Moshi Campus News – 14 Sep 2025

Thank you to everyone who made the 24-Hour run successful. This was a community event from the organizing team to the PTA bakers, student cooks and activity organizers. Let’s not forget our gardeners, cleaners and other staff that worked behind the scenes prepping the area and helping us through the night.

You can read more about the event below and see pictures at the bottom of the newsletter.

While that was the major event of the week it was not the only one, please read through and note what has happened and what is coming up on campus. In particular we have a few trips and the MYP MAP testing to be aware of.

Bob Cofer – Head of Campus

Our community came together in the most incredible way during the 24-Hour Run! From students who pushed themselves lap after lap, to parents, staff, alumni, and friends who cheered, donated, and even joined in on the fun, you all showed what true UWCEA spirit looks like.

Because of you, we raised $15,200 so far for scholarships. Every lap, every cheer, every donation added up to something so much bigger: the chance for more young people to access a life-changing education.

And it’s not over! Our donation link is still open! If you didn’t get a chance, you can still support the cause here.

To every runner who stayed on the pitch through the night, every volunteer who kept the energy high, and every supporter who gave what they could, thank you.

More pictures are at the bottom of the newsletter.

Farmers’ Market

Our next market is planned to coincide with the blood drive on the 26th. Please see the next newsletter for more details.

Dear UWCEA Community,

In residential news this week, the biggest event, besides the 24-Hour Run, has been our M1 and M2 students moving into the newly finished Kichala Dorm.

Both, the students and the residential parents are very happy to be back on campus and in their new home.

As a welcome home, our Diploma and MYP students got together and threw them a surprise with some cake and sodas. You can see the video here. And of course, now everyone is jealous of the new dorm and wants to move there.

24-Hour Run was a great success, thanks to all the community members who put so much of themselves into this event: staff, students, parents, Ujas, and wider community members.

Our students were runners, chefs, stall managers, barbers, and many more different roles. There were pizzas, chicken, quesadillas, noodles cakes and other desserts, coffee, tea, head shaving competitions, water and color fights, and many, many more events. Well done!

Finally, as October break is nearing, please complete the following survey to let us know of your plans:

• MYP travel survey
• DP travel survey 

As a reminder, MYP students are required to be off campus, while DP students will have the option to stay on campus during the break under the supervision of our support staff mentors.

 

Best,
Adnan Mackovic – Head of Student Life

The 24 minute run on Friday was so much fun. It was made even more enjoyable by having so many parents and a class of Diploma students join in with the laps. We twirled, danced, crawled and leap frogged our way around top pitch. Many thanks to Ms. Kacey and the Student Voice for organising this event. Thank you to everyone who contributed money to the scholarship fund.

It was great to see so many PYP students turn out for the actual 24 hour run on Friday afternoon. The photo shows Ms. Katie’s early years arts and crafts club. They made some splendid flags to wave at the event.

Friday was Keita’s last day with us. We wish him (and Patrick) a smooth journey home and hope to see them back in Moshi again one day.

Tuesday, 16th September,  will see our athletics team heading to Kennedy House. I hope they have a successful and fun day. If you would like to go along to cheer on the children, you are very welcome but you will need your own transport as the school bus will be full. I will keep you posted by email regarding the progress of the journey back to campus. The children are expected to return to campus 4:30 – 5:00pm. Please approve your child or withdraw him or her by Sunday evening at the latest.

On Friday, 19th September, we will host Hope International School for some friendly matches on campus. We hope to field 3 teams made up from the P2 -P6 classes. Please accept your child’s invitation on Life or withdraw them from the event.

Starting from Monday, the EC2 children will have the option of staying for an extended day, as there will be supervised play activities available for them until 1:10pm.

Deborah Mills – Head of PYP

There’s always something happening in MYP, in the classrooms, the breezeways, under the trees… learning here doesn’t wait for a bell or stay confined within four walls. It’s in the conversations students have as they walk between classes, the spontaneous experiments that pop up during lunch, and the creative sparks that fly during group work. And of course, it wouldn’t be a typical day without Ms. Rachel and Mr. Andy dreaming up a brilliantly catchy tagline to launch a presentation! The energy, curiosity, and joy of learning are truly everywhere you look. So, thank you to our teachers and students for making our campus alive and lively at all times!

MYP Week Without Walls
Preparations for our much-anticipated Week Without Walls are underway! From September 29th to October 4th, all MYP students will embark on 5-day / 4-night experiential learning journeys alongside their peers from the Arusha campus. These trips are designed to blend hands-on learning, outdoor adventure, and cultural exploration, and are directly linked to the curriculum. Attendance is mandatory for all students, as this experience is an integral part of the MYP programme. Trip letters with all details will be shared with parents/guardians on Monday.

To-do on Life (opens Wednesday 17th):

• Submit the permission form
• Update medical records
• Upload ID documents (passport or government ID (non-Tanzanians require a valid Student Pass)
• Confirm emergency contact information

We look forward to another exciting, challenging, and inspiring week of learning beyond the classroom walls!

M1- Language and Literature English
History of Messy Rooms!!
M1s finished studying the play “A History of Messy Rooms”. This play largely tracks families and children who don’t understand why they need to make their beds across centuries. It was a wonderful lesson which taught the importance of responsibility and respect. For a whole week, they made beds of one (or more family members) and recorded their reflection. Of course, a play is never complete without its dramatization. We invited Primary students and a couple of teachers to watch this beautiful performance. Here are some glimpses for you to enjoy!

M1- I&S
This week the M1 Individuals and Societies class put their geography skills to the test during a trip to the river to conduct some field sketches. They also learnt how to measure distance using their own strides rather than equipment. A big thank you to Mr Andy and Mr Abbas for coming along on the trip.

M3 Language and Literature English
Our M3 students are continuing their exploration of the novel Noughts and Crosses and have shown themselves to be open-minded, reflective, and principled learners. This past week, they took part in a lively structured debate, engaging deeply with the novel’s dual point of view and demonstrating thoughtful analysis and respectful collaboration.

M1-M2-M3 MAP Tests
M1, M2 and M3 students will sit for their first round of MAP Tests for this year. Results will be sent out individually to all students and parents/guardians soon.

MYP Dates to Remember

• September 15th to 19th – MYP MAP Testing (M1, M2, M3)
• September 29th to October 3rd – Week Without Walls
• October 10th – Classes End Q1
• October 11th to October 19th – October Break (Inclusive)
• October 20th – Q2 Begins

Have a great week ahead,
Farah Fawaz – Head of MYP

D1 CAS Interviews
The 24-hour run wasn’t the only highlight for the week. D1s attended their first CAS interviews this week. The interviews were a chance to show their understanding of CAS, ask questions and discuss their ideas. All students need to be involved in experiences that develop their Creativity (C), be active (A) and give back in Service (S). We look forward to seeing their portfolios develop over the next 18 months.

Project Week
We are fast approaching Project Week (end of September) and parents should have received information about the projects. We have students going to Tanga to help clean beaches; some are going to Dar to work with the animal shelter while others are staying in Moshi to intern with a local tourism company. It is an excellent opportunity for them to plan and execute their own project, from booking their own accommodation to cooking their own food.

D1 English

This week we had a guest speaker from a local safari company come to talk to the D1s about marketing Tanzanian safaris. The focus was on what marketing strategies are used to represent the African experience. Special thanks to Selma from Masaka who spoke about the human need to see ourselves in an experience. Students will now need to use some of these techniques in a text of their own.

Catherine Dowie – Head of DP

Last weekend over 40 students travelled to Arusha to take part in the Model United Nations conference. Students were chairs or delegates in a range of committees including the Security Council, Environment Programme and the High Commission for Refugees. They spent the weekend representing a given country in debates with other students tackling issues such as ‘The Reinstitution of Cultural Heritage and Artefacts to Former Colonized Nations, The Issue of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Warfare and Addressing Human-Wildlife Conflict in East Africa’. It was a wonderful weekend of diplomacy and it was truly inspiring to witness our students grow in confidence, speak eloquently on international matters, engage in debates and come away with a host of awards!

I had the privilege of representing Algeria at the 2025 Arusha MUN Conference, hosted at UWCEA’s Arusha Campus. As a first-time delegate, I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness going into the event, unsure of what to expect. However, the experience quickly proved to be both educational and inspiring.

Participating in the United Nations Security Council committee gave me the opportunity to engage in open debates, exchange diverse ideas, and develop a deeper understanding of global issues and the role of the UN. Although I initially joined the conference with the goal of gaining experience and learning from others, I was honored to be recognized as the Best Delegate in my committee, an achievement that was both unexpected and incredibly motivating.

Beyond the formal sessions, one of the most rewarding aspects of the trip was connecting with students from other schools, especially those from the Arusha Campus. We shared perspectives not only about our MUN experience but also about our schools and communities. These conversations enriched my understanding of different viewpoints and cultures, adding to the value of the overall experience.

Attending Arusha MUN was a transformative opportunity that helped me grow both as a delegate and as a global thinker. It has inspired me to continue developing my skills in diplomacy, research, and public speaking, and has prepared me well for future conferences.

Raziq D1, Delegate of Algeria in the UN Security Council.

Being a co-chair of the United Nations Environment Programme at the MUN conference in Arusha was such an amazing experience for me. I truly loved sitting there, watching the debates come alive—seeing people from UWC and other schools step into their delegations completely, defending their positions with passion, creativity and effort.

What surprised me most was how much laughter there was; despite that it was a serious occasion, someone would do a joke on lunch or in the breaks and everybody would just laugh and enjoy. That mix of dedication and joy made it feel like more than just a simulation—it felt real and hopeful. Meeting so many different people, hearing their perspectives, and sharing those small, human moments is a reminder for why we have to care so much about dialogue.

More than anything, it reaffirmed my belief that debate and peaceful dialogue aren’t just formalities—they’re the way we move forward and make the world a better place.

Giustina Gallardi, Co chair for UNEP

We spent the week visiting various places and people in our community. Thank you to all who accommodated us and made us feel welcome. If we missed you, please let us know, and we will make time to meet with you. In the coming week, we will begin exploring another line of inquiry. We will discuss work and the reasons why people work. From there, we will examine our classroom and identify the tasks that need to be completed.

This week, we said goodbye to Keita. We thoroughly enjoyed spending time with him over the past couple of weeks, and we will miss his presence in the classroom. We wish him great success as he begins his Year One class in the UK, and we look forward to seeing him when he returns for another visit.

Mboka Mwasongwe

It was good to have a 5-day week again. Sometimes I think we need to add a day to the school week, there’s just so much to do! We’re staying busy and everyone is making progress at their own level. It was fun to share our comic book stories! We also had a guest Real Life Hero, Mr. Finn, who is the new secondary music teacher. He prepared a short video and talk about his amazing adventure of biking to the Arctic Ocean. Rather than focus on the risk-taking that he needed for the trip, Mr. Finn spoke about the people who helped him along the way. The class was intrigued.

In Math, we’ve been studying the concept of Even and Odd. In Language, we’ve been looking at Nouns. In our unit, we’ve begun studying Heroes of History. This may be worth talking about at home. In order to discuss the Heroes who work for good, it is necessary to talk about injustice. This week, we learned about Wangari Maathai who won the Nobel Peace Prize for her work with reforestation in Kenya. We also learned about Susan B. Anthony, the suffragette, and Harriet Tubman who helped slaves escape to freedom. Next week, we will consider the inspiring stories of Martin Luther King, Jr, Nelson Mandela, Gandhi and Malala.

The 24-Minute Run was fun for everyone! Afterwards we had the pleasure of being an audience for a play performed by the M1 class. It is so nice to be a part of such an energetic school.

Kacey Buckley

On Friday the P4/5 children had their first swimming lesson. The sun was shining, the music for the 24 hour run was playing on the pitch and the pool was full of splashes and laughter – it was such a great lesson. The children have been thinking about “the power of yet” – rather than giving up when they cannot do something, we are learning to reframe the thought as, “I can’t do that yet.” They all painted yetis and set goals of things they would like to learn how to do. This week the children looked at collective nouns, next week they will look at the 4 different sentence types (declarative, imperative, exclamatory and interrogative. In maths next week, we will revise vocabulary such as total, sum, difference, odd and even and continue using rounding skills to estimate an answer before completing an equation.

Deborah Mills

Are you ready? We are ready!

The P6 students were so excited for the 24 hour run. They loved the preview Friday morning and could not wait for the actual event.

Our week has been heavy on socio-emotional learning in P6. We have been following up on and discussing issues such as character building and honesty, while also discussing how we can tackle challenging circumstances when they happen. While this meant that less time was spent on other curriculum areas, we believe this was time well spent and discussions much needed in order to build resilience and trust. Next week we look forward to completing our research on our chosen civilizations and heavily invest in math and reading!

Elisha Jaffer

University and college counseling is in full swing, especially for our D2 students. From Tuesday, September 2 – Thursday, September 4, any student who requested feedback on their college essay was paired with a university representative for a one-on-one 25-minute feedback session. This was valuable for our students to receive critiques on their essays and also learn more about the institution with which they were meeting. The university reps that engaged with our students had nothing but fabulous feedback about our students. 

On Tuesday, September 2, our students had the chance to interact with representatives from Hamilton, Vassar, Swarthmore, Trinity, Reed and Gettysburg Colleges through an engaging mock admissions session and then a university fair. On Saturday, September 13 (right after the 24 Hour Run!), we had visitors from Yale, Penn, Duke, Carleton, Lake Forest, Vanderbilt, Bard, Goucher, NYU Abu Dhabi, Dartmouth meeting with our students through small group workshops as well as a university fair. We have more visits coming up this and next month. All visits (and loads of other information!) are posted on the UWCEA University and Career Counseling website.

Liz Elger – University Counselor