr. Tyona and Mrs. Pauline for your constant guidance; and to When I first started the OSSD programme, I was Miss Shade for answering my endless questions. To pretty uncertain about everything. The course the Proprietress and the Board of The Regent Schools, delivery was different from what I was used to, and thank you for providing this one-of-a-kind opportunity the programme proved academically and for students like me. physically demanding. As time went on, I adjusted to my new reality and put in as much effort as I also appreciate Ms Delaney Craven, the online possible. Some days were harder than others, but grading teacher for my English courses, for her we all remained resilient and determined to invaluable feedback, and to the entire Rosedale team complete the race. And, to the glory of God, we in Ontario, Canada. To my OSSD classmates, thank pulled through. We made it. you for being your unique selves and teaching me the importance of collaboration. Thank you for making the My time here at The Regent College has taught me journey interesting. Above all, I thank God, because, many lessons and changed my entire view on life. without Him, I would not be here to receive this The lessons and experiences I have gathered at the honour. college will always be invaluable to me. I have learned that you have to put in the work and leave We graduate today and have reached the end of this the rest to God. chapter of our lives. However, there are many more chapters ahead in the novels that are our lives. As we Through community service at the LEA Primary go to our various universities and face our future, School Mabushi, I learned that privilege is invisible there will be many trials to overcome. The challenges to those who have it. And that our wealth and we will face will build our character and a strong success, in general, are measured by the value we foundation. We will take what we have learned here at add to the lives of those less fortunate; that giving Regent with us, and with hard work and God on our back to our community is the core of our humanity. side, we will overcome. We should not fear whatever we might face but rather be hopeful because we have been prepared for the future through a solid and REISE | PAGE 4 rounded foundation at Regent. We will emerge victorious. We will be stars, that is our only outcome. Congratulations class of 2023! Thank you.
\"We should not fear whatever we might face but rather be hopeful because we have been prepared for the future through a solid and rounded foundation at Regent. We will emerge victorious. We will be stars, that is our only outcome\". ORJIAKOR CHIAMAKA PRINCESS Nursing University of Dundee, UK
AUWAL, FARUK CHELDU OVERALL OUTSTANDING STUDENT, CLASS OF 2023
Good morning the Board of the Regent College, Besides, taking on leadership roles has empowered me Distinguished Guests of Honour, Parents, to believe in my abilities, to communicate effectively, and to inspire those around me. Teachers, Ladies and Gentlemen, and, of course, the Graduating Class of 2023. I also want to recognize and appreciate the unwavering support of the administrative staff, the Today, as I stand before you as the outstanding pastoral team, the kitchen staff, and security student of the year, I am filled with gratitude and a personnel. Your efforts and contributions have not great sense of accomplishment. It is a huge honour gone unnoticed. Each and every one of you has played to be recognized for my efforts and achievements, a crucial role in creating an environment conducive to and I am humbled to represent this remarkable learning and our success. I want to thank you all for graduating class. your exceptional work throughout our journey here. First and foremost, I want to thank God and my I would also like to express my deepest gratitude and family who have always been there for me, appreciation to our incredible teachers, mentors, and supporting me and encouraging me to pursue my families for your support, and encouragement; for dreams. I would not be here today without their believing in us, and for all the sacrifices you have love and guidance. made. You have been the foundation of our success. We are forever grateful. Throughout my time at The Regent College, I have been fortunate to experience an educational To my fellow graduates, it is essential to recognize journey that has shaped me in countless ways. The that our accomplishments would not have been support and guidance of our dedicated teachers possible without each other. As we embark on the and staff have been influential in my growth, both next chapter of our lives, let us carry the values in learning and character. I strongly believe that instilled in us by this college, and let our actions speak the impact of this school goes far beyond the louder than words. Together, we have the power to knowledge we have gained within its walls. It has create a brighter future for ourselves and for the instilled in us values that will guide us throughout world. our lives because my journey here, for instance, has gone far beyond academics. Congratulations Class of 2023! The lessons I have learned from leadership Thank you. opportunities and community service have been equally transformative. Engaging in acts of service has taught me the importance of compassion, empathy, and the impact that even small acts of kindness can have on others. REISE | PAGE 4
\"ENGAGING IN ACTS OF SERVICE HAS TAUGHT ME THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPASSION, EMPATHY, AND THE IMPACT THAT EVEN SMALL ACTS OF KINDNESS CAN HAVE ON OTHERS\". CHELDU, FARUK AUWAL ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE ASTON UNIVERSITY, UK UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, UK DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY, UK UNIVERSITY OF MIDDLESEX, DUBAI
OTHER AWARDS These exceptional students embody the values and spirit of our school, and their achievements are a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence. We take immense pride in celebrating their triumphs and are confident that they will continue to make a positive impact in all their future endeavors. As we bid farewell to the Class of 2023, let us cherish the memories and achievements of all our awardees, acknowledging that each one of them has contributed to the vibrant tapestry that is our school community. Congratulations once again to all our awardees, and may their stars continue to shine bright in the journey that lies ahead!
AIN SUFIYA IQBAL Best Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary Result & The Cambridge Recipient for History in the 2021/2022 Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary Examination: 2021/2022 Session
BOBAI, KASHAM JEMIMA BEST STUDENT IN ART AND ARCHITECTURE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
YUNUS ABBA KUNDULI BEST STUDENT IN HUMANITIES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
MOMODU, ODEWUNMI SAMSON INIOLUWA BEST STUDENT IN BUSINESS/SOCIAL SCIENCE STREAM THE ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA (OSSD)
OBETTA, JEREMIAH CHUKWUEMEKA BEST STUDENT IN SCIENCE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
PROM EXTRAVAGANZA : A STARRY NIGHT rom Night was an enchanting affair, and the rooftop at Wells Carlton, Asokoro transformed into a starry wonderland for the graduands to revel in. Dressed to impress, our young stars danced the night away, creating memories that will last a lifetime. To relive the glamour and excitement of Prom Night, check out our Prom Night Photo Gallery in the next pages.
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