NEWSLETTER
The Lusitania Times ISSUE 6 | 5 JUNE 2023
BI-WEEKLY
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FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO/PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Guardians One of our cherished core values at Lusitania is “cultural diversity” and nowhere was this better demonstrated and brought to life than at our recent Africa Day language, food, music and dress festival. We highlighted the sixteen languages spoken in the various provinces of Zimbabwe, from Nambya to Ndau, Chewa to Kalanga. Each Grade produced outstanding oral and vocal performances using the languages of the different cultures, impressing everyone with their fluency and flair. To top this off, there were food stalls explaining traditional meals and styles of presentation with actual traditional meals served afterwards. The array of colourful African prints and dress on display was equally dazzling and a reminder of the unique artistry of Africa. It was a memorable occasion and we thank you all for your support as parents and friends. From an educational perspective, it underlines the holistic approach that we have at Lusitania in that we stress the importance
of understanding people from diverse and different backgrounds and respect for their values and beliefs. If we could all keep this goal in mind, the world would certainly be a happier place. Being a Lusophonic school, look out for our upcoming Portuguese Day theme taking place on Friday 9th June. This will further underline our embodiment of the idea of “cultural diversity”. Your support of your child(ren) is crucial to their success and well being as they fulfil their many obligations inside and outside of the classroom. Your support of the school is also very appreciated. Melhores cumprimentos Bill Annandale CEO “The Earth is a fine place and worth fighting for.” (Ernest Hemingway)
HEAD OF ACADEMICS DESK Dear Esteemed Parents and Guardians,
Important Dates
Firstly, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all staff, students, and pupils for their exemplary efforts to make our recent Africa Day celebration a resounding success. The event was a testament to our school’s commitment to promoting cultural diversity and fostering a spirit of inclusivity amongst our students.
9 June 2023 Portuguese Day All parents are invited. 12-14 June Consultation Dates Further details will be sent from class teachers. 15 June Teachers and Parents Workshop 16 &19 June Staff Workshops
With great pleasure, I share the success of our supervised homework program, which we implemented at the beginning of this term. We are pleased to report that the program has received positive feedback from parents and students, and we are confident that it will continue to be an essential component of our academic program. The program is designed to ensure our students receive the necessary support to stay on track with their studies and achieve academic excellence. As part of our commitment to maintaining a high standard of discipline and order in our school, we would like to appeal to parents to ensure that their children’s uniforms are correctly labelled. This will help to reduce the incidence of lost items and make it easier to identify misplaced items. Additionally, we would like to remind parents of the importance of adhering to our school’s hair policy for girls. We kindly request that parents ensure that their daughters’ hairstyles are appropriate for school and in compliance with our school’s regulations. We have noticed with appreciation that some parents have been picking up their children early from school for various reasons. We encourage parents to continue supporting their children’s academic pursuits by ensuring they take advantage of core curricular activities. These activities are integral to our students’ holistic development and crucial to building their confidence and social skills. We want to remind parents of the upcoming consultation scheduled in two weeks’ time, where they will have an opportunity to meet with their child’s teacher and discuss their progress. It is an excellent opportunity for parents to get an insight into their child’s academic progress and address any concerns they may have. Furthermore, we encourage parents to attend the Parent-Teacher Conference, an important event in their children’s academic lives. For those on school fees payment plans, We would like to remind you that the first instalment of school fees for this term was due at the end of May. We appreciate those who have already made their payments on time. We want to remind those who have not yet paid that it is crucial to ensure that fees are paid promptly to avoid any inconvenience. Please get in touch with our accounts office for further details. The second instalment of school fees is due at the end of June. We kindly request that you make the necessary arrangements to settle your outstanding balances on time. Your cooperation in this matter is highly appreciated as it enables us to maintain our high education standard. In conclusion, we remain committed to providing quality education that creates a nurturing environment for our students to thrive. We appreciate your continued support and cooperation, which is essential in achieving our shared objective of academic excellence.
Dr P. Gonde Head of Academics
MERITS Merit - Week 22 2023-05-29 to 2023-06-04
Gweru, Elin Gweru, Elin
1 East 1 East
Produces neat work. Art: Consistently producing excellent work
Damiso, Marvel Kaleso, Tadiswanashe
1 West 1 West
Academic - for great improvement in reading Art : Consistently producing excellent work
Mwale, Takondwa Kanyimo, Mikayla
1 West 2 North
Academic - for great improvement in colouring. Art : Consistently producing excellent work
Mapako, Petra Nyaruvanga, Munyasha Kanojerera, Jair Mukaro, Stacey Toronga, Jaden Chihuri, Tinashe Gaza, Mutsawashe Hunidzarira, Macmillan Makurumidze, Rayden Matanda, Misiyashe Munzvengi, Krystal Banga, David Gwenanguruwe, Anotida Mafuse, Taonaishe Marumazvitsva, Tadiswa B Moyo, Mufaro Taruwinga, Farai E
2 North 2 North 2 South 2 South 2 South 3 North 3 North 3 North 3 North 3 North 3 North 3 South 3 South 3 South
and good behaviour. Improvement in reading. Good performance in all areas. Neat handwriting and good work presentation. Art : Consistently producing excellent work Good mastering of multiplication concept. Social Science Mathematics Shona Art ICT English Maths Art Social Sciences
3 South
Shona
3 South 3 South
ICT English
Maruma, Makanaka Masocha, Delwyn Musoni, Shauna Pedzapasi, Jermaine Samkange, SavannahRae
4 East 4 East 4 East 4 East
ICT English Maths English
4 East
Shona
MERITS Chigiji, Abrielle Chitsa, Michael Kambadza, Charles Madzima, Takudzwa Nyagadza, Shanice Toronga, Anenyasha Dzaramba, Tadiwanashe Charity Masaiti, Gugulethu Ruth Moyo, Nokubonga N. Nyaruvanga, Waishe Tagwireyi, Makatendeka Dzawo, Grace Makurumure, Shekinah Mapako, Charnelle Mudara, Asante S. Nkomo, Unami Siyakurima, Anotidaishe
4 West 4 West 4 West 4 West 4 West 4 West
Shona. English. Mathematics Content ART ICT
5 East
ICT
5 East 5 East 5 East 5 East 5 South 5 South 5 South 5 South 5 South 5 South
Shona Maths English Agriculture, Science and Technology ICT English Maths Social Science ART Shona
Gore, Kimberly Runako Kamusoko, Kutenda Mhumhi, Tamiranashe Mupakati, Takunda Nyatondo, Tyrone T. Chiparausha, Atipaishe
5 West 5 West 5 West 5 West 5 West 6 North
Shona Maths Social Sciences English ICT Mathematics
MERITS Gorogodo, Mukundi Jayden Muridzo, Anesu A. Nyarota, Austin Kupakwashe Sithole, Micah T.E. Vashibe, Victoria-Jane Mutakuramombe, Teffany Nyash Ndlovu, Inathinkosi Choto Zoe Vandira Andriella Madziva Tawananyasha Guvakuva Trey Chinhara, Kekona Rufaro Hamadziripi, Tyler Ndewashe Hamadziripi, Tyler Ndewashe Lufeli, Nicole Nokutenda Makombe, Darrell Mukudzei Tuso Muchetu, Kudzaishe Mumbengegwi, Emily
6 North
Social Sciences
6 North
Shona
6 North
ICT
6 North 6 North
Art English
6 South
ICT
6 South 6 South 6 South 6 South 6 South 7 West
Art English Social Science Shona Maths Maths
7 West
Agriculture
7 West
Agriculture
7 West
ICT
7 West
English
7 West 7 West
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CULTURE AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dear Parents, Thank you for your support on our recent Africa Day celebration. It was a wonderful event, and we could not have done it without your help. The students worked hard to prepare for the event, and they were all very excited to share different languages in Zimbabwe. The music, dance, and food were all a big hit, and we had a great time celebrating together. We are grateful for your willingness to volunteer your time and resources to make this event possible. Your support is greatly appreciated. We would like to invite you to our next event, Portuguese Day, which will be held on Friday, June 9, 2023.Portuguese day offers an opportunity to our students to showcase Portuguese culture through music, dance and poetry. Our theme for this year is “Past, Present and Future” We hope to see you there! In addition to Portuguese Day, we would also like to remind you about our upcoming school play, which will be held on July 21, 2023. This play is a production of “Tut Tut,” and it is sure to be a magical experience for the whole family. Tickets will be on sale after half term. This years’ musical proceeds will go towards purchasing of stage lights. Therefore, kindly support us, more information to follow. Thank you again for your support. We look forward to seeing you at our next event! Your Sincerely, Mr Mutasa H.O.D Culture
Africa Day
SPORTS DEPARTMENT Dear Parents, Our winter sports have started off on a good note. The students are enjoying the sports practice sessions and sports fixtures are fully under way. Students are grasping the concepts of the new sports introduced this term (basketball and rugby). We are also hopeful that when our students are ready we will attend our first ever rugby fixture, this term. Sports results 1st Team Boys CHISZ Hockey Festival Lusitania vs Ariel drew 0-0 Lusitania vs Westridge lost 2-0 Lusitania vs Twin Rivers drew 0-0 1st Team Girls CHISZ Hockey Festival Lusitania vs Twin Rivers lost 2-0 Lusitania vs Ariel drew 0-0 Lusitania vs Eaglesvale lost 1-0 Chess vs Kirkman 1st team: Lusitania won 6-4 Chess vs Twin Rivers 1st team: Lusitania drew 5-5 Girls Netball VS Heritage 1st team: Lusitania won 12-4 2nd team: Lusitania lost 6-3 Fillies A team: Lusitania drew 5-5 Fillies B team: Lusitania won 7-0 Upcoming fixtures • Tuesday 30 May: Netball vs Heritage Fillies A & B, 1st & 2nd teams @ LPS • Wednesday 31 May: Girls Hockey vs Convent grade 3 team, Fillies A & B, 1st & 2nd teams @ LPS • Thursday 1 June: Football vs Heritage grade 3 A&B, Colts A&B @ Heritage • Thursday 1 June: Football vs Heritage Colts A & 1st team @ LPS • Friday 2 June: Chess vs Alex Park @ LPS • Friday 2 June: Soccer vs St Johns Colts A & 1st team @ LPS Upcoming Events Friday 30 June: ECD Sports day Friday 7 July: Infants Sports Day 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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