SPORTING ACTIVITIES
Another busy weekend of sport saw the Peterhouse Girls competing across table tennis, tennis, water polo and rowing, with some excellent results and individual achievements to celebrate.
TABLE TENNIS
Wednesday 30 September 2026
PHG Juniors vs Heritage
- Peterhouse Girls lost 0–4
- Peterhouse Girls lost 0–4
TENNIS
Saturday 3 October 2026
The Peterhouse Girls enjoyed an outstanding day of tennis, recording strong victories across the A, B and C Leagues.
A League – PHG A vs Chisipite A
- U14 A: Won 11–1
- U15 A: Won 8–4
- U16 A: Won 8–4
B League – PHG B vs Chisipite B
- U14 B: Won 11–1
- U15 B: Won 12–0
- U16 B: Won 12–0
C League – PHG C vs Arundel B
- U14 C: Won 9–3
- U15 C: Won 12–0
- U16 C: Won 11–1
Congratulations to all our tennis players on an exceptional set of results.
WATER POLO
Jardine Trophy – U16 Tournament
Friday 2 – Saturday 3 October 2026 | Hosted at Peterhouse Boys
The Peterhouse Girls U16 Water Polo team competed in the Jardine Trophy at Peterhouse Boys, recording two excellent victories against strong opposition.
- U16 vs Hellenic U16: Lost 8–4
- U16 vs Girls College: Won 15–3
- U16 vs Falcon: Won 5–4
- U16 vs Chisipite: Lost 11–2
Zimbabwe Representatives
Congratulations to the following girls who were selected to represent Zimbabwe:
U16 Representatives
- Emily Nesbitt
- Tassia Kaschula
NTRs
- Ashleigh Lamb
- Isabella Charters
- Angel Manyanda
This is a fantastic achievement and a wonderful recognition of the girls’ talent and commitment to water polo.
ROWING
Chisipite Boat Club Sprints Regatta
Sunday 4 October 2026
Peterhouse Girls were represented at the Chisipite Boat Club Sprints Regatta.
- Olivia Robinson – Gold, Women’s C Single Scull
Congratulations to Olivia on her excellent gold-medal performance.
MICHAELMAS AWARDS ASSEMBLY
FIRST TEAM TRACKSUITS
Congratulations to the following girls who were awarded their First Team Tracksuits in recognition of their sporting achievements:
| Name | Award | For |
|---|---|---|
| Michaela Drammond | 1st Tracksuit | Horse Riding |
| Stacy Mangenah | 1st Tracksuit | Tennis |
| Sfundo Makonese | 1st Tracksuit | Tennis |
| Tadiswa Matongera | 1st Tracksuit | Tennis |
| Naomi Abang | 1st Tracksuit | Tennis |
| Tawana Ndimutseyi | 1st Tracksuit | Tennis |
| Ayanda Mpofu | 1st Tracksuit | Tennis |
| Celine Muhwati | 1st Tracksuit | Volleyball |
| Naledi Chibanguza | 1st Tracksuit | Volleyball |
| Hilary Mudzamiri | 1st Tracksuit | Volleyball |
| Ruvarashe Bakare | 1st Tracksuit | Volleyball |
| Adriana Bhana | 1st Tracksuit | Water Polo |
| Cambria Watt | 1st Tracksuit | Water Polo |
| Rhyley Moore | 1st Tracksuit | Water Polo |
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
It was another active week of cultural activities at Peterhouse Girls, with pupils participating in Bridge, Debate and PASTIS. There were some encouraging team and individual performances, alongside valuable opportunities for discussion and engagement with pupils from other schools.
Bridge
vs Prince Edward
Peterhouse Girls recorded the following results against Prince Edward:
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- A Team – Won 13–11
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- B Team – Won 20–0
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- C Team – Lost 6–8
vs Peterhouse Boys
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- A Team – Lost 0–15
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- B Team – Won 12–11
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- C Team – Won 17–7
Following the three-school competition, Peterhouse Girls finished 2nd overall.
Well done to all the girls who represented PHG.
DEBATE
v St George’s
The Peterhouse Girls debate teams produced excellent results against St George’s, with both the Juniors and Intermediates securing victories.
- Juniors: Peterhouse Girls won 72%–64%
- Best Speaker: Anotidaishe Shamu – 76%
- Runner-up Best Speaker: Tanzwika Mazike
- Intermediates: Peterhouse Girls won 73%–68%
Congratulations to both teams on their excellent performances.
INTERHOUSE DEBATE
Juniors
The Junior Interhouse Debate produced a closely contested competition, with Eland taking first place.
| Position | House | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Eland | 233 |
| 2nd | Sable | 228 |
| 3rd | Kudu | 206 |
| 4th | Impala | 186 |
Junior Speakers
- Best Speaker: Bernice Mfula – 76 points
- 2nd Best Speaker: Tanzwika Mazike – 74 points
Seniors
The Senior Interhouse Debate saw Kudu take first place, followed closely by Sable.
| Position | House | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Kudu | 235 |
| 2nd | Sable | 229 |
| 3rd | Impala | 210 |
| 4th | Eland | 201 |
Senior Speakers
- Best Speaker: Akudzwe Nhondova – 75 points
- 2nd Best Speaker: Anashe Chauruka – 74 points
OVERALL INTERHOUSE RESULTS
Combining the Junior and Senior results, Sable emerged as the overall Interhouse Debate winner.
| Position | House | Overall Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sable | 457 |
| 2nd | Kudu | 441 |
| 3rd | Eland | 434 |
| 4th | Impala | 396 |
Congratulations to Sable House!
Well done to all the girls who participated in the Interhouse Debate. The competition showcased excellent preparation, confidence and public-speaking ability across both the Junior and Senior sections.