Enrichment Programme
The enrichment programme enables students to realise their potential in a variety of settings beyond the classroom. Students develop a sense of self-awareness and an understanding of school and community needs and opportunities. They also learn how to apply their gifts and skills to make a positive impact.
At the Academy, we believe in a balanced, rounded, comprehensive school experience. As this includes both academic and enrichment experiences, we encourage our students to do their best both in and outside the classroom.
We offer outstanding sports facilities that include:
- swimming and diving pools
- cricket pitch
- sports fields, for soccer, hockey and athletics
- tennis and squash courts
- athletics track.
Children with special sporting gifts are encouraged to develop their talents in every way. Children with special gifts in music, art or drama are similarly encouraged through opportunities to practise and perform while at the Academy.
Our enrichment programmes for both day and residential students are clustered into three main streams, each with a different focus:
Creativity and culture
Whether through visual or performing arts, this cluster engages students to think creatively and express their identities and thoughts aesthetically. Through theatre, art, music and drama, students learn to work together and infuse their projects with values and lessons from other parts of their schooling. Individual and collaborative creative projects emphasise growth and development through personal challenge, ultimately resulting in achievable personal goals.
Programmes are currently offered in contemporary dance, arts and crafts, animation, robotics, science, software, photography, chess, drama and music.
Physical
The student as a reflective practitioner is a basic tenet of the physical cluster. Through physical sport, both competitive and non-competitive, students are challenged in their physical growth, and learn values such as good sportsmanship, teamwork and ethical behaviour. We encourage them to extend themselves by trying different activities and working with teammates to pass on their knowledge. In line with developing the student as a whole, a healthy lifestyle complements and enhances academic achievement.
Programmes are currently offered in football, squash, basketball, cricket, swimming, table tennis, tennis and yoga/gym.
Language and service
At the Academy, we encourage knowledge and understanding of humanity and civil society. Through their involvement in citizenship activities, students gain an understanding of the practical implications of their work and study. By collaborating with community groups on sustainable projects, they develop an appreciation for human rights and human dignity, and of how their actions impact the world around them.
Programmes are currently offered in Model United Nations, Reflections (school publication), yearbook, organic farm, film making, book club, foreign language and mother tongue, and environment club.
To learn more about the Academy's programme, please visit the Academic Programme page.
Community Service
Community service is a major part of the student experience at the Academy. Both the curriculum and student life incorporate aspects of community service.
Service opportunities extend the educational experience beyond the classroom and help our students learn about the real-world implications of their studies.
Through community projects with local organisations and groups, our students gain a sense of the connections between their education and the world around them. Students can participate in a variety of structured community initiatives and internships to learn about their place in the world.
By partnering with local agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network, students learn first-hand about the operations of an organisation, and work toward making tangible contributions to the agencies.
"The students at this institution will be distinguished not only for their academic capacity, but for their character and commitment to citizenship."
In addition, community engagement gives our students an understanding of broad concepts such as human rights, dignity and autonomy, while emphasising the ethos of leaving the world a better place.
To learn more about the Academy's programme, please visit the Academic Programme page.
Dining Services Menu 1 and 3
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 29 August – 4 September 2016
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BreakfastCornflakes Mid-morning snack: |
LunchChicken methi Evening snack: |
DinnerSeasonal veg dry
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Tuesday |
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BreakfastStrawberry cornflakes Mid-morning snack: |
LunchRajma curry Evening snack: |
DinnerSeasonal veg masala |
Wednesday |
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BreakfastHoney cornflakes Mid-morning snack: |
LunchVeg biryani Evening snack: |
DinnerMix veg khorma |
Thursday |
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BreakfastChoco cornflakes Mid-morning snack: |
LunchChicken manchurian Evening snack: |
DinnerChicken pasanda |
Friday |
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BreakfastHoney cornflakes Mid-morning snack: |
LunchUttapam Evening snack: |
DinnerSeasonal veg masala
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Saturday |
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BreakfastCornflakes |
LunchNavratna khorma Evening snack: |
DinnerEgg omlette curry
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Sunday |
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BreakfastCornflakes
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LunchKadai chicken Evening snack: |
DinnerChicken fried rice |
Dining Services Menu 2 and 4
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 5–11 September 2016
Monday |
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BreakfastCornflakes Mid-morning snack: |
LunchChicken khorma Evening snack:
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DinnerSeasonal veg dry |
Tuesday |
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BreakfastHoney cornflakes Mid-morning snack: |
LunchCholle Evening snack: |
DinnerEgg bhujia curry |
Wednesday |
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BreakfastStrawberry cornflakes Mid-morning snack: |
LunchVeg biryani Evening snack: |
DinnerVeg niligiri khorma |
Thursday |
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BreakfastChoco cornflakes Mid-morning snack: |
LunchMushroom veg khorma Evening snack: |
DinnerEgg roast curry |
Friday |
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BreakfastChoco cornflakes Mid-morning snack: |
LunchGrilled chicken with brown sauce Evening snack: |
DinnerSeasonal veg dry |
Saturday |
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BreakfastCornflakes Mid-morning snack: |
LunchChicken chettinad Evening snack: |
DinnerNutri veg masala
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Sunday |
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BreakfastCornflakes |
LunchButter chicken Evening snack: |
DinnerChilli chicken |