Dear
Parents and Guardians
The harsh economic climate and spiralling inflation has meant that the supplementary charge anticipated for this term has been changed. Please find attached a letter from the Chairman of our Executive Committee, Mr M S Mattinson.
We were delighted with the results of the 1999 ZJC examination that we received from Zimsec this week. The boys write their final 'A' level examinations later this month.
We had a very positive response from prospective parents at our Open Day on Monday and, as anticipated, I had to field several questions on the "Experiment" that we are conducting with Floating Weekends. Please be assured that there has been no change in policy on boarding despite what the Harare Cocktail Circuit might say.
Boarders acquire skills that help them prepare for success beyond the classroom, they become active participants in life. The camaraderie and fun, seldom experienced in day schools, not only fosters an individual sense of independence but leads to bonds of friendship that last for life.
Speech Day - Friday 7 November 10:30am
I have just had word from Oliver Beaumont, who was to be our Guest of Honour, that due to a medical problem he is unable to be with us at Speech Day. Mr Beaumont, a Petrean, runs our Web page on the Internet and does a tremendous amount for Peterhouse. I am sad that he cannot come.
However, I am pleased to announce that the Reverend Dr Alan Megahey, past Rector, has agreed to be Guest of Honour. Dr Megahey was Rector during the tremendous boom at Peterhouse, after Independence, his vision (amongst other things) led to the starting of Springvale House, Peterhouse Girls and Tinokura.
I look forward to seeing you at Speech Day. It is the formal occasion when we acknowledge the part played by staff and boys in the growth and development of our school during the year. Tea will be served in the Great Court from 9:45am, guests take their seats at 10:20am, staff and Board Members process into Chapel at 10:30am. There are no Harare buses on Speech Day.
Commendations
Congratulations to the following boys who achieved Commendations for the First Mark Order:
JK Mavetera, TT Kaviya, MA Osman, V Shah, L Mushambadzi, MT Borerwe, FW Douse, DM Coughlan, MC Webb-Martin, TW Rensberg, AC Whitcomb, BC Kingsland, PJ Thornycroft, JK Nel, RS Jacobsz, LD Swift, AK Sibanda, CP Burl, MM Gwaradzimba, H Vengesa, TB Musanhi, CA George, GG Kaulback, AA Lock, K Parekh.
Confirmation 2003
Over 50 boys and girls from Peterhouse were Confirmed by the Bishop of Harare in our Chapel today. Sadly Chaplain - Rev George Punshon, retires at the end of this term. I thank him and Mr PPT Davies for preparing the Confirmants for this special day in their lives.
B Block Chimanimani Trips
Two groups of B Block boys travel to the Chimanimani Mountains for the "Chims Expedition". This year they will be based at the Outward Bound School, where they will do activities that will encourage teamwork and leadership skills, before going up into the Mountains. My thanks to Mr Simon Scott-Elliot, Mr PAL Davis and Mr G Martin for their part in arranging the trips. All B Block boys will have a letter concerning the trip. B Block parents please ensure you read it, sign the Indemnity Form and return it on Monday.
Sports Results
BASKETBALL
vs St Georges P8 W7 L1 1st Team W49 - 29 U14 Tournament Eaglesvale P4 W3 L1 2nd Overall U20 Tournament Watershed P6 W4 L2 3rd of 7 Schools
BRIDGE
Seniors vs Dominican Convent W 22 - 14 vs Peterhouse Girls L 6 - 14 Juniors vs Dominican Convent D 8 - 8 vs Peterhouse Girls L 12 - 13
CHESS
1st Team vs Zengesa 4 W 4 - 3 2nd Team vs Zengesa 4 D 3 - 3 1st Team vs St Johns D 6 - 6 1st Team vs Watershed W 12 - 0 1st Team vs Falcon W 11 - 1
CRICKET
vs Falcon P10 W7 D1 L2 1st XI, on Saturday, Lost
by 8 runs, Nicolson 3-14, Querl 62*, Austen 50*, Kitcat 46. 1st XI, on
Sunday, Won by 4 wickets, Travers 4-43, Mutsonziwa 69, Austen 32
Outstanding Performances: 2nd XI Draw Nel 70, 3rd XI Won Chapman 107, Clark
88, Shava 51, U16A Won G Ballance 55, U16B Won Calderwood 5-29, U15A Lost
Potts 70, U15B Won Kingsland 5-19, U14A Won Rabwi 6-14, Robertson D 117,
U14B Won Bentley 116, Cragg 67, Yates 58, Dhliwayo 3-22, Rugonye 3-38,
U14 Scored 438 for 9! vs Churchill P8 W5 L3 1st XI Won by 5 wickets. B
Kitcat 3-20, Querl 62, Nyamuzinga 37, R Kitcat 34. Outstanding Performances:
2nd X1 Won Nel 118, U16B Won Murinda 71, U15A Won Potts 68, U14A Lost Maggs
3-26, Mama 32, U14B Won Yates 5-64, Lock 35, second innings - Taylor 7
wickets.
ROWING
Zimbabwe National Championships - Men's and Woman's
Entered 18 events, First place in 16 ! Boys were placed first in 9 events
Peterhouse Regatta - Thanks to Mrs Davis, Mrs Scott-Elliot, Mr Wilde, Parents
and boys, we hosted our Inaugural Regatta at Kushinga Phikelela Dam. It
was a great success - and fun! Well done and thank you to Mrs Davis.
SWIMMING
Gala at St Johns - 2nd our of 5 schools
TENNIS
vs Churchill P8 W7 L1 1st Team W 8 - 4
vs Chisipite P4 W3 L1 1st Team W 11 - 1
VOLLEYBALL
vs St Georges P2 W2 1st Team W 3 - 1
Churchill Tournament P4 W2 L2
vsPrince Edward P3 L3 1st Team L 0 - 3
WATERPOLO
U16 Accorsi Cup (Byo) P6 W2 L4 4th of 6 schools
T Rensberg and J Raynor selected for Zimbabwe U16.
U19 Bruce Kennedy Trophy P4 W1 L3
Selected Mashonland U19 B - S Moan, L Hanmer, C Rensberg.
U19 Crusader Shield (Byo) P7 W1 L8
S Moan Selected for Zimbabwe U20 B
Mr Snook selected to Coach Zimbabwe U16 side to tour South Africa.
AWARDS : ½ Colours
Waterpolo : Moan, Hanmer, Miller.
Cricket : Austen, Hildebrand, Mutsonziwa, Nicolson, Nyamuzing
and Travers.
Rowing : Arkell, Mapfumo
Gosho Park Calendars
Each boy will have 2 Gosho Park Calendars. The cost of these calendars is $2000 each. If you do not want them (or one) please return them with your son. We will debit your account accordingly if they are not returned.
Springvale Campus Golden Jubilee
As our final function, we are holding a Jubilee Dinner/Dance and reunion for past pupils, parents, staff and friends of Springvale Boys, Springvale House and Peterhouse Girls. The date will be the 6th of November and tickets will cost $35 000.00. All bookings to Penny Raynor (079-23920 evenings, or raynor@ecoweb.co.zw). Please pass on this invitation to anyone who may be interested.
The Zimbabwe Independent is running a 4 page supplement on our Jubilee on Friday 17 October for anyone who is interested.
Petrean Society - Leavers
Before pupils leave Peterhouse, boys and girls usually like to buy items of memorabilia. The cost of these items is very high nowadays, so parents are asked to send either cash or a cheque, made out to Peterhouse, to pay for these articles before they can be sold at the School Shop to leavers. To qualify as a Petrean, a pupil should have spent four years or more to O Level and / or 2 years to A Level. Registration is otherwise automatic. The following will be available:
Petrean Tie (Imported Material) $10 000
Silver Pendant $ 7 000
Silver Cuff Links $12 250
Wall Plaques (Limited Number)$ 1 200
Blazer Badges $ 2 000
Boys will not be allowed to buy the above items if their shop accounts are overdrawn.
I trust you will have a happy and much needed break with your children.
Yours sincerely
J B CALDERWOOD
Rector
16 October 2003
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