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Lesley Chikudo, [email protected]
HUSTLERS Summit chief executive officer, Mr George Mazibisa, yesterday donated a borehole to Founders High School.
The donation was made during the school’s annual speech and prize-giving day, in support of the Government’s efforts to improve water access in educational institutions.
Mr Mazibisa said the gesture aligns with Education 5.0, which focuses on a skills-based curriculum and supports the National Development Strategy One (NDS1) and Vision 2030, along with Africa Agenda 2063.
“In support of NDS1 and Education 5.0, which focuses on a skills-based curriculum, Hustlers Summit, together with our international partners, intends to drill and equip boreholes in several schools to provide a consistent water supply,” he said.
Mr Mazibisa urged learners to chase their dreams and maximise their potential, emphasising the importance of collective efforts in shaping a brighter future.
“Dream chasing is not merely about personal ambitions; it is about harnessing our collective potential to create a brighter future for our communities and nations,” he said.
“It is to establish school-based agricultural projects utilising innovative, climate-smart practices and to educate and train students, teachers and community members in agricultural entrepreneurship and sustainable agriculture.”
The borehole donation is expected to enhance the school’s agricultural initiatives, supporting food security by enabling sustainable school-based agricultural projects.
“Today, I donate one borehole to Founders High School and drilling will commence immediately,” he said
The event celebrated the talents of students and recognised academic excellence, reflecting Founders High School’s dedication to nurturing future leaders.
Founders High School headmistress, Mrs Dorothea Moyo, expressed pride in the school’s achievements, which include a new 72-seater bus, refurbished classroom furniture and the acquisition of plastic chairs for outdoor events.
“Today, we gather to honour excellence. We recognise those who have dared to dream big, worked tirelessly and pushed beyond the limits of what was thought possible,” said Mrs Moyo.
She praised the school’s philosophy, “Founders First, Founders Best”, as a commitment to quality education and the nurturing of talent.
The school’s success in extra-curricular activities was also highlighted, including achievements in drama, traditional dance, public speaking, debate, choir and various sports. Mrs Moyo noted that Founders High School’s robust support system for sports, arts and culture continues to yield outstanding results.
“Our accomplishments this year include silver medallists at provincial competitions in drama, traditional dance, public speaking, debate and choir and national representation in tennis (silver medallists). Our choir conductor earned a gold medal,” she said
Mrs Moyo said seven learners represented the province in athletics, darts, chess and handball at both provincial and national levels.
The prize-giving day was punctuated by a series of performances, including poems and dance by learners, adding a vibrant atmosphere to the celebrations.
Bongani Ndlovu