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- Moshi Campus News – 23 Mar 2025Moshi Campus News – 23 March 2025
Contents
• PYP News
• MYP News
• DP News
• P6 Class
Around the World in 1 Day
Forget taking 80 days Jukes Verne, yesterday I made it around the world in 1.
In all seriousness yesterday was a fantastic day on campus made all the better as the rain held off. Congratulations to our student organizers for a job well done. And thank you to everyone who cooked, performed or generally helped out to make the day happen. The sustainability effort was positive as well through the use of banana leave and reusable serving items this year, and produced far less waste than on previous occasions.
I am sure we will be able to share more photos next week, but here is one to give you an idea of the fun.
This week as well we have events almost every day. Tonight at 7pm we have an Irish Cultural Night presentation in Rafiki Hall. Parents, please remember that today is the last day to sign up for conferences. The online sign up will close at 7:00am on Monday and appointments cannot be added after that time. The PYP student led conferences are Tuesday and the secondary conferences are Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning.
Also, on Thursday we have the PYPx presentation. You can see the advert below. Friday brings the Market back to campus, Saturday has Le Cabaret, and a couple of Outdoor Pursuits trips.
Parents, please also be aware that as of yet we do not know when the Eid holiday will be, we will likely not know until Saturday the 29th at the earliest.
Bob Cofer – Head of Campus
Coming Events
Ben’s Corner
As our MYP students come to the end of their Swimming units and the cheers from the recent Inter House and NTSAA Galas are still ringing in our ears, I wanted to use Ben’s Corner to eulogise this element of our P.E. programme. Every year, the P.E. teachers gently battle, for want of a better term, to encourage regular attendance, commitment and diligence across the unit and I wanted to espouse the numerous benefits of swimming and why it remains such an important part of our learning.
As a full-body workout, swimming promotes cardiovascular health, muscle strength and flexibility, helping students maintain physical well-being. The MYP emphasises the importance of physical education as part of a holistic approach to learning, and swimming, with its low-impact nature, is accessible to students of all abilities. By incorporating swimming into the curriculum, students can improve their physical fitness while enjoying a fun, inclusive and, potentially, life-saving activity.
Our Swimming units require focus, discipline and strategy over time, encouraging students to reflect on their performance and problem-solve to improve. Again, this aligns with the MYP’s emphasis on critical thinking and promotes resilience, motivating students to overcome challenges, such as fear of water or mastering new techniques, while building self-confidence and perseverance.
Lastly, swimming offers opportunities for teamwork and collaboration, even though it is often considered an individual sport. Whether in relay races or group training, students learn to work together toward a common goal, which enhances communication and interpersonal skills. Furthermore, swimming instils lifelong skills such as water safety and self-reliance, reinforcing the MYP’s focus on developing responsible global citizens. Swimming is not only a valuable physical activity but an essential tool in nurturing well-rounded, active learners.
So, when this unit comes around again next year and the inevitable discussions about forgetting kit, losing goggles, being too cold etc arise, remember, the impact of swimming is far reaching and hugely beneficial to everyone.
Ben Morley – Deputy Head of Campus
PYP News
Compliments Day on Tuesday was a big success in the PYP. Some of the children want to clip clothes pegs onto each other, every day. Thank you to the Wellbeing Committee for involving us in this event.
Primary Gathering – Swahili
The Swahili department put on a wonderful Primary Gathering on Friday morning. The P2- P6 children, ranging from beginner Swahili speakers to first language speakers, demonstrated their prowess and told us about the importance of water, recycling, cleaning up trash, the Tanzanian coat of arms and the rivalry between the Simba and Yanga football teams. Many of the children were presenting to us in their third language – what amazing learners they are! Congratulations to Ms. Linda, Ms. Happiness and Ms. Silvia and to all of the children on such an informative and entertaining performance.
Swim Meet
Please see the sports section in the newsletter for an update on last Friday’s swim meet in Arusha – congratulations to all of our swimmers.
Student Led Conferences
EC – P5 have their Student Led Conferences on Tuesday, 25th March. There are no classes or clubs on this day. before 7am on Monday as no appointments will be able to be added after this time. P6 will have a regular school day as their Student Led Conferences will take place in Quarter 4.
PYP Exhibition
The P6 students are putting the finishing touches to their PYP Exhibition. We are all looking forward to seeing the results of their hard work over the last 8 weeks. This coming week, the P6 children will be presenting their Exhibition to PYP and MYP classes, visiting classes from Arusha campus and students from Kibo Shanty school.
On Thursday, 27th March at 6pm, the main presentation will take place in Rafiki Hall, including singing, music, French and Swahili as well as the individual student presentations. The P6 children are covering a wide variety of themes so there will be something of interest to everyone. Please come along and support the oldest children in the primary school. Many thanks to Ms. Natasha and Mr. Emmanuel for your energy, commitment and guidance in helping the children to put their Exhibition together.
Football
We will have a football tournament against PPA on Friday, 28th March from 1:30 – 3:00pm on our campus. There will be no Saturday football on 29th March or 5th April.
Clubs
Next week is the last week for Primary afternoon clubs. We will not have Diploma Students running clubs in Quarter 4 as they will be focusing on their exams so we will be in need of adult volunteers to offer clubs. If you are interested in offering a club for Quarter 4, please email Coach Pickell on joshpickell@uwcea.org or me on deborahmills@uwcea.org.
International Day on Saturday was a very enjoyable event. Thank you to all PYP parents that helped make the day so special. Kenaëlle and some MYP and DP friends opened the cultural show with a wonderful Sega dance.
Deborah Mills – PYP Coordinator
Sports Update
Leopards on the Move!
Swimmers had a chance to flex their skills last weekend in Arusha. On Friday, 16 primary students made a splash participating well and having fun. Congratulations to Aaryan, Luna, Mackenzie and Ewan for participating in the IM race.
On Saturday, the Secondary went to Arusha and controlled many of the races. It was great to see Moshi placing 1, 2, 3 at times in some races. We were a force to be reckoned with and the hard work that students put in during practices really showed. Moshi placed 2nd for the overall day. It is noteworthy to thank the student spectators that traveled to cheer our swimmers on. It made for an exciting day.
As a part of the PE swim unit. All MYP students participated in our inter house swim meet on March 12. It was a great community day and all the students that participated should be proud of what they have accomplished during this year’s PE swim unit.
Coach Pickell
Rugby
Last Saturday, UWC Moshi’s U19 contact rugby team went to Arusha to compete in a Sevens Rugby tournament. UWC has re-introduced their contact rugby program, for the last 3 years we have been consistently building solid rugby players. We are proud to represent UWC on the rugby field. Out of the three matches Moshi Leopards won 2 and lost 1 game.
Results
UWC Moshi (26) vs (0) ICEF(USA school)
UWC Moshi (5) vs (15) Orkeshwa
UWC Moshi (21) vs (10) ICEF (USA School)Tries scored by Killion A (3), Martin A (1), Ryunosuke H(3), Traolach D (1), Rory M (1), Mohamed L(1)
Awards
- MVP – Mark K
- Best Try – Killion A
- Best Beginner – James S
- MVP Female – Marta M
MYP News
M2 Science
In M2 Sciences, students have been working in groups to create Ecology-themed crosswords! Each week, we will share a new crossword along with the answers from the previous one. Stay tuned and challenge yourself!M3 Visual Art and Theatre
In M3 Visual Arts, we have been exploring Abstract art and combining theatre to create and plan a student-led play to educate the audience about abstract art and how it was introduced. We have organised 4 groups each working on different parts of the play such as script writing, art creation, costumes and stage design. This play will be set in the early 19th century allowing our class to be creative with our ideas and art choices. – Nadia M3
Secondary Conferences
Reminder: Secondary Conferences will be held on Tuesday, March 25 (1:00–5:00 pm EAT) and Thursday, March 27 (7:30–11:00 am EAT). Please book your appointments soon, as slots fill up quickly. Check Mr. Cofer’s email for details.MYP Dates to Remember
- March 25th & March 27th – Parent Conferences
- March 31st – Tentative Holiday
- April 2nd – M3 Science Fair
- April 5th to 21st – Holiday
- April 22nd – Classes Resume Q4
Have a wonderful week ahead!
Farah Fawaz – MYP CoordinatorDP News
The D2 students have two more weeks of school and because of the public holidays in early April, this means the students could have as little as 5 classes for each subject left! Many of the students have given all they have over the last few months and they are all looking forward to the April break. D2 final reports will be published on the 3rd of April.
The D1 students have begun working on Internal Assessments and have submitted their first reflection for their Extended Essays. All parents are warmly invited to the parent-teacher conferences but we would particularly encourage the D1 parents to attend, as the workload and expectations are steadily increasing. The D1s are doing so well and we are proud of their positive approach to their school work. Students are expected to attend the conferences with their parents.
Catherine Dowie – DP Coordinator
Physics at KCMC
Last Wednesday, DP2 Physics students embarked on a field trip to KCMC Hospital to explore the role of electromagnetic waves in medical diagnostics. The visit provided insights of real-world applications of physics in healthcare.
One of the highlights was the demonstration of an EEG (electroencephalogram) test on their teacher. The EEG measures electrical activity in the brain, using electrodes placed on the scalp to detect voltage changes. Students observed how the voltage of recorded brain waves of the occipital cortex changed depending on the movement of eyes.
Students also could personally experience nerve conduction studies, which assess how well sensory and motor nerves transmit electrical signals. By applying small electrical pulses to the skin, the speed and strength of nerve responses, helping to diagnose conditions like nerve damage or muscular disorders.
Beyond the enriching medical demonstrations, the trip was complemented by a scenic walk, adding a refreshing and enjoyable element to the day. Overall, the experience deepened students’ understanding of how physics principles underpin medical technology and provided valuable insights into the intersection of science and healthcare.
Marcelina K
Service in Action
Community clean-up
In Community Clean-Up, our task is to ensure that not only are all of the bins within the school itself sorted and emptied to be disposed of sustainably, but also that we give back to the community outside the school by cleaning Lema Road. Every Wednesday, the service splits into groups of two or three, who head out to complete their tasks. On campus, we sort and empty all the compost and paper and plastic bins. After we finish sorting everything, the groups collecting paper and plastic take their haul to the bins out by the main gate. From there, the trash is sent away and disposed of safely. On the other hand, for groups assigned to compost duty, when they have collected everything, they take it up to the community garden. There, they dump it in the composting pits to be broken down and used later for planting trees or planting in the garden itself. The group on Lema Road though patrols up and down a portion of the road collecting the trash that has been left there during the week. By doing this, our service hopes to give something back to the community to make it cleaner and more sustainable too.
Arts with Neema
The students from Neema come each week to interact with either the M4/5 students or the D1/2 students. The groups alternate. In DP we give art experiences and in MYP they play sports. Most recently for DP we went to the music room, where the Neema students had a chance to sing karaoke, play drums and dance. Our current project is baking cookies.
EC/P1 Class
Have you ever listed the differences between leopards and cheetahs? This week, we did just that. The children drew these two animals and enjoyed talking about what makes them the same and what makes them different. This is a critical thinking skill that we all need to use in our everyday lives. They will share these pictures with you on Tuesday during the student-led conferences.
Thank you, D2, for sharing your art with us. We enjoyed walking through all the artwork and meeting some of the artists.
Next week, we will begin wrapping up our unit with a personalized project. The children will be asked a few questions and respond through artwork and small group discussions. This will take us through the last week before we close for the Easter break.
Mboka Mwasongwe
P2/3 Class
A highlight of the week was Friday’s Kiswahili Primary Gathering! I loved to see the class present their lines so well. It was also a testimony to how caring the class can be- several times a student was seen encouraging a nervous classmate! Perhaps our focus on Compliments Day this past Tuesday really resonated.
During unit time this week, we talked about Jobs that help keep people safe. Students took time to write out mini police reports about the baddies they had caught. Officer Fatma wrote about arresting Naughty Ms Kacey for stealing the gold!
I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday. Please remember to come along with your child. This is the most fun conference of the year as it gives you time to look over all the learning together.
Kacey Buckley
P4/5 Class
On Tuesday 2 KCMC doctors visited the class. Dr. Daan and Dr. Chiara showed the children how to use a stethoscope to listen to their hearts and lungs. They also tested their reflexes and coordination, looked at how their pupils contracted and dilated in response to a flashlight and listened to tuning forks. It was a very enjoyable and informative session. On Friday, the children performed in the Swahili Primary Gathering and did an excellent job of explaining the different parts of the Tanzanian Coat of Arms and the rivalry between Simba and Yanga football teams. The children are looking forward to showing you some of the work they have been doing at the Student Led Conferences on Tuesday. Next week we will start our new unit of inquiry about Migration.
Deborah Mills
P6 Class
P6 are in the final stretch of their PYPX journey. As they push toward the finish line, it is clear that this experience has been a marathon, not a sprint! Their perseverance, hard work, and passion for their chosen topics over the past eight weeks have been truly impressive. Balancing Exhibition preparations alongside regular lessons has been no small feat, but they have given it their all.
With the big day just around the corner, excitement is building. P6 cannot wait to share their learning with you next Thursday, 27 March, at 6pm in Rafiki Hall. We hope you can join us.
Natasha Berri
Outdoor Pursuits
Rainy season has well and truly arrived in Moshi, and whilst very soggy, this has not stopped 14 brave students from heading to the Usambara Mountains this weekend on their Peaks Adventure trip. When organising OP trips, planning for the weather is a crucial factor to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Unpredictable conditions, such as rain, can impact our activities, campsite setup, and overall comfort. However, proper preparation—such as packing waterproof gear, choosing a campsite with good drainage, and having backup plans for activities—can help the trip go smoothly regardless of the forecast. While rain may present challenges, with the right mindset, flexibility and preparation, students can still enjoy the adventure and learn valuable resilience skills.
It’s been a busy week finalising our Reefs programme which is due to depart next week. There will be three different groups heading to the coast (Reefs Discovery, Adventure and Challenge) split across two locations at Fish Eagle Point and Emayani Lodge. More details next week!
Please also read the lovely reviews from the recent Plains Exploration trip to Mkuru. These highlight that OP trips are more than just getting off campus but can
Mkuru Review
My name is Vita, and I recently had the incredible opportunity to embark on a three-day, two-night exploration at Mkuru. Nestled in the heart of the Maasai land in Tanzania, Mkuru is a place where the golden hues of the savannah and semi-desert stretch endlessly, and the towering presence of Mount Meru commands attention. The journey into the wilderness was breathtaking—vast open plains, acacia trees silhouetted against the horizon, and the occasional sighting of wildlife in their natural habitat. The sun blazed overhead, and the path ahead seemed endless.
From the moment we arrived, I was captivated by the raw beauty of nature and the simplicity of life of the Maasai people away from modern distractions. One particular experience stands out from the trip. On the second day, we set out for a long trek through flat land, guided by local Maasai people who shared their deep knowledge of the land. As we walked, we encountered a dry riverbed that we had to cross. The ground was uneven, the heat oppressive, and exhaustion crept in. It was in that moment that I understood the resilience of those who inhabit this land daily. With encouragement from my group and the wisdom of our guides especially from Mr. Frank and Michael not forgetting my own fellow teachers from Moshi campus that encouraged us throughout the journey, I learned to pace myself, take breaks strategically, learn how to be economical of water and appreciate the journey rather than fixate on the destination.
The most cherished part of the trip was getting to see the way of life of the people and also learning some Maasai words such as ASHENLENG (Thank you) and also EBA (am fine). As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink, a profound sense of peace washed over me. We sat together, reflecting on our journey, sharing stories, and embracing the silence that only nature can offer. It was a moment of connection—not just with the environment, but with my own thoughts and the people around me. This trip taught me resilience, patience, and the importance of immersing oneself in nature. I gained a new appreciation for the Maasai people and their sustainable way of living, their knowledge of the land, and their unwavering hospitality. I am grateful for the friendships strengthened during this adventure, the challenges that pushed me beyond my comfort zone, and the unforgettable memories made under the vast African sky.
Mkuru was not just a trip—it was a transformative experience that reminded me of the beauty in simplicity and the power of perseverance.
Vita D2
This was my first OP trip but indeed it was wholesome experience. As we reached the Mkuru plain, we met up with new friends from Arusha campus and the place was entirely amazing as it was a desert with different species of trees and wild animals. The walks were adventurous and the engaging conversations we had together kept us moving forward to end the day with delicious and tantalizing dinner. It was my first time in the tent and a key skill I learned from the trip was how to assemble and dissemble the tent properly. I would definitely recommend this trip with different wonders of nature to explore including the beauty of the sunsets and night sky full of stars.
Afnaan M4