Athletics – Marondera District Qualification

Peterhouse is pleased to announce the athletes who have qualified to represent the school at the Marondera District Athletics Competition, to be held on 19 February 2026 at Watershed College.

Under 20
  • Prosper Zimbango
  • Munashe Masamha
  • Mufarowashe Mawoyo
  • Mufaro Matiza
  • Matikudza Chakwesha
  • Mishael Marongwe
  • Jonathan Chinyama
  • Russell Musekiwa
  • Luke Serfontein
Under 18
  • Vhenekai Mtakwa
  • Malcom Mhandu
  • Simon Nyadundu
  • Micah Mhlaba
  • Gabriel Choruma
  • Bhekimpilo Chatira
  • Tinomudaishe Toronga
  • Ethan Hinds
  • Eliah Musakwa
  • Tatendaishe Kohli
  • Anotida Madzamba
Under 16
  • Tinovimbanashe Magaya
  • Roynne Chimutsotso
  • Samuel Meikle
  • Patrick Mostert
  • Simbarashe Mandivenga

We congratulate all the boys on their selection and wish them the very best as they prepare to compete. We are confident they will represent the school with pride, determination, and excellent sportsmanship.

Cross Country – Arundel Inter-Schools Meet

The Peterhouse cross country team recorded a clean sweep of first places at the 3rd Inter-Schools Cross Country Meet of the season at Arundel.

Category Winners:

  • Juniors – Nhambodzaishe Gundo
  • Middles – Tavonga Vhiya
  • Seniors – Israel Nzanga
Top 10 Finishes

Juniors:

  • Beau Bennett – 4th
  • Ashton Willcock – 6th
  • Ethan Lough – 9th
  • Michael McKinlay – 10th

Middles:

  • Jayden Goosen – 4th
  • Robert Weller – 5th
  • Riley Findlay – 7th
  • James Hosack – 8th

Seniors:

  • Chad Kasipo – 2nd
  • Blake Hopgood – 5th
  • David Harper – 6th
  • William McKinlay – 10th

Overall Result:
Peterhouse won the meet with 139 points.

Cricket – vs St John’s (Weekend Fixtures)

It was an excellent weekend for Peterhouse cricket, with all age-group teams recording victories against St John’s. Across the fixtures, teams showed discipline, teamwork, and several outstanding individual performances.

U14B

  • Peterhouse 211 all out
  • St John’s 110 all out
  • Result: Peterhouse won by 101 runs

Highlights:

  • Brayden Marange – 67 runs and 7/9
  • Luke Morgan – 38

U14A

  • Peterhouse 260/4
  • St John’s 175 all out
  • Result: Peterhouse won by 85 runs

Highlights:

  • Tayne Coetzee – 110* and 5/11
  • Declan Oosthuizen – 48

U15B

  • Peterhouse 170 all out
  • St John’s 74 all out
  • Result: Peterhouse won by 96 runs

Highlight:

  • Chris Saunders – 86

U15A

  • St John’s 94 all out
  • Peterhouse declared 184/8
  • Result: Peterhouse won on first-innings lead

Highlights:

  • Charlie Buchanan – 43 and 4/16
  • Luke Ballance – 3/14

U16B

  • Peterhouse 177 all out
  • St John’s 133 all out
  • Result: Peterhouse won by 44 runs

Highlight:

  • Donald Sithole – 3/24

U16A

  • Peterhouse 236 all out
  • St John’s 138 all out
  • Result: Peterhouse won by 98 runs

Highlights:

  • Riley Stanger – 103
  • James Hosack – 52
  • Simba Paradza – 4/25
  • Patrick Mostert – 3/30

2nd XI

  • Peterhouse 174/5
  • St John’s 172
  • Result: Peterhouse won by 5 wickets

Highlights:

  • Tinashe Kashaya – 4/24 and 61

1st XI

Peterhouse enjoyed the better of the match overall after scoring 247 in reply to St John’s 222, with Isaac Hildebrand scoring 50*.
The bowlers then reduced St John’s to 36/5, with Victor Watama taking five wickets.

Well done to all cricket teams for a successful weekend and the positive manner in which they represented the school.

Basketball – vs Falcon (Away)

Saturday, 7 February 2026

Peterhouse enjoyed an outstanding afternoon on the court, with all teams recording victories against Falcon.

  • U14A – Won 22–12
  • U15A – Won 18–16
  • U16A – Won 33–24
  • U17A – Won 32–23
  • 1st Team – Won 63–50

A clean sweep away from home, reflecting strong teamwork and determination across all age groups.

Tennis

Mash East Tennis Trials (3 February 2026)

Mash East Tennis Trials were held on 3 February 2026, with several boys selected to represent Mash East at various levels.

Mash East U19A:

  • David Harper
  • Joshua Tanser
  • James Hove

Mash East U19B:

  • Raymond Biyason

Reserves:

  • Hardy Baker
  • Keyaan Manuel

Mash East U15A:

  • Tanatswa Nyamhuri
  • Marley Rushesha

Mash East U15B:

  • Michael McKinlay
  • Tadiwanashe Mautsa
  • Munashe Ngorima

Reserves:

  • Tinashe Dhoba
  • Cullen Seaman
  • Takunda Watyoka
  • Jayden Marufu

We congratulate all boys selected and wish them every success as they represent the province.

Tennis vs Hellenic (6 February 2026)

Played 4 | Won 2 | Lost 2

  • 1st Team – Lost 2–10
  • U16 – Won 9–3
  • U15 – Lost 3–9
  • U14 – Won 8–4

Swimming – St John’s Invitational Gala

Peterhouse boys took part in the St John’s Invitational Gala with the following overall standings:

  • 6th – Eaglesvale
  • 5th – St Ignatius
  • 4th – St George’s
  • 3rd – Peterhouse
  • 1st – Hellenic / St John’s

Volleyball – U14 Tournament at CBC

The U14 volleyball team competed in a strong tournament at CBC.

Group Stage:

  • vs St John’s – Won 2–1
  • vs CBC – Won 2–0

Semi-Final:

  • vs St George’s – Lost 1–2

3rd/4th Playoff:

  • vs St John’s – Lost 1–2

Final Position: 4th out of 6 schools

CHISZ U14 Selection:
Congratulations to the following boys who were selected for the CHISZ U14 team touring Portugal later this year:

  • Shane Mukosera
  • Tendaishe Nzombe
  • Enoch Huhuyana

Water Polo

U15 – Fred Wilson Tournament

Pool Matches:

  • vs Hellenic – Lost 3–8
  • vs St George’s – Won 11–3
  • vs Falcon – Lost 3–8

Semi-Final:

  • vs St John’s – Lost 2–9

3rd/4th Playoff:

  • vs CBC – Lost 7–9

Final Position: 4th overall

U17 – Collins Cup

Pool Matches:

  • vs Hellenic – Lost 6–11
  • vs Falcon – Lost 4–5

Quarter-Final:

  • vs CBC – Lost 4–9

5th/6th Playoff:

  • vs St George’s – Won 6–5

Final Position: 5th overall

Well done to both water polo teams for their effort and sportsmanship throughout the weekend.

Cultural Results

Debate – vs St George’s College

Tuesday, 3 February (Away)

Intermediates

  • PHB won 73% – 62%
  • Best Speaker: Simbarashe Mutevhe (85%)
  • Second Best Speaker: Dian Nyamayaro (76%)

Seniors

  • PHB won 73% – 70%
  • Best Speaker: Kodzero Chinhara (77%)

Thanks to Tinei Mautsa for adjudicating.

Chess – ATS Selection Tournament

Saturday, 7 February | Goldridge (Kwekwe)

Special mention goes to Joshua Tanser, who played 5 games, winning 3 and losing 2.

Congratulations to Ethan Hinds, who was the best-performing player in his age group. He played 5 games, winning 4 and drawing 1, earning the Gold Medal and selection for the ATS Team touring Durban in August.

Quiz – PHG (Wednesday, 4 February)

Juniors:
Zviito Nhemachena, Cheukai Bomba, Isheanesu Mutevhe, Dian Nyamayaro

  • Finished 1st out of 19 schools (4 points clear of 2nd place)

Seniors:

  • Finished 10th out of 19 schools

Overall:
Peterhouse finished 3rd out of 19 schools.

Interact

Visit to Musha Wevana Children’s Home

Thursday, 5 February

Thirty Interact Club members visited the home and spent time with the children (aged 1 to 16). The club donated clothes, sugar and cooking oil, and served biscuits and drinks.

The Interact Club extends sincere gratitude to the school community for continued support of Interact fundraising programmes.

Rotary Charity Fundraising Fun Day

Sunday, 8 February | Watershed College

Twenty-five Interactors participated in Rotary’s fundraising fun day, interacting with Interact members from seven other schools in support of a worthy cause.