Wednesday 1st April
Dear Parents and Guardians
We welcome the end of the Lent Term, and with it the chance to rest after a full and productive few months. Thank you to our girls and staff for their hard work and enthusiasm throughout. Our musicians once again shone at the NIAA Eisteddfod. Many girls took part, and the Music Department staff deserve high praise for their guidance. Special thanks to Mr Milupi Imbula for his exceptional support during this busy season. We are fortunate to have musicians who so generously share their talents with the next generation.
Congratulations also to our Athletics Team, who ended their season with outstanding victories, establishing themselves as the leading school team. Their commitment and effort have certainly paid off. Our girls continue to carry the Peterhouse Girls name with pride across academics, sport, culture, and music. The achievements of this term have been remarkable. Well done to all.
Last weekend’s Tatanga camping weekend in Gosho Park was a great success, blessed with beautiful weather and strong support from parents and girls. It was a wonderful opportunity for community and connection. At this point, we also prepare to say farewell to a few valued members of staff. Ms. Mazwi Shamu is moving on to pursue business ventures, and we will miss her energy, warmth, and the care she has shown to our girls. Mr. Doug Trewartha, our IT Manager, has accepted a calling into fulltime Christian ministry. Doug has been a steady and generous support to pupils and staff alike, well beyond his IT responsibilities. His commitment has been deeply appreciated, and we send him off with our prayers for success in his ministry journey. We also extend our thanks to Mrs. Grace Katiro, who has completed her temporary role in the Science Department. Her time, knowledge, and contribution have been greatly valued.
Finally, I would like to remind our senior girls to balance rest with preparation for their mock examinations. Laying the groundwork now will certainly set them up for success next term. As we enter the Easter season, the words of Jesus feel especially timely: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” May this holiday bring you renewal, peace, and well-deserved rest.
Wishing you all a blessed and joyful Easter!
Yours sincerely,
Mrs Claire Hough
Headmistress
ACADEMICS
COMMENDATIONS
Congratulations to the following girls, who received Commendations for their Lent Term Mark Order 2026:
D Block: Johanna Boka, Wakatendeka Bwanya, Ayanda Chigwedere, Hannah Chihota, Grace Dzawo, Anopaishe Gwangwadza, Ava Ihmann, Pearl Jhamba, Samantha Kitcat, Alicia Kone, Rita Matsikidze, Makanakaishe Mkonto, Zoey Mpala, Yvonne Mubaiwa, Alexis Mudavanhu, Mutsawashe Mupanguri, Zintle Ndlovu, Sara Nell, Matidaishe Nhema, Leeandah Nyamhandu, Keilah Nyamhuri, Fadzai Paketh, Munotizivaishe Shuro, Candice Tafirenyika, Maita Taruvinga and Joana Tyoka.
C Block: Danai Chikomo, Hellen Chitere, Tsungirirayi Gorejena, Zoe Karoro, Manuela Kunatsa, Mia Mahachi, Tanzwika Mazike, Andile Moyo, Kaelyn Munzeiwa-Muzamhindo, Maita Shumba, Kudzwaishe Tekere, Kudakwashe Tinofa, Mutsawashe Toronga and Kyla Willemse.
B Block: Jemimah Durham, Ashleigh Lamb, Nicole Lufeli, Makanakaishe Lusiyano, Natalie Makwindi, Faith Manonga, Nyasha Mapokotera, Matifadza Moga, Anashe Mudzudzu, Charmaine Shenjere, Juanita Takaedza, Tawananyasha Tungamirai and Alyssa Zindi.
A Block: Tadisa Ajento, Theophilus Kunaka, Shaanan Mukosera, Ruvarashe Munyaduki, Akudzwe Nhondova and Tamsyn Trewartha.
Vth Form: Naomi Abang, Panashe Dhoba, Tayana Machawira, Yorina Mugadhi, Mufarowashe Sibanda and Sharae Trewartha.
VIth Form: Keira Findlay, Kimberley Guzha, Natsai Mandimutsira, Gabrielle Mukoro, Matifadza Madera and Makanaka Mungoni.
PARENT-TEACHER MEETINGS
Next term, A Block will have their parent-teacher meeting on Friday, 10th of July, which is the morning of the third Fixture-Free weekend. This consultation will take place between 10h00 and 11h45, in the PHG Dining Hall.
Consultation will be preceded by an Upper School open day for all A Block parents. This will take place at PHB from 08h00 and will introduce the Upper School campus and information on Vth Form AS and A Level subject choices will be given.
Also, next term, C Block will have their parent-teacher meeting at 08h30 in the Dining Hall on the last day of term, Thursday, 6th August. This will be preceded by an important presentation in the Chapel at 08h00 on B Block IGCSE subject choices, the submission deadline for which will be the start of third term. B and D Block parent-teacher meetings will take place in the third term.
STUDY-SKILLS TRAINING
We are continuing to invest in helping our girls to improve their study skills and providing specific training to help them improve in this area. This term, we have already had sessions for A, B, C and D Blocks. B Block attended our in-house study-skills seminar, presented by Mrs. Kapuya, in which girls learned useful skills for effective and smart revision.
Elevate Education also helps train our pupils to use best-practice study skills. Further information and access to the Elevate resources are available for all Peterhouse pupils and their parents on www.zastudent.elevateeducation.com (password springbok).
A BLOCK MOCK EXAMINATIONS AND B BLOCK MID-YEAR EXAMINATION DATES
A Block mock examinations and B Block mid-year examinations will take place after half-term next term
between Wednesday, 24th June (just after half-term) and Monday,
6th July.
CULTURE
BRIDGE
Mashonaland Bridge Pairs held at Harare Bridge Club
In the B Room, out of 18 couples, PHG couples were placed 10th, 16th and 17th.
In the C Room, out of 18 couples, PHG couples were placed 7th and 9th.
DEBATE
ATS Debate held at Hillcrest
Our senior debate team competed against several strong opponents throughout the tournament, ultimately securing a position of 17th out of 20 participating schools. The performance of individual speakers from our team was commendable, with notable rankings among a total of 69 participants: Shiloh Deetlefs placed 28th, Mudiwa Shuro placed 50th, Matifadza Madera placed 53rd, Zarah Noor placed 54th
vs Wise Owl
Juniors won 67%- 62%. Bernice Mfula was the best speaker with a score of 71%.
Intermediates won 72%-68%.
Seniors won 70%-69%. Mudiwa Shuro was the best speaker with a score of 71%.
MATHS OLYMPIAD
At the beginning of the term, 26 members of the Maths Club took part in the preliminary round of the International Maths Assessment for Schools (IMAS) in three different stages: Middle primary, Upper Primary and Junior Secondary. 15 pupils attained Certificates of Excellence as follows:
Middle Primary Division:
Credit – Hellen Chitere, Mutsawashe Toronga
Distinction – Tsungirirayi Gorejena, Kaelyn Munzeiwa-Muzamhindo
Upper Primary Division:
Credit – Isabella Charters, Nicole Lufeli, Faith Manonga, Letticia Zireva
Distinction – Natalie Makwindi, Matifadza Moga
High Distinction – Anashe Mudzudzu
Junior High Division:
Credit – Mikayla Chiremba, Tanatswa Zengeya
Distinction – Hailey Chimanikire, Tayana Machawira
The next stage of the competition is the international competition being held in Mongolia in July this year.
SPORTS
ATHLETICS
25th – 26th March
NASH Athletics at Prince Edward
U16
Mandisa Mucheki – 2 Gold medals for Shot Put & Discus
U18
Tawana Ndimutseyi – Bronze medal for Discus
U20
Mazvita Dzvurumi – Bronze medal for the 4 x 100m
Tashinganashe Ngirazi – Silver medal for the 4 x 100m and Bronze for the 100m
28th March
Lomagundi Invitational Athletics
PHG won 37 Gold Medals and 2 records were broken.
TENNIS
26th March
vs Wise Owl Marondera
Played: 4 -won 3; lost 1.
