USAP Community School students recently showcased their exceptional talents and dedication at the 2024 NIAA Music Festival held throughout February. Across all the categories they entered – Mbira, Marimba, Vocals, and other African Instruments, they gave remarkable performances and received Honors and First grades. These accolades reflect not only individual talent but also the collaborative … Continue reading USAPCS Shines at 2024 NIAA Music Festival
USAPCS: The Library Art Concert
The Library Art Concert is an initiative introduced by a group of four students at the USAP Community School in 2023. This open mic event, held every Friday, offers a unique platform for students to showcase their talents, fostering creativity, self-expression, and a sense of community on campus. The idea for the Library Art Concert … Continue reading USAPCS: The Library Art Concert
USAPCS at just ended COP28UAE
Torindwanashe Chizura and Kudakwashe Chikovo, USAPCS alumni, represented a 5-student group project nominated for the Global High School’s Zayed Sustainability Prize competition. Sewenet Haile, their faculty accompanied them during their attendance at the COP28UAE event. The following accounts detail their journey and experiences. November 27th brought a mix of excitement and nerves as we embarked … Continue reading USAPCS at just ended COP28UAE
USAPCS ’23 Insights: A Journey of Growth and Lasting Bonds
On November 18, 2023, the sun set on the USAP Community School, marking the graduation of the Class of 2023. For 42 exceptional students, this day not only celebrated academic achievements but also marked two years of personal growth, dedication, and the formation of lasting connections. The Class of 2023 arrived as strangers to the … Continue reading USAPCS ’23 Insights: A Journey of Growth and Lasting Bonds
USAP Community School: Centering Africa
It’s 7 February 2022 – my first day as a Usaper. Normally, you would expect a lecture on how your classes would be, but alas, there is a test. The most fascinating thing is that it’s not a math test, chemistry or biology test, but rather an African map test. Yes, you read right, an … Continue reading USAP Community School: Centering Africa
USAP Community School 2023 Capstone Showcase
Curiosity is one of the elements assessed when selecting USAP Community School students. This skill becomes pivotal when one takes the Capstone course in their final year. At the beginning of the final year, each upper six student identifies an issue of concern in his or her community and then spends the year researching and … Continue reading USAP Community School 2023 Capstone Showcase
USAPCS Finalist for Zayed Sustainability Prize
Congratulations to the USAP Community School student sustainability team for being selected as a finalist in the Global Schools competition for the Zayed Sustainability Prize! Our school is one of three finalists for the Sub-Saharan Africa region, and among the 33 finalists for all prize categories chosen from 5,213 submissions. Students and a faculty member … Continue reading USAPCS Finalist for Zayed Sustainability Prize
Uniquely USAP- Convocation
USAP Community School has many unique aspects to it and one of them is our weekly Convocation. What is convocation like at USAP Community School, you may inquire? Convocation draws from our Quaker allegiance and is when everyone in our community, all students, faculty and staff gathers in the dining hall to learn from a … Continue reading Uniquely USAP- Convocation
Uniquely USAP-Honor Code
Imagine a world without law, where people eat anything they want when they want it, fight anyone on the streets when they feel angry and perhaps sleep anywhere they want to, including at The State House. At USAP Community School, we do not imagine having such a world; instead we have values that guide our … Continue reading Uniquely USAP-Honor Code
Uniquely USAP-Africa Day
Contrary to popular perceptions and perspectives, Africa is neither a country nor a continent. Instead, it’s a planet that is home to myriads and millions who treasure and find pleasure in their homeland, diverse cultures, vibrant traditions and most importantly Africanicity. If 25 May 2023 was a person, then her visit to USAP Community School … Continue reading Uniquely USAP-Africa Day