Thursday 10th July 2026
Dear Parents and Guardians
This week has brought a collective sigh of relief through our examination classes. Exams are behind us, and everyone is ready for a well-earned pause.
It’s no secret that exams raise anxiety for our girls and for parents alike. But that anxiety often misses the bigger picture. Exams aren’t meant to be something to fear. They should be more like a map, showing us where we’re strong and where we need to dig a little deeper. They highlight what has been mastered and what still needs attention.
Of course, there’s always uncertainty and risk involved, which is why many would happily avoid exams altogether. But that’s also the point: learning means stepping into vulnerability, admitting what we don’t yet know, and building the drive to discover more.
In fact, the very uncertainty that makes exams uncomfortable is what prepares us for life. Testing ourselves builds resilience and confidence, and it reminds us that we can face challenges head-on and grow stronger through them.
This weekend brings a time of rest for our girls, parents, and staff. My prayer is that we all return with fresh energy, ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Yours sincerely
Mrs Claire Hough
Headmistress
ACADEMICS
PUBLIC EXAMINATION TIMETABLE
The Cambridge 2026 October/November examination timetable can be viewed at:
https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/757648-november-2026-zone-3-timetable.pdf
This shows the dates on which examinations will be held and whether they are in the morning or afternoon. More detailed timetables with exact times for A Block, Vth and VIth Form will soon be finalised. The first IGCSE examination is on 24 September and the last is on 12 November.
A BLOCK, VTH FORM, VITH FORM MOCK EXAMINATIONS
Our A Block, Vth and VIth Form girls experienced the challenge of writing their mock papers under examination conditions. It was an intense experience for most, but there are many encouraging results, testament to some diligent application by both teachers and pupils alike. In the post-examination review period, the girls will have many opportunities for building on the foundation already in place and honing examination technique, both of which should contribute to better results in their final papers later this year.
A BLOCK PARENT-TEACHER CONSULTATION
Staff were delighted to meet with the majority of the A Block parents at their parent-teacher consultation on Friday, 10 July. Parents and guardians began the morning with a tour of the Peterhouse Boys campus with their girls, hosted capably by our PHG seniors. They were then able to attend the Subject Fair alongside the A Block boys, where they were given an overview of all the AS and A Level subjects on offer and what they entail. This was followed by an introduction to the Upper School at Peterhouse Boys with Mr Shawn Ndlovu (Director of Studies, PHB) and Mrs Myrna Simpson (Head of Upper School). Parents then had ample opportunity to meet and discuss their daughter’s progress and the way forward with her teachers at PHG. Thank you to all parents who made the effort to attend both the presentation and consultation. If you missed the talk, a copy of the PowerPoint presentation will be emailed to all A Block parents. Please contact Mr Shawn Ndlovu (dos@peterhouse.co.zw) with any further questions on Vth Form subject choices, as he will be your daughter’s Director of Studies for Vth and VIth Form.
GRADE 7 CHISZ COMMON ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT
We were delighted to facilitate 115 Grade 7 girls to write their entrance assessment on Saturday, 4 July.
These pupils are among those who would like to obtain a place at Peterhouse Girls starting in January 2027.
SPORTS
ARCHERY
28 June
Interschools’ Archery Tournament at Peterhouse Boys
PHG A Team placed 7th overall
PHG B Team placed 8th overall
BASKETBALL
26 June
vs Arundel
PHG 1st Team 11 – 28 Arundel
PHG U16 9 – 3 Arundel
PHG U15 11 – 10 Arundel
PHG U14 18 – 6 Arundel
27 June
Juniors’ Festival
U14s Tournament
Group Stage
PHG 10 – 4 Lomagundi
PHG 10 – 17 Chisipite
PHG 6 – 2 Girls’ College
Semi-Finals
PHG 12 – 14 Eaglesvale
3rd/4th Playoffs
PHG 20 – 4 St George’s
Placed overall 3rd out of 8 schools.
U15’s Tournament
Group Stage
PHG 11 – 0 Girls’ College
PHG 19 – 2 Goldridge
PHG 12 – 4 Arundel
PHG 6 – 10 Chisipite
Semi-finals
PHG 5 – 8 Eaglesvale
3rd/4th Playoffs
PHG 11 – 2 Westridge
Placed overall 3rd out of 8 schools.
U16’s Tournament
Group stage
vs Petra won 7 – 3
vs Lomagandi lost 2 – 8
vs Kyle won 12 – 7
vs Gateway won 9 – 4
Semi finals
vs Chisi lost 7 – 17
3rd/4th Playoff
vs Eaglesvale won 13 – 12
Placed 3rd out of 12 schools.
The following pupils qualified for the ATS U16 Zimbabwe Team:
Mandisa Mucheki, Tendai Machokoto, Nuala Nyengedza, Charmaine Shenjere and Akillah Twaya
4 July
vs Lomagundi College
2nd Team won 9 – 4
1st Team won 26 – 20
HOCKEY
16 June
B League
vs Wise Owl, Marondera
U14B won 5 – 1
U15B won 6 – 0
U16B drew 1 – 1
2nd Team lost 0 – 1
27 June
Pearl Trophy Tournament at Chisipite Senior School
A League
U14A drew 1 – 1
U15A drew 1 – 1
1st Team lost 3 – 0
B League vs Chisipite
PHG won 1 – 0
U15B drew 1 – 1
U16B lost 2 – 0
2nd Team won 0 – 2
C League vs Chisipite
U14 drew 1 – 1
U15 won 4 – 0
U16 won 1 – 0
3rd Team lost 0 – 3
Peterhouse Girls won the Plate Trophy, which is awarded to the team with the most accumulated points in an overall age group.
3 and 4 July
C League
vs Tynwald
U14 drew 2 – 2
U16 won 3 – 0
3rd Team drew 0 – 0
A League
vs Girl’s College
U14 won 4 – 0
U15 won 4 – 0
U16 won 4 – 0
1st Team won 2 – 1
A League
vs Hellenic
U14 lost 1 – 0
U15 lost 1 – 2
U16 won 2 – 0
1st Team won 3 – 1
HORSE RIDING
5 July
Three Phase results:
Silver 80cm 3rd
Going Easy 90cm 3rd
Kelsey Pelham and Silver won showing the most promise in their first season of eventing – 2026
SOCCER
17 June
vs Hellenic Academy
PHG Juniors lost 0 – 1
PHG Seniors lost 0 – 4
24 June
vs Chisipite Senior School
PHG Juniors lost 0 – 1
PHG Seniors lost 0 – 4
CULTURE
BRIDGE
vs St John’s
As lost 7 – 10
Bs won 12 – 7
Cs lost 9 – 10
vs Peterhouse Boys
As lost 19 – 1
Bs lost 0 – 7
Cs won 27 – 5
vs Arundel
As won 9 – 0
Bs lost 8 – 1
Cs tied 7 – 7
vs Peterhouse Boys
As lost 6 – 11
Bs won 14 – 8
Cs lost 0 – 25
BRIDGE
vs Prince Edward
As lost 2 – 39
Bs won 25 – 0
Cs lost 6 – 26
vs PHB
As lost 9 – 11
Bs lost 9 – 0
Cs won 2 – 0
CHESS
vs St John’s
Juniors lost 5 and won 1
Seniors lost 5 and won 1
Chess Tournament held at Dominican Convent
Juniors came 5th out of 12 Schools.
Seniors came 2nd out of 12 schools and were awarded silver medals.
Congratulations to Kayleigh Bowes, who was best player for Board 2.
DEBATE
vs Hellenic
Juniors won 73% – 69%
Best Speaker was Tanzwika Mazike with 73%
Intermediates won 73% – 71%
Best Speaker was Tadisa Ajento with 73%
Seniors won 72% – 71%
The ATS Junior Debate Tournament – Falcon College
The event brought together 18 participating schools, creating a competitive and inspiring platform for junior debaters to demonstrate their research, reasoning, and public speaking skills. Peterhouse Girls finished 6th, producing outstanding individual results:
Akudzwe Nhondova was ranked 17th out of 88 speakers.
Shanaan Mukosera was ranked 25th out of 88 speakers.
National Debate Tournament
Indo-Pacific WSDC Debate Tournament 10 to 14 June.
Shiloh Deetlefs placed 1st out of 396 speakers and was the highest ranking Zimbabwean speaker overall.
MATHS OLYMPIAD
On 10 July, the Maths Club participated in the provincial round of the Zimbabwe Mathematics Olympiad in Harare. The following pupils achieved positions within the Top 20 and have qualified for the National Finals in September:
Category C (A and B Block) –
Olivia Chimberengwa, Nicole Lufeli, Natalie Makwindi, Anashe Mudzudzu, Kaelyn Munzeiwa-Muzamhindo and Alyssa Zindi
Category D (Vth and VIth Form) –
Hailey Chimanikire, Mikayla Chiremba, Keira Findlay, Kimberley Guzha, Shivani Kala, Thandeka Takawira and Sharae Trewartha
QUIZ
Quiz at held Eaglesvale
Juniors placed 10th out of 17 schools
Seniors placed 2nd out of 17 schools
Overall PHG placed 6th out of 17 schools
WORLD SCHOLARS CUP
ZIMBABWE GLOBAL ROUND 13 to 14 JUNE
The Club participated in the first Zimbabwe Global Round held at Westridge. They took part in four events:
Day 1: Collaborative Writing, Team Debate, and the Scholar’s Challenge
Day 2: Scholar’s Bowl
The weekend was not only academic; our girls also met the famous World Scholar’s Cup Alpacas and learned the “PWA” way, making the experience even more memorable. The Global Round ended with a talent show, where Leeandah Nyamhandu recited a humorous poem about aliens. Congratulations to our teams for achieving the following results:
Juniors
Tanyaradzwa Adams was awarded 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Team Trophy
1st Place Team Debate (Gold and Trophy), 7th Place Debate Champion (Gold), Champion Scholar (Silver), Art Challenge (Silver)
Yolanda Chidewu was awarded 2 Gold, 4 Silver, 5th Place Writing Champion (Gold), Social Studies Challenge (Gold), 3rd Place Team Writing (Silver), 5th Place Team Bowl (Silver), 6th Place Individual Challenge (Silver), 9th Place Champion Scholar (Silver)
Tariro Chikwata was awarded 1 Gold, 2 Silver
History Challenge (Gold), 3rd Place Team Writing (Silver), 5th Place Team Bowl (Silver)
Pearl Jhamba was awarded 3 Silver
3rd Place Alpaca Scholars (Silver), 4th Place Team Writing (Silver), 15th Place Debate Champion (Silver)
Buyisile Mpofu was awarded 1 Gold, 2 Silver
Scholar’s Challenge Overall (Gold), 4th Place Team Writing (Silver), 7th Place Writing Champion (Silver)
Leeandah Nyamandu was awarded 3 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Team Trophy
1st Place Team Debate (Gold and Trophy), 2nd Place Debate Champion (Gold), 4th Place Champion Scholar (Gold), Literature Challenge (Silver)
Naomi Shoko was awarded 4 Gold, 2 Silver
Challenge Subjects: Art, Music, and Special Area (2 Gold), 3rd Place Team Writing (Silver), 5th Place Team Bowl (Silver)
Munotizivaishe Shuro was awarded 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Team Trophy
1st Place Team Debate (Gold and Trophy), 17th Place Debate Champion (Silver)
Vimbainashe Zizhou was awarded 1 Silver
4th Place Team Writing (Silver)
Seniors
Chikondi Chilimbe was awarded 1 Gold, 3 Silver
Science Challenge (Gold), 8th Place Team Writing (Silver), 8th Place Team Debate (Silver), 34th Place Debate Champion (Silver)
Kimberley Guzha was awarded 5 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Trophy
2nd Place Global Qualifier (Gold and Trophy), 2nd Place Team Bowl (Gold), 2nd Place Team Debate (Gold), 3rd Place Team Challenge (Gold), 11th Place Debate Champion (Gold), 20th Place Champion Scholar (Silver)
Thandeka Takawira was awarded 1 Gold, 3 Silver
14th Place Writing Champion (Gold), 8th Place Team Writing (Silver), 8th Place Team Debate (Silver), 39th Place Debate Champion (Silver)
Juanisha Weale was awarded 8 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Trophies
2nd Place Global Qualifier (Gold and Trophy), 2nd Place Best Senior Team (Trophy), 2nd Place Team Bowl (Gold), 2nd Place Team Debate (Gold), 3rd Place Team Challenge (Gold), 5th Place Individual Challenge (Gold), 6th Place Debate Champion (Gold), 7th Place Champion Scholar (Gold), Challenge Subjects: Science (Gold), Art & Literature (2 Silver)
Congratulations to all the junior and senior teams for qualifying for the Global Round.
