SPORTING ACTIVITIES
COLOUR AWARDS
Full Colours
- Vimbisai Kapuya for Basketball
- Kayden Bhana for Waterpolo
- David Weller for Rowing
Half Colours
- Tapfuma Taundi for Waterpolo
- Connor Paulser for Swimming
- Mthandazo Khupe for Tennis
- Joel Mandingaisa for Tennis
- Mufarowashe Mawoyo for Basketball
BACKYARD ULTRA – GOSHO PARK
Matthew Donald took part in the backyard ultra held in Gosho Park. The competition consisted of a track of 6.67km. Competitors are to finish the track within the hour. Failure to do that sees them knocked out. Matthew ran a staggering 12 laps of the Backyard Ultra, he competed from 9am until just before 9pm and running a total of 80.4km.
Matthew came 4th overall and was the overall U19 winner
CRICKET
1st XI vs. Petreans
Peterhouse 1st XI claimed a solid 4-wicket victory over the Petreans in a competitive encounter.
Batting first, the Petreans were bowled out for 186. The Peterhouse bowlers showed great discipline, with Nicholas Orphanides taking 4/29 and Panashe Fantiso also impressing with 4/46.
In reply, Peterhouse chased down the target with composure, reaching 191/6. The standout performer was the captain Tyler Chapman, who anchored the innings with a superb 106, supported well by Isaac Allott with 46.
1st XI – 50 over
Petreans – 186 all out (Nicholas Orphanides 4/29; Panashe Fantiso 4/46)
Peterhouse – 191/6 (Tyler Chapman 106; Isaac Allott 46)
Peterhouse 1st XI won by 4 wickets
SWIMMING
Congratulations to Connor Grist who has been chosen to represent Zimbabwe at the Open Water World championships in July 2025. Connor will be swimming 5km. We wish him the best as he prepares.
TENNIS
U19 Zimbabwe tennis trials
- Mash East (A) was position 5/11
- Mash East (B) was position 10/11
U15 Zimbabwe tennis results
- Mash East A was in position 3/8
- Mash East B was in position 7/8
Individual results
- Daniel Paunganwa won 5/5 matches
- Nathan Harper won 3/5
- Luke Dabbs won 3/5 (forfeited last match due to injury)
- David Harper won 2/5
- Ernst Ihmann won 2/5
- Eric Berejena won 2/5
- Joshua Tanser won 1/5
- Samuel Meikle won 2/5
- Livaughn Chakanetsa won 2/5
Zimbabwe U19 team
Daniel Paunganwa and David Harper were selected into the top 14 of the Zimbabwe U19 team.
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
CREDITS AND DISTINCTIONS 2025
Takudzwa Jeri | VI Form | Malvern House
Drama – Backstage. Outstanding time commitment, leadership, and lights for the PHB 2025 House Plays
Amiran Durham | A Block | Grinham House
Drama – Backstage. Outstanding time commitment in stage set painting and sound for the PHB 2025 House Plays
Guy Annandale | A Block | Founders House
Drama – Backstage. Excellence and humility in managing curtains for rehearsals and performances for PHB 2025 House Plays
Josh Stone | A Block | Founders House
Drama – Backstage. Excellence and humility in managing curtains for rehearsals and performances for PHB 2025 House Plays
Vuso Mlambo | VI Form | Paget House
Drama – Backstage. Excellence in being ready to serve and help out in any way, as well as helping with lights, for the PHB 2025 House Plays.
Tadanaishe Gwangwadza | C Block | Snell House
Drama – Backstage. Excellence in being ready to serve and help out in any way, as well as helping backstage, for the PHB 2025 House Plays.
Quillan Waters | B Block | Malvern House
Drama – Backstage. Excellence in being ready to serve and help out in any way, as well as helping with lights, for the PHB 2025 House Plays.
Kuzivakwashe Masaya | VI Form | Ellis House
Drama – House Plays. Long-term commitment to both write and direct the 2024/2025 Ellis House Play
Alex Meikle | V Form | Ellis House
Drama – House Plays. Long-term commitment to support the production of the 2024/2025 Ellis House Play
Christian Wekwete | VI Form | Founders House
Drama – House Plays. Long-term commitment to co-direct the 2024/2025 Founders House Play
Batsirai Nyawo | V Form | Founders House
Drama – House Plays. Long-term commitment to both write and direct the 2024/2025 Founders House Play
Simbarashe Mandingaisa | V Form | Grinham House
Drama – House Plays. Long-term commitment to both write and direct the 2024/2025 Grinham House Play
Cameron Rae | VI Form | Grinham House
Drama – House Plans. Long-term commitment to co-direct the 2024/2025 Grinham House Play
Tawanda Gusha | VI Form | Malvern House
Drama – House Plays. Long-term commitment to both write and direct the 2024/2025 Malvern House Play
Blessed Matsikidze | VI Form | Malvern House
Drama – House Plays. Long-term commitment to co-direct the 2024/2025 Malvern House Play
Matthew Gratwicke | VI Form | Malvern House
Drama – House Plays. Long-term commitment to both write and co-direct the 2024/2025 Paget House Play
Denzel Mastika | VI Form | Parget House
Drama – House Plays. Long-term commitment to direct the 2024/2025 Paget House Play
Katiyo Tafadzwa | VI Form | Snell House
Drama – House Plays. Long-term commitment to both write and direct the 2024/2025 Snell House Play
Simbarashe Shirichena | V Form | Snell House
Drama – House Plays. Long-term commitment to both write and co-direct the 2024/2025 Snell House Play
BRIDGE
Interhouse Bridge
- 6th place – Founders – 32.5 points
- 5th – Ellis – 37 points
- 4th – Snell – 37.5 points
- 3rd – Grinham – 43 points
- 2nd – Paget – 67 points
- 1st Malvern – 83 points
CHESS
Interhouse Chess
After 5 hours of intense and fierce competition, Paget was crowned this year’s winners.
The final rankings are as follows:
- Paget
- Ellis
- Snell
- Founders
- Malvern
- Grinham
Special mentions: Takudzwa Moga and Christiano Uriri won all their games.
DEBATE
Vs St George’s & PHG
Juniors:
- PHB won 75%, to St.Georges’ 58%. Best Speaker – Isheanesu Mutevhe. Second Best Speaker – Caleb Mashungu. Third Best Speaker – Taonashe Matsuro.
Intermediates:
- PHB won with 69%, to St. Georges’ 68%. Best Speaker – Kudakwashe Chifamba. Second Best Speaker – Kodzero Chinhara.
Thanks to Tanaka Chiromo for ably adjudicating.
MODEL UNITED NATIONS
Peterhouse Model United Nations Conference
The theme was: “Global Governance in Action: Strengthening Institutions for a More Secure and Equitable Future.” Discussions spanned healthcare, human rights, crime prevention, and governance, with resolutions focusing on practical solutions to global challenges.
AWARDS WON:
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime:
- Best delegate: Kodzero Chinhara
- Best admin: Simbarashe Mutevhe
- Most promising delegate: Mishael Marongwe
World Health Organisation:
- Best position paper and most promising delegate: William Markham
African Union:
- Best position paper: Nyasha Matsikidze
- Best Delegate: Tinomudaishe Toronga
- Best Admin: Kuzivakwashe Ojesi
Thanks to Mr Chavunduka, Mrs Kamba, Anotida Kunaka and Blessed Matsikidze for arranging the conference.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Vs St George’s & PHG
- Juniors: Zviito Nhemachena came 1st out of 3 speakers, with 60%.
- Intermediates: Victor Zinyengere came 1st with 65%,
- Seniors: Tinashe Lewanika came 2nd with 64%.
Thanks to Takurira Tapfuma for adjudicating.
Interschools at Heritage
Out of 6 schools:
- Intermediates – Simbarashe Mutevhe came 1st.
- Peterhouse Boys came 5th overall
Interhouse Public Speaking
- Intermediates Top Speaker: Victor Zinyengere (Paget) with 81%
- Seniors Top Speakers out: Tafadzwa Katiyo (Snell) with 82%
Overall House Positions:
- 6th: Grinham with 69%
- 5th: Founders with 72%
- 4th: Ellis with 73%
- 3rd: Paget with 75%
- 1st: (tie) Malvern and Snell with 80%
Thanks to Mrs Mushiko and Mr. Mutisi for their professional adjudication.
