THE LUSITÂNIA TIMESwww.lusitaniaprimary.co.zwFEBRUARY 2026 NEWSLETTER
FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO/PRINCIPALBom Dia, Parents and GuardiansIt is hard to believe but we are almost at the end of the first term. It has been a busy one, as usual, but very productive. Your children, our pupils, have been engaged in academic, sporting and cultural activities and learning that have shown their strengths and talents. The annual Eisteddfod has been very successful for Lusitânia with many Honours, Distinctions and other gradings. Congratulations to our pupils and staff for their dedication and commitment to being the best that they can be. We all look forward to hosting you in the final week for a highlights Concert. On the sporting front, athletics has been our focus for the second half of the term. Lusitânia has placed 1st and 2nd at the various legs of the Golden League Conference. We are all very proud of this achievement and look ahead to the final Inter-Conference round on 28 March at Lilfordia. Our own Inter-House was a wonderful morning of competition and fun. Thank you to you all for your support and enthusiastic participation, as always. Academically, Cambridge and Mathematics assessments have been completed as we build on the journey through to the Grade 7 Zimsec and Cambridge Checkpoint. Our teachers report good progress and engagement as you will be able to see from your child’s report that could also highlight areas where more application is needed. This is normal, we all have areas that we can improve upon. Lusitânia continues to deliver to you a world class holistic education. From a financial perspective, we continue to monitor inflationary pressures caused by the recent unavoidable fuel price increases. As a Trust school, Lusitânia does not operate on a for-profit basis so the impact of rising prices is a concern. We will continue to keep you informed and appeal for your continued partnership in ensuring that the school retains its ability to deliver what you expect. There are some camps and clinics available over the holidays as we prepare for a busy second term. Your child/ren will benefit from these opportunities to engage and build on skills as well as learning. We wish you all a Blessed Easter and quality time with your children and families. Melhores cumprimentosBill AnnandaleCEO / Principal.
HEAD OF ACADEMICS DESKAs we approach the conclusion of this marathon first term, it is a fitting time to reflect on the energy and dedication that have filled our school space. This term has been a whirlwind of activity and we have much to celebrate as a community.First and foremost, a heartfelt thank you to the parents and guardians who have been our pillars of support. Whether you were cheering from the sidelines at our Carnival, the Interhouse Cross Country, or our various Athletics meets and Allied Arts showcases, your presence was felt.Our students have participated in numerous interschool activities this term, and we are proud to share that we emerged victorious in many of them. These wins are the result of a powerful formula: dedicated teachers working hand-in-hand with supportive parents. Behind every successful child is a home environment that values and encourages their efforts.While we celebrate our collective wins, we must also address a growing concern. Education is a tripartite relationship between the school, the child and the parent.We have noted that a few parents have not yet attended Meet the Teacher sessions or visited their child’s classroom. It is vital to ask: Are we doing enough justice to our children’s potential? Your child is praised by others when they participate, but their future is ultimately shaped by the support system we build around them. Next term requires a shift toward a more positive, involved mindset. We want every parent to know not just the name of their child’s teacher, but the environment where they spend the majority of their day.To ensure we start the next term on the right foot, please note the following:· We will hold parent-teacher consultations next term. We expect 100% attendance from all parents and guardians. This is your primary opportunity to advocate for your child’s academic journey.· We encourage every family to find at least one way to support their child’s school life: be it through sports, culture, or academic follow-ups.· School ends next Wednesday, 1 April. All students must be collected by 11:00 AM. We earnestly ask for your punctuality in picking up your children so they can begin their well-deserved break.· For all accounts that are paid , reports will be available on the Monday following closing. When you receive the report, please set aside a quiet moment to sit with your child. Discuss the positives first to build their confidence, then honestly map out strategies together on how to improve their grades and effort for the term ahead.· Next term begins on 12 May 2026 for all students. All invoices for term two have been issued. Ensure that fees have been paid during the holiday. All gate passes to be collected by the 8th of May. The office will be open for school fees payment from the 27th of April 2026 from 8am-1pm then from the 4th of May the office will be open till 4pm for school fees payment. Parents looking to do fee plans are asked to do so before the commencement of the term, to avoid delays.· Next term, our students are putting on the winter uniform which you can buy from Enbee. The navy-blue sports T-shirt sizes 22, 24 and 26 are now in stock at Enbee at the Chisipite branch. We will advise when other sizes are available.Thank you for a productive term. We wish you all a safe and refreshing holiday break.P. GondeHead of Academics
Mudekunye Amy 1 East PortugueseBanda Tungamirai 1 West Behaviour - for great improvement in discipline during learning time.Chivizhe Reign 1 West Academic - for good reading.Henderson Zedekiah 1 West PortugueseMakurumidze Reginald 2 North AcademicsSelemani Liandra 2 North Good handwritingHonde Lowell 2 South PortugueseMatewe Hailey 2 South Neatly presented her work.Njaravaza Livon 2 South Improved work and good handwriting.Dingani Sbahle 3 North ShonaDingani Sbahle 3 North PortugueseMabvundwe Zahara 3 North ICTMagwati Leith 3 North Social ScienceMugabe Lara 3 North EnglishMukundidza Princess 3 North MathematicsChinyakata Kudzai 3 South ShonaMatute Nicole 3 South Science and TechnologyMudzamiri Ethan 3 South EnglishMushoma Andrew 3 South ICTMerits - Week 9Nyaruwanga Tasimba 3 South PortugueseTaranja Lebbie 3 South MathsHlehliwani Munesu 4 East ICTHunidzarira Maxmillan 4 East EnglishMumera Vimbo 4 East Science & TechnologyMutasa Mukundi 4 East MathematicsNyamutowa Marvelous 4 East ShonaChinembiri Tinotenda 4 West ICTManyika Megan 4 West PortugueseBenhura Decklyn 5 East ICTChard Zachary 5 East ScienceDongonda Tawananyasha 5 East EnglishMandara Rachel 5 East Social ScienceMubaiwa Kudakwashe 5 East Indigenous
Marongwe Watipaishe 5 West EnglishMuchetu Jayden 5 West Social SciencesMukarati Nokutenda 5 West Indigenous LanguageMusakwa Mutsawashe 5 West EnglishNjaravaza Leandra 5 West MathematicsTigere Daniel 5 West ICTTigere Daniel 5 West MathematicsToronga Mukudzeyi 5 West Science and TechnologyKutiya Wilfred 6 North ICTMafuse Taonaishe 6 North MathematicsMahufe Jamal 6 North ShonaMutakuramombe Tinashe 6 North MathematicsSelemani Liam 6 North ScienceTande Kayla 6 North Social ScienceTaruwinga Farai E. 6 North EnglishTashayawedu Danai 6 North PortugueseTsvuura Mufaro 6 North MathematicsChiwawa Micaiah 6 South MathsDube Nqaba 6 South ICTManyara Hayley 6 South EnglishMutukumira Tinotenda 6 South ContentSimende Christabel 6 South ShonaKutesera Alora 7 East EnglishKutesera Alora 7 East Science and TechnologyMalunga Emmanuel N. 7 East MathematicsMapfumo Konke 7 East ICTMukwaira Vimbo 7 East ShonaChipadza Peace 7 West ShonaGarufu Darryl 7 West Social ScienceMurombedzi Adriel 5 East MathematicsChigunhah Matida 5 West PortugueseChinyakata Rufaro 5 West Indigenous LanguageKamusoko Matifadza 5 West Social ScienceMafaune Psallo 5 West Science and Technology
Bere Nigel 1 East PortugueseBukutu Mufaro 1 East ICTGonda Eliana 1 East Good mannersMawire Shayne-Jason 1 East Good readingMupanguri Alister 1 East Good mannersChirumiko Thalia 1 West ICTKanengoni Nerudo 1 West PortugueseChiwawa Siobhan 2 North ICTMabika Manatsaishe 2 North Improvement in handwritingMukwaira Munanawashe 2 North Good citizenshipChimedza Courtney 2 South Improved work in all areas.Kasvosve Tayana 2 South Active participation in lessonsMlopo Athenkosi 2 South ICTUshamba Alicia 2 South Improved work in all areas.Ushamba Alicia 2 South PortugueseChimbetete Emmanuel 3 North Science and TechnologyDingani Sbahle 3 North ICTMatanga Janis 3 North PortugueseMudzviti Tapuwanashe 3 North ShonaMukuyu Dumisile 7 West EnglishMupfanochiya Benjamin 7 West ICTMutema Kudzai 7 West MathematicsMerits - Week 10Mukonyora Nguvayashe 3 North MathematicsMukundidza Princess 3 North EnglishNyahwa Avril 3 South PortugueseTaranja Lebbie 3 South ICTKaleso Tadiswanashe 4 East ICTChibengwa Mufaro 4 West Social ScienceChinembiri Tinotenda 4 West ICTGonda Tendai 4 West Science and TechnologyKuimba Mikayla 4 West English
Madondo Reilly 4 West MathematicsManyika Megan 4 West ShonaDomingo Edgbaston 5 East ICTKanyimo Mikayla 5 East Social ScienceMachemedze Munesuishe 5 East IndigenousMlambo Kian 5 East EnglishMubaiwa Kudakwashe 5 East MathematicsMudzviti Tawanashe 5 East ScienceChigunhah Matida 5 West EnglishKadyamurandu Asriel 5 West Indigenous LanguagesMafaune Psallo 5 West ICTMavodza Arlene 5 West Science and TechnologyMoyo Unathi 5 West MathematicsMwakutuya Kutenda 5 West Social SciencesKutiya Wilfred 6 North Social SciencePanganai Makavimbika 6 North EnglishSelemani Liam 6 North MathematicsTande Kayla 6 North ShonaTaruwinga Farai E. 6 North Science & TechnologyVashibe Vivian 6 North ICTGuvakuva Kendrick 6 South MathsKasingarirwi Anthony 6 South ICTMakombe Darren 6 South ScienceMatanhire James 6 South ShonaMunzvengi Krystal 6 South EnglishKutesera Alora 7 East ICTKutesera Alora 7 East MathematicsKutesera Alora 7 East Social ScienceMapfumo Konke 7 East ShonaNyagadza Shanice 7 East EnglishSaungweme Nzwirashe 7 East Science and TechnologyMugwisi Golden 7 West ShonaMungaraza Takudzwa 7 West EnglishMupfanochiya Benjamin 7 West MathematicsNdlovu Gabriella 7 West ICTNyakuengama Nicole 7 West Social Science
Cambria Cup pictures
ECD A East Easter Egg Hunt
ECD A West Easter Egg Hunt
ECD B North Easter Egg Hunt
ECD B South Easter Egg Hunt
ECD B Trip to JumpZim
Infants Easter Egg hunt
Grade 1 Trip to Wild is Life
Grade 3 Museum
Grade 4 Trip to Kumusha Cultural Village
Grade 5 trip to Marondera farm
Culture DepartmentDear Parents / Guardian,We are pleased to inform you that we have concluded our cultural activities for Term One. Our students participated in various activities, including carnival celebrations, cultural clubs, and the National Institute of Allied Arts Festival. We are delighted with the outcomes from this term’s activities, and we look forward to yet another successful second term. Please find our wonderful results from the Eisteddfod season attached.NIAA Eisteddfod Results Schedule 2026Category Candidate / Group ResultAfrican Ensembles African Vocal SoloAsriel KadyamuranduDistinctionAfrican Ensembles Mbira Ensemble Honours Exceptional Marimba Ensemble MeritAfrican Contemporary Vocal Soloists. Elaina Ntungakwa, Honours ExceptionalMunyasha Tandi DistinctionRuvarashe Savanhu Honours OutstandingPiano Solo Grade 1 Arlene Mavodza DistinctionKrystal MunzvengiDistinctionPiano Solo Grade 2 Gabriella Ndlovu CommendedMatifadza Kamusoko CommendedAfrican Choirs Lusitania Eisteddfods ChoirDistinctionWestern Piano Solos Grade 2Nokutenda Matare MeritKayla Siwela DistinctionTinodaishe Samukange CommendedAfrican Vocal Solo ReligiousMakanakaishe Dzaramba. DistinctionCharlene Maunga DistinctionNicole Nyakuengama DistinctionGrade 1 Violin Solos Munesu Hlehliwani DistinctionRuva Chibaya Commended Mufaro Chibengwa CommendedGrade 2 Violin Solos Miracle Damiso MeritMatida Chigunhah CommendedMarvel Damiso CommendedGrade 1 Guitar Solo Lorrietta Njaravaza CommendedJoy Punungwe MeritCharlene Maunga DistinctionAfrica Vocal Ensemble African Vocal Ensemble Honours Exceptional Single instrument choirLusitania Violin Orchestra .Honours Outstanding
Western Choirs Western Choir Grade 3 DistinctionWestern Choir ECD ProgressingWestern Choir Grade 1 DevelopingWestern Choir Grade 2 MeritWestern Choir Grade 4 ProgressingWestern Choir Grade 5 Honours ExceptionalJunior Mixed, Lusitania Eisteddfods Choir (Western)Honours Exceptional (Mashonaland Cambrian Society Cup Winners)Lusitania Score Sheer per EntryUngraded Developing Progressing Merit Commended Distinction Honours OutstandingHonours Exceptional1 entry 2 entries 5 entries8 entries 12 entries 2 entries 5 entries64% below 65-69 % 70-74% 75-79% 80-84% 85-89% 90-94% 95-100%We would like to thank all parents for their support during all cultural activities this term and we are looking forward to a fruitful term two.Yours in Culture,Mr. Blessing
NIAA Violin
NIAA Violin
Dear Parents,Thank you for a wonderful term!As the term draws to a close, we reflect with pride on the energy, effort, and enthusiasm that have filled our sporting calendar. From fixtures and tournaments to countless hours of training, each moment has been a step forward in skill, teamwork, and resilience. Just as athletes celebrate their journey after the Golden League Athletics, we too celebrate the achievements, friendships, and memories made this term. Now it is time to rest, recharge, and look ahead with excitement to the challenges and opportunities of the next term.We extend our best wishes to Lorrietta Njaravaza, who represents both her country and ourschool as she swims for gold in South Africa.Best wishes also to Princess Mukundidza as she competes for national status in gymnastics.Congratulations to Tawnanyasha Dongonda, who was named Most Improved Junior Girl Golf Player at recent competitions held at Borrowdale Brooke Golf Course. She also excelled in swimming, earning 1 bronze, 2 silver, and 2 gold medals at the Junior Swimming Championships.Congratulations to Asriel Kadyamurandu, who achieved 1 bronze, 2 silver, and 1 gold medal at the same championships.Golden League AthleticsAt the Heritage Athletics Meet, Lusitania finished 2nd out of 4 schools, just six points behind Twin Rivers.The team dominated the track, winning 20 events, including 5 of the 10 relays.Lusitania was crowned East Conference Champions, successfully defending their title.Thirty two students qualified for the inter-provincial team competing at Lilfordia.Our Head Boy, Tadiswa Chidindi, set a new 100m record with a time of 12.0 seconds.Golden League Athletics Final ResultsAt Twin Rivers Primary School – 1st (Lusitania)At Wise Owl Primary School – 1st (Lusitania)At Eaglesvale Primary School – 2nd (Lusitania)At Heritage Primary School – 2nd (Lusitania)Overall, Lusitania finished 1st out of 6 schools on points difference, winning the Golden League Athletics for the second consecutive year since joining.We are proud to present our Sports Colours winners for the First Term of 2026, recognizing the dedication and achievements of our athletes:CROSS COUNTRYBOYS GIRLSJunior Colours Jayden Muchetu Matida ChigunhahEdgbaston Domingo Stacey MukaroMutsawashe MusakwaHalf Colours Benjamin Mupfanochiya Nandipha MhlangaBoaz Borerwa Kayla TandeFull Colours Kudzai Mutema Danai TashayaweduIdris Bete Tawananyasha Kwenda
ATHLETICSBOYS GIRLSJunior Colours Jayden Muchetu Matida ChigunhahEdgbaston Domingo Stacey MukaroMutsawashe Musakwa Rutendo MbishiAnita MtemuzaHalf Colours Tinashe Chihuri Theminkosi JeraIdris BeteFull colours Tadiswa Chidindi Danai TashayaweduLorrietta NjaravazaHoliday Sports Updates1. Holiday Sports Clinic (Grades 1–7)Sports to be covered: Hockey, Rugby, Football, Chess and NetballDates: Monday, 6 April – Friday, 10 AprilTime: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AMInvestment: $40 per studentAll payments to be made directly to accounts officeThis clinic will offer a structured and engaging environment for students to enhance theirsporting abilities while staying active during the holiday break.2. Rugby Camp (1st Team Rugby Strictly by invitation)In preparation for Hartman House Nutri Active Rugby Festival. Students will be sleeping atthe school on the 6th and 7th of May.Dates: 6 – 9 MayStudents report: 6 May at 7:00 AMMatches played: 7 May at Hartman HouseCollection: 8 May at 3:30 PM after practiceFinal match: 9 May at Hartman House All parents are invited to come watch both matchesAll payments for this event to be made directly to accounts office.For more information please contact Mr Ndabambi3. Preseason Sports Training (Grades 3–7)Dates: 4 – 6 MayTime: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Free for all students)Preseason sessions will be available for the following sports:• Football• Hockey• Rugby• Netball• ChessThese sessions aim to ensure all teams are ready for the fixtures in the beginning of thesecond term.Upcoming FixturesTuesday, 31 March 2026 – St Michaels 7s Rugby Tournament7 & 9 May 2026 – Nutri Active Rugby FestivalYours in sport,A. NdabambiH.O.D. Sports
Golden League Athletics at Eaglesvale 11 March 2026
Golden League Athletics at Eaglesvale 11 March 2026
Golden League Athletics at Heriatage
Golden League Athletics at Heriatage
Golden League Athletics at Wise Owl 4 March 2026
Golden League Athletics at Wise Owl 4 March 2026
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