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.