AKA Mombasa Yearbook 2019-2020 by agakhanacademymombasa

“Educating effective future leaders is a high responsibility. To do it well, we must look beyond the world which is passing from sight and turn our eyes to the unchartered world of the future. We must rise above the antiquated approaches of earlier days and instead infuse our students with what I would call three “A’s” of modern learning - the spirit of anticipation, the spirit of adaptation and the spirit of adventure. This will happen best in learning environments which are both serious and focused on the one hand, but which are also joyous and inspiring places, operating on the cutting edge of pedagogy and knowledge. To create such environments will be the central mission of the Aga Khan Academies in the years ahead.” Foundation stone-laying ceremony of the residential campus, Aga Khan Academy Mombasa Speech delivered by

His Highness the Aga Khan Mombasa, Kenya (14 August 2007)

Throughout history, in times of uncertainty, the world looks for heroes, and in 2019, searches on Google for heroes surged. As the effects of climate change are being felt and the politics of identity and separation advance further across the globe, it is easy to see why people are looking for heroes with the courage and vision to solve, to fix, to empathise and to connect. Challenging times highlight the importance of making education a force for good. They also strengthen our commitment to deliver His Highness the Aga Khan’s vision of providing education of the highest quality to prepare young people to lead and enact positive change in the world they inhabit. At the Academy, we intentionally plan how to give students the knowledge and skills they need to make a positive difference in the world through the many opportunities they have to develop their abilities. In addition, I hope the emphasis of the Aga Khan Strands through the curriculum, together with the Leadership and Service Programmes, will give our students the attitudes and values they will need to be heroes today and in the future. Now in my second year leading the Academy, I am impressed by the many students who are already making a huge contribution to our community. I am inspired by the outstanding achievements and abilities of so many of our students’ in a range of activities. From being recognised in National competitions such as the Golden Climate Olympiad, to scooping best speaker and delegates awards at the East African Model United Nations conferences to dominating in sports. Whilst some students are lauded for their achievements locally and internationally, many AKA Mombasa students are unsung heroes who demonstrate care and concern for others in a quiet way. There was a lot of work for AKA Mombasa in 2019 as we implemented changes to develop the experience for our students as, I am sure, there will be in the years to come. The following pages will give you a glimpse into the lives of our students, the opportunities they have and of the learning they experience, with the hope that their stories will inspire more people to be heroes whether on a large or a small scale. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the students who offer us hope, the staff for all of their hard work and commitment, and to thank the parents for your continued support of the Academy.

Alison Hampshire Head of Academy

I look back at what we have achieved as a community in the last one year with admiration for our students and faculty. A peek at the life of a student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa mirrors a spectrum of complex human concerns ranging from the pursuit of knowledge, to making sense of different conflicts in the immediate communities and beyond with one goal in mind: find creative solutions to all of them! Our students have done exceptionally well in sports, East African Model United Nations, community service and leadership, and scientific innovations. All of these are grounded on the learning experiences from different academic disciplines. Let’s not forget the coveted trio: the Primary Years Programme Exhibition, the Middle Years Programme personal project, and the Diploma Programme extended essay! The reality of the nature of our curriculum clearly places complex responsibility on the faculty. Fortunately for us, we are getting the push, courtesy of our students’ agency, to adopt teaching and learning practices that speak to students’ hearts and minds. Our teachers have been undergoing purposeful professional development learning workshops to impact students’ learning outcomes. Both faculty and students are engaged in learning activities that are specifically designed to develop the Aga Khan Academies Learner Profile. We are actively listening to students’ voices and responding in ways that give meaning to the vision and mission of the Academy. This year we have seen conversation spaces becoming open for professional engagement, which inspires learning. I see the Academy steadily breaking down the walls of a traditional approach to human interactions, with conventional perspectives increasingly being challenged, students’ voices being heard and counted. The ground is shifting and I invite you to join me in the journey that lays ahead.

Bernard Dudi Dean of Studies

Life at the Academy

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Life at the Academy

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JUNIOR SCHOOL

Junior School

Karibu! Open-minded; courageous; reflective; caring; ethical leaders; and more. These are the characteristics seen in our Junior School students during the 2019 – 2020 academic year. This year my leadership team went through a small restructure, which has greatly benefited the Junior School. Whilst Khona continued her role as our Primary Years Programme coordinator and vice principal, I was delighted to welcome Nuala Alibhai as our full-time Student Wellbeing Coordinator. Nuala has been working closely with teachers and students focusing on their wellbeing, looking at learning how to handle ‘setbacks’ as opportunities in the ‘growth mindset’ way. Also joining the team was Titus Mutemi, who was appointed as the assistant PYP coordinator to work closely with Khona in the implementation of the PYP. Esther Kariuki transitioned into our Kiswahili Language Coordinator, working with Hope Baraka, Enita Olang’, and Kepha Obiri to further embed the Kiswahili language into our daily programme. One of the ways this has been is to have ‘Kiswahili lunchtimes’ on Mondays and Fridays to encourage using the language in practical and authentic situations. As I think back over the year, I am so proud of the way our teachers and students have embraced the new experiences introduced this year. This includes developing learning centres integrating iPads in our literacy and math curriculum; D.E.A.R. time at the beginning of the day; organising our first Year 3 ‘camp’ sleepover with a memorable treasure hunt; hosting the Year 1s and 2s for a special ‘camp’ after school with a water slide; an unforgettable Arts Week where students showcased their talents; our Open House, co-hosted by the Year 1 class and Year 5 Student Representative Council students; new enrichments, including cycling and cooking; synchronised swimming; and so much more. As we again come to the end of another year, I have a special message for our Year 5 students who are now ready and excited about entering the next phase of their learning – the Middle Years Programme: There are lots of changes you will need to go through to achieve your goals; successes and losses will come and go, but your dedication, resilience and hard work will always be with you to lead you towards becoming the best that you are capable of being. Remember, “the beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” Thank you to everyone for your support during this year. I am truly blessed to be part of such an amazing community of students, parents and teachers. I look forward to continuing our journey together in the next academic year. Asante sana.

Annia Dear Junior School Principal

Being part of the Aga Khan Academies Network, we take pride in the uniqueness of the content we create for our students through the school curriculum using the five Aga Khan Curricular Strands (AK Strands) – Ethics, Pluralism, Cultures, Governance and Civil Society, and Economics for Development. These five AK Strands are used to explore some complex ideas through the inquiry questions and the Primary Years Programme transdisciplinary themes. During the 2019 – 2020 academic year, we have seen some examples of how each year level in the Junior School has demonstrated an AK Strand through its curriculum. Governance and Civil Societies: Our Year 5 students explored leadership structures and models through the election of Student Representative Council (SRC) members. Some Year 5 students vied for the executive positions, whilst some for class representative positions. The students experienced democratic leadership and learned the important role that voters play to responsibly choose leaders. Economics for Development: Our Year 4 students set up a ‘marketplace’ where goods and services were provided to customers (teachers, parents and other students). The students conducted market surveys to determine what goods and services to sell, created a business plan, wrote a proposal to their parents to get a loan as capital and created posters for advertising. On the day of the marketplace, our young Year 4 entrepreneurs ran their stalls with each member taking different roles ranging from cashiers to attracting customers. Cultures: What is the difference between rituals and traditions? Why are rituals and traditions important to us? How are our rituals and traditions different from each other? These are some of the student-led inquiries our Year 3s explored. The students took a deeper look at a variety of belief systems and cultures practiced by themselves, their peers, neighbours, teachers and other community members. Pluralism: Our Year 2 students learned pluralism through teamwork. During their summative assessment, the students worked in teams to organise events, and through this they learned to collaborate with their peers by working out their differences, negotiating and respecting each other for their strengths, and appreciating that all of us can improve in some area or another. Ethics: Our Year 1 students learned about being ethical by examining their behaviour towards the environment. They studied food wastage and spoke to their family members about creating solutions for disposing waste at home. However small this action might seem to us, it will surely create a lifelong impression in their young minds about being ethical decision-makers.

Khona Bhattacharjee Junior School Vice Principal

Arts Week On 10 December, the Junior School held its annual Arts Week production with the theme for this year being identity. JS parents were invited to walk through JS to see various art pieces the students had created, along with stopping at a few stations to view mini skits presented by students. In the end, everyone gathered in the amphitheatre where students danced, sang, acted out skits and did a fashion show. The students’ performances revolved around the theme of identity by telling audience members who they are and how they are proud to be who they are.

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Year 1 Open House

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YEAR 1

Class 1A Top row (left to right): Leonida Sangale (Homeroom teacher), Salim Bajaber, Zahra Lukmanji, Qamaar Khan, Manya Shrivastava, Shainoor Hanif (Teaching assistant) Middle row (left to right): Aiza Fazal, Anette Okeyo, T’sehai Perez-Grosvenor, Dev Patel Bottom row (left to right): Rithwan Issa, Jade Locklear, Oliver Muyodi Not pictured: Chloe Vanderhoeven, Liyana Mussa

Class 1K Top row (left to right): Anne Weke (Homeroom teacher), Aliya Farozova, Valeska Musyoki, Zahra Kanji, Subhaan Gulamali, Shainoor Hanif (Teaching assistant) Middle row (left to right): Hadassah Mwabili, Alice Chui, John Kyalo, Sara Muravvej Bottom row (left to right): Brianna Stokes, Muhammad Gibran Abass, Saiya Shiraz Not pictured: Farees Mohammed, Natnael Hadish Aga Khan Academy Mombasa - YEARBOOK 2019-2020

YEAR 2

Class 2A Top row (left to right): Harith Muses, Aman Tesfay, Ariella Zuri, Aryan Vekariya, Marab Cheema, Suhaan Budhani, Mikhail Samnani Middle row (left to right): Enitta Olang’ (Homeroom teacher), Dalilah Mohamed, Lynne Tuva, Vanshaj Rao, Juliet Ngalioma, Ashaz Khan Bottom row (left to right): Leon Mwangovya, Mellany Rutoh, Prince Sioge, Yashvi Ranpura, Liam Alela

Class 2K Top row (left to right): Zahra Karmali, Aaliyah Mahmoud, Faizaan Kassam, Kaahil Kara, Natasha Katana, Parth Savla Middle row (left to right): Kulthum Joho, Ian Gitau, Mohammed Fahad, Dhamani Muruu, Sri Dyuthi Goparaju, Samuel Dudi, Nael Semere Bottom row (left to right): Tanitsa Huma, Rayyan Faisal, Lillian Mwendwa (Homeroom teacher), Amelia Virji, Ibtisam Hamdi, Shaad Bharwani

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YEAR 3

Class 3A Top row (left to right): Armaan Dharamsi, Afreen Mussa, Lamak Kitabwalla, Naveen Masese, Mikaeel Merali, Daniella Tende, Lamek Semere, Ali Gulamhusein Middle row (left to right): Talanta Kai, Muhammed Intikhab, Mohamed Omar, Ethan Alela, Niella Cheruiyot, Emmanuela Maina, Shani Magotsi Bottom row (left to right): Yassin Mohamed, Jazmine Locklear, Hope Baraka (Homeroom teacher) Sarrah Bhaiji, Zuleika Ochola, David Kiago

Class 3K Top row (left to right): Rajveer Ranpura, Mahmoud Sheikh, Khatija Pasta, Ameer Meghji, Taanai Muema, Mahmud Shallo, Shanice Mungai Middle row (left to right): Elliana Maina, Dayron Simbili, AbdulRahman Thabith, Naqiyah Hassanali, Dylan Shah, Palak Raj, Joshua Vickers Bottom row (left to right): Rayaan Issa, Emmanuel Ongati, Ruth Msae (Homeroom teacher) Alishba Virji, Saami Dhanji Not pictured: Nalwoga Mutinda, Maysa Abass Aga Khan Academy Mombasa - YEARBOOK 2019-2020

YEAR 4

Class 4A Top row (left to right): Aadil Pattni, Kiana Dossa, Eshal Khan, Abbasali Khaki, Leroy Mwangovya, Sufna Hadish Middle row (left to right): Haytham Muses, Hanan Al-Bargy, Ethan Maina, Joseph Jumbo, Liam Manyala Bottom row (left to right): Adams Auphrey, Naail Lakhani, Michelle Perez (Homeroom teacher), Natalia Wandera

Class 4K Top row (left to right): Mahin Patel, Nahla Magre, Aahil Pattni, Abubakar Said, Umar Khan, Fatimah Kanji Middle row (left to right): Umair Jusab, Muzammil Al-Harthy, Ibrahim Lukmanji, Jayden Mwaguya, Rumaysa Mohamed Bottom row (left to right): Tracy Serem, Kepha Obiri (Homeroom teacher), Tendo Mua-Musoke, Neil Vanderhoeven Not pictured: Rajmil Kebeni

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YEAR 5

Class 5A Top row (left to right): Nadhha Sheikh, Zunni Mussa, Sultan Khamis, Kelli Gitahi, Samuel Pereira, Sandra Yego Middle row (left to right): Syed Hussain Abdurrahman, Nabeel Chakera, Anuradha Mohsin (Homeroom teacher), Harvi Vekariya, Nahal Swaleh Bottom row (left to right): Samier Hamdi, Samaria Akeno, Jude Majanja Not pictured: Aashiya Sindhu, Ava Devani, Kian Moolraj

Class 5K Top row (left to right): Keithi Gitahi, Simon Charaniya, Robert Richard, Ayman Ladha, Kumail Mohsin, Philip Mutegi Middle row (left to right): Adam Owuor, Aditi Manave, Rija Cheema, Samira Jivraj, Aydan Jamal, Naima Otunga Bottom row (left to right): Azusa Wasike, Manal Idow, Titus Mutemi (Homeroom teacher), Zeinab Mahmood, Alexandra Hart Not pictured: Khalida Abubakar Aga Khan Academy Mombasa - YEARBOOK 2019-2020

Jumping into Year 6 Message from Year 5 teachers “I was indeed privileged to have been your homeroom teacher in three different grade levels: grade 1, 2 and 5. I wish you all nothing less than happiness and greatness. May your wings grow stronger and stronger and continue to soar higher and higher, just like an eagle.” – Titus Mutemi, Year 5 teacher “You all are a great lot. We really had a great time together, from setting up our learning environment with plants, hammock, etc. to watching funny videos, learning how to use a gong, and last but not the least, applying in our lives our class mantra of instant karma. I really enjoyed teaching and learning with you. Will miss you lots!!! You all are moving into an ocean from a pond and I am sure you all will do well wherever you are. Good luck!” – Anuradha Mohsin, Year 5 teacher

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SENIOR SCHOOL

Our focus this academic year has been on working smart to achieve our goals more efficiently and effectively. The entire Senior School community has been working together to optimise the use of resources, especially time, to achieve outcomes in an environment where education is a joyous process. The main focus of this year is “less is more”, targeting specific areas that need improvement, aligning roles and responsibilities and ensuring accountability for each stakeholder in the school. At the start of a new academic year and along the way, we welcomed new faculty, staff and students into the Academy community. As always, this enriching experience involved exchanging ideas and sharing our different or similar cultural backgrounds and experiences, all in the quest to make the Academy experience unique and rich through diversity. With working smart in mind, both academic and co-curricular programmes and activities were scheduled in a coordinated manner to ensure a balanced and efficient use of resources. We are proud of the achievements we have celebrated and it has been gratifying to see the various aspects of the vision and mission of the Academy unfolding in the lives of our students. As Principal, it has been a year of encouraging the community to embrace the idea of working smart and developing good habits. As the year has progressed, our hope was that what we have learnt has been beneficial. This was also a year where we implemented a new leadership structure with specific focus on either academics or our students’ welfare. With this, we have been able to provide a holistic support system for our students, allowing them to achieve their goals. It has also been a learning experience for all of those involved and has provided us with essential feedback for moving forward. One of the critical elements that has led to the achievement of this year’s goals has been the continued spirit of collaboration and collegiality among faculty, staff and students. Through various activities offered throughout the year in both academic and enrichment programmes, students have had the opportunities to exercise their leadership, creativity, service and showcase their talents and abilities, which all leads to a holistic development. As we look back at the 2019 – 2020 academic year, we acknowledge the progress we have all made towards inculcating the culture of efficiency and effectiveness in all that we do. However, this will need to become well established through improvements in areas where things have not gone as planned. As we look forward to the next academic year, this will be at the forefront of what we will work on as a community in order to move to the next level.

Francis Kariuki Senior School Principal

The 2019 – 2020 academic year was an exciting one for us all as we have built upon what we accomplished during the last academic year. Although some structures have changed in the Middle Years Programme (MYP), we see these changes as growths and are looking forward to the other ways we can strengthen ourselves as a whole AKA Mombasa community. In our effort to ensure well-rounded students and help them realise the mission and vision of the Academy, we appointed a Service as Action coordinator this year. This has helped students have a more focused approach to service activities both within and outside the Academy. Ms Sangina Khudododova has been working to ensure that all students in the MYP have a fulfilling Service as Action experience, right from Year 6 to 10. Along the lines of working with community partners, our students held a fantastic personal project exhibition. This project, which is a measure of students’ learning in MYP, has grown tremendously and enables our students to share their learning with the community around us. Our second Exchange Programme saw us significantly raising the bar this year. Whereas the first Exchange Programme lasted seven weeks, the second one was held from August to December 2019, with 17 students from Hyderabad being hosted by Mombasa, as we sent 17 to Hyderabad. The academic and cultural experiences of the students were priceless, as was demonstrated in the presentations they did before their departure. This year we also saw the introduction of the “Most Improved Student” in our awards ceremony. This award will help students strive to do their best, meet their goals and ultimately outdo themselves. Another important milestone this year was the eAssessment. A total of 74 students completed their MYP 5, after completing their ePortfolios and Onscreen examinations. Finally, the year level trips and bonding activities that were rolled out this academic year have continued to strengthen class spirit. Students once again visited different places in Kenya; from South Coast all the way to Nakuru. These experiential trips continue to help our students put what they have learnt in class into practice.

Esther Nondi Middle Years Programme Coordinator

Service Learning This year we were honoured to have a variety of speakers and organisations come mentor our Year 9s and 10s with the community work they are indulged in and inspire our young students in the importance of sustainability and the power one can achieve through working together. Some of the workshops they were doing were: importance of planting mangrove forests, learning how to work with the community through sports photography, and much more. These workshops greatly helped the Year 10’s in finalising and completing their one and a half year projects with the different government schools they were working with. On the other hand our Year 7’s continued to build relationships with Port Reiz Academy by forming strong connections and understanding and learning the ability to work through the stereotypes that are seen with differently-abled individuals. The Year 7s conducted various activities with the students at Port Reiz including drawing, singing, playing football together and hosting an annual sports day for the students to showcase their marvelous achievements. Through the literacy programme our Year 8s are involved with, students from Kongowea Primary School collaborated with our students to create books with short stories. These books later get published and can be used by the schools in their libraries. Through this process, students link personal and social development with academic and cognitive development. Service Learning plays a very important role in nurturing students growth and skillset building. The experiences our students receive from this programme build upon the Academy’s curriculum, while also fostering students’ individual growth in the development sector. – Kauthar Mohamed, Service Learning Coordinator

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Zawadi Bazaar 2019 This year’s 10th annual Zawadi Bazaar was filled with lots of excitement from the AKA Mombasa and external community. Through the curriculum they learnt, the Year 9 and 10 students created and managed their own stalls either selling items or having interactive activities. With this experience, the students learned more about entrepreneurship and raised funds for their Service Learning programmes through the money they made. Many firsts were also seen at this year’s Zawadi Bazaar. After years of being held in the academic blocks, this year’s event took place in the Commons, Sea View and the main courtyard area, ending years of it taking place within the academic blocks. Also for the first time, a concert was held in the evening at the Amphitheatre with notable performances from the school choir, Anto Neo Soul, Nazizi, Omari on the Sax and students from the Academy.

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Young Farmers Club This year the Young Farmers and Book (YFC) club participated in various competitions starting from county, to regionals, to national levels. In these competitions, the students were able to showcase their awe-inspiring talents in activities such as quizzes, debates, public speaking and agricultural rallies. Due to the students outstanding talents, the club managed to take part in the Mombasa International Show. Here they managed to achieve good results and emerged 1st position in the overall YFC activities, hence granting them an opportunity to meet the President Uhuru Kenyatta. Due to their great performance, the club proceeded to the next level, which was in the Nairobi Show, where the team also did very well and managed to emerge in the 2nd position.

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8th Annual Peace Summit From 12-13 March 2020, the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa hosted its 8th annual Peace Summit conference attended by more than 150 students and teachers from different schools within Mombasa County. The Summit’s theme for this year, “Climate Action for Peace,” draws attention to the importance of combating climate change to protect and promote peace worldwide by engaging young people on peace and conflict resolution. Thank you to the student leads, Cinizia Torriani (DP1) and Raphael Mwachiti (DP1), and the Individuals and Societies Department for organising this event.

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Character Day

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Residential life The residences at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa are an essential part at the Academy. Through the residential programme, students accomplish a balanced lifestyle complimenting their academic excellence and holistic growth. Students learn how decision-making skills, independence and more, which come in handy as they venture out into the real world. Residential life at the Academy encompasses a variety of students from various backgrounds who gain an incredible experience by living together, which will aid them in the future. The residential experience is exceptional as students engage with adults in homely environments, who are trained in areas of child protection, emergency response, as well as interact with them in class. The campus includes a gym, large football area, Astro tuff, and indoor basketball court, in addition to swimming pools. We are diversifying in the arts and we expect increased interest in musical instruments, visual arts and theatre, which strengthens the inner self. Students get to enjoy life outdoors, along with the welcoming beaches, which the coastal town of Mombasa is historically known for. Through a representative system, students have a say in which enriching events they get to participate in, while not taking attention away from academics. The residency is indeed, a one-stop home. – Wafula Benson, Head of Residential Life

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Taita 2019 In February the residential programme hosts an annual trip to Taita, a county north-west of Mombasa. This trip involves Year 6 and Year 7 residential students, along with other residential students, captains and staff members. The trip consists of hiking, camping and engaging in a variety of activities as a way to get to know each other. This programme acts as a learning platform as the students are exposed to different tasks and are required to work collaboratively to accomplish each task. In the end, meaningful, positive and inspiring relationships are built, while others are strengthened.

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YEAR 6

Mentor Groups Top row (left to right): Jaison Hira, Sarina Alibhai, Rehan Dharamsi, Levern Mungai, Ameir Muravvej, Ishara Chitibwi Middle row (left to right): Stanley Mwachisege, Neeva Sumaria, Jeffrey Mwaniki, Lyndon Mwangovya, Lillian Wambura, Aamal Lota, Kaganzi Kiiza Bottom row (left to right): Kyla Busingye, Jeanette Miranda, Polycarp Ageta (mentor), Munira Hemed, Marylyn Khamala

Top row (left to right): Fatuma Ibrahim (Head of Year), Cynthia Kioko, Aliko Munthali, Fatuma Abdalla, Zoe Magre, Alia Messer, Salmaan Noormohamed, Avni Roy, Jimnah Kimani (mentor) Middle row (left to right): Arnold Deche, Raj Piyush, Nate Muchene, Carson Kariuki, Thea Shah Bottom row (left to right): Ian Dullo, Dinisha D’Silva, Sahil Pasta Not pictured: Billan Abdi

Top row (left to right): Ojaswini Pandey, Mujtaba Khaki, Purity Kyalo, Julio Kitoka, Anne Jumbo, Michelle Mwamba Middle row (left to right): Geeta Pancholi, Saanvi Gupta, Ayaan Cheema, Rabia Saees, Jawahir Mohamed Bottom row (left to right): Abigail Obiero, Rebecca Wamala, Nicholas W. Gakaguah (mentor), Alvin Sheja Not pictured: Jae Mbugua

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YEAR 7

Mentor Groups Top row (left to right): Abraham Mangesho, Jacob VanNiekerk, Suhaib Hamdi, Adjo Kwame, Abdulrahim Baradai, Jusab Zayan Middle row (left to right): Tugi Mwige, Aisha Mohamed, Reza Amershi, Stephanie Yego, Mairan Abass Bottom row (left to right): Arthur Kikomeko, Ellise Ochieng, Kiprotich Lang’at (mentor), Micah Adriko

Top row (left to right): Powell Lubanga, Raina Alladin, Deesha Rathod, Tatiana Lucas, Veer Baghani Middle row (left to right): Mary Anne Aluoch (mentor), Ilhaam Hassanali, Rayan Bardai, Mordecai Kalume, Natanya Wanjohi, Caleb Opiyo (Head of Year) Bottom row (left to right): Divine Aine, Abbas Mohamed, Sanaa Gulamhusein, Zeeshan Hashwani Not pictured: Musaab Al-Habshi

Top row (left to right): Mureithi Ndiritu, Kristian Pereira, Sinon Ilolov, Zaaki Dhanji,Durdona Sadatshoeva, Atika Magotsi Middle row (left to right): Kieran Sebalu , Branice Mukolwe, Gulsafar Sadonshoeva, Faye Oruko, Ibrahim Joho Bottom row (left to right): Leunato Sabbah, Daniel Otogo(Mentor), Saumu Omar

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Top row (left to right): Naim Bardai, Mustafa Syed, Rehaan Ismail, Alim Aswani, Rukniddin Nizomodinov, Keza Atalia Middle row (left to right): Jovid Abdulvobov, Wiswaal Noor, Alysaa Shamji, Sathyam Gohil, Joy Aleyo Bottom row (left to right): Michelle Oundo, David Ochola (mentor), Aker Mutinda

Top row (left to right): Uma Manga, Said Mattar, Vaalma Musyoki, Aiden Moolraj, Zanelle Kioko Middle row (left to right): Lauren Okeyo, Joshua Masakha, Hannah Mulindwa, Joseph Mutegi, Harry Tindyebwa Bottom row (left to right): Melissa van Niekerk, Jackson Ltorisha (mentor), Aine Turyahabwe

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YEAR 8

Mentor Groups Top row (left to right): Yanna Mbugua, Asia Mwakazi, Naira Gillani, Toviel Kioko, Lloyd Ashitsa Middle row (left to right): Ivan Hart, Gloria Kamajugo, Grace Ogolla, Aman Ratani, Isla Mutegi Bottom row (left to right): Nabusya Sikana, Jackson Kanyingi (mentor), Matthew Lubega

Top row (left to right): Sarina Talerico, Sekela Muntali, Paula Nanyonga, Ayaan Allarakhia, Hiabel Eyob, Kimyo Datlashoeva Middle row (left to right): Reuben Monyo, Shawn Tune, Maheera Intikhab, Kyla Kanyagia, John Kibatia Bottom row (left to right): Rayan Pasta, Phelesters Obendo (mentor), Anahita Faizova, Nicholas Ntayagabiri

Top row (left to right): Ela Devani, Arya Noormohamed, Kyara Warioba, Collins Ziro, Noor-e-Rehmat Khowaja, Malaika Ekochu Middle row (left to right): Gloria Gakuo, Anande Nnko, Manuel Busingye, Curtis Wachira, Elsa Kibara, Howard Kache Bottom row (left to right): Arav Jivani, Joyce Arigi (mentor), Luis Misabo

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Top row (left to right): Dhruvi Sunilkumar, Lisa Serem, Syed Omer Abdul Malik, Zianna Alidina, Aya Mahmood Middle row (left to right): Kayin Chemngorem, Farhad Taniya, Mwakilesho Abdul Malik, Aly Muhammad Hussein Shamji, Rodrick Eliamen Bottom row (left to right): Kais Karim, Felix Oyoo (mentor), Landry Taratibu, Eliana Mwesiga

Top row (left to right): Sehar Rajwani, Sakina Rashid, Aanya Shah, Ami Gitahi, Joy Mutua Middle row (left to right): Abdul-Kadir Soud, Ardasher Dodikhudoev, Mabatalisho Orifzoda, Michelle Kalunda, Ilhaam Ladha Bottom row (left to right): Karam Amarshi, Amos Muuo (mentor), Moiz Hassanali

Top row (left to right): Jamila Lukmanji, Franciscar Shashu, Victor Mwonga, Jessica Abhvani, Haimi Shah Middle row (left to right): Muborak Davlatshoeva, Alysia Dhalla, Timothy Aogon, Kelly Ashitsa, Rahmaan Rahim Bottom row (left to right): Safraz Issa, Colin Akeno, Anusha Lalani (mentor), Ayman Virji Not pictured: Talal Said, Faith Abuya (Head of Year)

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YEAR 9

Mentor Groups Top row (left to right): Mayana Kioki, Ilyana Jiwa, Arsh Dharani, Sarah Gatheca, Zahra Noormohamed Middle row (left to right): Tianna Parmar, Eshak Noorani, Bhamrah Gurraj, Ethan Mwesigwa, Nadia Ntege Bottom row (left to right): Ali Muhammad Kassimali, Erick Agira (mentor), Muhammed NoorMohamed

Top row (left to right): Muskaaan Kassam, Maleeha Bhaloo, Orzu Nasridinshoeva, Rayn Shamji, Yumna Ariff Middle row (left to right): Ahmed Mussa, Anis Mukairshoev, Muhammad Kanji Bottom row (left to right): Hamza Mohamed, Safari Fondo (mentor), Luciano Torriani

Top row (left to right): Nivyan Lakhani, Shakkrbonu Shonazarova, Shema Anthony, Ethan Olweny, Shafyna Alibay Bottom row (left to right): Tanya Vekaria, Fredrick Wagah (mentor), Debra Isiaho

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Top row (left to right): Azmat Amarshi, Jessica Musoke,Nalani Mungai, Layla Kizito, Clemence Mwanjele Middle row (left to right): Armaan Noorani, Dean Magara, Fadumo Mahmood, Kavya Bhagani Bottom row (left to right): Mark Oundo, Wycliff Nyabuto (Head of Year), Murangira Tindyebwa Not pictured: Arria Lakha (Mentor)

Top row (left to right): Qaisara Yasin, Maheer Bhaloo, Ayden Keshavjee, Shayne Shah, Maria Thathiya Middle row (left to right): Rayann Natha, Daniel Kyabayinze, Gakenia Mwige, Joe Mutua Bottom row (left to right): Joy Alande, Jerry Kembo (mentor), Kojo Kwame-Kumah

Top row (left to right): Abel Komora, Madina Khudobakhshova, Samar Matar, Brandon Kanyerezi, Sabiha Mohamed Middle row (left to right): Guled Herzi, Shante Kamar, Alyssa Jamal, Taha Gulamhusein Bottom row (left to right): Lucky Dhrolia, Iyad Yuka (mentor), Jonathan Ogutu Not pictured: Armaan Nurali

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Top row (left to right): Marodbegim Shakarmamadova, Ilana Alibhai, Myles Mwang’ombe, Faith Kasi, Michelle Njeri Middle row (left to right): Aryan Karani, Ayush Ranjan, Joseph Warioba, Aiden Muchemi Bottom row (left to right): Mwinyi Mohammed, Caroline Wangire (mentor), Aryen Muravvej

Top row (left to right): Sonakshi Roy, Omar Mwabumba, Mwanapwani Suleiman, Diya Gohil, Muhammad Zahid Jiwani Middle row (left to right): Elmira Abdumamadova, Kaleem Adamjee, Aahil Tejani Bottom row (left to right): Yitzak Karanja, Joyce Wangari (mentor), I-em-hotep Mutinda

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Exchange Programme For three months, 35 students from the Academies in Mombasa and Hyderabad ‘exchanged’ places, where they went on a journey of self-discovery in a new environment. The students were immersed in their host Academy’s way of life; they followed the same school day, ate the same food and abided by the customs as their fellow local students. Through soaking up a new way of life, students were not only able to learn more about their fellow Academies’ students, but were able to discover more about themselves in new environments. “The Exchange Programme was one of the best experiences of my life,” said Year 9 student Brandon Kanyerezi. “I was able to learn a lot about other cultures, people and India. I also got to learn a lot about myself too!”

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YEAR 10

Mentor Groups Top row (left to right): Ashley Nyaporo, Aesnur Karani, Kindi Mchuwa, Eden Ngatata Middle row (left to right): Sophia Talerico, Yusuf Abdulkhani, Lindi Nnaggenda Bottom row (left to right): Caelan Mutuma, Samuel Asibah (mentor), Ayan Charnia

Top row (left to right): Makayla Kiruku, Sahar Bharwani, Jamila Ferej, Georgia Mulindwa Middle row (left to right): Muntaha Sheikh, Harith Mohamed, Isminoz Jamshedova, Samwiri Mugasi Bottom row (left to right): Karla Ssewakiryanga, George Gachoya (mentor), Noah Wanjohi

Top row (left to right): Sahara Akeno, Agape Nyamawi, Maliha Idow Middle row (left to right): Tawheed Allarakhia, Marion Namalwa, Daryl Mugabi Bottom row (left to right): Kaif Kassam, Sara Lalani (mentor), Vishva Patel

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Top row (left to right): Esther Ndiwaita, Elizabeth Kitakule, Gulbegim Rahimjonova, Linda Mukundwa Middle row (left to right): Eklavya Hussain, Zakir Jiwani, Madiba Burks Magara, Sean Kariuki Bottom row (left to right): Advaita Dhutia, Violet Munyane (mentor), Hilda Wambui Maichibu

Top row (left to right): Leila Suleman, Vikhil Samani, Ryan Maina, Omar Bawazir, Simran Charaniya Bottom row (left to right): Rowena Nohavica, Henry Nyagah (Head of Year), Zia Amershi Not pictured: Alainah Meghji, Kainat Mitha (mentor)

Top row (left to right): Mishal Lalani, Juwaira Lota, Furuzon Atobekova, Ally Gulamhussein Middle row (left to right): Lorrain Tuva, Sybella Ssewakiranga, Amreen Somji, Saroni Mlola Bottom row (left to right): Andre Lupembe, Aileen Kimuhu (mentor), Joedy Abuto Not pictured: Mukhtaar Lota

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Top row (left to right): Komal Hashwani, Alish Andani, Khushi Bajaria Middle row (left to right): Ibdita Hotta, Mahamed Abdi, Saruni Meely Bottom row (left to right): Mwendwa Mule, Henry Nyagah (Head of Year), Ikjyot Singh Not pictured: Rodney Bosire (mentor)

Top row (left to right): Umi Ali, Afra Ndassiwa, Zahra Mamujee, Rizwan Sheikh, Fazliddin Orumbekov, Ryan Ogolla Bottom row (left to right): Calvin Atuhaire, Frank Nyadida (mentor), Farhad Sahil Not pictured: Wanjiru Kihanya

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Hiking Gilgil Each year, the DP1 students set out on a trip to Mount Kasigau, but our cohort was the first to see a change as we pioneered to Gilgil, Naivasha. This trip consisted of weird outfits, harsh weather and terrain, weird games, night runners and people screaming “Andies” and “Huyyaaasss” in the middle of the night. It’s fair to say this trip had a ton of memorable moments. But what’s the most memorable of the lot? This is a list of the most memorable moments of the Masifa trip to Gilgil. Number 3: The lost group The hike through Kazuki gorge was challenging to say the least. However, it was lots of fun – groups were singing and chanting as they walked, the scenery was beautiful and some of us walked alongside a herd of zebras. The icing on the cake was the fact that a group got lost. We were supposed to hike downhill and stop at a stream, but a group that we labelled the ‘Mountain Goats’ found themselves near the top. The image of around 10 students and teachers stranded up near the top of a hill trying to come back down in the view of the rest, not mentioning how steep that hill was, was priceless. Number 2: The night runners This one came out of nowhere. At night everyone is tucked in their tents as the temperature drops. Out of nowhere a group of people decided to start shouting. It first began with random names of students. It was then followed by the infamous “Where are you?” and “Can I get a huuyyyyaaaa?”. Some people left their tents and started running around, banging on other people’s tents whilst shouting, causing people to scream in fright. When the story came out during breakfast, it was hilarious with most taking part in it the next night (the shouting bit, not the night running). Number 1: Andddyyyyy Our grade has officially coined this as our catchphrase. The term “Andy” is the undisputed best joke that came from Gilgil with, “Andy, where are you?” reigning supreme. It all started on the first night. The guides were introducing themselves to us and what they were in charge of. It soon reached Andrew’s turn and he began by saying, “My name is Andrew, but you can call me Anddyyy.” It was just the way he said it that made it stick. We all responded in unison with, “Annndddyyyy”. The phrase officially stuck with people screaming his name at the top of their lungs in the middle of the night. That brings us to the end of our list. The trip as a whole was a great experience. At least when things get rough, we can look back on the experience with a smile. -Nawaf Ali, DP1

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DP 1

Mentor Groups Top row (left to right): Khushbu Kotak, Cinzia Torriani, Tessa Tyaba, Inaya Somani Middle row (left to right): Joshua Luwemba, Jeremy Kiarie, Namirembe Nnaggenda, Carl Njeke Bottom row (left to right): Rayyan Khan, Salik Qureshi, Alex Mwololo (Mentor and Head of Year), Adnan Bhanji

Top row (left to right): Yesha Yasin, Shifa Valyani, Faizaan Firoz, Sarah Bajaber, Mansi Babla Middle row (left to right): Kandafula Sikana, Janice Njuguna, Emanuel Kenga Bottom row (left to right): Jai Morjaria, Ric Faulkner (mentor), Levi Kibet

Top row (left to right): Tia Mbabazi, Mona Kamotho, Tamira Noormohamed, Sophie Carvalho, Faith Mueni Middle row (left to right): Eden Olweny, Arshman Balouch, Faniki Deche, Arish Madataly Bottom row (left to right): Raphael Mwachiti, Catherine Orwe (mentor), Mohamed Jeilani

Top row (left to right): Saliha Mukhi, Raisha Minsariya, Joanne Ndagire, Victoria Stanley, Arman Adtani Middle row (left to right): Bilkis Tarmal, Aheer Chatterjee, Icharia Michael Bottom row (left to right): Luke Ekochu, Alice Ndungu (mentor), Shaan Adatia

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Top row (left to right): Edrina Watya, Qahira Jiwa, Ayaan Jassani, Rania Janmohamed, Saloni Patel Middle row (left to right): Nawaf Atrash, Aali Shamji, Rahul Doshi, Yolandah Tulina Bottom row (left to right): Lafsi Mwabodo, Stephen Mwema (mentor), Sara Alidina

Top row (left to right): Aimaan Sayani, Samia Juma, Tiffany Agwaro, Josette Kiarie, Ian Adoyo Middle row (left to right): Faheem Jussa, Hisham Ladha, Aly Jassani, Abdurahman Herzi Bottom row (left to right): Tyler Wamala, Samantha Caras (mentor), Shilo Asiimwe

Top row (left to right): Simin Kanani, Florence Kisero, Zahra Jariwalla, Maya Okoboi, Mahek Shah Middle row (left to right): Simin Kanani, Florence Kisero, Zahra Jariwalla, Maya Okoboi, Mahek Shah Bottom row (left to right): Omari Mwakuluzo, Vidushi Mehrotra (mentor), Ashhal Vellani

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DP 2

Mentor Groups Top row (left to right): Sanaa Esmailjee, Delilah Tende, Mishal Vellani, Lovely Mughalu, Muskaan Bhaidani Middle row (left to right): Ali Mohammad Sachwani, Osman Mahmud, Joshua Makome, Marco Adriko Bottom row (left to right): Joshua Byaruhanga, Mary Nyandieka (mentor and Head of Year), Anais Batebe Shalita

Top row (left to right): Anjiya Ali, Michelle Diawara, Sneha Bardai, Jeanette Homes, Samiha Al-Tai Middle row (left to right): Ali Afzal, Amilio Merali, Dennis Khamala, Ayaan Surani, Ziyaan Virji Bottom row (left to right): Suleiman Hamisi, Shariff Al-Beiti (mentor), Bilal Adamjee

Top row (left to right): Samuel Serah, Werle Tamara, Dawood Amaal, Wandario Baraka, Mutegi Sarah Middle row (left to right): Hyder Mohammed, Solomon David, Mutua Ohad, Bhagani Rahil, Sayani Azaan Bottom row (left to right): Ssewakiryanga Jordan, Oliver Wanje(Mentor) Ashvani Saifan

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Top row (left to right): Maliha Taufiq, Eesha Jamal, Gabriella Mukisa, Alifiyah Kadibhai Middle row (left to right): Natasha Haque (mentor), Keiran Kyambadde, Shekila Athman, Juleen Keevy (mentor) Bottom row (left to right): Anita Mukomah, Aliasgar Jafferji, Laiqa Walli

Top row (left to right): Anoush Alibhai, Olivia Kindt, Iqra Muhammadi, Ziana Bharwani, Shirlyn Kimani Middle row (left to right): Irfan Karmali, Sarah Janmohamed, Ambuj Ranjan, Fardeen Shivji Bottom row (left to right): Maria Atieno, Julius Menzah (mentor), Abbas Alibhai

Top row (left to right): Valerie Musioki, Margaret Makoba, Alisha Doshi, Heena Kamani Middle row (left to right): Natalie Njuguna, Adeel Sanya, Hussain Cochinwala, Nicole Lutalo, Soniya Marghani Bottom row (left to right): Alakhonya Anzala, Bulemi Mulama (mentor), Aaryan Ajani

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DP 2

Class of 2020 Aaryan Ajani

In school they told me practice makes perfect. And then they told me nobody is perfect, so then I stopped practicing.

Abbas Alibhai

I’m not great at the advice... can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?

Adeel Sanya

My Math IA is still pending.

Alakhonya Anzala Freaking hell no!

Aleﬁyah Kadibhai

Has been released from her two year sentence.

Ali Muhammad Afzal

If You Don’t Like Where You Are In Life... Move. You Ain’t A Tree.

Ali Sachwani HAGS

Alisha Doshi

It’s alright kids, if I can graduate with a trillion absences, you can too. ;)

Amaal Dawood

Happy llama? Sad llama? Am-aal above the drama llama.

Ambuj Ranjan

8 hours of sleep should do.

Amilio Merali

She said I’m her one in Amilio(n).

AnaÏs Shalita

So tall that when I stand, I raise the roof.

Anita Mukomah

I became a character in a game I didn’t even realise existed. Hope I can use those bonus lives...

Anjiya Ali

Master has given Anjiya an IB Diploma? Master has presented Anjiya with trauma! Anjiya is freeee!

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Anoush Alibhai

I put the “lit” in little.

Ayaan Surani

See kids... I told you I looked like Hrithik Roshan in high school.

Azaan Sayani

Your pushes are like dhakkas. ~ (Inaya, 2019)

Baraka Wandario

You know what, in life.. uhh. Ehhh. Don’t cover the judge by.. ai. Don’t judge the the cover, judge the book. Aii man. Don’t book the cover.… eh whatever just don’t do it.

Bilal Adamjee

Call me Coronavirus because my energy is infectious ;)

David Solomon

As long as you are breathing, you still have a chance.

Delilah Tende

I wanted to go jogging, but Proverbs 28:1 says, “The wicked run when no one is chasing them.”

Dennis Wafula Khamala

Eminem, Michael Jackson, Chris Brown, Khaligraph Jones +254 - In that order.

Eesha Jamal

“No Eesha your yearbook quote can’t be tacos before muchachos” - Mom

Fardeen Shivji

I spent my whole life preparing for this point, now I don’t know what to say. Hence I am still thinking.

Gabriella Mukisa

Some people went to the gym for arm day, I conducted the choir on Monday.

Heena Kamani

A smile is the best makeup a girl can wear, besides heena.

Hussain Cochinwala

I’ve been playing cricket in this school for six years, so it’s about time I got out.

Iqra Muhammadi

Jina langu ni Iqra. If only this would get me a 45.

Irfan Karmali

I know ya’ll are my fans. It’s even in my name.

Jeanette Homes

Trust me you’re never too OLD to graduate, this coming from a girl who witnessed the making of Noah’s ark!

Jonathan Ssemuwemba

“But are you the same animal, AND a different beast? You’re welcome.” - Kobe Bryant

Jordan Ssewakiryanga

It’s a Sideline Story #SSwagNation

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Joshua Byaruhanga The sun’s tirade

Joshua Makome

Reeboks on. I Just Do It.

Kieran Kyambadde

Real G’s move in silence like lasagna

Laiqa Walli

I swear I’m more Laiqable than y’all thought.

Lovely Roda Mughalu

When they tell you “your light is too bright.” Tell them “I’m not dimming my light, I’m just gonna hand you some shades!”...Beware of hate masked as concern!

Maliha Taufiq

Shut up okay!! (Insert high-pitch voice)

Marco Adriko

Death and the Maiden was published in 1989 and was written by Ariel Dorfman. In this essay I will...

Margaret Makoba 12 yEaRs LaTeR

Maria Atieno

You wanna know who’ll miss me when I’m gone?? Read the first word again

Michelle

Yes, IB is tough but have you ever had to tiptoe to take a yearbook photo?

Mishal Vellani

When life gets you down, do you know what you gotta do? ... Ooops I forgot. What’s this for again?

Mohammed Hyder

“Guiness world record: First trilionaire. Also what’s wrong with this camera I promise this is not how I used to look.”

Muskaan Bhaidani

I do a lot of things French ;) like my EE.

Natalie Njuguna

Four most comforting words, “I haven’t started either.”

Nicole Lutalo

“Eyo, don’t ask if your dreams are crazy! Ask if they’re crazy enough.” - Colin Kaepernick (except the Eyo bit cause that’s apparently my signature word)

Ohad Mutua

Vibes are Chill, Style is fit. #Mamba4L

Olivia Kindt

I’m gay in every sense of the world (except my sexuality).

Osman Mahmud

My friends say I’m toxic, I don’t really like them anyways.

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Rahil Bhagani

Wondering which was more challenging, Diploma or Benching 100kgs. You know the answer. ;)

Saifan Aswani

“The Office, Season 7, Episode 19, Minute 14:45”

Samiha Al-Tai

I’m as exhausted as my medical insurance.

Sanaa Suhayl

Who are you when nobody is watching?

Sara Janmohamed

You know what my least favourite enzyme is? IAse.

Sarah Mutegi

God’s Got Me! I am Favored, am Victorious and I’m getting Stronger cause yall, I’m a STAR in the Making!

Serah Samuel

Sorry if I looked interested, I wasn’t.

Shekila Athman

“Knock knock.” “Who’s there?” “I am.” “I am who?” “I am out.” And now the ACTUAL hard work starts

Shirlyn Kimani

I talk, just not to you.

Sneha Bardai

Can’t wait to show up in my uniform for grad!

Soniya Marghani

“The best thing to do is always follow your greatest desire”Lucifer Morningstar. Even if it means missing two weeks of DP2 and going to Bali, just do it.

Suleiman Hamisi

Dip dip, splash, turn around and ... “SM19”

Tamara Werle

Leaving every Chemistry class singing: Scandium Rhenium Tungsten Iodine Boron.

Vallerie Musyoki

“I like my teeth like essays...Double Spaced!”

Ziyaan Virji

Fun fact: I submitted PP 2 months late and got suspended once. It’s not about following the system, but what you make out of the system. My legacy still lives.

Ziyana Bharwani

Literally no one: Me: Ya Khuda!!

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FACULTY/STAFF

Mr. Bulemi’s Sweet 15 On 29 February 2020, the AKA Mombasa community celebrated Mr Bulemi’s 15th birthday! Cake was eaten and the students wrote many messages for Mr Bulemi, filled with warm wishes for his birthday. As part of his birthday celebration, Mr Bulemi, along with other members of AKA Mombasa, joined a tree planting initiative with the Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa. Through this, Mr Bulemi raised 1500 KES for 150 seedlings and was able to plant some of those seedlings with the help of some students and our community partner, Central Girls Primary School.

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Modern Foreign Language During this academic year, the Modern Foreign Language Department has been able to do a number of things. This can be seen from the fact that we have maintained a strong partnership with the French Embassy through Alliance Francaise, Mombasa; our teachers were able to receive professional development courses on foreign language teaching; the department entered into a pairing programme with a school in the metropolitan France – Lycée Guillaume Apollinaire – though still at a planning stage; and much more. We also had 10 students from our Academy represent us for the Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française (DELF) junior exam at Alliance Francaise. Additionally, we have students from Tajikistan studying Russian who are always working towards upholding their Tajik culture. Throughout this academic year they have created their own movies and posters in Russian, which has aided in their learning. The other highlight has been our goal for digital literacy. We have been working on it and we showcased this during Market Day – a day when each department showcases what they’re doing – as we focused on ICT integration in learning and teaching. As a department, we are very social as a whole, and we boast for providing good snacks on Friday’s for the teachers. We are a team working to help each other professionally and otherwise. – Michael Ojuma, Head of Modern Foreign Language Department

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Sciences Why is science important in school? We are surrounded by technology and the products of science every day. Public policy decisions that affect every aspect of our lives are based in scientific evidence. As children grow up in an increasingly technologically and scientifically advanced world, they need to be scientifically literate to succeed. Learning science at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is an enjoyable experience where students are exposed to inquiry methods, which lead to the development of problem-solving skills and making informed decisions. It is in this context that the department endeavors to expose our students to science fairs, such as the Golden Climate International Environmental Project Olympiad, Young Scientists Kenya competition and the Kenya Science and Engineering Fair. We also value the science trips our students take because they help them connect the concepts learnt in class to real life experiences. Every year we also do a Group 4 project that provides opportunities to the Diploma Programme 1 science students to use the knowledge and skills leant to solve a particular problem/ issue within the community. As the head of my department, it is my goal to ensure students realise their maximum potential in sciences. – Alice Ndungu, Head of Science Department

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Mathematics The Mathematics department has embarked on several strategies for the 2019 – 2020 academic year to enhance its efficiency and effectiveness. This includes a strong mentorship programme for all of the teachers, along with professional development geared towards improving each teachers’ competence in technology and pedagogical matters. For the students, a “flipped classroom” strategy was practiced this year, which enabled struggling students to catch up with their peers and to assist any student who may have been absent from school. Collaborative planning and classroom observation were also instilled during this academic year. Our teachers planned together, implemented lessons together, observed together and reflected together. This process has greatly improved our teachers’ competence. In order to enhance deep learning, teachers also embraced projectbased learning and the use of simulation through technology to equip learners with the right skills and a link to real life situations. With this, we could see that it motivated our learners to research and do mathematics more. Along with all of this, exam rubrics were also established in order to assist the teachers to set and test students qualitatively. The Mathematics department is geared towards producing inquirers and great researchers. With the new changes we have implemented this year, we aim to ensure various components of a student’s development are seen and taken care of. From all of this, we hope to enhance our students’ overall performance in Mathematics. – Samuel Asibah, Head of Mathematics Department

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Individuals and Societies Brexit, climate change, genocide, maps, field studies, ecosystems, inflation are just some of the terminology that you would associate with the Individuals and Societies (I & S) department. This is a vibrant and rich department whose members have diverse experiences. Our teachers range from between one to 40 years of teaching experience and between them have taught in five different countries. The focus of the department is on social sciences. These are those subjects that study human societies and the relationships between humans within these societies. The most exciting addition to the department this year has been the presence of the Teaching Coach Ms. Natasha Haque. She comes in with a wealth of experience ready to support members of the department. In order to enrich our students’ experiences within the subjects done in the I & S department, there are several experiential activities the students engaged with this year. This year the Year 6s interacted with resource persons to learn about religion in Mombasa; the year 8 students showcased different inventions, food, music, dress and animals along the Silk Road through the Inventions Fair. Our Diploma Programme 1 and Year 9 students participated in a phenomenal Peace Summit this year that focused on the environment. During this year’s Peace Summit the theme was “Climate Action for Peace”. Ms. Khadija Dhory, together with the I & S department, were able to invite seven schools from within Mombasa to interact with our students. An amazing turn up of 57 DP1 students participated in the two-day event. Our summit was graced by the presence of Paul Mutuku, a young environmental activist, and Dr. Anne Omambia, the Chief Compliance and Enforcement Officer and Climate Change Coordinator at the National Environment Management Authority. Everyone was able to interact with each other and encourage each other to be the change they would like to see in the future. – Susan Abuto, Head of Individuals and Societies Department

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English We investigate the power of language in all its varieties. Through literary and non-literary texts, we engage with varied experiences and interpretations of the world in which we live. Through our study of various genres and texts, written or translated into English, we explore varied human experiences such as joy, anxiety and pursuits. In our classes “There’s always room for a story that can transport people to another place,” (J.K. Rowling) to the past through plays like Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Achebe’s Things Fall Apart , the present through Gado’s cartoons and the imagined future and alternate realities such as Lowry’s The Giver and Moore and Gibbon’s Watchmen. Facts about the department: 164: Total years of teaching experience in the department. The department boasts of teachers with expertise sought after both nationally and internationally. This is a unique department that is made up of teachers with multiple and diverse experiences both locally and abroad. 12: The number of teachers in the department. 2: The levels of IB English Language and Literature Course is offered: Standard Level and Higher level for diploma. At the MYP level there is only one level of Language and Literature. Avid readers, budding young writers, book critiques, journalist, cartoonists, eloquent speakers, actors and actresses are at home in our classes. From our classes, you will develop sharp critical thinking and analytical skills, be a better communicator and view the world from multiple perspectives. Our mantra is have a fun and enjoyable experience while you learn. – Nancy Okoye-Oruko, Head of English Department

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Expressive Arts You know that exciting feeling of something new? A new phone, a new laptop? Maybe a new car in the family? That is the feeling we had this year in the Expressive Arts department. So many wonderful changes happened this year, such as having a new spacious Drama room with a carpeted stage, a new Music room in the Junior School, newly refurbished music rooms in the Commons, brand new music instruments, and a new music keyboards studio. Visual Arts wasn’t left behind this year either. The new Middle Years Programme class is not only more spacious, but better lit and right next to the Diploma Programme Art room for inspiration. To top it all off, we had an adorable addition to the Commons – the piano, which is open and free for all to make music with. It is utterly irresistible! Aside from that, the Expressive Arts department continues to nurture leadership skills at the Academy. From those random “Happy birthday dear…” songs sung at mealtimes, to karaoke sessions at free time. From Junior and Senior School assembly performances to intra-class and Inter-House arts competitions. From Junior School Arts week, to the newly revitalised Music Art and Drama Night show that, for the first time since its inception, has seen the addition of Junior School in the competition. Join us all, for where there is art, there is joy. – Stella Wangu, Head of Expressive Arts Department

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Technology The role we play as a department is mostly not visible nor noticeable. The skills acquired during our lessons are transferable to all other departments. The use of technology in teaching and learning is now a necessity for 21st century learners. We pride ourselves for being the smallest department in number but, with the most impact to the school community. The contributions of Lang’at and Wagah have enabled the department to scale up to new heights this year, especially in the delivery of online learning for the community. We pride in the knowledge we share and gain from our learners in terms of digital technology. All of our class projects are designed to address problems by developing viable digital solutions. Solution-oriented mindsets are what enables our students to be competitive now and in their future careers. Some of the solutions developed by our students include the online enrichment portal and the Student Representative Council online voting platform. The continuous professional development by our faculty enabled the smooth transition in the uptake of the online learning after schools closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was during this time that we were introduced to terms like Zoom meetings, Google Classrooms, OneNote pages, Padlet, Kahoot, and SeeSaw. Apart from the above, we know that most of our students are punctual for our lessons, ACSU time and may stay-in even during lunch time for various reasons, but the main reason is air-conditioned classrooms. As a department we look forward to the introduction of robotics as an area of interest for our students. Programming/coding are some of the skills that will continue to be taught in the classroom, as well as an enrichment for other students with interest. The equipping of the department with latest technologies such as 3D printers, plotters, virtual and augmented reality systems, is what we look forward to. The developments in artificial intelligence should not be missed by our learners. Developing practical digital solutions to common problems needs to be inculcated in our students. – Kipkemoi Serem, Head of Technology Department

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Physical Health Education The Physical Health and Education Department is the centre of the action; from tournaments, inter-school leagues, swimming galas and international sports tournaments. We celebrate all students’ successes in their sports endeavor and encourage many more to challenge their limits. It is our joy to see students put their best effort in achieving their best performance for the school and their own success. Our teams shine in all areas from football, basketball, swimming, hockey; this is our pride as a department and school. – Jane Warutere, Head of Physical Health and Education Department

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Senior Leadership Team Top row (L to R): Paul Davis, Bernard Dudi, Francis Kariuki Bottom row (L to R): Gulam Juma, Alison Hampshire, Annia Dear, Mir Khudobakshov

Admininistration Staff and Faculty First row (L to R): Isaiah Siaba, Khadija Mwarabu, Morris Kitheka, Mir Khudobakshov Second row (L to R): Paul Davis, Thuranira Mweti, George Machuka, Grantone Mdawida, Sophie Okeyo, Philip Atonya, Declan Katana Third row (L to R): Joel Mulinge, Maureen Makachia, Wilson Kindungwa, Martin Mutunga, Francis Kazungu, Florence Oduol, Sarah Aluoch Fourth row (L to R): Anusha Lalani, Jane Okello, Larry Walukwe, Bakari Kazungu, Patience Njenga, Concepter Odeke, Juma Ali, Vidushi Mehrotra, Aalia Kurji Fifth row (L to R): Samuel Amukhoye, Naomi Nyakundi, Peter Belo, Hannah Kinuthia, Fred Ogallo, Sameer Hanif, Sheetal Shah, Stella Njagi, Victoria Sada, Joyce Wangari, Phylis Nyariki Not pictured: Alison Hampshire, Mwagambo Mwangala, Elizabeth Bwana, Dr Maina Gioko, Tom Abuto, Enos Kiforo, Rose Iminza, Elizabeth Macfarlane, Khadija Dohry, Patricia Musanga, Evangeline Wachira Aga Khan Academy Mombasa - YEARBOOK 2019-2020

Junior School Staff and Faculty First row (L to R): Mathias Oundo, Bonface Mulama, Sophie Okeyo, Anne Weke, Juliette Otieno, Lillian Mwendwa Second row (L to R): Titus Makunyi, Rebecca Davis, Tungwa Nyiro, Justin Msagha, Fridah Gatwiri, Mary Wanza, Enitta Olang’ Third row (L to R): Juleen Keevy, Michelle Perez, Shainoor Hanif, Ruth Msae, Margaret Mwaka, Joy Mutheu, Kepha Obiri Fourth row (L to R): Hope Baraka, Nuala Alibhai, Anuradha Mohsin, Belinda Odongo, Annia Dear, Alice Otieno, Leonida Sangale, Khona Bhattacharjee Not pictured: Esther Kariuki, Peter Muraguri, Marcelino Ngalioma, Polycarp Ageta

Senior School Staff and Faculty First row (L to R): Amos Muuo, Iyad Yuka, Joyce Arigi, Shariff Al-Beiti, Francis Nyadida, Mary Nyandieka, Alex Mwololo, Anthony Ndung’u, Stephen Kassim, Violet Munyane, Alice Otieno, Susan Abuto, Grantone Babu, Yusuf Kauli Second row (L to R): Erick Agira, Rodney Bosire, Daniel Otogo, Johnson Monari, David Ochola, Michael Ojuma, Ric Faulkner, Polycarp Ageta, Farid Ahmed, Jackson Kanyingi, Kennedy Odhiambo, Margaret Mwaka, Mary Wanza, Marcelino Ngalioma, John Rocky Ngala, Oliver Wanje, Samuel Kenga Third row (L to R): Godfrey Kokeyo, Fredrick Wagah, Phelesters Obendo, Julius Menzah, Dr Moses Orwe, Shouquot Hussain, Bulemi Mulama, Kipkemoi Serem, Minal Shah, George Gachoya, Stephen Mwema, Charles Gumba, Jane Warutere, Lucy Mwandawiro, Cynthia Okoth Fourth row (L to R): Nicholas Gakaguah, Wycliff Nyabuto, Hesborne Mosoti, Benson Wafula, Henry Nyagah, Nancy Oruko, Stella Wangu, Lang’at Kiprotich, Jerry Kembo, Samuel Asibah, Faith Abuya, Jimnah Kimani, Bernard Dudi, Francis Kariuki Fifth row (L to R): Anusha Lalani, Aileen Kimuhu, Alice Ndung’u, Prashant Pandey, Sara Lalani, Sangina Khudododova, Kauthar Mohamed, Fatuma Ibrahim, Samantha Caras, Esther Nondi, Natasha Haque, Safari Fondo, Caleb Opiyo, Vidushi Mehrotra Not pictured: Arria Lakha, Kainat Mitha, Juleen Keevy, Mary Anne Alouch, Felix Oyoo, Jackson Ltorisha, Catherine Orwe, Caroline Wangire

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Academy Fellows Top row (L to R): Jackson Ltorisha, Mary Anne Aluoch Middle row (L to R): Dr. Tom Abuto, Vidushi Mehrotra, Felix Oyoo Bottom row (L to R): Aileen Kimuhu, Anusha Lalani, Sara Lalani Not pictured: Arria Lakha, Kainat Mitha

Teacher Preparation Programme Interns First row (L to R): Stephen Kimuyu, Jerry Kembo, Johnson Monari Second row (L to R): Amos Muuo, Dr Tom Abuto, Margaret Mwaka

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Maintenance First row (L to R): Peter Ajigo, Isaiah Siaba, Christopher Marius, Fredrick Agolah, Justus Maingi Second row (L to R): Juma Ali, Joel Mulinge, Samuel Amukhoye, Grantone Mdawida, Wilson Kindungwa Not pictured: Antony Kimani and Victor Okello

Health and Wellness Left to right: Flora Wakhudu, Ibrahim Mucira, Winnie Mombo, Milka Gatungoh Not pictured: Felister Ogana

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Transportation Left to right: Philip Atonya, Larry Walukwe, Wycliffe Mazee, Abbas Sudi Not pictured: Badi Kakwaya

Cleaning First row (L to R): Hassan Kibwana, Mohammad Msungu, Athman Juma, Edward Yobo Second row (L to R): Joanne Ngugi, Lucy Masemo, Salim Muhammed, Joyce Kalela, Eric Mwandori, Daniel Shehe Third row (L to R): Josphine Kinara, Zablon Mshoti, Omar Musungu, Daniel Mutua, Omari Suleiman, Saumu Hamisi, Aisha Shaib, Daniel Mutunga Fourth row (L to R): Stephen Oyando, Irene Gachengo, Bidala Mwadime, Holdah Mdawida, Irene Mawedi, Justine Anyanga, Omari Mwinyi, Joyce Nyakwitsa, Ibrahim Butichi Not pictured: Filemon Ndoro

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Security (Group 1) First row (L to R): Emmanuel Cheng’i, Leonard Onyango, Hesborn Lango, George Machuka Second row (L to R): Shaban Chidangu, Hassan Mahmood, Justas Angeso, Nelson Wanyama, Alfred Kiprono, Colleta Mwita, Jacinta Mutua Third row (left to right): Humphrey Okumu, Raphael Kenga, Margaret Akinyi, Robert Wafula, Hamisi Buya Fourth row (L to R): Audrey Nyangara, Bartrumayo Ochieng Okinda, Laban Wakhuyi, Pauline Achieng, Simon Yego Not pictured: Mercylin Wekesa

Security (Group 2) First row (left to right): Leonard Onyango, Victor Wandera, George Machuka, Denis Salano, Michael Lugo, Mwatela Kamanza, Stephen Nyungesa Second row (left to right): Amos Wanjala, Isaac Koech, Augustine Otieno, Bonface Onyango, Janet Mwende, Faith Mwaka, Ruth Sirengo, Collins Kipkorir Third row (left to right): Enock Ogamba, Alice Bonareri, Idd Ramadhan, Chrispus Gitonga, Jackson Kahindi, Praxides Atieno Fourth row (left to right): Dorcas Ayiro, Adline Nganga, Catherine Adhiambo, Rophina Wakesho, Linete Mombo, Amanda Chao

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Kitchen First row (L to R): Felix Ogweno, Kioko Muli, Allan Dida Second row (L to R): Phylis Bwamula, Athman Mapera, Martin Kalama, Jacob Kitsao Third row (L to R): Peter Kaviti, Mugele Mtenzi, Victor Orengo, Andrew Munyalo Fourth row (L to R): Donnes Mwachia, Emily Koyonzo, Betty Khavele, Eunice Oruko Not pictured: Emily Oyugi, Fridah Mwakio, Mary Okoth, Jedidah Muthui, William Mangi, Mary Mukana, Isaac Kitana, Irene Kwekwe

Events Department Left to right: Samuel Kenga, Gideon Ondieki, Eunice Indulachi, Bakari Kazungu Not pictured: Felix Oyoo

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Laundry Top row (L to R): Jacklyne Orucho, Wilson Guya, Victor Mukabana Bottom row (L to R): Raphael Ngala, Kennedy Otieno, Khadija Mwarabu Not pictured: Hellen Mbori

Landscaping First row (L to R)Front: Peter Chea, Mambo Jackson, Juma Munga Second row (L to R): John Mwaro, Moses Ngala, Zacharia Omar Third row (L to R): Benson Ochieng, Jimmy Chonga, Edward Saha Not pictured: Jeremiah Warui, Kilian Tunje

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IT Department Top row (L to R): Bonface Mulama, Eugene Auka Bottom row (L to R): Byran Otieno, Alex Oyugi, Samuel Kimwele

10-14 Years of Service Top row (L to R): Milka Gatungoh, Mugele Mtenzi, Florence Oduol Bottom row (L to R): Henry Nyagah, Felister Ogana, Alex Oyugi

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When I joined the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa from the Aga Khan High School across the road, my intention was to grow and find new opportunities to learn and make some difference to the young minds…and I have not been disappointed! The beauty of the Academy is that it offers a range of opportunities to its faculty to learn through in-house professional development opportunities and external workshops. I signed up and benefited immensely from all of these. I have learnt new ways of viewing the world, unlearnt some ‘facts’, learnt new ones and found myself questioning more and being questioned even more by the students. I am proud to say I am a better teacher now and a better listener, more reflective, a better researcher and above all I’m learning every day to make my students’ experiences both in and outside class memorable. – Julius Menzah

15 Years of Service

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Meet the Yearbook Committee The Yearbook Committee would like to express our warmest appreciation to all who helped in the creation of this publication. A special thank you goes to our photographer, Jonah Kariuki from Laughters Photography, and to our volunteer designer, Amin Muhammad. Finally, thank you to all members of the AKA Mombasa community who contributed in different ways to make this yearbook a success. We apologize for any errors or omissions herein.

Yearbook Committee Top row (L to R): Vidushi Mehrotra, Faith Mueni, Noor-e-Rehmat Khowaja, Faizaan Firoz, Nawaf Atrash, Joshua Makome, Ian Adoyo, Aalia Kurji, Shifa Valyani, Tyler Wamala Bottom row (L to R): Osman Mahmud, Muskaan Bhaidani, Shouquot Hussain, Laiqa Walli, Joanne Ndagire, Janice Njuguna, Faniki Deche, Anusha Lalani Not pictured: Bilkis Tarmal, Sarah Bajaber

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ACADEMY PROFILE

2019 – 2020

The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa An International Baccalaureate (IB) World School

CEEB Code: 619187 – IB Code: 002352

Administration

Contact information

Head of Academy: Ms Alison Hampshire Senior School Principal: Mr Francis Kariuki IB Diploma Programme Coordinator: Mr Shouquot Hussain University Counsellor: Ms Samantha Caras agakhanacademies.org/mombasa

Mbuyuni Road, Kizingo, Mombasa, Kenya P.O. BOX 80100-90066 samantha.caras@agakhanacademies.org +254 733 602 899

Overview The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is a non-denominational, co-educational, day and boarding school for students in grades 1–12, with residential life beginning from grade 6. It is part of the Aga Khan Academies network of schools being established in 14 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The Academies are an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The aim of the Aga Khan Academies is to influence progress in the developing world by educating students to become home-grown leaders who can effect positive change in their societies. The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa works towards this vision by providing world-class education for exceptional students irrespective of their cultural or socio-economic background.

Curriculum The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is a triple programme IB World School, offering the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. The Academy’s programme additionally emphasises five cross-curricular areas of study: Ethics, Pluralism, Cultures, Governance & Civil Society, and Economics for Development. These themes provide a framework for developing students as global citizens and ethical, pluralistic leaders.

Graduation requirements:

Unique service internships

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6 subjects: 3 at the Higher Level (HL) and 3 at the Standard Level (SL)

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Theory of Knowledge course

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4,000-word Extended Essay on a student-chosen topic

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Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): Extensive participation in community-

The Academy’s summer internship programme is a unique, service-based learning initiative that supplements the CAS (Creativity, Action & Service) portfolio of the IB Diploma Programme. Students spend an intensive month working with either non-profit or private sector organisations focusing on issues ranging from education, rural development, women’s empowerment, child health, disaster awareness, youth training, sustainability and nutrition among many other areas.

based service projects

World average

English Language & Literature HL/SL Environmental Systems and Societies SL

French B HL/SL

Geography HL/SL

Global Politics HL/SL

Russian B SL Swahili A HL/SL Swahili Ab initio SL Swahili B HL/SL Theatre Arts HL/SL Visual Arts HL/SL

28 27

2016 2015

2017 2018 2016 2017 2018

29.63

29 32.66

Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL/SL

29.78

Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL/SL

33.08

IB average

Information Technology in a Global Society HL

29.95

History HL/SL

Physics HL/SL

The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa does not rank its students. However, achievement is awarded with an honour roll. Additionally, the Award of Excellence is awarded to a graduating male and female student. It is awarded to students who exhibit exemplary holistic development over the course of the Diploma Programme and personify the Academy’s Learner Profile.

Academy average

Economics HL/SL

31.40

Chemistry HL/SL

Past performance on IB Diploma exams

30.07

Biology HL/SL

34.30

Courses offered

2019 2019

Thirteen classes have graduated and have outperformed the IB world average on the Diploma exams. The chart to the left shows the comparative results: world average versus the Academy’s average for four years.

University matriculation 2016–2019 KENYA Boma International Hospitality College Moi University Strathmore University United States International University Kenya University of Nairobi

AUSTRALIA Monash University Murdoch University The University of Melbourne The University of Newcastle CANADA Brock University Cape Breton University Carleton University Concordia University Dalhousie University McGill University Mount Allison University Queen’s University Ryerson University Saint Mary’s University Simon Fraser University The University of Calgary Trent University University of Alberta University of British Columbia University of Guelph University of Saskatchewan University of Toronto University of Victoria University of Waterloo Western University Wilfred Laurier University York University

LEBANON American University of Beirut MALAYSIA Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation International Medical School Malaysia INTI International University MAURITIUS African Leadership University NETHERLANDS Maastricht University University College Groningen University College Roosevelt University of Amsterdam QATAR Georgetown University in Qatar Northwestern University Qatar

CHINA China Medical University (PRC) Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University FRANCE Ecole Centrale de Nantes GERMANY Jacobs University Bremen Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich GHANA Ashesi University

RUSSIA Moscow Aviation Institute SOUTH AFRICA University of Capetown University of Johannesburg SWITZERLAND École hôtelière de Lausanne Les Roches International School of Hotel Management TAJIKISTAN University of Central Asia UAE Middlesex University Dubai campus

INDIA Ashoka University

UGANDA Kampala International University

Grade distribution chart: Projected grades for Class of 2020

University destination by country 2016-2019

Grade A+ A AB+ B BC+ C C-

Grade Points 4.3 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7

IB Scale 7 6 6 5 5 5 4 4 3

IB Diploma Programme students by nationality

K enyan

U KU K 40-45

USA

35-39

I n dia n

30-34

24-29

za nia n an

India

Canadian − Pakistan 4 American − 5 Other − 5 Pakistani − 11Tanzania KENYA Tanzanian − 17 Ugandan − 18 Indian − 19 Kenyan − 63 Uganda

Ta n

Canada American OTHER

nada

Malaysia − 1% Germany − 1% Qatar − 1% Australia − 2% Netherlands − 2% South Africa − 2% Kenya − 5% Other − 6% UK − 16% USA − 19% Canada − 44%

Number of students

The scale below provides conversion details for the grading system.

USA Amherst College Barnard College Bennington College Bowdoin College Brown University California Polytechnic State University Clarkson University Columbia University Connecticut College Cornell University Drexel University Eastern Michigan University Florida Aviation College Florida International University

Great Bay Community College Grinnell College Iowa State University Johns Hopkins University La Salle University McNally Smith College of Music Michigan State University Mount Holyoke College New York University Principia College Purdue University Quinnipiac University Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art and Design Smith College The University of Tampa The University of Texas at Arlington Trinity College University of Arizona University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Los Angeles University of Wisconsin - Madison Washington and Lee University Wellesley College Wesleyan University Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Yale University

Total points out of 45

UK Aston University Brunel University Cardiff University Heriot-Watt University King’s College London Kingston University Medway School of Pharmacy Newcastle University Queen Mary University of London Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL) SOAS University of London St George’s University of London The University of Edinburgh The University of Glasgow The University of Manchester University College London University of Bristol University of East Anglia University of Kent University of Leeds University of London International Programmes University of Nottingham University of Reading University of Sussex University of the West of England UWE Bristol University of Warwick

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