Jambo! Happy New Year from
Kanzi Academy! Everyone returned to school revived and refreshed after the Christmas break, ready to begin 2015 in earnest.
It has been a wonderful half term. The children began their year with a trip to a local
shamba (farm) here on Kuku Group Ranch. They learned how crops grow, investigated the requirements of seasonal planting, and even did some basket weaving!
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| Class 1 hard at work |
All the students continue to progress well with their
academic studies. However, Kanzi Academy is focused on
more than just academic success. We emphasize the importance of
effort both
inside and
outside the classroom. We also connect to the
environment around us and reflect on our need of it. This, in turn, prompts much
discussion and
learning.
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| Class 3 concentrates on their art project |
Teamwork is an important ethic of the Academy as well. As such, the students of Class 3 have continued to develop
team building skills,
reflective practice, and
peer-to-peer support. They have also been
researching and learning about
Gandhi, an inspirational and interesting leader who spread the message of peace. We will continue this unit after our mid-term break.
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| All students enjoying their surrounding environment in PE |
Class 1 are settling into a more formal style of learning and are demonstrating greater
responsibility for their own learning needs. Teachers do not think for the students here at Kanzi Academy; instead we encourage all the children to be
free thinkers. As adults, our job is to guide and direct. The results are often organic and overwhelmingly creative. When children are involved in their own learning, we get very excited!
From all of us here at Academy, we say "kwaheri" (goodbye) and look forward to updating you again soon.
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Sarah and the
Kanzi Academy Team
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| A fantastic photo of Head Teacher, Sarah, with Class 1 and Class 3! |
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