Sporting Activities

Squash – Tuesday 17 February

vs Harare Convent

PHG delivered an outstanding performance, securing a clean sweep.

Result: PHG won 5–0

Zimbabwe Championships

  • U15: Anashe Mudzudzu – 1st Place
  • U17: Katie Charters – 7th Place

Well done to our squash players on their excellent performances.

Table Tennis – Wednesday 18 February

vs Harare Convent

  • Junior Girls: PHG 2–2 Convent (Draw)
  • Senior Girls: PHG won 3–1

A strong showing from both teams.

Swimming – Zimbabwe Nationals

Thursday 19 – Monday 23 February
Les Brown Pool

The following girls represented PHG at the Zimbabwe Swimming Nationals over the half-term weekend and performed exceptionally well:

  • Wakatendeka Bwanya
  • Samantha Kitcat
  • Juanita Bvindi
  • Villa Gata
  • Nikita Kurewa
  • Amelie Mtongwiza
  • Melina Chisholm
  • Jasmine Moulder

Congratulations to all swimmers for their commitment and effort at national level.

Athletics – PE Sprint Challenge

Wednesday 24 February | Prince Edward

PHG finished 2nd out of 8 schools, an excellent team performance.

Basketball – Friday 27 February

vs Arundel

A dominant afternoon on court for PHG.

  • U14A won 20–0
  • U15A won 23–2
  • U16A won 15–3
  • 1st Team won 38–31

Overall: Played 5 | Won 4 | Lost 1

Well done to all teams.

Water Polo – U16 Trinity Trophy Tournament

Friday 27 – Saturday 28 February | Chisipite School

PHG U16 Results:

  • vs St Stithians – Lost 4–5
  • vs Hellenic – Lost 4–7
  • vs Chisipite – Lost 5–6
  • vs Girls College – Won 9–2
  • vs Falcon – Lost 2–3

A competitive tournament with valuable experience gained against strong opposition.

Swimming – Northern Finals Gala

Saturday 28 February | Les Brown Pool (Hosted by Peterhouse)

  • PHG finished 2nd overall out of 8 schools
  • PHG finished 2nd in the Relays

A superb performance across the gala.

Athletics – Interhouse Athletics

Sunday 1 March | PHB

Final House Positions:

1st – Eland
2nd – Sable
3rd – Impala
4th – Kudu

Congratulations to all athletes who competed with determination and strong house spirit.

Culture Results

Bridge

vs PHB

  • A Team: Won 32–7
  • B Team: Lost 1–3
  • C Team: Lost 0–24 (scored on 2 boards only)

vs Wise Owl

  • A Team: Won 14–0
  • B Team: Lost 9–10
  • C Team: Won 10–8

Well done to the Bridge teams for their competitive performances.

Debate – vs Watershed

  • Juniors: Drew 66%
    • Best Speaker: Tanaka Tafirenyika (71%)
  • Seniors: Lost 61%–62%
    • Runner-Up Best Speaker: Mudiwa Shuro (70%)

A closely contested fixture, with strong individual performances.

STEM – Zimbabwe Science Fair 2026

26–27 February | Gateway High School

PHG was proudly represented by seven pupils who presented four innovative projects:

  • Maxine Gotora & Nicole Lufeli: A Cultural Alternative to NSAIDs
  • Nicole Tandawa: Eco-Digesters: Microbial Decomposition of Plastics
  • Lorraine Njaravaza: Mini-Automated Greenhouse
  • Thandeka Takawira, Fadzisayi Mushininga & Kimberley Guzha: Smart Aromatherapy

Awards and Achievements

  • Nicole Tandawa – Silver Medal for research on plastic decomposition
  • Maxine Gotora & Nicole Lufeli – Qualified for the International Mathematics, Science & Engineering Fair (IMSEF), June 2026
  • Thandeka Takawira, Fadzisayi Mushininga & Kimberley Guzha – Selected for the Belt and Road Teenager Maker Camp in Chengdu, August 2026

Additionally, Mrs Satumba received the Research Teacher of the Year Award in recognition of her outstanding dedication to mentoring young scientists and inspiring excellence in scientific research.

Congratulations to all involved on these exceptional achievements.