Convent has got talent

Wilbrought Ndlovu/Natasha Sipindiye, Sunday News Reporters

THE aura of reverence that is usually punctuated by serenity at Dominican Convent Primary School which is run by the Catholic Church in Bulawayo was for sometime broken down as parents ululated in excitement as their children showcased their different artistic talents on Thursday.

Yes, the atmosphere at the school is not characterised by the noisy buzzing, cluttering, shuffling and chattering that is found in most primary schools in town and in the countryside. The school has managed to maintain a respected calmness.

On Thursday, however, the school was a hive of activity as it hosted an event themed “Convent has got talent” which saw children from all different grades given a platform to participate and showcase their talents in different arts genres.

It also saw a Grade Five pupil Kundai Chiguvi winning a charity award of US$110 for being outstanding in charity work where she was helping out the poor girl child in society.

Speaking to Sunday News after the event, the school’s headmistress, Sister Ireen Makovere, said the purpose of the event was to show the milestones that they have so far achieved in extra-curricular activities and what children have been learning at school.

“The event was to show part of what children have been learning throughout the term. The parents have been asking what the children are learning and so we invited them so that they witness and appreciate what the children have been learning. We wanted them to see that indeed Convent has got talent and it was exciting,” said Sister Makovere.

The event saw different clubs participating including but not limited to the drama club, ballet, and a dance challenge which was between the Grade Threes and Fours. The drama club was represented by a theme of an eagle which was a metaphor of power and focus.

“The dance was done with a Christian theme because as a Catholic School our ethos are really embedded in loving God, trust in God and praying all the time. A Grade Five student Kundai Chiguvi won a charity award of US$110 for working hard in charity work for the poor girl child in the society. The event has got an impact in making children acknowledge their own talent despite their academic achievements,” she said.

A parent Ms Thembelihle Dube could not hide her excitement and described the event as exciting and refreshing as she was happy to see her daughter showcasing her talent on ballet.