Sporting Activities
It was another outstanding week of sport for Peterhouse Boys, highlighted by an unbeaten rugby programme against Prince Edward, strong performances in hockey and soccer, and the presentation of Trinity Term Sports Colours. The week also saw recognition for three water polo players selected to represent Zimbabwe at the Junior World Championships.
Sports Colours
Congratulations to the following boys who were awarded Sports Colours for their commitment and achievements during the Trinity Term.
Hockey
Half Colours
- Nicholas Orphanides
- Ndiriwashe Munatsirei
- David Harper
- Blake Hopgood
Full Colours
- Rufaro Nyamupingidza
- Tapfuma Taundi
- Isaac Hildebrand
- Hilton Mudzamiri
Rugby
Half Colours
- Simbarashe Shirichena
- Tadiwa Paraffin
- Spencer Bean
- Dirk Muir
- Logan Young
- Anastasios Dombropoulos
- Tyler Chapman
Full Colours
- Prosper Zimbango
- Bongani Dube
- Russell Musekiwa
- Tendayi Madzima
- Munashe Masamha
- Mufarowashe Mawoyo
Soccer
Half Colours
- Bradley Munyanyiwa
- Jonathan Chinyama
- Tawananyasha Mhinga
- Kelvin Machado
Full Colours
- Dejon Mavengere
- Wayne Chiguvare
Silver Cocks Ties
Rugby
- Douglas Maertens
- Mufarowashe Matiza
Horse Riding
- Jason Moulder – recognised for his loyalty to Peterhouse Equestrian Centre, his continued support of Springvale and his longstanding dedication to horse riding.
Golf
Middles Interhouse Competition
Congratulations to all the boys who participated in the Middles Interhouse Golf Competition held over nine holes in Marondera.
Team Results
| Position | House | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paget | 193 |
| 2 | Snell | 196 |
| 3 | Founders | 223 |
| Tie 4 | Grinham | 231 |
| Tie 4 | Malvern | 231 |
| 6 | Ellis | 268 |
Best Middles Players
- Luke Alves (Malvern) – 42 pts (Joint 1st)
- Daniel Hunter (Paget) – 42 pts (Joint 1st)
- Isaac Allott (Grinham) – 44 pts (3rd)
Rugby
vs Prince Edward
Played: 8 | Won: 8 | Drew: 0 | Lost: 0
Results
- 1st XV won 41–5
- 2nd XV won 41–17
- 3rd XV won 36–25
- U16A won 29–17
- U16B won 38–7
- U15A won 56–0
- U15B won 31–10
- U14A won 53–0
Hockey
vs Hellenic
Played: 8 | Won: 5 | Drew: 1 | Lost: 2
Results
- 1st XI lost 1–2
- 2nd XI won 5–1
- 3rd XI won 4–1
- U16A won 2–0
- U15A drew 1–1
- U15B won 3–0
- U14A won 3–2
- U14B lost 0–2
Soccer
vs Eaglesvale
Played: 2 | Won: 1 | Lost: 1
- 1st XI lost 0–3
- U16A won 1–0
vs Prince Edward
Played: 3 | Won: 0 | Lost: 3
- 1st XI lost 2–3
- 2nd XI lost 0–1
- U17A lost 1–3
Water Polo
Congratulations to Cameron Cooper on his selection to represent Zimbabwe at the World Aquatics Junior Men’s Water Polo Championships in Croatia.
Congratulations also to Joshua Kay and Brendan Style, who were selected as non-travelling reserves.
Cultural Activities
Chess
Gateway Festival – Saturday 25 July
Juniors: 6th out of 17 schools.
Seniors: 5th out of 16 schools.
Special congratulations to Joshua Tanser and Gabriel Richards, who each won four of their five games.
Debate
vs Peterhouse Girls & Heritage
- Juniors won 71%–69%
- Intermediates won 61%–60%
- Seniors won 73%–71%
Individual Honours
- Tagashira Chiwanza – Best Speaker
- Zviito Nhemachena – Best Speaker
- Melubuhle Zikhali – Third Best Speaker
- Kudakwashe Chifamba – Best Speaker
- Taremekedzwea Zihumo – Second Best Speaker
French Trivia
Congratulations to Malvern House for winning the Bastille Day French Trivia Competition.
Public Speaking
vs Heritage
- Panashe Madume – 1st (Juniors)
- Wanai Mtakwa – 2nd (Intermediates)
- Ethan Masawi – 3rd (Intermediates)
- Shingai Shumba – 3rd (Seniors)
Quiz
NMB Tournament
- Juniors: 11th/18
- Seniors: 5th
- Overall: 6th/18
- Business Quiz: 7th/18
STEM Fair
Peterhouse Boys achieved outstanding results at the PHG Interschools STEM Fair, winning multiple category awards, including the Matonda Cup for Adrian Mudekunye and Kudakwashe Chifamba with SoilVision 1.0.
STEM Hackathon
Congratulations to Adrian Mudekunye and Kudakwashe Chifamba, whose project SoilVision 1.0 placed 3rd in the Senior Coding category at the Arundel Interschools Hackathon.
Congratulations to all our players, performers, coaches and staff on another exceptional week of sporting and cultural achievements. Their commitment, determination and pursuit of excellence continue to make Peterhouse proud.
Cultural Awards
Congratulations to the following pupils who were recognised for their outstanding commitment, achievement and service across the Peterhouse cultural programme during
| Activity | Award | Recipients |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel | Credit | Amiran Durham |
| Distinction | Tadanaishe Gwangwadza, Caleb Mashungu | |
| Silver Service Tie | Isaac Hildebrand, Riaan Bezuidenhout | |
| Music (Piano, Voice & Instrumental) | Credit | Panashe Fanyana, Caleb Mashungu, Alex Ruzvidzo, Quilan Waters |
| Distinction | Tanatswa Madziva | |
| Gold Cock’s Tie | Simbarashe Mutevhe (Instrumental), Michael Koen (Instrumental) | |
| Half Colours | Ryan Muchemwa, Joshua Chinhundu, Tawananyasha Kunaka | |
| Full Colours | Tatenda Gambiza, Kaystone Hlongwane | |
| Choir Tie | Michael Fowlds, Takudzwa Moga, Tatenda Gambiza, Tapiwa Kamba, Godwin Munyikwa, Mufarowashe Mawoyo, Kaystone Hlongwane | |
| Debate | Credit | Selyvn Chipunza, Salem Nyakureba, Panashe Madume, Munondinzwa Chaduka, Samuel Chirochangu, Anodiwa Mapuvire, Kudakwashe Chimiti |
| Distinction | Tagashira Chiwanza, Zviito Nhemachena, Taonashe Matsuro, Isheanesu Mutevhe, Caleb Mashungu, Wanai Mtakwa, Blessing Chakumhara, Taona Muhwandavaka | |
| Gold Cock’s Tie | Simbarashe Mutevhe, Tinei Mautsa, Tatenda Takawira, Tanaka Chiromo, Nyasha Chimpendembe, Melubuhle Zikhali, Elijah Mupangavanhu | |
| Half Colours | Adrian Mudekunye, Wayne Nzoma, Tinomudaishe Toronga, Taremekedzwa Zihumo, Kodzero Chinhara, Kudakwashe Chifamba | |
| Full Colours | Tinashe Lewanika, Batsirai Nyawo | |
| Public Speaking | Credit | Noah Muteka, Bonga Ndlovu, Veer Sikand |
| Distinction | Kunashe Chakona, Tawananyasha Mushaninga, Ethan Masawi | |
| Half Colours | Shingai Shumba | |
| Full Colours | Tinashe Lewanika | |
| Model United Nations | Credit | Samuel Chirochangu, Tendeso Nyabereka |
| Distinction | Zviito Nhemachena | |
| Half Colours | Alexander Meikle, Kaystone Hlongwane, Mishael Marongwe, Kodzero Chinhara, Tinomudaishe Toronga, Adrian Mudekunye | |
| World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) | Distinction | Emmanuel Chimhowa, Alex Mawadza, Wanzwika Mugabe, Tinashe Munyaradzi, Prince Bangidza, Jayden Togaraseyi, Nigel Moyo, Jock Pistorius, Liam Masarakufa |
| Half Colours | Takura Mambosasa | |
| STEM | Half Colours | Kudakwashe Chifamba, Joshua Wekwete, Tanaka Chiromo, Ethan Hinds, Adrian Mudekunye, Joshua Chinhundu |
| Chess | Gold Cock’s Tie | Joshua Tanser |
| Half Colours | Ethan Hinds | |
| Bridge | Gold Cock’s Tie | Joshua Wekwete, Admire Ushehokunze, Michael Muchingami, Mufudzi Kamusasa, Nyasha Matsikidze, Tungamirai Chinhamo, Neil Kapanje, Blessing Matsikidze, Tawananyasha Samson |
| Quiz | Gold Cock’s Tie | Takura Mambosasa, Kudakwashe Magumeni-Dhlamini, Taremekedzwa Zihumo, Kudakwashe Chifamba |
| Marimba | Gold Cock’s Tie | Bradley Munyanyiwa, Keanan Shumba, Mufarowashe Mawoyo, Kudakwashe Chifamba |
| Drama / Junior Play 2026 | Credit | Tendeso Nyabereka, Cheukai Bomba, Blessing Chakumhara, Kunashe Chakona, Tawonga Banda, Donald Sithole, Isheanesu Mutevhe, Samuel Chirochangu, Munashe Chinodyaruswa, Ethan Hungwe, Danai Taruvinga, Batsirai Nyawo, Martin Chedondo, Taona Muhwandavaka, Tunga Chinhamo, Guy Annandale, Raymond Biyason, Nhambo Gundo, Harold Motsi, Tadanaishe Gwangwadza |
| Distinction | Mufudzi Kamusasa, Simbarashe Mutevhe, Admire Ushehokunze, Nyasha Matsikidze, Michael Koen, Isaac Allott, Tendai Nhunzwi, Jason Moulder, Tinotenda Kaitano, Quilan Waters, Amiran Durham, Tanatswa Madziva, Caleb Mashungu | |
| Half Colours | Simbarashe Mandingaisa | |
| Library | Distinction | Bently Chapeyama, Jordan Gakange, Connor Jengwa |
| School Magazine | Distinction | Simbarashe Chivige, Tadanaishe Gwangwadza, Caleb Mashungu |
| Silver Service Tie | Amiran Durham, Tendeso Nyabereka | |
| Service (Interact, Kukura NeShungu & Community Service) | Silver Service Tie | Simon Nyadundu, Zvashe Zvobgo, Joshua Wekwete, Batsirai Nyawo, Jonathan Kachele, Kaystone Hlongwane, Rufaro Nyamupingidza, Tawananyasha Mhinga, Simbarashe Shirichena, Elijah Mupangavanhu |