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Contents
• PYP News
• MYP News
• P6 Class
• Rugby
There is a lot to do on campus
There is so much going on in school at the moment that simply putting the newsletter together is a feat of endurance!
Thank you to everyone that made Book Week so successful. From quizzes, to plays, to Wally and dressing up, there seemed to be something for everyone to enjoy.
I encourage you to read through the newsletter so you can see everything that happened this last week and all that is on offer for the rest of the month. This newsletter is so packed with information and pictures you will need to open it in the browser to see everything.
As parents and members of the community, you have lots of opportunities to get involved in a number of different ways. The International Day team in particular invites you to see the sign-up links for different events below. We look forward to seeing you here on campus for the different events.
Also this month, we have PYP student-led conferences and Secondary Parent-Teacher conferences. The sign-up information will be emailed to parents in the next week.
As always, I suggest you keep an eye on the school calendar so you do not miss out on any events here on campus.
Bob Cofer – Head of Campus
Coming Soon
As part of our regular seriew we invite you to the Balkan Cultural Night—a celebration of the vibrant and diverse cultures of the Balkan region on Sunday, 9th March at 7:30 PM in Rafiki Hall.
As our beloved Norwegian interns are leaving next week, they organized a wonderful Norwegian cultural night called “Roadtrip through Norway” (with our Norwegian DP students Marta and Kyrre as well), to present their culture to the school before the interns’ departure. It will take place next Tuesday March 11th in Rafiki Hall at 7:30 pm.
Dear parents and community members, you are welcome to join us for the D2 Art Exhibition on Sunday the 16th of March. This is an opportunity for you to experience the work that our current D2 students have been working on through the last two years.
For now, we have extended sign-up forms to Monday 10th of March, 6:00 pm! Below are all the links for all sign-ups. Looking forward to your responses 🙂
Fashion show
Cooking cultural food
Performances
Run a cultural game/craft/experienceBen’s Corner
“Maarifa yaki vitabuni. Soma.” “Knowledge is in the books. Read.”
Every year, schools across the globe celebrate “Book Week,” a time dedicated to books, authors and illustrators, with the hope of inspiring a love of reading and, perhaps, encouraging budding writers. This is often organised in tandem with World Book Day.
We have enjoyed numerous events and activities over the last five days, connecting readers with a huge variety of books and recognising the joy of reading.
Ms. Kacey and Ms. Jamie decided to shake things up a little this year! We still enjoyed some of our traditional favourites, including the Book Character Parade, the Kilimanjaro Book Awards, Get Caught Reading and the Book Door competition in Primary.
However, we also welcomed some exciting new additions, such as the hugely popular Guess the Teacher competition, a Book Freeze challenge, Where’s Wally? and the inaugural Battle of the Books. I have a sneaky suspicion some (if not all!) of these will be returning next year!
There were also two wonderful dramatizations of famous books/plays, with M5 showcasing the spine tingling “Woman in Black” and EC/P1 presenting an al fresco “We’re Going on Safari!” behind the Primary block.
Heartfelt thanks, as always, to everyone who had a hand in organising the week. In a world where a reported 800 million people cannot read or write and where many families (and schools!) have no books for anyone to read, it was a privilege to be immersed in a world of books, if only for a few days. As the saying goes, today a reader, tomorrow a leader.
“So please, oh PLEASE, we beg, we pray, go throw your TV set away. And in its place you can install a lovely bookshelf on the wall.” Roald Dahl
PYP News
What a fabulous, book centred week we had in the primary school. Many thanks to Ms. Kacey, Ms, Jamie and Ms. Ivannia for taking the lead on Book Week. We all had a wonderful time. Please see Ms. Jamie’s article below for details of all the fun and check the breezeway for decorated doors and “Get Caught Reading” photos.
Congratulations to the EC/P1 class, Ms. Mboka and Ms. Neema for a very entertaining performance of “We’re going on safari!”
On Monday, some Diploma Students will be working with the primary children to learn about International Women’s Day and to celebrate women they love and admire. Monday is also the start of the M5 Personal Project Exhibition and many of the primary children will be attending the opening ceremony at 10:30.
A team of P4, P5 and P6 students is getting ready to participate in the first round of the South African Math Olympiad on 13th March. This is the first year that our primary students have been involved. Many thanks to Lily and Alvis in D1 for organising the event.
On March 14th, many of our swimmers will head to Arusha campus to participate in the NTSAA swimming event. We wish them lots of success.
Advance notice – our campus will host a friendly tournament against PPA on the afternoon of March 28th. We plan to field a U9 and U11 boys’ team and a mixed age girls’ team. Invitations will be issued on Life.
Upcoming dates for your diary:
- Tuesday, 25th March Student Led Conferences (more details to follow)
- Thursday, 27th March PYP Exhibition
Deborah Mills – PYP Coordinator
Book Week
“One World, Many Stories”. That was this year’s Book Week theme and boy, did our students have stories to tell this week!
Monday saw our various worlds on campus come together in a lovely DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) time. Thank you to the multitude of secondary students that stopped by!
Tuesday brought the whole campus together for “Where’s Wally” day! Whether you know him as Waldo or Wally, our campus paid homage to our favorite hiding guy and we even had our very own Wally (Malo, D1) walking around campus, waiting to be found. He was popular with everyone, including teachers!
Wednesday was “Guess the Teacher” Day. These photos showed how diverse our reading is amongst our already diverse staff but could our students guess who we were? Yes! Amazingly, we had 14 people correctly guess all 32 teachers! Congratulations to Jack (P6), Leon (M2), Charity and Clara (D1) for being the winners. (Top guessers were put into a bucket and then a name was chosen!)
Thursday was “Character/Battle of the Books” Day. The morning started with a parade of different characters showcased by the PYP students and cheered on by the whole school. Then students in P6 and a few MYPs participated in our new event called Battle of the Books, a quiz-style competition, answering questions about different stories they have read. Thank you to Chumba (M4) for being our host and congratulations to Team Cheesecake (Louise and Milo, P6) for winning the first ever Battle of the Books.
Friday we went on safari with our youngest explorers, EC/P1, during Primary Gathering.
We also announced the winners of the Tableau/Book freeze that were created during mentor time in MYP and DP. Congratulations to M5 Group A with a Harry Potter scene for winning in MYP and to the Snow-White tableau in DP!
The Primary continued on with the longstanding tradition of creating a book cover on their classroom doors. They all turned out so well and fit in with the theme perfectly! Congratulations to P2/3 for winning this year with Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (please see the P2/3 class section for a picture) and thank you to our judges, Mr. Will and Ms. Rachel.
We hope that this week has brought you joy, amusement and a renewed sense of wonder for the many worlds and stories we discover through reading. See you next year!- The Book Week Team
“ The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go”- Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
PYPx is Coming
Diploma News
By now, most D1 students have been allocated an Extended Essay supervisor and are starting to discuss their topics in their chosen subject. The first meeting is an opportunity to discuss the topic, research and general direction of the essay. Students are given time in their lesson, Diploma Success Skills (DSS), to work on the EE but a significant amount of work is usually done in their own time. For many, it is a passion project and takes many hours to complete.
The D2 students are very nearly finished with their IA submissions which means that we can shift our focus to final preparations before the exams in April. This week our D2 mock report grades were published. These are available to download on Life. They offer students excellent data on what subjects need additional work. For the full IB Diploma, students must obtain a total of 24 points, with 12 in their HLs and 9 in their SLs – with no scores of 1. For course students, a score of 3 or above is required in each subject.
There will be an opportunity for Diploma parents to meet with teachers at our next Parent-Teacher Conferences on March 25th and 27th. Please mark your calendars if you wish to meet with your child’s teachers.
Catherine Dowie – DP Coordinator
Blood Drive
The 28th of February will mark another successful day for the KCMC service group as the second Blood Drive of this school year took place. The Blood Drive is an opportunity for all the students, teachers and staff of the Moshi campus to make a real difference in the Moshi community by donating blood to the KCMC patients in need. From 7:00am until 6:00pm everyone had a chance to come by Rafiki Hall and, in the positive atmosphere of good music, donate their blood, chat with friends afterwards and enjoy a tasty snack. To encourage more people to participate, the KCMC service group additionally organized a Blood Lottery in which five winners will collect prom tickets, Duka vouchers or bags of sweets. All the members of the service had a goal of achieving 100 donations and everyone was equally surprised when the final number on the board showed 116 donations. We are extremely grateful to all the donors, thank you for helping to save lives!
Hannah (D1)
Residential Life
Dear UWCEA Community,
This past week has been a beautiful reflection of the diverse and inclusive spirit that this community strives for. From meaningful cultural and religious observances to student-led advocacy and celebrations, our campus has been buzzing with energy and reflection.
This week marked significant moments for many members of our community. Our Muslim students and staff observed the beginning of Ramadan, gathering for the first iftar together. It was heartwarming to see students of different backgrounds and faiths join in to break the fast, demonstrating the spirit of support that makes our residential life so special.
Similarly, our Christian community entered the season of Lent, with students reflecting on themes of self-discipline, renewal, and generosity. It is inspiring to witness the mutual respect and understanding among our students as they embrace and support each other’s traditions.
To mark International Women’s Day, students organized a powerful protest and awareness campaign, advocating for gender equality and highlighting the importance of women’s rights worldwide. Their voices, determination, and commitment to social justice serve as a reminder of the incredible leaders we are nurturing within our school.
Coming up: UWCEA International Day – A Celebration of Culture & Community
Looking ahead, we are excited to celebrate UWCEA International Day on March 22—a vibrant tradition that brings our community together through food, performances, and cultural showcases. Residential parents, I sent a general invitation out last week, please join us on campus if you can that day. If you are visiting the country or planning on visiting school, perhaps align the visit with the date – it is a great event! Or if you can support the event from afar, please let us know.
This event is also a Student Government fundraiser. Students will prepare dishes from their home countries, share their cultural traditions, and invite parents and community members to experience the rich diversity that defines UWCEA.
To make this day even more impactful, we encourage everyone to sign up to support—whether through volunteering, donating, or simply attending and celebrating with us. All proceeds from the event will go towards student-led initiatives that enhance our community, in this case, after-school recreational spaces.
If you or your family would like to contribute a dish, set up a cultural display, or offer support in any way, please reach out to the Student Government team, PTA, or the Residential Life office.
Thank you for being part of this incredible community. Your engagement and openness continue to shape UWCEA into a home for all.
Best,
Adnan Mackovic – Head of Residential LifeMYP News
I hope you had a restful long weekend and are feeling recharged for the weeks ahead. There’s been plenty happening across the MYP, from M5 students wrapping up their Personal Projects and mock assessments to exciting learning experiences in our classrooms. There’s lots to share in this week’s newsletter, so please be sure to take note of important dates and deadlines coming up.
M5 MYPX 2025
Our M5 students are in the final stages of preparing for their Personal Project Exhibition, putting the finishing touches on their displays and presentations. Over the weekend of March 8-9, they will be dedicating their time to ensuring their projects are exhibition ready.
We are excited to invite you to join us on Monday, March 10, at K-Hall, UWCEA Moshi Campus, for the MYPX 2025 Exhibition. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the hard work, creativity, and dedication of our students as they present their projects and share their learning experiences.
We look forward to seeing you there!
M4 Visual Arts
In Mr.Ramy’s M4 Visual Art class, our unit is Fantasy Landscapes. We delved into the nuances of perspective, angles, and the illusion of space that come together to create a compelling landscape art piece. Over the past few weeks, we have embarked on an exciting project titled Collage Cityscape. We created these landscapes on an A2 paper, using urban settings as inspiration and, of course, magazine pages! Throughout the process, not only honed our understanding of perspective but also discovered how angles can help conjure the illusion of depth and space. The final artworks showcased creativity and newfound skills in visual storytelling.- Mehar M4
M5 Theatre – Woman In Black
The M5 Theatre class focused on presenting the play The Woman in Black by portraying various ominous and tense scenes. The performance explores the theme of injustice towards the Woman in Black, who, due to her circumstances, was unable to have a child. Her overwhelming grief and loss manifest as a terrifying and vengeful spirit, responsible for the countless deaths of children. The process of rehearsing and refining our performance throughout numerous theatre classes felt like an eternity. Each morning, we gathered in the Black Box, observing one another’s growth as performers. One of our biggest challenges was stepping into the audience’s perspective rather than focusing solely on our roles as actors. To enhance the eerie atmosphere of the play, we incorporated modern theatrical techniques such as sound design and lighting. Collaboration was at the heart of our work—we supported each other, contributed to different scenes, and helped elevate the overall performance. On the day of the show, our collective improvements and the integration of feedback became evident. The result was a gripping and suspenseful performance that successfully engaged an audience unfamiliar with the story, bringing the haunting tale to life on stage. – Tanya and Mithra – M5
M1 Music/English
In M1 music, students have been analyzing lyrics, using poetry techniques from English class (imagery, emotion, human experiences) and connecting it to the various musical terms learned so far (tempo, vocal quality, instrumentation, genre). This also helped them use proper terms to identify what they like and do not like when listening to music. An inquiry question for you: do the lyrics, the vocal quality, genre or instrumentation affect whether or not you enjoy the music?MYP Dates to Remember
- March 8th & 9th – MYPX Setup
- March 10th – MYPX (Personal Project Exhibition)
- March 18th to 21st – M5 French Final Orals
- March 22nd – International Day
- April 2nd – M3 Science Fair
- April 5th to 21st – Holiday
- April 22nd – Classes Resume Q4
Have a wonderful week ahead!
Farah Fawaz – MYP CoordinatorEC/P1 Class
Well done to all the students for a fantastic primary gathering performance. They did a wonderful job presenting their play and song. Since their last performance, they have shown tremendous growth.
Thank you to all the readers who came to read to us this week. We enjoyed having visitors to our class. Pictures are in our shared album for you to see.
Next week, we will continue with our regular schedules. ECs will explore the letter t and addition, and P1s will continue learning different arithmetic strategies and digraphs.
The rains are about to start, which means muddy season. Please remember to send in indoor shoes if you haven’t already and extra sets of clothes in case of muddy falls.
The picture shared above shows Rowan showing the children a bird’s nest he found in his garden. The children asked him questions about it.
Next week, we will welcome a new student to our EC1 classroom. His name is Malachi. Please take time to welcome his mom to our class.
Mboka Mwasongwe
P2/3 Class
The P 2/3 class loved Book Week! We surrounded ourselves with great books and loved all of the special activities. A big thank you to parents who came in as Mystery Readers- Mama Hugo, Mama Fatma, Baba Ewan (with his guitar), Mama Lennox, Mama Nicholas, Mama Uma, and Baba Kacey! Also, thanks are due to parents for your support of the two dress-up days. Students were ready with their stripes on Tuesday and the book costumes on Thursday. As a parent myself, I know that these costumes can require a lot of planning!
Next week, we will settle into our normal routine with a focus on looking at specific jobs. Dr. Dorothy combined her Mystery Reader role with the opportunity to talk to the class about her job as a physician. The students enjoyed the chance to listen to their own heartbeat and to ask questions. Please let me know if you’d be interested in talking to the class about your job!
Kacey Buckley
P4/5 Class
We had a very enjoyable Book Week decorating our door, listening to mystery readers (thank you to Ms. Rachel, Mr. Baden and Mr. Bob), dressing up in stripes and as book characters and taking part in different book related competitions. As part of our UOI work about body systems, Ms. Tahera took the children to the dining hall and talked with them about healthy eating and how she plans the meals that are served in the dining hall. Next week, Dr. Oliver Henke will be visiting the classroom on Monday to talk to the children about internal organs and show them his ultrasound machine. On Wednesday, Ms. Tamsin, a visiting Zumba teacher, will be leading the children in some exercise. We hope to publish our leaflets on different body systems and these will be shared with you at the student-led conferences which are just over two weeks away.
Deborah Mills
P6 Class
What an amazing week! Book Week was filled with so much fun and excitement. From wearing stripes for Where’s Wally day to dressing up as our favourite book characters, P6 had a fantastic time. They did a great job creating their The Wild Robot book door, worked in teams for Battle of the Books, and wrote short stories for judging. They also voted for their favourite picture books and shared their favourite childhood reads.
In addition, P6 were busy sending out their PYPX surveys to the whole school and will be analysing the data in Maths next week. They also started brainstorming ideas for interactive elements and models they can create for their Exhibition.
We look forward to another exciting week ahead as P6 continues to make great progress with their PYPX preparation and learning.
Natasha Berri
Service In Action
Daycare service for M1-M3 have connected amazingly with Ms Grace and the Daycare centre. They have empathized with their ‘service client”, have gained understanding of the problem and they have wasted no time providing the solution for Ms Grace and the Daycare centre.
Images show students gathering and repairing furniture for the daycare centre on UWC campus. Students have successfully repaired cabinet backboards, students’ chairs and shelves. Keep up the great work!
Outdoor Pursuits
This week the Plains Exploration trip to Mkuru departed safely this morning for a 2-day adventure covering around 30km. This three-day, two-night trip focuses on conservation and wildlife observation so we hope students manage to see some great wildlife. OP training is in full swing on Friday afternoons, with 4 different groups working hard on fitness and preparation for their upcoming Peaks and Reefs trips to Usambara mountains, Fish Eagle Point and Pangani. A busy time for the OP team! As mentioned last week, please read Townes’s (M5) review of his experiences on Kilimanjaro:
Kilimanjaro Review
This trip, the culmination of the entire Outdoor Pursuits programme, was indeed one of the best trips that I have ever participated in. I have wanted to climb Kilimanjaro for 11 years, ever since my dad came down. Finally, along with 15 others from Moshi campus, I was able to. The entire trip was 6 days long, with the first day consisting of a hike from Marangu gate until Mandara hut (2,700m). The next day, we hiked to Horombo hut (3,720m). The third day was an acclimatisation day, and the fourth, we hiked to Kibo hut (4,700m). The fifth day was summit day to Uhuru Peak, 5,895m (and back down to Horombo) and the sixth day was the finish. This trip was one of the hardest and most enjoyable trips that I have ever done.
A highlight of the trip for me was coming over the ridge to Gilman’s point (5,685m), just as the sun was popping over the horizon, to witness the crater, sparkling and white with snow. The final 50 meters of altitude had taken us well over 30 minutes to complete, and the relief of having done so was incredible. Despite the temp dropping to -20 degrees Celsius, the view and sense of accomplishment made me warm. The remaining 200 meters of hiking were through 3 feet of snow, until we made it to Uhuru Peak. From Moshi, only 3 of us made it. This, for me, was the lowlight of the trip, the fact that so many of us set out to climb, yet so few made it.
As a whole, this trip was an amazing experience, and I wholeheartedly recommend it. It leaves you with a feeling of achievement, and a different perspective on our daily view of this magnificent mountain.
Sustainability Committee
Building a Greener Future Together
The Sustainability Committee is excited to share our continuous efforts to create a more eco-conscious and responsible school environment. As we embark on another year of sustainability initiatives, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the M1–3 Environmental Service Group for their commitment to composting and recycling this week. Their dedication has played a crucial role in reducing waste and improving soil quality on campus. A key reminder from them to all of us: “Please do not put food-contaminated items in the recycling bins.” Small actions like these make a big difference in maintaining effective waste management practices.Student-Led Sustainability Proposals
In our most recent committee meeting, the lower environmental service group presented innovative proposals aimed at further reducing our environmental footprint as a school. A major initiative under review is the ban of single-use napkins in favor of additional handwashing stations, promoting both hygiene and sustainability. Additionally, students have suggested replacing the disposable “paper cups” with a thin plastic layer within the Duka with durable and labelled cups similar to those used in the Dining Hall, significantly cutting down waste. Another impactful proposal is the shift from the purchase of multiple juice boxes to a single large juice container with cups, reducing packaging waste and promoting reusable alternatives.
We are thrilled to see such thoughtful and practical ideas coming from our student body, and we look forward to working together to bring these initiatives to life. Sustainability is a collective effort, and every action contributes to a greener future for our campus and beyond.
As always, stay green.
Nicole (M5)Rugby
