A golden path for learners

Zimpapers Junior Media Club Writer

EXCITEMENT gripped learners and officials who met at Munashe Private High School in Mutoko last week for the official launch of the Zimpapers Junior Media Club.

The event was attended by dignitaries such as Chief Mutoko and Mutoko district Schools Inspector Mr Benjamin Zinhanzva, who was representing the provincial education director for Mashonaland East. Below, we reproduce what they said.

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Mrs Anna Ncube (Provincial education director):  “Service delivery initiatives in schools, including the provision of career guidance related to the media industry, should be responsive to the needs of learners.

“The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is proud of this endeavour by Zimpapers. We, therefore, have the responsibility to support the Zimpapers corporate social responsibility programme.”

Mr Archford Gwangwadze (Munashe Private High School director):  “The Zimpapers Junior Media Club initiative is in line with the National Development Strategy 1.

“We are privileged to have hosted this launch and to be partners through the media club, which offers our students priceless exposure to the media world.

“We are striving to achieve the Education Sector Strategic Plan 2021-2025 mandate of providing access to inclusive and equitable quality education to ensure human capital development. The partnership with Zimpapers cements our pursuit in this regard.”

 

Robinson Maganisoi (Mutoko Central High School learner): “What was a dream has become a reality.

I did not imagine that one day I would have an opportunity like this. I used to admire the way KVG (Kudzai Violet Gwara), Vickie Maponga and DJ Chamvary, among others, presented their programmes on radio.

“So, with everything that I have learnt today, I can say I need to pursue journalism — radio presenting. I would like to also inspire fellow students. I want us to be a generation that leads.”

 

Mr Edwin Muronzi: (Munashe Private High School principal): “The job market is getting flooded. We need to catch them young and teach them how to catch the fish, not how to eat the fish.

“The Education 5.0 model is saying let us transform from the old system and teach these children life skills for survival because they are the future.

“The coming in of Zimpapers staff resonates very well with the PPP approach — public, private partnerships. When a student is going to school, he is a student for everyone in the community. So, we are very happy with your philanthropic approach as Zimpapers.”

 

Mr Willmore Nhende (School Development Committee chairperson): “This used to be a garage before it was turned into a school. Things change.

“This event is one of a kind here in Mashonaland East. We want to express our gratitude. Initially, people thought this place was not important. We are going to produce high-flying students here.”