"Africa Day Celebration and Contest Winners"

Students wore fashionable clothes made from kapulana, making today's Africa Day vibrant and exciting. Everyone felt proud to wear something originally African. Each class picked two best-dressed boys and girls. There was also food to share, and the kids loved being free to play with their friends and exchange stories.

Africa Day celebrates the founding of the African Union on May 25, 1963, raising awareness of Africa’s rich history.

Maputo International College started its celebration with a program from the Kindergarten Department, followed by Primary and High School performances. Many parents attended the Primary program, enjoying special presentations from each grade. The students danced and sang with such joy that the audience couldn't help but smile. The Grade 6 performance, which mimicked the revolutionary spirit of African nations against their colonizers, was particularly moving and underscored the commemoration's significance.

The winners of today's Mr. and Ms. Africa contest are:

Grade 1

Wisdom: Zainab Akchar and Michel Rinku Kumar

Love: Aiyra Francy Murela and Liam Martin Jose

Hope: Irina Kiara Muhimua and Nzei Jayson Mbanwei

Grade 2

Unity: Alma Maya De Lima and Jared Alberto Munenda

Modesty: Maysha Aileen Giva and Keion Buenaventura

Faith: Gabriela Carrilho and Emanuel Mapanzure

Grade 3

Diligence: Dominic Tiriamue and Zendaya Muiambo

Kindness: Ashfiya Mamlekar and Ithan Munguambe

Patience: Blossom Igweonu and Mohammad Jamil Kassem

Grade 4

Loyalty: Malica Djambu and Colin Costley-White

Humility: Felix Chandamela Jr. and Charis Hoffmeier

Generosity: Kiandy Guivala and Yunara Lucynela

Grade 5

Honesty: Chidalu Nwafor and Chizaram Andrea Achukwu

Confidence: Kaythan Arone and Regiana Massinga

Perseverance: Luana Diego

Grade 6

Charity: Eunice Mapanzure and Algasimo Diallo

Compassion: Shirley d' Olga Matsimbe and Kabir Kumar

Harmony: Neylan Maputere and Raymond Malili

Congratulations to all the winners!

MIC Shines Again at Model United Nations Conference

MIC once again proved its excellence at the recently concluded Model United Nations Conference held at MIS, sweeping the top awards across multiple categories. The conference, which began on Friday, June 7, and concluded today, June 9, saw impressive performances from the MIC delegation, including:

• Jassone Guideone: Received the highest honor as the Best Delegate and Best Speaker overall.
• Neylan Maputere: Awarded Best Delegate and Best Speaker in the United Nations Environment Program.
• Anjika Verma: Honored as Best Delegate and Best Speaker in the Economic and Social Council.
• Ndzua Tembe: Secured Best Delegate and Best Speaker in the Security Council.

The Model United Nations (MUN) simulates the parliamentary procedures of debates held at the United Nations, promoting understanding of UN operations and offering students valuable lessons in diplomacy, writing, and speaking. This year's MIS MUN conference was attended by students from Aga Khan International School, Maputo International College, and Maputo International School.

MIC's dominance in the conference highlights the team's exceptional preparation, knowledge, and debating skills. In addition to their recent triumph, MIC will be participating in another Model United Nations Conference at Waterford College in Eswatini this July, 2024.

Congratulations to all the winners and best of luck in your future endeavors!

MIC MUN 2024

Model United Nations (MUN) simulations stand as powerful platforms, annually engaging hundreds of thousands of students worldwide. These simulations serve as immersive gateways into the workings and principles of the United Nations. It's a crucible where future leaders in law, government, business, and the arts are forged, with many current luminaries having cut their teeth in MUN settings (Model United Nations | United Nations).

In Maputo, Mozambique, the fervor for these simulations has recently ignited. Schools like the American International School of Maputo (AISM) set the stage last year, and this year, in 2024, Aga Khan took the baton this April. As the baton passes, Maputo International College prepares to seize the spotlight this coming September. These collaborative efforts not only enrich the participating students but also spotlight the hosting schools within the educational landscape.

Facilitating MUN is no mean feat. It demands well-informed networks of schools, organized students, and orientation sessions for parents to align them with the purpose and benefits of their children's participation. It's a concerted team effort where collaboration is the lifeblood, and the fulfillment of this shared endeavor brings satisfaction to all involved—participants, teachers, students, parents, and the hosting schools alike.

For educators, the paramount goal is student growth. MUN fosters vital skills like communication and research, cultivates leadership qualities, and instills a sense of global solidarity among participants. It's not merely a gathering of schools and students but a high-value training ground with enduring impacts on personal development and the nurturing of future leaders.

Maputo International College has stepped onto this prestigious stage with aplomb. Having showcased dominance at conferences hosted by the American International School and Aga Khan, the school now eagerly anticipates September's event. With expanded topics, increased participation from diverse schools, and a bounty of awards and certificates, they aim to make this upcoming conference truly memorable.

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