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

supplied by Mr Akin, sitting next to me, and a later
AN EVENTFUL WEEKEND internet search.

CELEBRATING CULTURE These events entertained and provided invalu-

able learning experiences about the rich cultures
AND ANTICIPATING represented within our school. Moments like these I am eagerly
highlight the strength of our diverse community.
FOOTBALL GLORY Anticipating Football Triumph at Regent looking forward

Looking ahead, we are thrilled to host the In-
Philip Reynolds to experiencing
Principal ter-Schools Football Event here at Regent this Sat-
Saturday marked the culmination of our hostel
urday. Boys and girls from primary and secondary
theme nights, and as a judge for all four nights, some success
schools will compete across different age groups
I can confidently say it was the best yet. The
against many other schools across Nigeria. As a vicariously
competition was intense, and the standards
devoted lifelong fan of a South London UK football
ast weekend was truly memora- were exceptionally high. ODUDUWA hostel nar-
team that doesn’t bask in glory ever, I am eager- through our
ble, filled with vibrant celebrations rowly claimed victory over ELKANEMI, with OBI
ly looking forward to experiencing some success
L showcasing our school communi- and DANFODIO tying for third place. I want to Regent teams
vicariously through our Regent teams and hoping
ty’s unity and diversity. extend my heartfelt thanks to all the students
they can follow in the success of the local team
for their hard work and creativity.
where I now live in the UK, Brighton, who recently
On Friday night, we hosted our annual Bon-
defeated Manchester City.
fire Night, a spectacular event attended I was particularly impressed by ODUDUWA’s
by over 1,500 people. Seeing the joyful fac- presentation, which highlighted Yoruba cus-
Let’s all come together to support our talent-
es of visitors of all ages enjoying the fes- toms, traditions, and beliefs. The students ex-
ed players—who knows; I might witness more
tivities was heartwarming. Bonfire Night, plored everything from the Yoruba creation
cup-winning victories in one morning from the
also known as Guy Fawkes Night, is a Brit- myth, which speaks of the deity Obatala creat-
students of The Regent Secondary School than
ish tradition dating back to the 17th centu- ing humanity, to the vibrant Eyo masquerade
my beloved nameless team has managed in my
ry, commemorating the failed Gunpowder festival celebrated in Lagos. I learnt that the
lifetime! People may ask me who I grew up sup-
Plot of 1605. Our students involved in the Eyo masquerade features performers dressed
porting if they promise not to laugh.
Design and Food Enterprise (DFE) worked in white robes with veiled faces and distinc-
tirelessly to make this event a success, tive hats called Akete. Each hat represents a
Thank you once again to everyone who contribut-
along with the teachers and students who different group, distinguished by its colour, to
ed to making last weekend so special. Let’s make
managed the various stalls. Their dedica- which the Eyo belongs. The performers carry an
this upcoming event another one to remember.
tion truly paid off, creating an unforgetta- Opambata, a staff of palm branches adorned
ble evening for everyone. with artistic inscriptions, symbolising authority
and blessing. The additional information was

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