Basketball and Soccer Tour to Germany

Our basketball and soccer teams embarked on an enriching tour to Schwerin, Germany, during the holidays. The boys participated in training camps and engaged in practice matches with various schools. Kudos to everyone involved, and heartfelt thanks to the dedicated staff who organized this memorable tour.

Hockey Tour to South Africa

The Peterhouse Boys’ first XI, led by Mr. Banda, toured South Africa and showcased exceptional performance. Competing against top schools, they were placed in Pool D alongside Beaulieu College and Springs Boys High School. Here are the results:

  • Vs Beaulieu College: A hard-fought match ending in a 1–5 loss.
  • Vs Springs Boys High: A thrilling draw with a score of 1–1.
  • Vs Reddam House Bedfordview: A convincing victory, securing a 2–0 win.
  • Vs Parktown: Another win, this time with a 1–0 scoreline.
  • Vs CBC Boksburg: Dominant performance, winning 4–1.

The team represented Peterhouse impeccably, fostering new friendships and earning praise for their conduct both on and off the field.

St. John’s Derby Weekend

  • Played: 5
  • Won: 1
  • Lost: 4

Results:

  • Vs CBC: A valiant effort but a 1–5 loss.
  • Vs Hellenic: A close match, ending 1–2.
  • Vs St. George’s: A hard-fought battle, resulting in a 2–4 loss.
  • Vs Lomagundi: A well-deserved 2–0 victory.
  • Vs St. John’s: A challenging encounter, ending in a 0–6 loss.

Rowing Excellence

Two of our rowers represented Zimbabwe at the SA National Rowing Championships in Pretoria. Guy Annandale and Tungamirai Chinhamo secured the silver medal in the JM15 doubles. Both rowers performed admirably in their JM15 singles heats, with Tungamirai finishing 4th and Guy coming in 6th.

Rugby Referees

Congratulations to Donell Phiri, who officiated under the Zimbabwe Rugby Referees at St. George’s Junior Festival and Prince Edward Mwana Africa Group Festival. Donell’s exceptional performance led to high-pressure game assignments.

Peterhouse Rugby Tour to Portugal

From April 4 to 15, 2024, the Peterhouse boys’ rugby team explored Portugal. Led by Mr. Andrew Bailey and Coach Mr. Robbie Du Rand, they faced tough opponents. Key fixtures and results:

  • Youth Festival Lisbon:
    • Vs SC Salonnais (France): A thrilling 13–12 victory.
    • Vs CDUL (Portugal): A challenging match, ending in a 5–38 loss.
    • Vs GD Direito (Portugal): A tough encounter, resulting in a 0–24 defeat.
    • Vs Granada (Spain): Dominant performance, winning 24–0.
    • Vs Benfica (Portugal): Convincing victory with a scoreline of 38–5.
  • Evora:
    • Vs Clube de Evora: Despite efforts, Peterhouse fell short with a 17–36 loss.
  • Porto:
    • Vs Escola de Rugby Do Porto: Resounding win, scoring 57–7.

Standout players included Shaun Ndowa, Reece Grant, Jack Bicknell, and Andrew Maringa. Overall, the tour was thoroughly enjoyable, and Peterhouse held its own against top universities.

St. John’s Derby Week

A squad of 45 players prepared for the season. Key fixtures:

  • Vs CBC: A convincing win, with a score of 29–7.
    • Tries: Kupakwashe Jani, Ross Bailey, Shammah Jackson, and Tavonga Mhuriro (2).
    • Man of the Match: Ross Bailey.
  • Vs Lomagundi: Hard-fought victory, ending 24–21.
    • Tries: Jack Bicknell, Ross Bailey, Andrew Maringa, and Shammah Jackson.
    • Man of the Match: Jack Bicknell.

Water Polo Champions

Congratulations to Bongani Dube, Donovan Bodington, Tapfuma Taundi, and Mitchell Duckworth! They’ve been selected to represent Zimbabwe at the 2024 World Aquatics Water Polo Championships in Malta. Their hard work during Lent term has paid off, and we wish them the best.

PHB STEM Club Shines at Chisipite Science Fair

Senior Category Triumph

Darren Mudekunye, our Senior Scholar, emerged victorious in the Senior Category. His groundbreaking project, titled “Knowledge for All,” introduced an offline Artificial Intelligence software program designed for rural communities. Notably, Darren’s work also earned him the Most Socially Aware Project award. For these remarkable achievements, Darren received a prize of US $200, which will be reinvested into the STEM club.

Junior Team’s Ambitious Project

While the Juniors didn’t secure a win, their project was no less ambitious. Focused on saving Ruware Dam from an invasive plant species, the team—comprising Kudakwashe Chifamba, Adrian Mudekunye, Jared Mundingi, and Joshua Chinhundu—demonstrated dedication and environmental consciousness.

Special thanks to Mr. Ndlovu for expertly coaching the boys throughout this exciting journey.