Online Reporter
Conrad Mupesa
Mashonaland West Bureau
THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has commended private players in education for complimenting Government’s Heritage-Based Education.
The Heritage-Based Education model seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practical to enable full utilisation of natural resources.
It also places focus on enhancing the teaching of sporting activities to position the talented students.
Speaking today during the National Independent Colleges Association of Zimbabwe (NICAZ) Sanyati district athletics cluster competitions at Jameson High School in Kafoma, District Schools Inspector Mr Joseph Majasi commended the privately owned schools for aligning with the Government education policy while nurturing sporting excellence.
“We have introduced Heritage-Based Education which emphasises technical subjects. As the ministry, we are happy with the response by private institutions as they are aligning their learning with the introduced Heritage-Based Education model.
“We are also pleased that these institutions are emphasising sporting activities, which is a key component of the learning model as it helps nurture talented learners,” he said.
The competition drew a strong turnout of independent colleges from across Sanyati District, transforming the venue into a hive of sprints, baton exchanges and soaring field events.
Four clusters, namely Rimuka, Sanyati, City, and Patchway/Chakari, went stride for stride in a tightly contested programme.
The district managed to select 88 athletes who booked slots for next week’s training camp ahead of the district finals set for Alaska.
Among the qualifying athletes was all-rounder Tinashe Mugove, who delivered a golden performance across multiple events, sweeping medals and stamping authority as the competition standout athlete.
NICAZ district chairperson Pastor Luckson Disimasi said the association was proud to host a competition with zero injuries.
“Discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship prevailed. I bless all athletes as they prepare to represent the district and, ultimately, the nation,” he said.
