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On Friday morning, Secondary School students had the opportunity to sit in on a presentation on ‘balancing life and elite-level training with academic responsibilities’ with Matthew Lawrence. Matthew is an AISM Alumnus and Olympian who understands exactly what it means to represent your school and compete in ISSEA. During his school career, he won over 12 ISSEA gold medals and still holds 6 ISSEA individual records that stand today. On the international stage, Matthew has secured multiple medals at CANA Zone 4 and a Silver medal at the Junior African Championships. Most notably, he competed at the recent Paris Olympics. He is currently studying a BSC in Management at Nova SB in Portugal. Matthew is a Buffalo for life and has a wealth of knowledge who understands the demands on our student athletes and how to best balance those competing demands. AISM is certainly proud of all that Matthew has accomplished and students thoroughly enjoyed his presentation! 
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We are delighted to announce that AISM’s IB Diploma Programme students achieved a 100% pass rate in the May 2025 IB Diploma examination session, including seven Portuguese/English Bilingual Diplomas. They earned a 100% subject pass rate across a broad mix of disciplines, including Studies A Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, History, Psychology, Economics, Environmental Systems and Societies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Visual Arts, and the IB Core. Their achievement surpasses the world average, indicating the unwavering dedication of our students, the passion and expertise of our faculty, and the support of our entire school community. We celebrate not only the results but also the journey, marked by resilience, perseverance, integrity, and global-mindedness, especially in a school year as challenging as 2024-2025, shaped by numerous political and economic disruptions in Mozambique and around the world. Congratulations to the students, parents, and the whole AISM community. A huge shout-out to our dedicated teachers for the guidance and care they provided. Here’s to many more milestones ahead!   There are several systems that are used across AISM. Knowing how to access these systems will really help you stay in control! Essentially there are only four systems that you, as families, need to be aware of:
As always, if you struggle to locate information about any area of our school community, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We are happy to help! AISM processes personal data on its prospective, current and former students and their parents or legal representatives, as part of its everyday operations of providing educational services. For more information, read our Data Privacy Notice. Also access AISM's Device Acceptable Use Guidelines  Welcome to the AISM Blog, newly updated to try to make it easier for our community members to access relevant news and information about our school. Please see links to the different categories of news/information: Please contact Tony and Mishal at [email protected] with any suggestions, comments or support.
  The PYP Exhibition is a milestone event that marks the culmination of our students’ journey through the Primary Years Programme. It’s a powerful opportunity for students to delve deeply into a real-world issue that matters to them personally, engage in meaningful inquiry, and showcase their learning. Through this process, students embody the attributes of the IB Learner Profile and demonstrate essential Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills. After weeks of brainstorming, researching, questioning, creating, taking action, and reflecting, our students concluded this unit with the PYP Exhibition Gala. We invite you to take a look back at their journey — one filled with curiosity, courage, and collaboration. The exhibition journey began with thoughtful conversations and collaborative discussions. Students engaged in presentations to build background knowledge and even had the chance to connect with Grade 6 students, asking questions and gathering insights from those who’ve been through the experience. Parents joined us online to learn more about the process and how they could support their children at home. With excitement building, students crafted their central ideas, developed lines of inquiry, and posed key questions to guide their research. Using a variety of sources, they honed their research skills — paraphrasing, organizing their thinking, and developing systems for note-taking and synthesis. Throughout the journey, students worked closely with mentor teachers who offered support in everything from conducting interviews to time management and organizing ideas. These mentors were vital sounding boards and encouraged students to dig deeper. A highlight of the process was the connection to our broader community. Students conducted interviews with individuals in Maputo and across the globe, gaining first hand perspectives on their topics. Many also ventured into the community for field experiences that enriched their understanding. With your help — especially parent volunteers — students made real-world connections that elevated their inquiries. Thank you to the many people that supported these experiences. Before the big night, students shared their learning with peers, younger grades, and even students from Aga Khan Academy. These rehearsals were not just practice; they were a chance to reflect, receive feedback, and build confidence. The exchange of ideas sparked engaging conversations and gave our students the chance to truly own their learning journey. And then came the grand finale — the PYPx Gala. If there's one word to capture the evening, it's magical. The joy, the pride, the meaningful conversations, and the radiant smiles from students and families alike made the night unforgettable. It was a celebration not just of the projects, but of the process — the growth, the courage, and the dedication each student showed. To our incredible teachers and parents — thank you. Your unwavering support, encouragement, and willingness to walk alongside our learners made this experience meaningful and memorable. The PYP Exhibition is about so much more than the gala or even the topics themselves. The true magic lies in the skills our students have developed: confidence, resilience, perseverance, cooperation, and the courage to take risks. These are the qualities that will carry them far beyond Grade 5. Kristen Prideaux PYP Coordinator
  This week, we held a coffee morning for parents on Transitioning to a New Country. You can access the presentation with resources on here.
As families prepare to move on to new destinations, we recognize the mix of excitement and emotion that comes with such a big transition. Saying goodbye to friends, routines, and a familiar school can be hard on both students and parents. Our counseling team is here to offer support, resources, and space to reflect as you get ready for your next adventure. Please don’t hesitate to reach out - we're here to help make the transition as smooth and positive as possible. Embracing change can be challenging yet rewarding. Here are a few tips to help ease the transition for both you and your children:
Remember, transitioning takes time. Celebrate small milestones and be patient with yourselves as you adjust to this new chapter. Together, you'll create lasting memories in your new home! Another highlight of Earth Day was our evening Community Bat Walk led by Mr Matty, Grade 2 teacher. Mr Matty shared his passion and expertise for bats and took all interested people on a walk around campus looking for bats. It was such a nice ending to make Earth Day even more special.   In PS we celebrated Earth Day to raise awareness about our planet and our shared responsibility to take care of it.
It was absolutely wonderful to see students and staff come to school wearing blue and green to represent planet Earth and spread school spirit across campus. The morning started with interesting conversations about Earth Day in school; students reflected on how we can all make a difference by making small changes to help our planet. During break times, our Student Council and Agents of Change students led some fun activities for all students who wanted to join in. Students moved and grooved in an Earth Day Freeze Dance, striking poses like trees and waterfalls when the music stopped. They played Nature Says, following nature-themed actions like buzzing like bees and growing like flowers. In Eco-Charades, learners acted out Earth-friendly actions such as recycling and planting trees, while others guessed what they were doing. A round of ‘Pass the Plant’ let kids share their love for nature and ways to protect the planet. The day ended with a lively Recycle Relay, where teams raced to sort waste into the correct bins. Led by our amazing Agents of Change, Earth Day was all about caring for our planet in playful and meaningful ways.  The PYP exhibition serves as a culminating, collaborative inquiry where students engage in meaningful exploration and demonstrate agency and responsibility in their learning. The PYP exhibition takes place in Grade 5, which encompasses student learning throughout the entire Primary Years Programme. During the PYP exhibition, students explore and present their understanding of a topic or issue they are passionate about, allowing them to investigate an area of interest in depth, share their findings, and show what they’ve learned in a meaningful way. The exhibition gives students a chance to demonstrate key skills and qualities they've developed throughout the primary years, such as being open-minded, caring, and reflective. It encourages them to look at their topic from different angles and bring together everything they’ve learned in a meaningful way. Through the exhibition, students document and present their learning process, take action based on their discoveries, and reflect on their journey within the PYP framework. It is also a unifying experience that brings together students, teachers, and the wider learning community, celebrating students’ growth and preparing them for the next stage in their educational journey.
Last week, Ms. Heather, the PS Counselor taught Cyberbullying lessons in G1-5 along with Mr. Carlos and Ms. Amanda in the STEM lab. Talking about Cyberbullying and bullying throughout the school year is so important to be proactive and also to give children strategies if they think they have been the target of a bully. The classes also talked about the importance of being an Upstander for either yourself or someone else and immediately reporting to a trusted adult if someone says something that makes you feel sad and/or uncomfortable online. Another important acronym that the students learned was:
We also talked about the importance of taking a screenshot and not deleting the offensive comment so it can be immediately reported. Another important thing that Ms Heather has been doing along with Ms. Eloïse, is co-facilitating “Wellness Retreats” for G1-G5. The first retreat focused on the importance of being first kind to yourself before you can be kind to other people. Learners had the chance to choose from practicing Mindful breathing, Mandala coloring or reading a book on the topic or practicing yoga with Ms. Eloïse. We encourage you to practice any form of Mindfulness at home and talk about what Well-Being means to your family.  |
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