@TheRegentCollege Vol 4 Issue 8

@TheRegentCollege VOLUME 4, ISSUE 8 SATURDAY, 31 OCTOBER, 2020 EDITORIAL Dear Students and Parents, It feels good to anticipate the The week we have all been waiting for has finally come. We anxiously physical resumption of our stu- look forward to welcoming our students who are mostly new because of dents come Monday 2nd Novem- the nature of the college. Our returning students are usually only the ber, 2020. Rest assured that the second year A-Level students so we are particularly excited about meet- college is happy, ready and pre- ing this year’s cohorts of our various programs face-to-face. pared to have the students back. Every necessary preparation to provide seamless blended learning has We can all attest to the fact that been approved by the board and the group ICT team is working to en- the virtual outing occasioned by sure that come Monday the 2nd of November we can reach our students COVID-19 was a worthwhile ex- who for one reason or the other cannot resume now. perience that made us soar to So much work has been carried out at the college to ensure compliance new heights successfully with with NCDC expectations as you will see in this pictorial welcome Newslet- much delight. ter. All you need to know to ensure your safety and compliance with the As you peruse this week’s new normal is presented as well as how to safely access and navigate @TheRegentCollege, see strate- the college. Right from the entry point, you are alert to the constant at- gies put in place to ensure safety tention given to ensuring your safety and consciousness of staying safe. of staff and students while teach- Every classroom has a sanitizer dispenser allotted to it and our mealtimes ing and learning shall continue in and general interactions are controlled by rota. the remaining half term. Every surface and appliance, as well as teaching materials, have been Stay safe, always. cleaned with appropriate chemicals, and the entire premises as well as every classroom, laboratory, office, and the special rooms have been fu- Aondo-Aver Ajio migated and decontaminated by the Abuja Municipal Area Council and we have been inspected by the FCT Department of Quality Assurance. IN THIS ISSUE: As we look forward to meeting you all in person on Monday, I say wel- From The Principal……...………...……….1 come to The Regent College. COVID-19 Protocols……………………..2-3 Yours Sincerely, Staff Covid Test………….……………………4 Covid Protect Visual Posters…………5-6 C.I. Ebiai (Principal) Hand Wash & Sanitization Points…….7 Fumigation & Decontamination Exer- cise………………………………………………8-9 Six Steps For Safety @ TRC……………10 Medical Corner……………………………..11 Respect Responsibility Resilience





Page 4 STAFF COVID TEST Respect Responsibility Resilience

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Page 10 SIX STEPS FOR SAFETY @ TRC STEP 1– ENTRY / FACE MASK CHECK STEP 2 – ARRIVAL STEP 3– WASH HANDS STEP 4 —CHECK TEMPERATURE STEP 5 – SANITIZE HANDS STEP 6 – EXIT Respect Responsibility Resilience

Page 11 MEDICAL CORNER How Late Is Too Late To Eat? According to experts, people who snack after 8 p.m. have higher body mass indexes (BMIs) than people who don’t snack so late. Night Eating: It’s Not Just Your Waistline That’s In Dan- ger Night eaters had almost four more missing teeth than non- night eaters’ .Not brushing or flossing one’s teeth after late night meals increase the risk of tooth loss. Practical Advice Eating late affects the body in a different way than eating a larger meal at mid-day. If we consume most of our calories at night, our bodies are not able to process the food as efficiently as we do during the day. Furthermore, most of us are tired after a hard day school work. After dinner, we want to rest and settle in for the night. This is a good idea! It prepares our bodies for sleep and re- laxation. Unfortunately, if we lie down with a huge belly full of food, we are putting a strain on our system. This usually leads to a feeling of tiredness in the morning. We also experience disrupted sleep if the body is working so hard to digest what we ate the night before. Red meat is an especially toxic food to consume late at night. Meat takes longer than any other food item to digest. We should particularly avoid the intake of meat late at night, as it tends to stay in our digestive track longer than grains, fruits or vegetables. Tips To Avoid Late Night Eating  Eat a moderate breakfast and a heavier lunch.  Try eating a light dinner that still fulfils a healthy emotional “nourishing” component  When you feel like eating late at night, drink a cup of warm lemon water or an herbal tea with raw honey. Hot liquids are soothing, warming and nourish the emotions.  Remember that if you have habitually eaten late over a long period of time, you will have to retrain your body not to crave that habit. Start slowly by reducing your portion sizes and choosing healthier meals.  Stop eating foods that cause high energy peaks. Trade in junk food, white sugar, pro- cesses foods and white flour for whole grains, warming soups, fruits and vegetables.  Brush your teeth earlier! It may sound too simple, but some people find that if they just brush their teeth, they are less likely to indulge in late-night eating patterns. Respect Responsibility Resilience