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Aga Khan Academies Student Exchange Programme completes its fifth cycle

AKA Mombasa and some exchange students at the top of a mountain with a view of green countryside in the background

The Aga Khan Academies Student Exchange Programme completed its fifth cycle from 13 January to 29 March, with over 45 students from the Academies in Mombasa, Kenya, Hyderabad, India and Maputo, Mozambique.

Learning through immersive explorations: Witnessing India's artistic legacy

Ajanta and Ellora

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.

Unmasking the cultural traditions of Mapiko and Nyau

The Grade 7 students participated in a week long mask-making exercise facilitated by artist, Alfredo Semo. Through these art sessions, students discussed and learned about the traditions of the Nyau and Mapiko ethnic groups.

Young learners explore different cultures

Grade 4A students displayed the cultural diversity in their classroom at a morning assembly, learning about cultures, languages and traditions from each other.

Cultural Night – an extravaganza epitomising diversity

The Academy’s annual celebration of culture and pluralism took place at the amphitheatre on the evening of Saturday 3rd November, with close to 20 outstanding dance, music, poetry and dramatic performances by students and staff.

Celebrating Swahili Day 2018

Swahili Day is a day that has been set aside by the school, every year to celebrate the Kiswahili language and culture of the Swahili people. This year marks eleven years since the start of these celebrations.

44 UNITE Festival

Calling all Arts and Culture aficionados! 44 UNITE FEST is here!

Academy Junior School – Super Saturday and Teacher’s Day

Students in grades 1–5 visited Shilparamam – the arts, crafts and cultural village in Hyderabad – on Super Saturday, and the teachers became students on Teacher's Day.

Cultural Week - Programme

The schedule for the Academy Cultural Week is now available to view or download.

Cultural Day for the AKA, Mombasa Senior School

Wednesday 7th October, 2015 marked a celebration of cultures by the AKA, Mombasa Senior School.

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