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Annual Field Trip for students
As every year Tamani organized field trips for students. Sites such as Zanzibar Zoo, Verde with Mahonda Sugar Factory, Maruhubi Ruins with Slave market, Jozani Forest and the most exciting new addition to the historical sites was Tumbatu Island which the Grade 6 and...
Dental & Eye Camp
Another successful year of dental & eye camp. We are blessed to have dedicated dentists, doctors and assistants who volunteer and aid our students.
Association of Brotherhood Schools
As we prepare our Grade 4 and Grade 7 to sit for their national examination this year in November 2023. Total of 12 schools joined efforts to ensure students are prepared for the final examinations and increase their confidence for exam sitting. Grade 4 attempted 5...
Annual Sports Event – August 2023
It was a day full of excitement at Tamani, all chanting for their team colors from students to teachers! Parents were invited to watch and participate in some races. First time ever Teachers and Students from Matemwe School were invited and participated. With great...
My time at Tamani-Patricia Joan Harris-Seaton
From January to May 2023, I had the pleasure of volunteering at the beautifully, sun-drenched school of Tamani Foundation. From day one, my surroundings felt like home. Everyone were so welcoming. My accommodation was very comfortable and picturesque but the students...
Spelling Bee
It has been a great achievement after months of practice and competition. We are proud to have winners from respective classes and surprising competition between students. All were girls except one boy from Grade 1. Winners being presented with their award!
Quran Competition
Quran memorization competition was held for Nursery and Primary students. Six (6) students from Nursery memorized the last nine (9) Surahs of 30th Juzz (Juzz Amma) plus Surah Al-Fatiha. At the Primary level we had Five (5) students memorized half Juzz Amma, Nine (9)...
Teachers Day
A day out spent at Jambiani beach. The joy of the bus ride was enhanced with songs and poetry. Team building exercises and fun games were played, some of us dove right for the incoming tide. A Scrumptious banquet fit for the king was served! The memories of this day...
Tamani Foundation opens it’s doors to the new Academic Year 2023 9th January 2023 was the most beautiful day to see our tiny tots ( new students) of KG1 walk into our school smartly dressed. The rest of the students from KG2 to grade 7 started their new...
November 2022
Every year, the students take part in dental and eye screening. We are very fortunate to have dedicated dentists, doctors and assistants who sacrifice their time every year to come and treat the students voluntarily. The camps ran very successfully with fewer students...
September 2022
Every year, the students visit various locations for their field trip learning new skills and engaging in practical activities. On the 21st September 2022, each class visited different locations including Zanzibar Park, Jozani Forest, Zanzibar airport, recycling...
Mikaeel Dewji’s Tamani Experience
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...
Thank-you!
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.
Annual Sports day
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...
Book Prizes!
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’s Kind Donation
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...
June 2022
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...
My Tamani Experience – By Mr. Eric
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...