Lusitania Newsletter 23 February 2024

Greetings to you all and best wishes for a fulfilling, engaging and successful 2024.

Hopefully you all enjoyed a welcome and somewhat extended break in the lead up to the public holiday on 21st February.

Thank you for your magnificent and invested support for the Carnaval that once again showcased so many colourful costumes in the “DC vs. Marvel” theme. It’s amazing how these turn out and the effort put in by all of you, along with our staff, who also dressed up for the occasion.

We look ahead next term to Africa Day and Portuguese Day as more opportunities to congregate and celebrate different cultures. In the meantime, our Open Day on 23rd February for prospective parents and children was a success. Lusitania services a wide community that is growing all of the time so we feel it is important

to give people an opportunity to visit and see what we do first hand. Full details are on our website, www.lusitaniaprimary.co.zw at all times. This is a new look website that is still being populated in some areas but it gives everyone a wonderful overview of what we do and what we offer. We also believe in partnerships and corporate participation where relevant so kindly bear this in mind if you or your company are looking to support the educational sector in a way that guarantees great and positive exposure.

The second half of the term will be very busy with Inter-House and EPSA Athletics plus a full programme of National Institute of Allied Arts entries. Every participant will learn and grow from these events and that’s what makes a

Lusitania education great and exceptional!

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Melhores cumprimentos

Bill Annandale CEO/Principal

HEAD OF ACADEMICS DESK

Dear Parents / Guardians,

We trust this newsletter finds you well. We have just gone halfway through the current term, which will end on March 27th, 2024; we extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support of our diverse school activities. Your invaluable collaboration fosters an environment conducive to our children’s academic, athletic, and cultural flourishment. The vibrant Carnaval celebrations proved to be a resounding success, and we extend our sincere appreciation to all parents for the dazzling DC vs Marvel costumes and delectable treats. This collective effort exemplifies the spirit of unity and collaboration that defines our school family.

We are immensely proud to announce the exceptional performance of our students across various domains, ranging from academics and sports to cultural endeavours. We offer our heartfelt congratulations to those who have excelled in these areas. Notably, the recent Interhouse Cross Country competition witnessed Dias claiming the triumphant mantle, accompanied by record-breaking feats and a display of exemplary sportsmanship by our students.

Congratulations to our Cross-Country athletics team for their remarkable performance at the recent competition held at Ariel School, where they secured the top position out of 10 schools and reclaimed the prestigious Trotting Tortoise we lost last year. In addition, we are incredibly proud of our 11 students who participated in the Zone 3 Spelling Bee competitions, which featured over 500 participants. Our students showcased their exceptional skills, with Zoe Choto claiming the top spot, Sherwin Mugari securing the second position, and Shalom Kudumba securing the seventh position. These three exceptional students are among the top 10 from our zone who will proudly represent Harare Province in the upcoming Zimbabwe National finals. What an incredible feat for our school! We commend our students for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding achievements. Well done! As we eagerly anticipate the exciting events scheduled for the remainder of the term, we would like to highlight the following:

Important Dates to remember:

For finer details, refer to the Calendar of Events

DATE EVENT

29 February Grade 6 CEM Primary Basic Insights assessment ( Cambridge)

1 March Interhouse Athletics Field events

2 March Interhouse Athletics Track Events

4 March Book Week begins and ends on 7 March with reading celebrations

11 March Grade 3-7 Maths Assessment

18 March NIAA Eisteddfod

23 March EPSA Athletics Competitions

25 March Career Day

27 March School closes at 11:00 AM

As we prepare for these upcoming events, we seek your continued support and encouragement for our students. Your involvement and participation play a pivotal role in their overall growth and development, and we are grateful for your unwavering support.

We sincerely thank all families who have kept their school fees current. Your promptness allows us to maintain our high-quality educational environment for all students. This is a friendly reminder for families on payment plans that all school fee balances are due in the next few days. To avoid disrupting our students learning, please contact the Accounts Office to discuss your remaining balance. We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, and our team is happy to work with you to find a solution.

In closing, we are grateful for your ongoing support and cooperation. We pray for the success and well-being of our students. Again, Thank you for being an essential part of the Lusitania Primary School family.

It is with heavy hearts that we must share the sad news of the passing of Mr. Masunda, a beloved parent to two of our students. He was laid to rest in Harare. Our deepest condolences go out to the family during this incredibly difficult time. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you navigate this loss. May Mr. Masunda’s soul rest in eternal peace.

Dr Patricia Gonde

Merit - Week 06 2024-02-05 to 2024-02-11

Merit - Week 06 2024-02-05 to 2024-02-11

Chikosi, Kudakwashe 1 East Music

Mugwisi, Nicola 1 East Good reading and good behavior in class.

Utedzi, Mudiwa 1 East Good reading of “Sara at school” words.

Chiguvari, Jayden 1 South Music

Gondo, Ethan 1 South Reading

Mwanjira, Chloe 1 South Creative Writing

Guta, Chris Jnr 1 West Behaviour - for good manners and being well disciplined during learning time.

Ndlovu, Imalathinkosi 1 West Academic - for neat presentation of work.

Vandira, Adrian 1 West Music

Tigere, Matipa 2 North Music

Borerwe, Meda 2 South Music

Muchena, Prince 3 North Shona

Murombedzi, Adriel 3 North Mathematics

Punungwe, Joy 3 North English

Merit - Week 06 2024-02-05 to 2024-02-11

LUSITANIA SCHOOL

Merit - Week 06 2024-02-05 to 2024-02-11

Matanhire, James 4 West English

Simango, Tawananyasha 4 West Shona

Simende, Christabel 4 West Maths

Simende, Christabel 4 West Art

Vintula, Bertha 4 West Music

Chimbetete, Rufaro 5 East Portuguese

Chipadza, Peace 5 East Social Science

Chirokote, Jonathan 5 East ICT

Madondo, Ryan 5 East Consistency in all subjects.

Njaravaza, Lorrietta 5 East Science

Samkange, Savannah-Rae 5 East English

Temba, Kirstin 5 East Art

Bare, Corey 5 West Mathematics

LUSITANIA SCHOOL

Kautsiro, Kate 5 West ICT

Mwanjira, Adriel 5 West English

Merit - Week 06 2024-02-05 to 2024-02-11

Siwela, kayla 5 West Art

Siwela, kayla 5 West Shona

Tsoriyo, Eugene V 5 West Content

Chikwata, Tariro 6 East Shona

Gorogodo, Munotidaishe 6 East Mathematics

Kutiwa, Zoe 6 East English

Kutiwa, Zoe 6 East Portuguese

Mushangwe, Daryn 6 East Social Sciences

Mushoma, Ruvarashe 6 East Art

Ndumo, Jeremy W. 6 East ICT

Chanaiwa, Mikyla 6 North English

Chanaiwa, Mikyla 6 North Art

Masaiti, Gugulethu R 6 North Ict

Mazango, Bethel 6 North Shona

Muchenje, Danai 6 North Mathematics

LUSITANIA SCHOOL

Merit - Week 06 2024-02-05 to 2024-02-11

Ntungakwa, Eliana 6 North Content

Dzawo, Grace 6 South ICT

Dzawo, Grace 6 South Maths

Govo, Michaela 6 South English

Makurumure, Shekinah 6 South Social Sciences

Marongwe, Watidaishe 6 South Shona

Mupita, Neil 6 South Art

Murombedzi, Abimael 6 South Science

Banda, Tawonga C. 7 East ICT

Chapinduka, Kylah T. 7 East Art

Chinanayi, Tafadzwa 7 East Social Science

Choto, Zoe 7 East Portuguese

Kajau, Tessa R. 7 East Shona

Madziva, Tawananyasha 7 East English

LUSITANIA SCHOOL

Majakwara, Jamie 7 East Mathematics

Merit - Week 06 2024-02-05 to 2024-02-11

Chitsa, Ethan 7 West ICT

Kudumba, Shawn 7 West Shona

Munetsi, Princess 7 West Portuguese

Nyarota, Austin 7 West Maths

Toronga, Mutsawashe A. 7 West English

Vashibe, Victoria-Jane 7 West Social Science

Merit - Week 07

LUSITANIA SCHOOL

2024-02-12 to 2024-02-18

Merit - Week 07 2024-02-12 to 2024-02-18

Kamunda, Brielle 1 East Good behavior during lessons.

Kamunda, Brielle 1 East ART

Masengu, Leanne 1 East ICT - Good work in theory lessons.

Ndlovu, Daniel 1 East Active participation during lessons.

Watungwa, Shona 1 East Portuguese

Chibaya, Ruva 1 South Portuguese

Gondo, Ethan 1 South Reading

Kandare, Anenyasha 1 South ICT - Good work in theory lessons.

Kulumu, Ryan 1 South Respectful behavior

Mwanjira, Chloe 1 South ART

Chirozva, Isabella 1 West portuguese

Guta, Chris Jnr 1 West ICT - Good work in theory lessons.

Mashiri, Aneniishe 1 West Aneniishe - for great improvement in reading.

Matute, Nicole 1 West ART

Mushoma, Andrew 1 West Behaviour - for being disciplined during learning time.

Hlehliwani, Munesu 2 North ICT - Good work in practical lessons.

Hunidzarira, Maxmillan 2 North ART

Kupeta, Tanaka 2 North Portuguese

Mutasa, Mukundi 2 North Neat presentation of work.

LUSITANIA SCHOOL

Tigere, Matipa 2 North Good understanding of addition and subtraction concepts.

Gweru, Elsa 2 South ART

Mandove, Mutsawashe 2 South Active participation during lessons.

Mtemuza, Anita 2 South Presenting neatly written work.

Merit - Week 07 2024-02-12 to 2024-02-18

Mudondo, Aiden 2 South ICT - Good work in practical lessons. Created 15 February 2024, 3:21 pm

Samapundo, Tinaishe

Mutambira, Matifadza

Nzombe, Vanav

North English

Nzombe, Vanav 3 North ART

Punungwe, Joy 3 North Shona

Marongwe, Watipaishe

Mavodza, Arlene

Njaravaza,

Mugwisi, Christian

South ART

East English

Mugwisi, Christian 4 East ART

Mukura, Brayden 4 East Content

Mutandwa, Ayanda

Gabriella 4 East Portuguese

Vashibe,

Merit - Week 07

2024-02-12 to 2024-02-18

Kasingarirwi, Anthony 4 West ICT

Manyara, Hayley 4 West ART

Matanda, Misiyashe 4 West Mathematics

Mupanguri, Joshua 4 West English

Nyaruwanga, Albert 4 West Social Science

Round Samukange, Tinodaishe 4 West Portuguese

Chidindi, Tadiswa Malachi 5 East Mathematics

Chimbetete, Rufaro 5 East ICT

Chimbetete, Rufaro 5 East PORTUGUESE

Chipadza, Peace 5 East Science

Mugayi, Asarelah 5 East Social Science

Mukuyu, Dumisile 5 East English

Mutema, Kudzai 5 East ART

Kautsiro, Kate 5 West Shona

Madzima, Takudzwa 5 West Content

Malunga, Emmanuel

Nallar 5 West portuguese

Mapfumo, Tendai 5 West ICT

Takawira, Tavonga 5 West ART

Toronga, Anenyasha 5 West Mathematics

Tsoriyo, Eugene Vincent 5 West English

Merit - Week 07

Chidewu, Yolanda 6 East PORTUGUESE

2024-02-12 to 2024-02-18

Gorogodo, Munotidaishe 6 East Shona

Hakulandaba, Tafara H. 6 East English

Mukaro, Tiffany M. 6 East Mathematics

Nyatondo, Tyrone T. 6 East ICT

Nyatondo, Tyrone T. 6 East ART

Tigere, Gabrielle 6 East Social Sciences

Chanaiwa, Mikyla 6 North ART

Makoni, Chantelle 6 North ICT

Masaiti, Gugulethu Ruth 6 North Portuguese

Chinhamu, Taffy 6 South Social Science

Kulumu, Nkazimulo

Siyanda 6 South Portuguese

Mapako, Charnelle 6 South ART

Muchengi, Nathaniel 6 South Agriculture

Nkomo, Unami 6 South Mathematics

Nyika, David 6 South English

Ruziwa, Bradley 6 South ICT

Siyakurima, Anotidaishe 6 South Science

Chapinduka, Kylah T. 7 East ART

LUSITANIA SCHOOL

Chosani, Raphel 7 East Mathematics

Choto, Zoe 7 East English

Madziva, Tawananyasha

K. 7 East Shona

Merit - Week 07 2024-02-12 to 2024-02-18

Majakwara, Jamie 7 East ICT

Vandira, Andriella

Tatenda Wish 7 East Social Science

Chirokote, Michelle 7 West English

Mapfumo, Astar

Anotidaishe 7 West Mathematics

Mlambo, Kevin M. 7 West Shona

Mugari, Sherwin 7 West ART

Muridzo, Anesu A. 7 West ICT

Vashibe, Victoria-Jane 7 West Social Science

Performing Arts And Culture

Dear Parents,

As we reflect on the joyous Carnaval celebrations that brought a vibrant spirit to our school, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your support. Your dedication and enthusiasm have truly enriched the experience for our students and staff.

Carnaval 2024 Winners

NIAA EIESTEDDFODS

Looking ahead, we are thrilled to announce the upcoming National Institute of Allied Arts Eisteddfods music festival, where nearly four hundred Lusitania students will showcase their talents and represent our school with pride. In this esteemed festival, we have carefully selected children to participate as ambassadors of our school.

To the chosen students, letters will be handed out to inform their parents about this incredible opportunity to shine on a national platform. Your continued support and encouragement mean the world to us, and we are confident that together, we will make our mark at the Eisteddfods music festival.

Please find the performance dates and times below,

In addition, please find further information from the National Institute of Allied Arts office. Please take note of the following guidelines for the festival,

• There will be limited seating available for parents on a first come first served basis.

• Parents should arrive at the venues early as parking is often an issue, and they may have to park some distance from the performance venue.

• If you arrive after the class has begun performing, whether your child is on stage or not, you will not be admitted to the hall until there is a suitable break between choirs.

• Tickets will be USD3 for the morning or afternoon session. Please bring the correct change as there will be none at the venue.

Eisteddfods Highlights

Please be advised the above parents’ music concert will be on Friday 22 March at 11am. Kindly diaries this important day.

Shrek the musical junior

We are excited to have secured the license to stage Shrek the musical junior. Our students in the two senior choirs and those that have what it takes to act will get an opportunity to audition for the main acting roles starting from 1 March 2024 to 15 March 2024. Registration is now open for grade 6 and 7 students only.

Clubs

Our cultural clubs have reached half term and students will now move to the next club. Please find the rotation schedule below. Students will remain in the allocated groups until the end of the term.

Junior Clubs Grade 3 and 4

Warm Regards,

Senior Clubs Grade 5 to 7

Mr Mutasa

H. O. D Culture

Below are results for the Trotting Tortoise Cross Country meet hosted by Ariel School.

Lusitania top performers

U10 Girls

U12 Girls

U13 Girls

Danai Tashayawedu 2/50

Shekinah Makurumure 4/50

Tiffany Mukaro 6/50

Grace Dzawo 12/50

Zoe Kativu 2/50

Zoe Zvayi 5/50

Shalom Kudumba 8/50

Corrine Matanga 9/50

Asriel Kadyamurandu 7/50

Bothwell Ndemera 2/50

Kudzai Mutema. 3/50

Makomborero Gweshe 4/50

Anesu Muonde 6/50

Junior Mathanire 4/50

Astar Mapfumo 7/50

U10 Boys

U 12 Boys

U13 Boys

Overall results

All races had 50 participants. Lusitania girls placed 2nd out of 10 schools. Lusitania boys placed 1st out of 10 schools. Overall Lusitania placed first out of 10 schools, well done to the Cross Country team.

Sports results

Colts A Cricket vs St Michael’s Lusitania batted first and scored 43 runs. St Michael’s chased down the score in 7 overs. St Michael’s won by 8 wickets

1st team Cricket vs St Michael’s Lusitania scored 77 runs. St Michael’s scored 93 runs. St Michael’s won by 16 runs

Upcoming fixtures

• Thursday 22 February: 1st team cricket vs Mubeena Ebrahim @ Mubeena Ebrahim

• Friday 23 February: Cotton Fields Cross Country @ Bryden

• Tuesday 27 February: 1st team cricket vs Ariel @ LPS grounds

• Tuesday 27 February: 1st team girls tennis vs Ariel @ LPS Tennis courts

Upcoming Events

Friday 1 March: Inter-house Athletics Field events (Compulsory for Grade 6 – 7)

Saturday 2 March: Inter-house Athletics Compulsory

Please remember parents are invited for all home or away fixtures and your support is much appreciated.

Yours in sports,

A. Ndabambi H.O.D Sports

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