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Arron Nyamayaro
MT St Mary’s High School has been commended for producing leaders.
In his speech, read on his behalf by Councillor Chakwinga at the Prize Giving and Speech Day, Minister of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training, Tino Machakaire, said the school has played its role in shaping and producing leaders who are making an impact in the country.
Among the former students he mentioned are Vice President Chiwenga, former legislator Rosemary Gotoz, Forit Construction director Itayi Madzivire and musician Fungisai Zvakavapano.
“This school has produced leaders and today we are gathered to witness one such success,” said Min Machakaire.
“I am delighted to note that this school has become a very big institution that has produced highly respected, educated and learned people in our society.
“I call upon all people who passed through the doors of this institution to come forward and help in its development.
“This school needs a concerted effort, financial and morale support from all stakeholders in as far as its development is concerned.
“To all former students, I say we are what we are today because of Mt St Mary’s High School.
“This school is facing a lot of challenges which need to be addressed by all stakeholders.”
School Development Committee chairperson and former student, Passmore Nyasha, thanked dedicated teachers, parents, the Catholic Church and their community for their unwavering support.
St Mary’s High School headmaster, Shepherd Dzvairo, commended parents and former students for using social media positively.
He said a number of parents, guardians and former students have been joining a WhatsApp group where they discuss school development issues.
“Allow me to thank some parents, guardians and former students who added me in their WhatsApp groups for discussing ways to develop our school.
“This is highly commended considering that we have some parents whose groups are to attack without coming up with constructive criticism for development.
“We managed to retain our best teachers because of those who pay their fees on time and it contributed much on the students pass rate.
“Let us all join hands in building our children as well as developing our school structures and also have an A Level Science laboratory,” said Dzvairo.
Dzvairo said the school pass rate has risen from 73 percent recorded in 2022 to 86 percent in 2023.
St Marys prize giving day
“We have students like Tinevimbo Rufarsha who scooped 8’As, 3Bs and 1 C at ‘O’ Level and, at A’ Level, we have students like Tinevimbo Gahadzikwa, Anopaishe Chakunda and Albert Musaidzi who got 15 points.
“We also recorded great achievements in sporting activities like Volleyball U-20 girls – quarter finals at NASH provincial competitions, gold medals for our cricket and hockey teams, bronze medals at CASSA Ball Games competitions.
“Competitions held in Gokwe on September 28, we came out in 1st position at the indoor games held at Nagle House.
“The girls’ chess team got gold, the cricket team got gold and the hockey got gold,” said Dzvairo.
School Development Committee chairperson and former student, Passmore Nyasha, thanked dedicated teachers, parents, the Catholic Church and their community for their unwavering support.
“I remember facing challenges myself during my school years, and it was the support of my teachers and family that helped me overcome those obstacles.
“Each of you has your own journey and today we celebrate not just your achievements but the hard work and determination behind them.
“Although each year has its ups and downs, it is good to note that this year was a good year. To our learners, whom we are proud of, we wish you all the best in your examinations and we know for sure you are going to bring good results,” said Nyasha.
School authority leader, Father Sheunesu Mugomba, said the students’ achievements were a shining example of what can be achieved through determination and passion.
“Behind every successful school, there are unsung heroes who work tirelessly to create a nurturing environment for our students to thrive. They are the steady hands that hold our school together, working diligently behind the scenes,” he said.
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