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REGENT NEWS Volume 12 Issue 24 Friday 18th March 2016
Dear Parents,
LINIZANI House Singing Festival Lower Primary
History was created at school on Wednesday with our
inaugural first Inter House Singing Festival tagged
“LINIZANI.” Can you work out why it was called this?
Well - done to all the boys and girls who took part and
congratulations to Niger House, the Lower Primary
Winning House.
LINIZANI House Singing Festival Upper Primary
Well - done to Nile House the Upper Primary
Winning House.
*** School Closure
School closes next week Wednesday 23rd March
at 11:00am
***
Literacy Corner
Literacy Challenge If you've never met rebus puzzles before, then this
quick introduction will explain all you need to know.
They are essentially little pictures, often made with
letters and words, which cryptically represent a word,
phrase, or saying. The key to solving a rebus word
puzzle is the location of the letters or words. That
helps you figure out the answer. Use these examples
to learn the main ways in which a rebus puzzle might
encode its solution.
POSITION
One of the most common devices is the positioning of
the words and symbols, both relative to the rectangle
containing the puzzle, and to the other words and
symbols. In the example MAN is in MOON, so it
is the man in the moon.
HIGHLIGHTING
Often attention is drawn to some part of the picture,
often by an arrow or underlining, indicating that this is
where we should be looking for the clue. Here the
arrow points to the first AID, and thus the answer
is first aid.
DIRECTION
Closely related to position is direction. When a word
is spelled in any direction other than the usual left-to-
right it is generally relevant to the solution. The
example illustrates wake up.
SIZE
Unusually large or small words or symbols may be
used to convey concepts like big, large, small, wide,
etc. For example, the rebus puzzle on the right
represents big deal.
NUMBER
The device of number is frequently exploited, due to
the closeness in sound of 0, 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, etc. to
other English words. This
cryptic example shows
4GOT 10 HEROES, and
so the answer is forgotten
heroes.
COLOUR
If a word or symbol is not printed in black, then you
can expect the colour to be a relevant in the solution.
More difficult rebus puzzles may make use of
somewhat more obscure
colour names like
claret or beige. In this fairly
easy example CHEESE is
blue; it is blue cheese.
STYLE
The style of the font is sometimes relevant. It might
convey such concepts as tall, pretty, thin, slanted,
etc. The fat letters in the
example here lead the
puzzler to conclude that
the answer is fat chance.
SOUND
Very often rebus puzzles are phonologically cryptic.
The sound will not always be exactly like the
answer, but it will always be close enough to
recognise, as in 1s upon TIME: once upon a time.
Now you're ready
to have a go at this
Handwriting Celebration
Congratulations to Petroba Manaka (Reception) for
using beautiful handwriting.
Congratulations to Kendra Hounkpati (Reception) for
using beautiful handwriting.
Maths Is All Around Us Workshop The Early Years Department enjoyed a very
successful workshop on the theme “Maths is all
around us”.
Thank you to all the parents who came. The
message was simple - remember to support your
child’s mathematical development at home by:
Building strong
positive attitudes about
maths.
Helping them to
believe in their
capabilities.
Being their first
role model for learning.
If a child is
engaged in a relaxed
supportive atmosphere
they will enjoy exploring the world of
mathematics.
Maths is important, it helps us…
Solve problems and
make sound decisions.
Perform calculations
in everyday life.
Explain how we
solved a problem and
why we made a
particular decision.
Use technology such
as calculators and
computer applications
to solve problems.
Understand
patterns and trends
so that we can
make predictions.
Manage our
time and our
money.
Handle
everyday
situations that
involve
money.
Theatre Group — “Tarella” an African Cinderella
Wow, only a few months to go until our end of year
production. We have had a journey through the
Arabian Peninsula; a visit to an American orphanage
where Annie astonished us with her spirit and also we
have been on the famous streets of London with
Oliver - where will we go to next?
This year, we are setting our play in Africa. Last
week The Regent School Theatre Group had a very
rewarding rehearsal. Subsequent rehearsals will be
held next term and details will be communicated to
you in good time so you can plan your diaries.
“I LOVE EDUCATIONCITY BECAUSE:
Elianna Ogunnaike in Year 3R wrote a beautiful letter
to EducationCity.
“I love EducatonCity because it prepares me for my
lessons. It helps me to gain knowledge in Maths,
English, Science and French and many other amazing
things. Thank you to my teacher, Mr Naqvi, my
school and EducationCity for making me much
smarter than before.”
Please see Elianna’s letter along with her photo on
EducationCity blog.
The Regent Primary School with the Gishiri
Primary School – A new Initiative
A new initiative has started at The Regent School in
connection with the link that we have now with
Gishiri Primary
School ( a letter was
sent home on
Wednesday). It is
called ‘Donate a
book on your
Birthday’, whereby
a child from The
Regent School, on
their birthday, has
the opportunity to
donate a book to the
library at the Gishiri
Primary School. This will be a wonderful way in
which to build up a really exciting and varied library
of ‘new’ books to add to their existing collection at
the school which we helped collect, through
donations of books, and opened three years ago.
The Regent School
has been involved with
the Gishiri Primary
School since 2009.
The link was
strengthened in
December 2013 when
a building was
constructed to
accommodate three
Nursery classes and
their administration
block was refurbished,
housing their library.
It is a appropriate time to commence this particular
initiative, as the Year 5’s visited the Primary school
in Gishiri last week, as part of their annual visit to
Gishiri. The outreach programme has now extended
to the ‘Hope for Survival’ Orphanage and the
Fulani Village where there is already a project under
way establishing a school within the village for the
Fulani boys and girls.
Just think, if every single child in Lower and Upper
Primary donates a book on their birthday, then in a
year, the Gishiri Primary School Library will have
increased its number of books by almost 400! Each
book donated will have a permanent certificate
pasted in the front cover acknowledging the
donation. Make a difference! Donate a book!
STARS OF THE TERM
Idiongoimabasi Udo
Ethan Ebohon
Isabelle Nnam-Obi
STARS OF THE WEEK
Noah Blake
Tharah Ajoge
3S Class Assembly
3S presented an very informative assembly about the
need to stop global warming this morning. They used
music and drama to deliver their message.
Global Warming is a
dramatically urgent and serious
problem. We do not need to
wait for governments to find a
solution for this problem: each
individual can bring an
important help adopting a more
responsible lifestyle: starting
from little, everyday things. It is
the only reasonable way to save
our planet, before it is too late.
The audience were
thrilled by the
humour in the act-
ing and there were
lots of lessons to
be learnt such as
walking to places
that are not far
away to save fuel
and reduce
pollution in the
atmosphere and
turning off lights
when not in use.
There was also a
quiz session to recap on what the message the chil-
dren had passed on. A teacher and parent were cho-
sen to answer questions from the children. They
were given a certificate as ‘Stop Global Warming
Ambassadors’ and a plant to nurture.
The food for thought from Year 3S is that we all
have a role to play to help stop global warming.
Everyone should become a Global Crusader! Please
play your part!
Certificate Awardees for week 8
175 Certificate Awardees
Olumorewa Awobokun 1R
150 Certificate Awardees
Daniela Jonas 4A
Adaeze Okorie 5A
Ademide Ajibade 5A
125 Certificate Awardees
Chidiebube Dumebi - Kachikwu 1R
Oluwadamilola Ajayi 2A
Adhira Shekar 2A
Chidera Jonathan Ibeanu 3A
Deborah Noble - Pepple 3A
Oluwaseyi Akindeinde 3R
Mira Melinda Anosike 4A
Joshua Wodi 4A
Jennifer Braimah 4A
Durotimi Ajayi 4A
Mfonmma - Abasi Bassey 5R
100 Certificate Awardees
Elouan Ramirez 1A
Chinwe Aida Johnson 1A
Elin Mwandobo 1A
Haneefa M D Yusuf 1R
Nasya Reggie - Fubara 1S
Hauwa Bagudu 1S
Adeola Adebayo 1S
Ariaana Christopher 2A
Ibrahim Saleh Abubakar 2A
Michelle Aje 2A
Muhammed - Aqeel Musa 2A
Kadisha Nzekwe 3A
Faisal Folarin 3A
Elita Mwandobo 3R
Chinyereugo Duru 3R
Idiongoimabasi Udo 3R
David T. Noble - Pepple 3R
Musa Rabiu 3R
Isabelle Nnam - Obi 3R
Oluwabusayo Ajibola 3S
Fatima Abdulmumin 3S
Mark Mark 3S
Alma Alao 3S
Jay S. Ode 3S
100 Certificate Awardees continued Helena Jasmine Lacey 4R
Aisha Muktar Muhammed 4R
Fatima Oniyangi 4R
Moussa Balhas 4S Li Le 5A
Favour Danga 5R
75 Certificate Awardees
Rose Rami 1R
Zainab Gwamna 1S
Rajveer Purewal 1S
Habiba Kabir 3A
Fatima Umar Tijjani 3A
Samira Umar Farouk 3S
Bobbo Nuriya 3S
Sani Bisan Yakubu Sani 3S
Hadiza Saleh Abubakar 3S
Carys Bradford 4S
Nabilah A. Owodunni 5R
Nafisa Umar Bature 5R
Mehdi Mougharbel 5R
Aminah Uwais 5R
Ifeolisamaka David Ibeanu 5R
Aly Shams 6S
50 Certificate Awardees
Itban Saad Malami 4R
Eshemokhai Omoh 4R
Damilola Animashaun 4S
Khadija Ibrahim Habu 4S
Farhana Ahmed 4S
25 Certificate Awardees
Divine Nnebo 4A
Certificate Awardees for Week 9
175 Certificate Awardees
Adebayo Ajibade 2S
Lotanna Nnaji 6R
150 Certificate Awardees
Maryjaden Nnam - Obi 1A
Adaure Ojinere 2A
Chevon Oseiza 2R
Busayo Aminah Aro 2S
Solomon Mutu 2S
Annaglory Limi 4R
125 Certificate Awardees
Khadeeja Kere - Ahmed 1S
Daniel Danga 1S
As-siddeeq Muhammad 2A
Amin Mohammad 2A
Chuka Moghalu 2R
Olayinola Adigun 2S
Sameera Ibeun 2S
Mustapha Muhammad 2S
Dinuju Eze 2S
David Danga 3A
Blake Noah 3R
Anviti Chauhan 3R
Chetachi Ujam 3R
Aadil Oyelola 3S
Chife Anam 3S
Victor Nwuche 4A
Robin Blake 4R
Yana Nsanzimana 5A
John Paul Johnson 5A
Esohe Hosa - Okunbo 5A
Dawn Obot 5R
Adunoluwa Omoboriowo 6R
Amani Oyelola 6S
100 Certificate Awardees
Obiimnefechukwu Udemaduka 1A
David Kemedi 1A
Khadijah - Itmah Malami 1A
Kasie Owunna 1A
Febechukwu Udemaduka 1S
Kelvin Hu 1S
Chijindum Joshua 2A
Ihuoma Munachim 2R
Anthony Nwachukwu 2S
Jason Ajaponna 2S
Elianna Ogunnaike 3R
100 Certificate Awardees continued
Muhammad Abubakar 3S
Halima Abubakar Sani 3S
Najeeb Muhammad Saidu 3S
Nnadozie Orji 4A
Sheikh - Ali Munir 5A
Obianuju Onyebuchi 5S
Daniel Reggie - Fubara 5S
Azeemah Shehu 5S
75 Certificate Awardees
Hanad Mohamed 1A
Zainab Kabiru Turaki 1S
Hafsat Abdulrahaman 1S
Kamisiyochukwu Chukwu 1S
Sunusi Abba Dantata 2R
Zainab Habu Ahmed 3R
Muhammad Usman Jidda 4A
Adi Phume 4R
Toyesh Batsa 5R
Najib Sa'idu Usman 6R
Amina Tijjani Abdulkadir 6S
Chukwuma Chikwe 6S
Adewole Adebayo 6S
50 Certificate Awardees
Peace Ugochukwu - Odor 2R
Chibuchi Wodi 5R
Nick Amolo 5R
Kennedy Nkwocha 6S
25 Certificate Awardees
Adtya Banerjee 4S
Michael Dickson
Headmaster