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A Form Three pupil from the school, Wiseborn Phiri scooped the first prize of $300 and stationery hampers provided by College Press.
Cynthia Khumalo another Form Three pupil from Filabusi High School came second and got $200.
Princess Michelle Ndlovu, a Grade Seven pupil from St Joseph’s Mission Primary School in Kezi, came third and won $100.
Gwanda High School was this year’s Matabeleland South provincial champion of the Annual International Letter Writing Competition.
Potraz organises the national competition.
This year’s theme was “Write a letter to an athlete or sports figure you admire to explain what the Olympic Games mean to you.”
The national winner was Thembekile Amanda Sibanda, a Form Three pupil at John Tallach High from Matabeleland North.
She will represent Zimbabwe at the international competition that would be held in Switzerland.
Rudorwashe Zhira another Form Three pupil at Dominican Convent High in Bulawayo came second nationally and another pupil from John Tallach High, Elizabeth Muza took third place. This means that schools from Matabeleland scooped the three top prizes in the national competition.
Dewera commended the Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture which provided the experts that marked the letters. He said the competition was meant to sharpen the pupils’ writing skills.
“The Ministry of Education which provided the markers was very supportive and we are very grateful. We would like to thank our ministry, that is Transport, Communications and Infrastructural Development, for their direction, guidance and mentorship in the sustenance of the postal sector in face of challenges posed by technological developments in the communication sector,” he said.
Dewera said the partnership between ministries ensured children from all corners of Zimbabwe had access to education.
“I believe all this is in sync with one of the objectives of our partners, the Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture of ensuring access to education for all children regardless of location,” said Dewera.
The acting headmistress of Filabusi High School Theresa Kesa said it was important for the pupils to develop in both academics and sport.
She said this enhanced the quality of education in the country and more organisations should be involved in education.
“Such competitions enhance the quality of education by identifying and rewarding budding writers,” said Kesa.
Wiseborn’s mother, Jane Tlou, said her child was always good in school and she was at a loss for words.
“I do not have much to say. Wiseborn’s win was not a surprise because he has always excelled in his school work from a tender age,” she said.
Gwanda High School provided entertainment in song and dance.
The event was attended by officials from the Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture, local banks, schoolheads and parents.
Online Reporter