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Student Exchange 2019: Student Reflections on Week Three

This week we will hear from Isbah and Rayyan in Mombasa, who recount how the Garba night made them feel right at home, whilst learning about different elements of their own culture. We also hear from from Mwanapwani and Gakenia in Hyderabad, who took part in a sports competition against a local school.

Developing Resilient Future Leaders

Students at the Aga Khan Academies are encouraged to develop resilience, courage and the tenacity to grow into future leaders. Studies have shown that children who are able to delay gratification achieve higher results later in life, enabling them to become leaders. Read on to hear Dr Jonathan Long, the Head of The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad, share his thoughts on how we develop resilient future leaders.

Reading Corner: Alison Hampshire

This month, Alison Hampshire, Head of the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa shares her recommendation of ‘Snow Falling on Cedars’ by David Guterson. Read on to find out a little on what the book is about, and why Alison enjoyed it.

Interview with Dr Jonathan Long, Head of Academy at AKA Hyderabad

Dr Jonathan Long who has joined as the Head of Academy in Hyderabad believes that the role of a school leader should be seen as a custodian of ethos and atmosphere and that this can help transform education into meaningful life lessons. Read more of his thoughts in this insightful interview.

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Student Exchange 2019: Student Reflections on Week Two

In this week's exchange student blog, we hear from Hotep and Shafyna in Hyderabad, who have been particularly fascinated by the natural environment within the AKA Hyderabad campus. In Mombasa, we hear from Ashrith and Sujith, as they share their thoughts on how they enjoyed the enrichment programmes available at their new campus in Mombasa.

President Kenyatta presents AKA Mombasa students with prize at the Mombasa International Show

Aga Khan Academy Mombasa students were presented the "overall stands exhibit" trophy by President Uhuru Kenyatta earlier this month, at the Mombasa International Show.

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