SPORTING ACTIVITIES

CYCLING

The Peterhouse Cycling Club travelled to Mountain Lakes Resort in Nyanga to compete in the Kushanya Mountain Bike Challenge.

Congratulations to the following boys for successfully completing the demanding 31km route:

  • Jack Sole — 2h10min
  • Luke Sole — 2h15min
  • Yianni Landos — 2h40min

Well done to all the cyclists on an excellent effort.


HOCKEY

Congratulations to the following Peterhouse Boys hockey players on their provincial selections.

MCD U17A

  • Sean Chimbongore
  • Matthew Williams
  • Isaac Allott
  • Denzel Zinyau
  • Blessing Matsikidze
  • Simbarashe Paradza
  • Niall Whaley
  • Tinashe Kashaya
  • Jake Jones

MCD U17B

  • Riley Findlay
  • Tawonashe Nyamasoka
  • Dylan Moyo

MCD U19A

  • Adon Odendaal
  • Isaac Hildebrand
  • David Harper
  • Tapfuma Taundi
  • Matikudza Chakwesha
  • Nicholas Orphanides
  • Ndiriwashe Munatsirei
  • Blake Hopgood
  • Nathan Harper
  • Rufaro Nyamupingidza

MCD U19B

  • Ernest Gundo
  • Luke Dabbs
  • Riaan Bezuidenhout
  • Callum Scott-Elliot
  • Israel Nzanga

The Peterhouse Hockey programme continues to grow from strength to strength. Well done to all involved.


SOCCER

An unbeaten weekend for Peterhouse Boys soccer with strong performances across all age groups.

Overall Results

Played 9 | Won 6 | Drew 3 | Lost 0

vs Lomagundi College

  • 1st XI won 4–0
  • 2nd XI won 4–0
  • U16A won 5–1
  • U15A won 2–0

vs St George’s College

  • U17A drew 1–1
  • U16B drew 1–1
  • U15B drew 1–1
  • U14A won 3–0
  • U14B won 1–0

The 1st XI led from the front with an excellent 4–0 victory, while the U16A side produced one of the performances of the day with a convincing 5–1 win. Well done boys!


RUGBY

A great weekend for Peterhouse Boys rugby.

Overall Results

Played 9 | Won 9 | Lost 0

vs Lomagundi College

  • 1st XV won 36–17
  • 2nd XV won 41–14
  • 3rd XV won 38–17
  • U16A won 41–12
  • U16B won 44–0
  • U15A won 34–5
  • U15B won 49–0
  • U14A won 44–5
  • U14B won 55–0

Peterhouse delivered an outstanding display across all teams, with several sides keeping their opponents scoreless.


CULTURAL RESULTS

BRIDGE

vs PHG & Dominican Convent

Tuesday 19 May (Away)

  • PHB vs Dominican Convent — all three teams lost
  • PHB vs PHG — As lost; Bs and Cs won

Overall, PHB placed 2nd.


CHESS

vs Arundel

Tuesday 19 May (Away)

Juniors

Lost 2–4

Congratulations to Joshua Tanser and Liam Masarakufa for winning their games.

Seniors

Won 5–1

Victorious players were:

  • Ethan Hinds
  • Tinashe Zireva
  • Tadiswa Isaya
  • Elijah Mupangavanhu
  • Kaden Hahn

DEBATE

vs Eaglesvale

Tuesday 19 May (PHG)

Juniors

Lost 54%–64%

Intermediates

Lost 63%–68%

Isheanesu Mutevhe was named Best Speaker with 70%.

Seniors

Won 75%–72%


DEBATE – Chisi Invitational Forum

An interactive, non-competitive programme where pupils participated in impromptu debates testing their ability to think on their feet. The experience proved highly beneficial in preparation for future competitions.


GAVEL

Hellenic Academy – Tuesday 19 May (Away)

A successful evening of etiquette and public speaking was held at Hellenic Academy. PHB gentlemen were immaculate representatives of the school.


PUBLIC SPEAKING

vs Eaglesvale

Tuesday 19 May (PHG)

Out of four speakers per category:

  • Juniors: Veer Sikand — 1st
  • Intermediates: Melubuhle Zikhali — 3rd
  • Seniors: Shingai Shumba — 2nd

QUIZ

Interschools Quiz – Wednesday 19 May (St Ignatius)

  • Juniors — 5th out of 19 schools
  • Seniors — 9th out of 19 schools
  • Overall — PHB placed 7th out of 19 schools

WORLD SCHOLAR’S CUP (WSC) LOCAL ROUND

(PHG)

Enjoyable and engaging WSC activities were held, including debates, quizzes and the Scholar’s Challenge. The boys performed well, winning two debates.

Additionally, enthusiastic D Block pupils attended the fixture to gain exposure to WSC activities.

Overall, the event was highly successful, providing participants with opportunities to develop teamwork, confidence and public speaking skills through friendly competition.


INTERACT VISIT – MUSHA WE VANA

Thursday 20 May

The Interact Club donated juice, biscuits and sweets for the children’s tuck and spent time playing and praying with the children.

Thanks to donations, including the $5 per person raised from the Africa Day Concert, Interact continues to support vulnerable members of the community.