Cephas Shava
A 40-year-old man hailing from Mwenezi’s Chirami village under Chief Mawarire, Dr. Spencer, who owns a Johannesburg-based stone works company, Granite Doctors, recently brought radiance to the remote Mabhare Primary School’s prize-giving day. His company’s generous donation included an assortment of prizes for over 200 outstanding pupils and 16 teachers.
The vibrant event was graced by Chief Mawarire, Chief Murove, councilors, local school heads, church leaders, and parents. The donation brought smiles to all Early Childhood Development (ECD) pupils, who received prizes such as medals, food hampers, and stationery, including exercise books, pencils, and crayons.
Sixteen teachers also received food hampers, while the top 10 performers from each grade (grades one to seven) received medals and other prizes, courtesy of The Granite Doctors.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Murove commended The Granite Doctors, emphasizing the importance of such initiatives for the overall upliftment of the community.
“We are impressed by what we are witnessing today, all thanks to the efforts of The Granite Doctors. We are very proud that our sons in the diaspora have decided to contribute to uplifting their communities in such a unique way, which is of great significance to the future generation. The Granite Doctors’ helping hand is going to go a long way in motivating pupils,” said Chief Murove.
The Granite Doctors’ brand ambassador, Frank Shava, representing the CEO, Dr. Spencer, explained that the aim of the prizes was not to create distinctions between bright and less bright students but to motivate all pupils to excel, regardless of their circumstances.
“We hope that next time our prizes will cater to every child and be even more significant. The motive is not to differentiate between the intelligent and those who are not as bright. Our main aim is to ensure that through such initiatives, pupils will work harder, aim higher, and achieve success. This can only be achieved if both parents and teachers play their part in motivating their children,” said Shava.
One parent, Patience Mazanhi, whose two children, Makanaka and Vivian, received prizes and medals, praised The Granite Doctors. She expressed gratitude, noting that these prizes, being the first of their kind for her children at the school, would go a long way in motivating them in their schoolwork.
