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Dining Services Menu 1 and 3 - Bird Flu
The Academy's dining services provide a varied menu throughout the week. We aim for meals to be nutritious and delicious and for mealtimes to be an important aspect of Academy life.
Menu for 18–24 May 2015
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BreakfastHot or cold milk
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LunchVeg makhani Evening snack:
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DinnerTawa veg |
Tuesday |
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BreakfastCornflakes Mid-morning snack: |
LunchPasta with red/white sauce Evening snack: |
DinnerMixed veg dry |
Wednesday |
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BreakfastStrawberry flakes Mid-morning snack: |
LunchPaneer biryani Evening snack: |
DinnerBhaji |
Thursday |
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BreakfastCheeku fruit Mid-morning snack: |
LunchBendi peanut dry Evening snack: |
DinnerAloo jeera |
Friday |
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BreakfastCornflakes Mid-morning snack: |
LunchPaneer butter masala Evening snack: |
DinnerPaneer tikka |
Saturday |
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BreakfastBanana Mid-morning snack: |
LunchKadai paneer Evening snack: |
DinnerGobi 65
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Sunday |
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BreakfastChocos Mid-morning snack: |
LunchChole biryani Evening snack: |
DinnerPaneer butter masala |
Dining Services Menu 2 and 4 - Bird Flu
The Academy's dining services provide a varied menu throughout the week. We aim for meals to be nutritious and delicious and for mealtimes to be an important aspect of Academy life.
Menu for 25 May–31 May 2015
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BreakfastCornflakes
Mid-morning snack: |
LunchGobi masala Evening snack:
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DinnerDal tadka |
Tuesday |
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BreakfastCheeku fruit Mid-morning snack: |
LunchPaneer butter masala Evening snack: |
DinnerKadai paneer |
Wednesday |
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BreakfastBanana flakes Mid-morning snack: |
LunchSoya biryani Evening snack: |
DinnerCrispy veg |
Thursday |
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BreakfastBanana Mid-morning snack: |
LunchBhaji Evening snack: |
DinnerTawa veg dry |
Friday |
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BreakfastCornflakes Mid-morning snack: |
LunchAloo jeera Evening snack: |
DinnerPaneer tikka masala |
Saturday |
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BreakfastMelon Mid-morning snack: |
LunchBlack channa masala Evening snack: |
DinnerChole masala
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Sunday |
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BreakfastChocos Mid-morning snack: |
LunchChole biryani Evening snack: |
DinnerPaneer masala |
Naheed Hirji Keynote Speech at 2016 Peace Summit
Naheed Hirji, Growth and Partnerships Manager at Facebook, Africa was one of the Keynote speakers at the Peace Summit 2016. Naheed has in the past worked with Microsoft, Zynga and various social enterprises that are using technology to make a positive change in the world. He currently works on growing internet penetration in Eastern and Southern Africa using Facebook’s free basics (Internet.org).
Naheed stirred an interesting discussion around the theme of using Internet as a tool for peace. He started off with a conversation around the question “Is internet a human right?” Students responded with some interesting claims including the fact that humans have lived without the Internet before so why can’t they now? However, some brought up the issue of censorship and how governments monitor the public, compromising privacy. A discussion on whether or not internet is a tool for peace followed. Opinion was split in the room at first. The proposers argued how awareness and fundraising for important causes can be done using social media while the opposing side argued that the internet has given birth to cyber bullying.
This discussion finally led up to Naheed sharing how he came to a conclusion about this and why he took the job at Facebook. Naheed was a technology geek growing up but wanted to make a difference using technology. When he was offered the job at Facebook, he was uncertain about the impact he would be able to make, so he used IKIGAI. IKIGAI is a Japanese concept meaning "a reason for being". Everyone, according to the Japanese, has an IKIGAI. Finding it requires a deep and often lengthy search of self. IKIGAI evaluation consists of 4 questions: Are you doing something that you love? Are you doing work or deeds that the world needs or will be better for? What is it that you are really good at? And finally, is it possible to monetize this? His job was going to be to grow internet users in Africa, but how would this benefit people and the world? He thought to himself, the internet is a breeding ground for cyber bullying, spreads false information and hate speech and reduces individual privacy. He used the examples of ISIS and the conflict between Apple and the US government. However, the internet has the incredible power to connect people around the world, enable friends and families to communicate, improve job creation, education and health care levels, gives us information on our fingertips and gives everyone a voice and the power to share their opinion. If he were to help launch free basics, it would make the internet accessible to more people by providing them access to a range of free basic services like news, maternal health, travel, local jobs, sports, communication, and local government information, assisting them to improve their lives. He was going to be able to use technology to make a difference in the lives of billions of people. When he took the job at Facebook, he was sure he had found his IKIGAI.
He believes the internet and technology can be used as a tool for peace. All that is required is a change of attitude, being informed and critical thinking. “We must strive to become responsible citizens of the internet, break cultural, societal and political barriers and engage in respectful dialogue.” he said. He ended by sharing the idea behind peace.facebook.com, which demonstrates friendship and understanding in the most unexpected places and which is what we must aim to achieve using the internet.
By Inaara Gangji, DP1 (The Reporters)
Dining Services Menu A - rev
The Academy's dining services provide a varied menu throughout the week. We aim for meals to be nutritious and delicious and for mealtimes to be an important aspect of Academy life. We are committed to providing balanced vegetarian and non-vegetarian options for all meals.
Menu for 13–19 April 2015
Monday |
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BreakfastFresh fruit juice Scrambled eggs Hot milk, tea, coffee, drinking chocolate |
LunchCarrot ginger soup Salad bar Greek chicken with baked potato wedges / Croquette Roast chicken Vegetable korma Chocolate mousse |
DinnerClear vegetable soup Salad bar Curried beef Matoke Khadhi Carrot and cabbage pickle Bread and butter pudding |
Tuesday |
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BreakfastFresh fruit juice Eggs frittata Hot milk, tea, coffee, drinking chocolate |
LunchMinestrone soup Salisbury steak with gravy / beef pizza Salisbury steak Ugali Paneer kadai Crème caramel |
DinnerCream of spinach soup Salad bar Spring rolls with sweet and sour sauce Fried rice |
Wednesday |
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BreakfastFresh fruit juice Pancakes, beef sausage Hot milk, tea, coffee, drinking chocolate |
LunchBeef vegetable soup Crumbed fish with lemon butter sauce / fish fingers Pan fried fish Ugali with sukuma Bean curry, okra curry Pumpkin cake |
DinnerCream of tomato soup Stir fried chicken Stir fried rice Stir fried vegetables Vegetable manchurian balls Stir fried rice Naan |
Thursday |
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BreakfastFresh fruit juice Poached eggs Hot milk, tea, coffee, drinking chocolate |
LunchButternut squash soup Sweet and sour chicken / stir fried chicken Roast chicken Vegetable macaroni Focaccia bread Peas Plantain in coconut sauce |
DinnerCream of vegetable soup Salad bar Beef stroganoff Fresh mangoes |
Friday |
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BreakfastFresh fruit juice Country scrambled eggs Hot milk, tea, coffee, drinking chocolate |
LunchLeek potato soup Fried fish and chips with tartar sauce / fish fingers Sweet and chilli paneer Fish Ugali and sukuma Ice cream |
DinnerVegetable broth Chicken pizza Fruit triffle |
Saturday |
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BreakfastFresh fruit juice Plain or masala omelette Hot milk, tea, coffee, drinking chocolate |
LunchTomato basil soup Tandoori chicken Daal Naan, rice Banana cake |
DinnerClear vegetable soup Beef kebabs in herb sauce Spaghetti Vegetable aloo gunda Spaghetti Focaccia bread Fresh seasonal fruit |
Sunday |
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BreakfastFresh fruit juice Fried eggs Hot milk, tea, coffee, drinking chocolate |
LunchCarrot ginger soup Chicken curry Fruit strudel |
DinnerMushroom soup Hot dog / roll Vegetable tempura Sautéed potatoes Banana in chocolate |
Dining Services Menu C - rev
The Academy's dining services provide a varied menu throughout the week. We aim for meals to be nutritious and delicious and for mealtimes to be an important aspect of Academy life. We are committed to providing balanced vegetarian and non-vegetarian options for all meals.
Menu for 25–31 August 2014
Monday |
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BreakfastFresh fruit juice Boiled or scrambled eggs Hot milk, tea, coffee, drinking chocolate |
LunchCarrot ginger soup Keema curry with garden peas Watermelon slices |
DinnerLeek and potato soup Pan-fried fish with tartare sauce Fruit strudel |
Tuesday |
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BreakfastFresh fruit juice Boiled eggs or eggs frittata Hot milk, tea, coffee, drinking chocolate |
LunchCream of tomato soup Swiss chicken with rice pilaf Crème caramel |
DinnerGreen pea soup Beef pizza or vegetarian pizza English cake |
Wednesday |
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BreakfastFresh fruit juice Boiled eggs, pancakes, beef sausage Hot milk, tea, coffee, drinking chocolate |
LunchClear vegetable soup Banana cake |
DinnerSweet potato soup Fish in masala sauce Fruit crumble |
Thursday |
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BreakfastFresh fruit juice Boiled or poached eggs Hot milk, tea, coffee, drinking chocolate |
LunchBeef vegetable soup Balti chicken curry Pineapple slices |
DinnerCream of vegetable soup Beef stew with vegetable rice and ugali Vanilla cake |
Friday |
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BreakfastFresh fruit juice Boiled or country scrambled eggs Hot milk, tea, coffee, drinking chocolate |
LunchChicken and sweetcorn soup Macaroni beef and cheese bake Ice cream |
DinnerCabbage Soup Chicken makhani (murg makhani) Passion jelly |
Saturday |
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BreakfastFresh fruit juice Plain or masala omelette Hot milk, tea, coffee, drinking chocolate |
LunchCauliflower soup Mango mousse |
DinnerBroccoli soup Fish in coconut sauce Pineapple turnover |
Sunday |
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BreakfastFresh fruit juice Fried eggs Hot milk, tea, coffee, drinking chocolate |
LunchLentil soup Watermelon slices |
DinnerChicken noodle soup Meatballs in tomato sauce Pancakes with orange sauce |
