Online Reporter
Maria Chiguvari
AMANDAS Junior School headmaster has emphasised the importance of celebrating the achievements of students as it boosts their confidence.
Mr Thorpe Nyamukuvhengu said this at the recent Speech and Prize Giving Day, which was a resounding success.
The event, themed ‘The Necessity for Quality Education in the 21st Century: Addressing the Challenges,’ brought together parents, pupils, staff, and stakeholders to recognise the achievements of the school’s high performers.
The school offers a range of co-curricular activities, including athletics, ball games, choral, marimba band, and traditional dance.
Nyamukuvhengu highlighted the school’s efforts to provide quality education, encompassing academic, technical, vocational, sport and cultural activities.
“We are still committed to maintaining the record of being a ‘Champion School.’
“This is because of unity of purpose from our stockholders. It is a great honour and I am greatly humbled to speak to you our dear parents, pupils, staff and all our invited guests.
“The committed and hardworking pupils will be honoured for good work in various fields.
“We aspire to develop the learner in total. To complement what pupils learn in the four walls, we have exposed all the classes to reality through educational tours.”
He commended parents for their support, particularly in sponsoring educational tours for pupils from ECD A to Grade 7.
The school has adopted the Heritage-Based Curriculum, introduced by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, and has implemented child safeguarding measures to ensure pupils’ safety.
Amandas Junior School was recognised for its inclusive approach, celebrating learners with diverse needs. The school’s Hearing Impairment Unit and mainstream clubs represented the province at the national level in the NAC quiz competition.
“We have taken on board the Heritage-Based Curriculum introduced by our Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.
“We are employing a number of child safeguarding measures to ensure all our pupils are free from life-threatening hazards.
“Our staff and pupils remain committed to excellent work at all levels. We are among the rare inclusive schools which celebrate learners with diverse needs. Our Hearing Impairment Unit and the mainstream clubs are making us proud.”
Pupils were honoured for their achievements in various fields, including academics, sports, and cultural activities. The guest of honour, Jeffrey Chigura, acknowledged the school’s achievements, including the construction of an ECD centre, fencing, and renovation of ablution facilities, which he said were a result of teamwork between parents, staff, and the community.
He commended the school for its efforts in maintaining high standards, despite facing challenges such as a shortage of learning space and a broken-down service vehicle.
“In order to uphold and maintain the high standards that are associated with Amandas Primary, it is imperative that teachers keep abreast with the current education trends and policies and the full embracement of the Heritage-Based curriculum.
“I challenge you parents to show pride in your school by honouring your obligations.
“This does not only motivate the entire stakeholders but also ensures school programmes are well funded for quality education.
“I believe you agree with me that Amandas Primary School is a pace setter among other schools in the Province and a leading example of quality Education,” he said.
The School Development Committee (SDC) chairman Hilary Makumbirofa urged parents to continue supporting the school’s projects, including the piggery, poultry, and gardening initiatives, aimed at improving teaching and learning.
“The curricular engineered by the Head and his staff to our children are very comprehensive and relevant. We have been informed of the Heritage Based Curriculum, as your parents, we fully support it.
“We also take cognisance of the theme. We believe our provision of material and monetary resources, proper parenting, supporting our staff and children constitute a big boost to quality Education.
“Monitoring and guiding our children assists in addressing emerging challenges.”
