Triathlon Junior African Cup 2019
Over the weekend of 23rd March, Triathlon Zimbabwe sent a small team to Durban, to take part in the King Price S.A. Triathlon Championships and Junior African Cup, on Saturday March 23rd. Two girls and three boys in the team were representatives of Peterhouse.The sea swim was extremely rough, with strong currents, which was a new and unwelcome experience for our athletes! However, not one of them gave up, although many from other parts of S.A. did in fact resign. After the race, some athletes were selected to attend a training camp over 4 days, which helped them to identify weaknesses and improve on strengths. Altogether it was a valuable learning experience for the participants.
Extreme Reading 2019
Peterhouse Book Day 2019 was held on the 23rd of March. We decided to change it up this year by introducing an Extreme Reading Challenge, where members of staff would encourage their students to read in unorthodox places. The day was a resounding success as a great number of students and teachers decided to take on the challenge to see who could be the most adventurous. The real winner on the day was the fact that we managed to reignite the spirit of reading amongst our learners.
A huge thank you to all those who took part and contributed to its success.
Mr Rich Hanly
Peterhouse Wins 14 out of 14 at Sevens Tournament 2019
A fantastic victory for Peterhouse as boys won 14 out of 14 games across all age group at the Sevens Tournament this last weekend.Played 14 Won 14
U14A vs BMC Won 27 – 5
U14A vs Hellenic Won 20 – 7
U14A vs St John’s Won 24 – 12
U15A vs BMC Won 24 – 7
U15A vs Hellenic Won 38 – 5
Staff Profile - Francois De Kock 2019
Francois de Kock was appointed Deputy Head of Peterhouse Boys in January 2019.Francois has been teaching science and biology and coaching rugby and cricket at Peterhouse Boys since January 2012; he was Housemaster of Snell from January 2016 to December 2018.
He is a Pretoria Teachers’ College Graduate (1989-1992) and has just achieved his Honours in Educational Law and Management from the University of Pretoria. Francois moved to Zimbabwe in 1995 on taking up a position as a Grade 5 teacher and Head of Sports at Kyle Preparatory School in Masvingo – he boosted the rugby of this small rural school significantly making Kyle a force to be reckoned with even by Springvale and Ruzawi standards! From 1998 – 2011 Francois was in family farming business which gave him the opportunity to indulge himself in his passion for cattle, fishing and the outdoor life in general.
Nyanga Fly Fishing Weekend March 2019
Twelve pupils, girls and boys, had a great weekend in Nyanga fly fishing in the National Parks waters. We based our activities around Rhodes Dam and the rivers nearby and between the pupils eight fish were caught.Saturday was blustery and deteriorated into a gusty drizzle – but we still visited the trout hatchers and fished Mare Dam successfully.
Boats were hired which makes casting much easier for beginners but still a fair number of flies were lost. Sunday was the most beautiful morning with clear skies and only a light wind – perfect weather to be outdoors fishing – pupils also had fun swimming in the Nyangombe Pools and tried their luck at fishing in the river.
Blue Cross Equestrian Training Ride to Imire 2019
The Blue Cross team joined up with the Duke of Edinburgh team to go to Imire. We set off on Friday the 8th March at 7am with a very enthusiastic group of riders. It was a great day’s ride but the heat certainly got to all of us. The route takes us through some beautiful Zimbabwean farm lands, across rivers and dams and brings us in through the back farm lands of Imire where we were greeted by beautiful fields of cosmos and flowing Rhodes grass ready for bailing.
We arrived at our camp site in high spirits. Watered the horses and put them out to graze. We then had to make our way to the bush camp to check in with the other DoE teams. The next morning we rose at 445am and set off for a training run to castle kopje. The children had their first orienteering and getting lost experience. We all ended up safely on the top – some later than others.
Adventurous Journey in the Nyanga National Park – March 2019
A Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award ‘Adventurous Journey’Usually at this time of year we are grateful to have some sunshine to dry out soggy tents and let us at least cook one meal without having to crouch under a shelter of some sort. However, with this unusually dry weather spell, we had to deal with dehydration and sunburn instead.
Wow, it was hot! The Awarders had to be very careful about using up their water. They spent time carefully planning one water stop to the next on their maps, so that they did not run out. Even that was tricky, as they never knew if the river they planned to get to on the map had enough flowing water in it.
Eisteddfod Programme 2019
Wednesday 20 March (Prince Edward)Piano solo Classical G5 2.55pm
Violin solo G6 2.00pm
Cello solo G4 8.30am
Woodwind solo G5 10.25am
Woodwind solo G7 12.10pm
Brass solo G6 11.20am
Piano Duet 4-6 3.45pm
Snake Club Boys Tea 2019
Members of the Peterhouse Snake Club who saved the Rector’s dog Ruby from a python attack last week were rewarded with tea (brownies and scones) at the Lodge!In the picture from left to right: Brennan Watt; Cody Cooper; Joel Royston; Jack Worswick and David Bailey (holding Ruby) with Scott Walraven Master i/c the Snake Club standing.
Interact Musha weVana Visit February 2019
Recently the Interact club visited the local orphanage, Musha weVana. We were welcomed by ecstatic faces of the little ones; all geared and ready to have fun with the interact members. The afternoon was well spent. This was the first visit to Musha weVana for new interact members which challenged them to socialize and interact with children of different ages.
Stories were shared, songs were sung and friendships were made. The fine afternoon was rounded off by the interact board members giving clothes and school shoes to the children; they were very grateful for this kind gesture. The Interact club thanks all who donated clothing as the children at Mushavevana really appreciated it.
By Tapiwa Muranda
Peterhouse Invitational Athletics Relays Meeting 2019
1st Prince Edward 2582nd Peterhouse Boys 244
3rd St Georges 195
4th St Johns 181
4th Falcon 181
6th Churchill 90
7th BMC 77
