The Aga Khan High School, Kampala recognizes the importance of a well-rounded education. All students are encouraged to participate in co-curricular or "extra-curricular" activities.

These activites include sports, clubs and events. Students take on various responsibilities in running these activities, which enhances their leadership skills.

School events include an annual Play or Musical, Cultural Day, Careers Day, Balloon Debate, Open House, Leavers Dance and Graduation ceremony.

Sports Activities
Physical education and fitness is a compulsory part of the school curriculum. The High School competes in Inter-Schools Leagues in: Soccer, Basketball, Cricket, Lawn Tennis, Volleyball, Badminton, Athletics, Swimming and Table Tennis. Coaches and student leaders support two well-qualified sports teachers.

Students regularly don national colours in several sports. Students who are National Uganda players include Ronald Ssemanda in Cricket and LawnTennis; Mouneek Solanki in Badminton; John Mahonga in Soccer.

Clubs and Societies
Every Wednesday students can participate in the School’s 19 clubs including: Music, Dance & Drama; Art; Aerobics; Chess & Scrabble; Taekwondo; Cl’qstaz (Peer Counselling); Table Tennis; Jogging; Swimming; Squash; Computing; Library; Badminton; Lawn Tennis. Students can also join various societies including the Magazine, Christian Union and Muslim Association.

Houses
Houses exist to offer students internal competitive activities including Sports, Public Speaking, Music and Dance, Art, and Science Quiz. Each House: Hawks, Eagles and Falcons, is led by an elected House Captain and Deputy. Occasionally, all Aga Khan Schools in the East African region compete together in such activities.

Nurturing responsible students
The School encourages students to be responsible at a young age.

Prefects are school leaders and student role models who guide, counsel and correct students, helping to develop positive behaviour and values. Every June, students, staff and the Headmaster appoint the leadership team. They are led by a Head Prefect and two Deputies and their service lasts for a year.

The Student Council also promotes student leadership and involvement in school affairs. The Council consists of two teachers, two prefects and a representative from each class. A Chairman and Secretary are appointed from this group.

They meet to exchange ideas and address issues that genuinely concern the entire school community. Council recommendations are given to the Headmaster for consideration and feedback.