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On my journey from Stonetown to Matamwe, many thoughts went through my head. I wasanxious, curious and slightly reserved. During the journey, I took in the beautiful nature thatZanzibar has to offer and I was utterly astounded by the alluring greenery that took...

We received various donations and we feel so lucky! From human anatomy models to a new school projector, we thank you all! The students have been particularly enjoying the newly printed Kiswahili books.

Every year, Tamani hosts a Sports Day filled with great spirit, determination and excitement. This year it took place on 11th of August and it was the most wonderful day! All the students participated and looked vibrant in their team colours. Parents were also invited...

After the midterm examinations, students who performed well in their examinations were awarded book prizes. We are trying to encourage the students to read more at home and they were delighted to receive different storybooks. They have already started reading and...

Nurse Bettina visited us from Denmark and generously donated two suitcases worth of medical supplies and resources. We were over the moon especially Nurse Rahma. Nurse Bettina also brought us a human anatomy model for our upper grade Science lessons. We really...

Every Monday , we have a ‘stars of the week’ assembly. Teachers from each class choose a student to be the star of the week for a variety of reasons e.g making progress in a subject, trying hard, arriving on time everyday, being polite. The students look forward to...

One week ago, I came back home from a fantastic week in Zanzibar. The reason why I ended up in Zanzibar was due to a school project called Atlas. This project is about meeting students and teachers from other parts of the world and I was so lucky to find Tamani school...

 My first glimpse of Matemwe village, as we crested a hill, was a mix of squalid mud huts and cement structures nestled amongst waving palm fronds and a backdrop of the bluest ocean. My first impression was reinforced the longer I stayed. A place of stark...

Introduction By chance I met Fatima Somji, one of the founders of Tamani Foundation, at the airport. We exchanged a few words and she gave me her phone number. That was the beginning of something I wanted to do my whole life. From February, 7th 2022 to February 18th I...

“Recognition is the best motivator” Tamani Foundation School commemorated the Award Day ceremony at the assembly for primary classes, at the end of Term one. The top three position-holding students in each subject, students who exceeded performance in overall subjects...

In preparation for National Examination for the year 2021 for Grade Four (4) and Grade Six (6), a total of 42 students sat for ABS examinations between the dates of 2nd of August to 6th of August. Tamani School is competing with nine(9) other private schools for Grade...