CHILDREN'S DAY CELEBRATION

Children’s Day was celebrated with joy and enthusiasm across both the primary and high school levels.

In the primary school, students enjoyed a fun-filled day of games, a shared potluck meal, dancing, and laughter with their friends and classmates. Grades 1 and 2 students also participated in hands-on culinary activities, where they learned how to prepare and cook simple dishes. They were also taught the importance of cleanliness by washing and caring for their utensils properly.

Over at the high school, students organized a vibrant mini bazaar, selling food, drinks, and various other items. The event fostered a lively atmosphere of teamwork, entrepreneurship, and celebration.

It was a meaningful day filled with joy, learning, and community spirit—truly embodying the essence of Children’s Day.

MICamping 2025

This year’s MICamping event took place on March 21 and 22 at the MIC Primary and High School grounds. The overnight camping adventure began at 4:30 PM and ended at 7:00 AM the following morning. A total of seven teams participated, each with their unique spirit and energy. The teams were:

• The Chill Campers
• The Brave Scouts
• The Mighty Troopers
• The Adventure Junkies
• The Trailblazers
• The Wandering Wonders
• The One Direction Crew

The event kicked off with opening remarks from the lead organizer, Teacher Vincent Maghanoy. Following the introduction, the teams competed in a series of fun and challenging activities, including the Balloon Caterpillar race, a Basketball Shooting game, and the Lava Walk. After these exciting games, the teams gathered for a well-deserved dinner.

Later, the participants got ready for the highlight of the evening—their interpretative dance performances set to the iconic Circle of Life music. The dances were a true testament to the creativity and teamwork of each group.

Around 10:00 PM, the teams embarked on an adventurous search outside in the garden for a nature walk activity. They had to find seven papers, each assigned a specific point value, adding an exciting element of strategy to the evening’s activities.

The interpretative dance competition concluded with the Mighty Troopers claiming first place for their impressive performance. The overall champions, however, were the Brave Scouts, who emerged victorious across all events. Congratulations to all teams for their outstanding effort and sportsmanship!

MIC Wins Most Awards at the Ninth Model United Nations Conference at AISM

The ninth annual Model United Nations (MUN) Conference, organized by the American International School of Mozambique (AISM), was held from March 29 to 30, 2025. The event saw participation from six prominent schools: the American International School of Mozambique, Aga Khan Academy Matola, Maputo International College (MIC), Maputo International School, Birkirk International School, and Trichardt School.

The conference featured five committees, each tasked with addressing global issues: the General Assembly, the Human Rights Council, the DISEC Committee, the Security Council, and the League of Nations. The topics discussed in each committee were as follows:

          General Assembly: Addressing the current state of radiation in Chernobyl and across Europe, and the situation in the Philippines.

          Human Rights Council: Discussing actions taken during the Bangladeshi genocide and the humanitarian violations during the Bosnian genocide.

         DISEC Committee: Debating nuclear armament of nuclear-weapon states and the use of satellites as a threat to international security.

         Security Council: Examining the access to goods in western Berlin and efforts to alleviate tensions surrounding the Korean War.

         League of Nations: Focusing on the armed conflict in eastern Manchuria and the tensions surrounding the Spanish Civil War.

The first day of the conference was dedicated to delegates presenting speeches on their respective countries' positions on various issues. Each country expressed its stance on different topics, either in support or opposition. On the second day, delegates engaged in lobbying for their resolutions, followed by intense debates and interpellations. By the third day, resolutions were debated, refined, and ultimately approved by each committee.

The final day concluded with the awarding ceremony, where certificates were presented to all participating students, along with the First and Second Honorable Mentions and Best Delegate awards. Maputo International College (MIC) stood out by winning the majority of awards, a testament to the hard work and dedication of its delegates. The awardees from MIC were:

         Africa Sitoe – First Honorable Mention, Human Rights Council

         Aliah Dalsuco – Second Honorable Mention, General Assembly

         Tamya da Silva  – Second Honorable Mention, League of Nations

         Mishti Quessoji – Second Honorable Mention, DISEC Committee

         Inara Larissa Momade – Best Delegate, DISEC Committee

         Ranim Kaiss – Second Honorable Mention, Security Council

         Margaret Muleta Masup– Best Delegate, Security Council

MIC earned an impressive seven out of the fifteen awards presented, including two Best Delegate awards and four Second Honorable Mentions. This remarkable achievement highlights MIC's excellence and strong representation at the conference.

Congratulations to all the awardees and participants! MIC truly excelled at the event, and we look forward to seeing the school continue to soar in future MUN conferences. Well done, MIC!

ELECTION 2025

The student council election took place on February 14, 2025, with three teams running for office: Vanguards, Unifiers, and Catalyst. Each team was competing for various positions, including President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, PRO, and Year-Level Representative.

In the week leading up to the election, each team campaigned by visiting classrooms and promoting their team’s goals and values. The final push for each team’s campaign occurred just before the election on February 14, when they presented their platforms and outlined how they intended to achieve their objectives.

After the votes were cast, the teachers tallied the results from each class. In the end, Team Vanguards emerged victorious with 103 votes out of a total of 158 voters, securing a decisive win. Congratulations to Team Vanguards!

The elected officers are:

• President: Shreya Quessoji
• Vice President: Raina Kaiss
• Secretary: Kaythan
• Assistant Secretary: Alya
• PRO: Naeem
• Year-Level Representatives: Serena, Colin, Josh da Costa