adminSix schools representing five districts participated in the competition on heritage education. In the competition, participants were asked questions which ranged from Zimbabwean history, environment and wildlife among others.
The event was graced by representatives from the Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture, National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ) and
Matabeleland Zambezi Water Trust (MZWT).
The Provincial Education Director for Matabeleland South Mrs Tumisang Thabela was the guest of honour.
Speaking at the event, she said:
“The museum educational services aims to create awareness of our cultural and our natural heritage among our primary school youths, and future leaders of this country.”
The schools that participated in the competition — Mgoqo, Greenfield, Mvuthu, St Christopher’s, Mvundlana and Pampoenpoort had come along from zonal level to represent their districts at this stage of the competition and each one walked away with a prize.
Mgoqo Primary School scooped the first prize which was a shield, a certificate of excellence from the NMMZ and $100 prize money. Mvuthu Primary School took second position and received a trophy, a certificate and $80.
In third place was Greenfield, followed by St Christopher’s, Pampoenpoort and Mvundlana respectively who also received certificates and prize money.
Mrs Tabela applauded the six schools for getting that far and wished Mgoqo Primary School luck in representing Matabeleland region in the national finals to take place in Mutare on 18 May.
She said:
“It’s the 19th year since the launch of International Museum Day Quiz for Primary Schools. The competition has grown from strength to strength over the years.
“Initially only 150 schools participated but with the hard work and dedication of the staff in the education services there are well over 4 800 schools participating in this year’s quiz. Almost every district in the whole of Matabeleland has taken part in this year’s competition.”
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