The Lusitania Times 26 March 2024

Dear Parents and Guardians

It’s been a fun and action packed term once again!

Classroom learning has been very positive from the comments that I have seen on the class reports that are being prepared at the moment. The majority of our learners are really putting in a sound amount of effort, taking responsibility for themselves, and that’s great. I thank our staff for their unwavering daily commitment to producing the best outcomes for each learner.

the standard of our results is at or above Cambridge expectations. We can be very proud and comforted by that. However, these are early stages and each learner will have more exposure to ongoing assessments as they progress through the curriculum. In the end, our learners will be very well prepared for their entry into high school, especially the ATS sector, where familiarity with Cambridge will be extremely beneficial.

inter-house athletics spirit and competitive results. Our team performed very well in the EPSA inter-schools held at Lusitania on 23rd March.

Some groups also had an opportunity to take Cambridge online assessments in a world class computer facility. These are feedback, benchmark style assessments that enable us to measure group and individual progress. From initial outcomes,

Our Grade 7s will be looking to 2025 and their senior school choices. The initial application stage is underway so please ensure that if this applies to your son or daughter that you follow the steps carefully. Our Head of Academics is always on hand to support, advise and assist you.

Outside of the classroom, another crucial aspect of Lusitania life, we can be more than happy with the

Our NIAA Eisteddfod results have been nothing short of awesome. I am sure that you will see more detailed feedback in this newsletter and other platforms including our website. Our Performing Arts department is definitely recognised as one of the best and most active in the whole country. I congratulate our performers and staff on their dedication and sheer hard work because achieving top results only comes through striving for excellence at every step.

Thank you for your support, as parents, in all that we do as a school community.

Bill Annandale CEO / Principal

HEAD OF ACADEMICS DESK

Head of Academics desk

Dear Parents and Guardians

With Gratitude, We Celebrate a Successful Term!

As this term concludes, we reflect on a whirlwind of accomplishments across all aspects of learning! We are incredibly proud of the dedication showcased by our students, teachers, and parents. Their unwavering spirit and hard work have yielded fantastic results, and for that, we are immensely grateful. We extend our thanks to the Almighty for his continued guidance and blessings.

This newsletter highlights some of these achievements, and we look forward to celebrating many more in the future. Here’s to continued excellence!

Celebrating Achievements!

Congratulations to our students who shone at the National Institute of Allied Arts (NIAA) competitions! Many performances received top

awards, with most achieving firstgrade plus and honors.

Special recognition goes to Anesu Muridzo (honours), the Grade 3 choir, and our Grade 5 choir (honours, Best Grade 5 trophy, and Best Grade 3 Trophy). Thank you to all the parents who supported their children by attending the concert held at our school. Obrigada.

Athletics:

• Congratulations to Psallo Mafaune (Grade 3) for getting a silver medal in recently held chess competitions.

• Best wishes to Nathaniel Muchengi (Swimming) representing Harare at the Durban competition!

• Lusitania hosted a successful EPSA Athletics event on March 23rd, 2024!

We welcomed Bishopslea, Chisipite, Hellenic, Ruzawi, and Springvale.

A big thank you to all the parents for their support. Our students excelled, with the boys taking first place in their category!

Overall, Lusitania secured an impressive second place finish out of the six participating schools. Congratulations to all the students, staff, and supportive parents!

Academics:

• A big thank you to our pioneering Grade 5 & 6 students who took the CEM Cambridge Primary Insights assessments! Their hard work sets the stage for future success in Checkpoints.

These assessments will help tailor teaching to better support all students. We look forward to Grades 3 & 4 participating next year!

Empowering Maths Skills: We are Introducing TT Rock Stars, a fun online program for Grades 3-7 to master multiplication tables! The login info will be sent by IT.

After the 5 week trial free, every student from Gr 3-7 is expected to continue but we request a payment of $10 per child as subscription for the whole year ending in May 2025.

HEAD OF ACADEMICS DESK

Our recent Career Day was a fantastic exploration!

Career days are important as they expose our students to a variety of career options, helping them explore their interests and goals early on.

This broadens their knowledge about different professions, inspire them to dream big, and motivate them to work towards their future aspirations.

This event empowers them to explore possibilities and develop communication skills – a key foundation for their bright futures.

School Closure:

• Please note that the school will close on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024 at 11:00 am. We kindly request that you pick up your children on time.

• Reports will be generated this week..

• Students will receive holiday homework to continue learning while away from the classroom.

School Office and Accounts Office

Both the school front office and Accounts Office will be closed during the holiday period.

• The office will close for Easter on Thursday, March 28th, 2024 at 1:00 pm.

• They will reopen with limited hours on Monday, April 22nd, 2024:

o April 22nd - May 3rd, 2024 (Mon-Thurs: 9am-4pm, Fri: 9am1pm)

o Regular hours resume: May 6th onward (Mon-Thurs: 7:30am4pm, Fri: 7:30am-1pm)

School Fees:

• Term 2 2024 School Fees Invoices will be sent out on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024.

• Since the Accounts Office will be closed between Easter and Independence Holidays, you can conveniently make transfers or deposits to the school bank accounts listed on the invoices.

Gate Passes:

• Gate Passes for student entry after the break need to be collected from the Accounts Office

by midday (12:00 pm) on Friday, May 3rd, 2024.

School Reopening:

• Students will resume classes for the new term on Monday, May 6th, 2024.

o Grades 5-7 will begin first.

o The rest of the school will resume on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024.

Winter Uniform: As we enter the winter season please ensure your child has the correct winter uniform. Those who need to order/re-order fleeces for their children please contact the office regarding fleece orders.

Thank You! We celebrate student achievements and thank parents and dedicated staff for their contributions to Lusitania’s success.

We wish you a safe and enjoyable holiday! See you next term for new learning adventures. Ben Obrigada!

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Performing Arts And Culture

In a thrilling development, we are thrilled to announce that we have secured the copyright license from Dalro Theatricals to stage “Shrek the Musical Junior” in July. This exciting opportunity will not only showcase our students’ theatrical skills but also provide them with a unique platform to shine on stage.

Dear Parents,

As we bid farewell to another successful term, we take pride in celebrating the vibrant cultural diversity and talent that has shone through our school community. Carnaval and our cultural clubs have once again showcased the richness of our heritage, bringing us closer through shared experiences and celebrations.

In the realm of the arts, our students have excelled in the recent Eisteddfods, achieving the best results in the school’s history and surpassing the record set in 2022. Their dedication, passion, and hard work have truly paid off, highlighting their exceptional talents and commitment to excellence.

We would like to congratulate all students who achieved honours grades and this will be awarded with full music colours next term. Our Grade five choir was crowned the best choir in grade five western choir’s category winning the Grace Cup.

What’s more, the talented children in the cast will embark on a tour to Bulawayo, where they will deliver a special performance on the 2nd of August 2024. This journey promises to be a memorable experience, and we wish them the very best as they prepare for this exciting opportunity during the upcoming April holidays.

As we reflect on the achievements of this term and look forward to the opportunities that await us, let us continue to nurture and support the incredible talents and potential within our school community. Here is to a future filled with success, creativity, and endless possibilities.

Eisteddfods Highlights 2024

National Institute of Allied Arts Eisteddfods Results.

Group/ Candidate Category Performance Venue Result

Marimba Ensemble African Instrumental Prince Edward First Plus

African Vocal Ensemble A cappella African Vocal Prince Edward First Plus

African Vocal Ensemble Accompanied African Vocal Prince Edward Honours

Mbira Ensemble African Instrumental Prince Edward First Plus

Shawn Kudumba (recorder) Western Instrumental Prince Edward First

Rachel Mandara (piano) Western Instrumental Prince Edward First

Lusitania Shona Choir African Vocal Gateway High school First Plus

Shalom Kudumba African Vocal Harare International First Plus

Mutsawashe Toronga African Vocal Harare International First Plus

Zoe Choto African Vocal Harare International First Plus

Anesu Muridzo African Vocal Harare International Honours

Alexa Zinjiba African Vocal Harare International First

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Warm Regards, Mr Mutasa

H. O. D Culture

Junior Clubs

Grade 3 and 4

EPSA Inter-schools Athletics hosted by Lusitania Primary

Congratulations to the following students for first position in their events

Dear Parents,

As we are now approaching the last week of the term, we would like to thank you all for the support you have shown throughout the term to our sports teams. We would also like to congratulate Nathaniel Muchengi on being selected to swim for the Harare team at the South African Level 2 competition being held between the 4th and 7th of April. To round off the term we are excited to be hosting EPSA Athletics.

Afternoon activities program: We have concluded all other sports training except for the rugby team.

Sports results

1st team Cricket vs Wise Owl Marondera

Lusitania lost by 6 wickets

EPSA Inter-schools Athletics Results

A huge congratulations to the boys for winning the boys category and to the entire Athletics team for placing second.

Upcoming fixtures

• Tuesday 26 March: Rugby Tournament at St Michael’s Preparatory School

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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