The USAP Community School will now be accepting applications for the Class of 2023, which will be the schools third class. 45 students will receive placements to start in January 2022. About the USAP Community School The USAP Community School is an A-level residential school fortalented but economically disadvantaged students from across Zimbabwe. The school … Continue reading USAP Community School Class of 2023 Application Now Open!
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10 Rise Finalists attributed to Education Matters
Education Matters, Rise’s partner in Zimbabwe, played a pivotal role in the success story of 10 out of the selected 500 Rise Global Finalists in the 2023-2024 application round, three of which are USAP Community School students. This is a significant increase in the number of finalists directly supported by Education Matters, rising from five … Continue reading 10 Rise Finalists attributed to Education Matters
2024 Capstone Fellow Spotlight: Kudzaishe Chaonwa
Photography, film, and healthcare—my three passions seem quite divergent, especially because I was personally obliged to brainstorm a Capstone Project that resonated with all three. Then I thought “I once participated in the National Aids Council school quiz competitions at St Faith’s, my previous school, so it would be nice to incorporate another of my … Continue reading 2024 Capstone Fellow Spotlight: Kudzaishe Chaonwa
Six USAPCS students become AFS Global STEM Accelerators
Six USAPCS students, Jean-Annah Tafadzwa Muzenda, Mufaro Laura Nyamoa, Kundai Cleopatra Chirambayi, Londubuhle Moyo, Nenyasha Majurira and Sindi Nkulu, were accepted into the prestigious AFS Global STEM Accelerator Program, one of AFS Intercultural’s programs. This year, 2024 marks the first year of our participation in this STEM program after our initial involvement in 2023 with … Continue reading Six USAPCS students become AFS Global STEM Accelerators
2024 Capstone Fellowship Mid-Program Retreat
The Capstone Fellowship Midterm Retreat, which took place from the 19th to 21st of March at the Education Matters office, was a pivotal event for the Capstone Fellows. This retreat served as a platform for the fellows to come together, reflect on their projects, receive guidance on various aspects related to their capstone experience, and … Continue reading 2024 Capstone Fellowship Mid-Program Retreat
USAPCS Spotlight: Model UN
From March 14th to 17th, ten USAP Community School students attended ZiMUN, a three-day Model United Nations conference held at Harare International School. These students were the first delegates to represent USAP at a Model UN Conference in the school’s history. At the conference, students represented various nations and tackled some of the world’s most … Continue reading USAPCS Spotlight: Model UN
USAPCS Shines at 2024 NIAA Music Festival
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
USAP Spotlight: Lesedi Chirikuutsi, The Great Debater
“Congratulations to Lesedi from USAP Community School who was a Quarterfinalist, the Best Zimbabwean Speaker, and the 7th Best Speaker in the London Juniors Cup,” The Instagram page wrote. I recall the joy and teary eyes viewing the post with my name posted twice on the Zimbabwe National Debate Team Instagram page. This would be … Continue reading USAP Spotlight: Lesedi Chirikuutsi, The Great Debater
USAPCS Students Sweep Top Zim Science Fair Awards
Our USAP Community School scientists made waves this year as they represented us at the most prestigious national science competition, the Zimbabwe Science Fair held on 22 February at Westridge High School. They brought quality and thoughtful projects that tackle some of the world’s most pressing problems across a variety of fields, including climate change, … Continue reading USAPCS Students Sweep Top Zim Science Fair Awards
USAP Spotlight: Student-Athlete Neka Ben Bukasa
My name is Neka Ben Bukasa and I am an Upper Six student at USAP Community School. As a student-athlete, my experience has been nothing short of transformative. Balancing a rigorous academic curriculum with my passion for physical sports has been both challenging and rewarding. From excelling as a National U21 and U66Kg Judo champion … Continue reading USAP Spotlight: Student-Athlete Neka Ben Bukasa
USAP Alum Spotlight: Minolta Ndlovu
My name is Minolta Ndlovu. I started Rooibos Radar with my friend Andile Mbele because we were both interested in learning and demystifying the tech ecosystem in Africa. Our mission at Rooibos Radar is to analyze, ask questions, and connect the dots within Africa’s dynamic landscape of tech. Africa is often perceived through a singular … Continue reading USAP Alum Spotlight: Minolta Ndlovu