Online Reporter
Tendai Gukutikwa
GOVERNMENT has stressed the importance of the National Heritage Education Quiz saying it is a vital tool in enhancing historical awareness by students around the country.
This was said by Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe.
He was represented by his deputy, Honourable Chido Sanyatwe.
“The National Heritage Education Quiz Competition complements the formal school curriculum by applying learner-centred participatory methodologies,” said Min Kazembe.
“It encourages research, problem-solving, and educational tours to museums and monuments.”
He said that since the programme’s revival in Manicaland in 2022, over 31 700 pupils and 1 165 teachers have participated.
Min Kazembe said 350 teachers in Manicaland have been trained in implementing the Heritage Education Programme and interpreting the quiz curriculum.
“There is a growing call from stakeholders for the programme to be expanded nationwide and to include secondary schools.
“I urge the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ) and the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to develop modalities to make this expansion a reality.”
Cecil John Rhodes Primary reclaimed the title they last won in 2017 and 2018.
This year’s competition was held at Mutare Museum.
The competition ran concurrently with the International Museums Day commemorations.
The national quiz brought together pupils from across the country to showcase their knowledge of Zimbabwe’s rich cultural heritage, history, and monuments.
Team leader Riley Ntakhomwa praised the support they received throughout their preparations.
“It has been a hard-fought journey. We give all credit to our trainers, the museum staff in Midlands, and everyone who supported us,” he said.
Mashonaland Central, represented by Trojan Primary School, secured second place in the competition.
