ACADEMIC MATTERS

CAMBRIDGE SPECIAL AWARDS

Cambridge International Education recognises its finest candidates through the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards, which celebrate the highest-performing learners in Cambridge examinations across more than forty countries.

Each pupil is measured not against his own class, but against the world. The “Top in Country” award is presented to the candidate achieving the highest mark nationally in a subject, while “High Achievement” awards recognise outstanding performance in more specialised subjects.

To earn a Top in Zimbabwe award, a pupil must achieve near-perfect marks. For example, Kudakwashe Chifamba scored 39/40, 79/80 and 40/40 across his three Biology papers — an exceptional achievement by any standard.

This year, Peterhouse Boys is proud to recognise four pupils who achieved this prestigious distinction:

  • Douglas Maertens – Top in Zimbabwe, AS Level Design and Technology
  • Acacia Orphanides – High Achievement Award, AS Level Design and Technology
  • Kudakwashe Chifamba – Top in Zimbabwe, IGCSE Biology and IGCSE Physics
  • Adrian Mudekunye – Top in Zimbabwe, IGCSE English Language

These awards reflect the academic excellence, commitment, and determination that continue to define Peterhouse.

SPORTING ACTIVITIES

It was another successful week of sport for Peterhouse Boys, with rugby, soccer, squash, and golf teams all in action. Across the various fixtures, the boys produced several strong performances, recording important victories and continuing to represent the school with pride.

The week also brought recognition at national level, with several hockey players earning selection to Zimbabwe representative teams following the recent Inter-Provincial Tournament.

GOLF

INTERSCHOOLS GOLF RESULTS

JUNIORS
Peterhouse Boys placed 5th out of 10 schools.

SENIORS
Peterhouse Boys placed 6th out of 7 schools.

OVERALL
Peterhouse Boys placed 8th out of 11 schools.

Special congratulations go to Mikail Ahmed and Tendayi Ruwona, who were the school’s best-performing players in the junior division.

MARONDERA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

Congratulations to Mikail Ahmed, who finished 5th in a highly competitive field against experienced adult golfers.

HOCKEY

INTER-PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT | HARARE

Congratulations to the following boys who were selected to represent Zimbabwe:

ZIMBABWE U17B

  • Isaac Allot
  • Denzel Zinyau
  • Matthew Williams

ZIMBABWE U18A

  • Ndiriwashe Munatsirei

ZIMBABWE U18B

  • David Harper
  • Nicholas Orphanides
  • Tinei Mautsa

NON-TRAVELLING RESERVES (U18)

  • Isaac Hildebrand
  • Tapfuma Taundi
  • Rufaro Nyamupingidza

Congratulations also to the U16A Mashonaland Central District Team, which included ten Peterhouse Boys players and went on to secure the Bronze Medal at the tournament.

RUGBY

VS ST JOHN’S COLLEGE

PLAYED 12 | WON 9 | LOST 3

TeamResult
1st XVWon 30–24
2nd XVWon 30–7
3rd XVLost 10–12
4th XVWon 36–19
U16AWon 32–19
U16BWon 64–0
U15AWon 21–17
U15BLost 12–17
U15CWon 12–10
U14ALost 5–31
U14BWon 54–19
U14CWon 43–22

The rugby programme continued its strong season with nine victories from twelve fixtures, highlighted by convincing wins across multiple age groups.

SOCCER

VS ST JOHN’S COLLEGE

PLAYED 3 | WON 2 | LOST 1

TeamResult
1st XIWon 5–2
2nd XILost 1–2
U17AWon 2–1

The soccer teams produced another solid set of performances, with the 1st XI recording an impressive five-goal victory.

SQUASH

PLAYED 2 | WON 2

  • PHB B and C Teams defeated Chisipite Senior School 8–2
  • PHB C Team defeated Hellenic Academy 4–2

A successful week on the squash courts saw Peterhouse Boys remain unbeaten across both fixtures.

SWIMMING

Congratulations to Braden Amm on proudly representing Zimbabwe at the Africa Aquatics Open Water Swimming Championships in Mauritius.

Competing against some of Africa’s leading open-water swimmers, Braden gained invaluable experience on his first international swimming tour. He approached the challenge with determination and courage, embracing the opportunity to compete against a high-quality field.

Braden finished 7th in his age group, an outstanding achievement on the continental stage.

Representing one’s country for the first time is a significant milestone in any athlete’s journey, and Braden can be proud of the commitment and hard work that earned him this opportunity. The experience gained in Mauritius will undoubtedly provide a strong foundation for future success.

OVERALL SPORTING SUMMARY

TOTAL FIXTURES: 17
WON: 13
LOST: 4
DRAWN: 0

Congratulations to all players and coaches on another successful week of sport. These results reflect the effort being invested across all age groups and sporting disciplines.

We look forward to another exciting week of competition and wish all teams every success in their upcoming fixtures.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

DEBATE

VS HELLENIC SCHOOL | TUESDAY 9 JUNE

JUNIORS

Lost 69% – 70%

Tagashira Chiwanza was named Co-Best Speaker.

INTERMEDIATES

Lost 67% – 69%

SENIORS

Won 72% – 71%

Adrian Mudekunye was named Second Best Speaker.

ATS JUNIOR DEBATE TOURNAMENT

11–12 JUNE | FALCON COLLEGE

The boys are to be commended for their resilience and determination, fighting “tooth and nail” throughout the tournament.

P4: Won 1 | Lost 3

  • vs Eaglesvale – Won by 7 points
  • vs Goldridge – Lost by 3 points
  • vs Girls College – Lost by 8 points
  • vs Westridge – Lost by 3 points

SPECIAL MENTIONS

  • Simbarashe Mutevhe – Averaged 70.5% speaker points, ranking 11th out of 48 speakers.
  • Melubuhle Zikhali – Averaged 70% speaker points, ranking 26th out of 48 speakers.

PUBLIC SPEAKING

VS HELLENIC SCHOOL | TUESDAY 9 JUNE

Out of six speakers per category:

INTERMEDIATES

  • Wanai Mtakwa – 2nd Place (66%)
  • Kunashe Chakona – 3rd Place (62%)

SENIORS

  • Shingai Shumba – 1st Place (77%)
  • Tinomudaishe Toronga – 2nd Place (75%)

Special thanks go to Tatenda Takawira, Tinei Mautsa, Wayne Nzoma, and Nyasha Chipendembe for adjudicating.

CHESS

VS GATEWAY | WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE

JUNIORS

Drew 3–3

Victorious players:

  • Zvinodashe Chinhara
  • Gabriel Richards
  • Emmanuel Chimhowa

SENIORS

Won 4–2

Special mention goes to Joshua Tanser, who won his game in under ten minutes.

Additional winners:

  • Ethan Hinds
  • Tadiswa Isaya
  • Elijah Mupangavanhu

DOMINICAN CONVENT TOURNAMENT | SATURDAY 13 JUNE

SENIORS

Played 5 | Won 2 | Drew 2 | Lost 1

  • vs St George’s – Lost 1–3
  • vs Kutama – Drew 2–2
  • vs Tynwald – Drew 2–2
  • vs St Ignatius – Won 3–1
  • vs CBC – Won 4–0

Special congratulations to Ethan Hinds, who played five matches, winning four and drawing one.

Overall, the seniors finished 4th out of 19 schools.

VS WATERSHED | MONDAY 15 JUNE

JUNIORS

Won 4–2

Victorious players:

  • Abimael Murombedzi
  • Gabriel Richards
  • Robert Sibanda
  • Liam Masarakufa

SENIORS

Won 6–0

The seniors remain unbeaten in the league since the beginning of the year.

Special mention goes to Zvinodashe Chinhara, who recorded a victory on his first appearance for the senior team.

Other victorious players:

  • Ethan Hinds
  • Joshua Tanser
  • Tadiswa Isaya
  • Elijah Mupangavanhu
  • Matthew Donald

WORLD SCHOLAR’S CUP REGIONAL ROUND

13–14 JUNE | WESTRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

The World Scholar’s Cup Club competed at the Regional Round hosted by Westridge High School, demonstrating outstanding skill in debating, collaborative writing, and critical thinking.

The club returned with an impressive haul of 45 medals.

SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS

1ST PLACE – JUNIOR TEAM CHALLENGE

  • Alex Mawadza
  • Emmanuel Chimhowa
  • Wanzwika Mugabe

1ST PLACE – JUNIOR TEAM BOWL

  • Tinashe Munyaradzi
  • Nigel Moyo
  • Jock Pistorius

GOLD TEAM BOWL – 3RD OVERALL JUNIOR TEAM

  • Liam Masarakufa
  • Prince Bangidza
  • Jayden Togaraseyi

SPECIAL COMMENDATION

The Vth Form team of:

  • Tatenda Takawira
  • Takura Mambosasa
  • Adrian Mudekunye

won an outstanding 15 medals, accounting for one-third of the club’s total medal haul.

Trophy and medal winners are invited to come forward for a Rector’s Handshake.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S INTERNATIONAL SILVER AWARD

To achieve this award, participants must commit at least six months to developing a skill, maintaining physical activity, and serving the community through voluntary service.

They must then successfully complete a challenging self-sufficient expedition in unfamiliar terrain.

Congratulations to Michael Fowlds, who successfully earned his Duke of Edinburgh’s International Silver Award after planning, packing for, and completing a demanding three-day, two-night expedition involving white-water rafting on the Zambezi River.

This is a significant achievement and reflects Michael’s perseverance, leadership, and commitment to personal development.