The Teacher Preparation Programme (TPP) held its 6th graduation on 18 June 2020 in an online ceremony to honour the achievements of eight graduates from Kenya and Mozambique who successfully completed the 18-month programme.

On 18 February, 2020, students of Grade 7 had the unique opportunity to have a virtual visit to Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada. This virtual visit presented students with an opportunity to explore an exhibition titled Caravans of Gold, Fragments in Time. It shed light on Africa’s rich history, educating the students about the spread and historical influence of the Saharan trading communities that connected Africa and Europe.

14 February, 2020 was an eventful day at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo. Sat beneath sun and shade, students and teachers marked what we called ‘Friendship Day’ with a picnic and a special event to honour the beautiful Mozambican dance tradition of Marrabenta.

On Thursday 14 November 2019, the International Exchange Manager for the Aga Khan Academies, Elizabeth MacFarlane, conducted two sessions introducing the Student Exchange Programme, which will now engage Aga Khan Academy Maputo students. Introduced in 2018, the exchange enables Academies’ Year 9 students to study and live at another Academy for three months, from the end of August to the beginning of December.

Parents and students came together on a hot November day to compete in two events: the Mango Challenge and Masterchef Competition. A number of tasty treats and dishes were presented following which winners were awarded trophies and certificates.