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Samson Suhas – swimming to a better life

“I came to this school searching for better opportunities and better facilities through which I can improve in sports and excel in music and studies,” says Samson. “I didn’t have these opportunities in my previous school and didn’t get a chance to play any sport.”

Samson Suhas Srungarapti, a grade 10 student at the Academy and a professional swimmer, represented Rangareddy district at the 2nd Telangana State Winter Aquatic Championship held in Khammam district in December 2016. He came away with the bronze medal in 100mts free style and a renewed desire to participate in not just regional, but national swimming tournaments. This was the first time he had participated in a state tournament.

“I want to be an Olympic swimmer. I want to win medals in Olympics for India. And alternatively, I love music and would like to be a music director or a music teacher in the future,” expresses Samson, who trains at the Academy pool for four hours a day when school is on, and six during holidays. “My father is my coach and my role model. He is my inspiration for choosing sports as my career. Without his support and commitment, I wouldn’t have achieved as much as I have in my swimming career from when I started in December 2015 till today.”

Samson has joined a swimming club for extra support and to get his know his competition better. When he is not training, he enjoys playing football with his peers, and remembers the moment the school team won the interschool football tournament as one of the most rewarding experiences at school. His favourite subject is Mathematics, because he loves the challenge of solving a tough problem. Besides swimming, music is his other great love.   

“I find the Aga Khan Academy very balanced in giving opportunities for students to develop their skills in academics as well as sports, and that is the most unique thing about this school.”

Samson feels confident of participating at a national level in 2017, and determined to continue working hard on his speed, endurance, and agility even if it involves longer training hours. He has his eyes set on the international swimming circuit, and we wish him all the very best!

 

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The videos below provide more information about the Aga Khan Academy Maputo and the Aga Khan Academies programme.

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Visit at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka from esteemed emmissaries
24 September 2023
The Aga Khan Academy Dhaka welcomed esteemed emissaries to the campus to share diplomatic insights with Senior School students.
24 September 2023
A group of distinguished emissaries visited the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka to share valuable insights into diplomatic relationships with the Diploma Programme students who study global politics.
Ajanta and Ellora
22 September 2023
A two-day excursion to the Ajanta and Ellora Caves, specifically designed for DP1 and DP2 art students, presented a unique chance to learn about art from the marvellous sculptures and murals that adorn the walls of the caves.
18 September 2023
From pioneering the addition of the International Baccalaureate (IB) e-assessment in Kiswahili when she was the Middle Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator at the Aga Khan Academy (AKA) Mombasa, Esther has now been a part of the introduction of Portuguese into the Middle Years Programme (MYP) at the AKA Maputo. As the current MYP Coordinator, Esther started working on this last year to ensure its success.
Teachers taking part in the ice-breaking session
15 September 2023
On 14 September 2023, the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka organised a professional development workshop for its Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) teachers to further develop their professional skills.
13 September 2023
Grade 4 students and staff welcomed Professor Dr M Muzaherul Huq, an esteemed human rights specialist.
Meet Roy White
11 September 2023
With over 30 years of experience in the field of education and having spent many decades teaching in various international schools across the globe, Roy White is the Aga Khan Academy Maputo’s new head of Academy.
10 September 2023
Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya and his team from the Center for Policy Dialogue in Dhaka, Bangladesh were welcomed at the Academy.
06 September 2023
Ms Fatima J Husein, the former head of school at The Aga Khan School, Dhaka was welcomed by the Grade 2 students and staff at the Academy.
Rainbow Homes
06 September 2023
As part of their CAS project, DP 1 students visit young orphan girls of Rainbow Homes, Hyderabad, to provide them with better education, care and other amenities necessary for a quality life.

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Zviko Katsande: Zimbabwean educator embodies global-mindedness

“I wake up every morning and look forward to seeing my students in class.”

Although Zviko Katsande hails from Zimbabwe, he has taught in numerous countries. He has over a decade’s worth of experience teaching English, History, and Individuals & Societies in IB schools. 
 
“I was born in Zimbabwe during the time of Zimbabwe’s liberation war against the British colonization. I was so young when the war was going on,” said Mr. Katsande about his childhood. “It was a small town; we had to walk quite a long distance to school, and there weren’t many facilities around so we had to make do with what was available.” These challenges engendered in him a deep commitment to international development and an unshakeable personal resilience.
 
Since then, he has travelled and taught in several schools throughout Africa, including Zambia, Ethiopia and Tanzania. “I wanted to experience an international working life, be exposed to a totally different culture, and to expose my family to a new culture as well,” he commented. 
 
Mr. Katsande has been at the Aga Khan Academy in Hyderabad since 2016, where he is the Head of the Humanities Department. He is passionate about both his role as an educator and as a leader. Speaking of the Aga Khan strands that weave through the curriculum, he states, “Because the strands align so well with the IB Program, teaching and learning with them make the experience meaningful. It also makes our students globally-minded.” 
 
When asked what he enjoys most about teaching at the Academy, Mr. Katsande commented, “The students are so sincere and open-minded. I wake up every morning and look forward to seeing them in class. All members of the Academy community feel this way about the students.” 

Students recreate Hyderabad Bazaars in classrooms

Hyderabad Bazaars

A Great Run for AKA, Hyderabad Students

AKA Hyderabad students experience Mombasa

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