Art and Design

Art is built into the curriculum as an essential area of learning. Students are encouraged to design and make images and artifacts using a variety of media. Art involves two and three dimensional work. Art education also explores Art through I.T. Artists and designers from different cultures and traditions are studied.

Design and Technology activities cover a range of materials including food, textiles, wood, plastic, clay and "junk". Students are involved in identifying a problem or need, planning an initial design, modifying and improving the design and then making the final product.

An Art and Design exhibition is held at the school for all students. Parents are invited to view the creative pieces completed by the students, using a variety of mediums.

Drama
Drama is an essential and vital part of the cultural life of the school. Students develop their self-confidence, team work skills and creativity through curricular drama lessons. Student talents sare on display at the school’s drama and musical productions. Some past productions have been "Alice in Wonderland", "Pied Piper", "Oliver" and "The Lion King".

Music
Music plays a big part in the lives of the Aga Khan Junior Academy students, who are given opportunities to perform in the musical productions and shows. The junior and senior choirs, which practice regularly, take part in many outreach activities around Nairobi. Children a the School experience this music both as performers and listeners. Students are encouraged to build on their talents by joining instrumental ensembles.

Instruments taught include:

• piano
• keyboard
• guitar
• flute
• recorder
• violin
• clarinet.