PETERHOUSE
BOYS' SCHOOL PETERHOUSE
BOYS' SCHOOL
Dear
Parents and Guardians
Needless to say this has been a very difficult and traumatic term for many of our boys, but once again I am strengthened by the reliance of those in our care - we have had a successful start to our term!
New Staff
We welcome Mr. Chibowora who joins us to teach Biology. We welcome, too, Mr. Chikobvu who will teach Geography this term. Two Bindura University students will complete their practical teaching exercise here this term - Mr Chinodyaruswa and Mr Ngwenya.Vuli Ndiweni has been appointed Junior Master for this term - he is waiting to go to UCT next year to study Actuarial Science.
Deputy Director of Studies and Cultural Co-ordinator
I congratulate Mr. A. Griggs on his appointment - he will, I know, be of great assistance to Mr. Shaw and help maintain a balance of cultural and sporting activities in the School.
Head of Science
Congratulations to Mr. Patrick Fantiso who has been appointed Head of Science for a 12 month period.
Housemasters' Representative
I look forward to working closely with Mr. Paul Davis who will liase between the Housemasters and the Rector.
ACADEMIC MATTERS
This will be a very hectic term for A Block who write IGCSE and some O level examinations; Vth form, who write AS level and VI form who complete their studies at A level.
VI Form pupils have a letter concerning Study Leave. Parents of A level candidates must read it carefully and comply with its requests.
As we are writing both international and Zimsec Examinations there will be clashes. Certain examinations will need to be re-scheduled - this will be necessary in all CHISZ schools. There is a real possibility that pupils at other centres will write the same examination at different times. It will be possible to compromise examination security by using cell phones. Boys must not return to school with cell phones after the mid-term break - Monday 21st October. Cell phones found at school will be confiscated and returned at the end of term.
Mathematics Olympiad
Congratulations to Simbarashe Chinyowa, Rufaro Mapanda, Brenda Mataka and Maxwell Rugonye on achieving B+ grades in the Olympiad and so gaining entry to round 2.
Alex Whitcomb (C Block) won the Mashonaland East, Zimpost Letter Writing Competition.- he wins $5000.00 and several First day CoverStamps. Well done.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
All parents are reminded that school fees must be paid in full before pupils return at the start of each term. Unfortunately in the present economic climate this is essential so that the school can meet its own financial obligations. We do appreciate that parents have equal problems, and where possible, will try and assist with arrangements acceptable to both parties. However, such arrangements must be made with us in advance of each term and mutually agreed. Regrettably we cannot afford to keep pupils at school who have either not paid or who have large amounts outstanding and we will have no option but to return them home where this occurs.
We are also receiving an increased number of dishonoured cheques, this is again unacceptable, and in future where a cheque is dishonoured we will require it to be replaced immediately by cash or a bank cheque and failure to do so after one request will result in the pupil being returned home.
Sadly, because of the situation in the country, some parents have had to give 'provisional' notice for the end of this term. I am sorry that this has been necessary.
Please let me know if you have to go firm on your 'notice' - it will help me plan more effectively for next year. Please contact me directly - I will try to help parents where possible.
Gosho Park
Wild life expert Mr. Peter Ginn, who started Gosho Park in 1984, has kindly agreed to Chair a Gosho Park Committee. He has given us the opportunity to sell his 2003 Calendar - money from the sale of this calendar has been earmarked for Gosho Park.
Your son will come home with a calendar and an order form. If you do not want the Calendar please send it back to school - if you want it, send $200.00, and if you want more, please return a completed Order Form.
Vth Form Leadership - Team Building Course
My thanks to Mr. Bernie Cragg, Mr. Ashley Denman and Prefects for organizing and helping to co-ordinate this event. It proved to be a highly successful exercise.
Dinner Dance 12th October, 7.00p.m.
The Jazz Bank are hosting a Dinner Dance to celebrate 'A Year of Exceptional Music'. Tickets are on sale in our Reception - contact Mrs. Creigh-Smith. The cost is $750.00 per person which includes a 3 Course meal - a bar will be available. Please complete the tear-off slip at the end of this letter if you wish to attend.
Leo Club Induction
Several boys and girls were inducted into the Leo Club at a dinner on Friday 13th September. The Leo Club - along with our Interact Club, continues to do a great deal to help alleviate the suffering of the less fortunate. The Leo Club are appealing for 2nd hand clothing. Items can be brought to school and given to Stephen Sutton - Ass. Secretary, who will send them to the Marondera Orphanage.
Leavers Ball
Note that the date of this function has been changed to Saturday 23rd November. Cheques for the Dance must be sent to Mrs. Griggs in the Accounts Department.
EXTRA MURAL ACTIVITIES
Basketball
vs St. Ignatius W.2, L.4, D.1 (1st team won 45-40)
Ellis Robins Tournament - 1st team won the even
vs Bernard Mseki College - 1st team won 49-28
Bridge
vs Prince Edward 134 - 137 Los
Jnrs vs PHG Snrs 73 - 81 Lost
Chess
vs Gateway 8 - 3 Won
Cricket
Congratulations to the U16 ZCD team that won the National Championships- Mr. Ker - Manager, Mr Redfern - Selector.
Congratulations to David Cloete who scored 197 * for ZCD U19 v?s Matabeleland. He was awarded Man of the Match.
P.E. Festival
vs CBC - Drawn - Nyamuzinga 5-67, Cloete 43, Davy
30*
vs Churchill - Lost - Nel 35*
vs Lomagundi - Won - Mutsonziwa 58, Cloete 54, Nicholson 6-14
My sincere thanks to Paul Davis who was involved in the Provincial Competition as Coach and National Selector and who coached and Umpired our side in the P.E. Festival. Thanks too, to Grant Sinclair and Chris Nyazika who helped with umpiring.
Matches vs Prince Edward 7th September - Played 9, Won 9.
Outstanding Performances:
In U14A PH 297/0, Slabbert 127 n.o., Peebles 101 n.o. PE 83 all out Steynburg 5 - 26 and 90 all out Ballance 5 - 20
U14B Tanner took 10 wickets in our victory
U15A Broom 4 - 7, Bester 4 - 15
U16A PH 349/5, Querl 153 n.o. Bentley 59
1st XI Won by 128 runs, Mutsonziwa 62, Davy 54, Cloete 69 Travers 3 - 31, Barratt 5 - 9
Matches vs Hillcrest - 14th September - Played 8, Won 8.
Outstanding Performances:
In U14A Slabbert 97* Nyahondo 4 - 26
U14B Mpofu 83 Loubser 5 wkts. Richards 5 wkts.
U15B Edwards 86 Thomas 45 n.o. Marume 5 for 7
U16A Querl 67* Smith 3 - 15
U16B Kent 150 Shah 6 - 17, Baloyi 3 - 7
2nd XI Jackson 54 Kriek 4 wkts for 0 runs
1st XI Davy 101, Kitkat 88, Barratt 4 - 28
Squash - Eric Davis League
PH 'A' - 4th in League 1; PH 'B'- 2nd in League 2; PH 'C' - 1st In League 3.
Congratulations to Shiraz Yogee who has been appointed Captain for 2003.
Waterpolo
Our inexperienced first team continues to struggle
against the top schools in Harare
Our U16 team has faired well. My thanks to Mr Nat Snook who now helps coach
the teams.
Volleyball
vs Tafara 1st team 2-3 Lost 2nd team 0-2 Lost
Tennis
vs Watershed Won 10-2 Gateway Won 43-5
Chimanimani Trips
My thanks to Mr. Ashley Denman and Mr. Brian Foakes for organizing and accompanying boys on these trips.
Speech Day - Friday 8th November.
Speech Day has in previous years been the highlight of the year at Peterhouse. It is a formal occasion and I hope that you will be able to attend. This year's Guest of Honour is Mr. Ross Fuller - he is the Founder Headmaster of Girls College in Bulawayo. He is a renowned Educationalist and excellent speaker.
I hope that you enjoy a relaxed weekend with your children.
Yours sincerely
J B CALDERWOOD
Rector
19 September 2002
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