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From The Principal’s Desk From The Principal’s Desk

Their contributions, such as those of the West

I saw this visit as an opportunity African Frontier Force during World War I and
the 81st and 82nd (West Africa) Divisions in the
to celebrate the excellence and Burma Campaign during World War II, remind

achievements of Regent Second- us of the power of unity and resilience. To-
ary to the parents at day, their legacy continues as Nigerian forces
contribute to global peacekeeping missions
Regent Primary in places like Darfur, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.

We also acknowledged the poppy as a uni-
versal symbol of remembrance, represent-
On January 13th, the Senior Leadership
Philip Reynolds
Principal Team, including myself, the Vice Principal, ing sacrifice and hope for a better future. A
Wreath was laid, white pigeons released, and
the Bursar, and the Head of Admissions,
moments of silence observed, affirming our
visited The Regent Primary School (TRPS). I
Dear Parents and Students, saw this visit as an opportunity to celebrate collective commitment to peace, courage,
and unity.
the excellence and achievements of Regent
s we mark another week of achieve-
Secondary to the parents at Regent Prima-
ments and solemn reflection at We anticipate a bustling Crazy Weekend for
ry, highlighting our holistic approach and
A Regent Secondary School, I wish Prospective Boarders and our Accolades As-
ethos and setting the tone for our well-at-
to share key highlights from the past few sembly on January 17th, where we will cele-
tended Open Day on January 14th. Parents
days and offer a moment to pause and brate students’ achievements. Let us continue
thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to en-
honour the significance of Armed Forces to work together as a community to embody
gage with staff, explore our facilities, and
Remembrance Day, which took place on the values of service and excellence.
learn more about the Regent ethos, setting
January 15th.
a positive foundation for Crazy Weekend to
follow.
On Saturday, January 10th, we success-
fully concluded the PTCS (Parent-Teacher
On January 15th, Regent Secondary School
Consultation Sessions). That same after-
gathered as a community for Armed Forc-
noon, the highly anticipated House Foot-
es Remembrance Day, a solemn occasion
ball Tournament took place, and Senegal
to honour the sacrifices of Nigerian service-
House emerged victorious with a clean
men and women. In my address, I reflected
sweep across all categories. Congratula-
on the courage and dedication of Nigerian
tions to all participating students and staff
soldiers who served during the World Wars
who made the event memorable.
and in peacekeeping missions across Afri- Philip Reynolds
ca. Principal

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