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The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, Newsletter The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, Newsletter March 2013 Dates to remember March 2013 Exploiting the Teachable Moments DP2 Celebration of Achieve- ment Portfolio 4pm 21 March, Tamu Balcony Dear Parents, Students and Friends Term prize-giving 11am 22 March, Commons the whole school. In The month of February particular, aspects of the Term ends 22 March at noon was rife with expectation Governance strand was as we approached the most explored through study DP2 parent and student historic elections in our units. meetings 1-4pm 22 March country. Much was Amongst other activities, Health Expo 8-12 April happening in the political the televised presidential field that was attracting debates were an important MAD Night 19 April the attention both of the opportunity for students to whole country and our gain an understanding of Simon Otieno school community. For issues pertinent to each some of our students this Inside this issue: candidate’s campaign. Contextual learning begins is their first experience This is perhaps the most with any election; for in Junior school. The powerful way to prepare staging of Simba’s Pride, Staff News 2 others it was a stark the next generation of reminder of the now a sequel to The Lion King Notices & 2 voters for issue-based was a most fitting choice. infamous post-election politics. We thank all Coming Events violence of 2008; and yet The musical brought parents for allowing together the whole of the for others, the elections students to stay up late on Junior School 3 served as a reminder that Junior School providing a the nights of the chance for each student to News they will be called to Presidential debates. exercise their civic perform. At the end of it all, the 337 MAD Night 3 responsibility, come the Senior School students Congratulations to all the next elections. Kenyan Swim- 3 participated in a mock students for great performances and to One of the characteristics election ahead of the ming Champs parents for their support of the International election holiday. throughout the rehearsal Baccalaureate education is EAMUN 4 As shown elsewhere in the and performance period. contextual learning. The Newsletter, clearly our Congratulations also to the belief is that the closer SRC News 4 students’ sentiments were teachers for their input learning is to everyday not shared by the Kenyan with a special mention of Senior School 4 life, the greater the depth voter as seen by the final Mr Lowe and Mr of learning. In this case the Inter-house election tally. The Makinga, for putting the elections presented the Events question we keep asking is show together. school with a teachable what swayed their vote so Kenyan Elec- 5 moment, applicable across far from the real voters’ Simon Otieno tions choices? Acting Head of Academy Page 2 Staff News This term we welcomed Meritaton Congratulations to the following staff Khiriga who has joined the staff as a who have been nominated for our Catch teacher of French and Swahili at MYP Them Doing It Right award: Patience level. Meritaton is a graduate of Njenga (for her role supporting the IB Kenyatta University with a B.Ed (Arts) Science workshop), Simon Kaluku French degree and joins The Academy (working long hours with a good as a teaching fellow after having taught attitude), George Mutuku and Fanuel at the Alliance Française de Mombasa Ongoyo (Catering staff who have given for the past year. exemplary service). Also receiving awards this month are Jane Okello from We also welcome Maureen Makachia Ms Meritaton Admissions and Elizabeth Bwana who joins the Finance department in the Khiriga (Bookstore). Each receives a Nakumatt Accounts payable team. Maureen’s last voucher in appreciation of a good job job was with the Chemelil Sugar well done. Company in Kisumu. Ms Maureen Makachia Recipients of our Catch Them Doing It Right Award: from left: Fanuel, George, Jane, Elizabeth, Simon and Patience. Notices and Coming Events Celebration of Achievement Portfolio 21 March, 4 pm, Tamu Balcony. A chance to see work by DP2 students. All welcome. Term prize giving 22 March at 11am in the Commons. All welcome. Parent and DP2 Student Meeting 22 March 1-4pm, Lecture Theatre. Term holidays 22 March (noon dismissal). School reopens 7 April. Health Expo 8-12 April The theme of the first ever Academy Health Expo will be hypertension (high MAD Night is com- blood pressure) in line with the World Health Organisation’s theme for World Health Day 2013. Parents are encouraged to join in activities, 3-5pm daily, and are also welcome to come to the lunch- ing—are you ready? time sessions. MAD (Music Art Dance) Night 7.30pm 19 April. March 2013 Page 3 Junior School News There is never a dull moment in Junior School with many exciting activities going on. Simba’s pride has definitely been the highlight of the month and what a show it was, with two very successful performances on 14-15 March that were well supported by parents. There were impressive talents on display and some real star performances. The support from the teachers, support staff and especially the drama coordinator, Mr Lowe was amazing. On 15 March the Junior School also held its Inter-house Athletics with a great display of house colours and sporting talent; students and teachers braving scorching heat to participate in a full programme of events. Congratulations to the Hawks House who carried the day with an overall lead. Karam and Azmat On 26 January Azmat, Year 2 and Karam Amarshi, Year 1, had the honour to sing a Amarshi singing at prayer song on the occasion of the 64th Indian Republic Day at the Assistant Indian Indian Republic Day High Commission in Mombasa. We are now looking forward to term holidays before a busy and exciting Term 3. MAD Night The final round of this High School, Aga Khan during the week leading Simba’s pride year’s Mad Night High School, Braeburn up to the performance has definitely Performing and Visual Mombasa, Star of the Sea night. The theme for this Arts competition was held School and our own year’s Mad Night is been the last weekend. In the first Academy. “Peace is MAD”. highlight of round there were nearly This will be the third Aga Mark your diaries now so the month ... 60 acts entered from Khan Academy Mad you don’t miss the artistic schools in Mombasa. The Night and it will feature highlight of the year: 25 acts from the second Music, Art, and Dance MAD Night will be held round have now been (MAD) as well as Drama at 7.30pm, Friday 19 reduced to 20 with and one or two surprises. April at the Amphitheatre performers from As part of the event, a and entry is 500KShs for Mombasa Academy, display of visual art will adults and 300KShs for Light Academy, Khamisi be held in the Commons children and students. Kenyan National Long Course Swimming Championships On 23-24 February 11 third overall for the 11 Boys). A total of 14 members of the swim combined team scores. gold, 8 silver and 11 team took part in the Shivraj Vaghela was bronze medals were won. Kenyan National Long ranked Best Swimmer in The Girls’ team was Course Swimming his age group (14-15 ranked 7th and the Boys’ Championships in Boys) while Karan 3rd. Congratulations to all Nairobi. A total of 32 Khagram broken a who took part and to the Justice Kahindi per- teams entered this national record for the coaches for their tireless forming in Simba’s competition with The Aga 100m backstroke and was efforts in preparing the Pride Khan Academy coming third in his age group (10- team for the competition. Page 4 EAMUN Conference in Nairobi This year’s conference was well-attended despite the ongoing worry about violence during the elections. Acknowledging this, the theme of the conference was Youth for Peaceful Elections, even though most of us are not yet able to vote. (see more on this theme elsewhere in this Newsletter). As a member of the Press Corps most of my time was spent editing and writing articles and talking to delegates and advisors. This year 70 schools from at least 6 countries were in attendance and with them they brought differences in opinions and cultures along with new ideas and skills. Kristy McGovern While most of our time during the conference week was spent preparing for the next receives the Best day and keeping up to date with homework and projects, our advisors Mr Bardai and Resolution award; Mrs Gogelescu made sure that we also had opportunities to be active and relax with Amsal Lakhani is the each other so that we could deal with the stress and make the most of this life- chairperson changing experience. The Academy delegation won Best Resolution in the Political Committee, provided four Junior Chairs, and Amsal Lakhani is to be particularly congratulated for his brilliant contribution as a Senior Chair, organising the debate for over 300 delegates. – Reporter: Erica Byenkya SRC News On 14 February the SRC decided to forgo the traditional romantic sentiments of Valentine's Day and instead focus on appreciation. The SRC purchased multi- coloured roses and handed out cards to each mentor group in the Senior School, which they then signed. During break time, the SRC Executive Team brought all of the Academy Support Staff together and presented them each with a rose and a card from the student body as tokens of appreciation for all the support and opportunity Valentine’s Day they provide for Academy students, while Co-Presidents Danish and Farhana delivered a short speech of appreciation to the gathered staff.
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