By TellZim Reporter
For many children in Masvingo whose parents are working far from home, growing up without daily parental supervision comes with emotional and safety challenges. Masvingo Christian College says its newly opened boarding facility is designed to bridge that gap.
The school has welcomed its first group of boarders, most of them children whose parents are based outside Masvingo or in the diaspora, in what school authorities describe as a move to provide stability, safety and close guidance.
School head Dr Edison Muresherwa said the boarding facility was born out of concern for learners left in the care of relatives or guardians.
“When parents are away for long periods, learners are exposed to many dangers, especially the girl child. We wanted to create a safe home-like environment where they are supervised, guided and protected,” said Dr Muresherwa.
He said the school has already enrolled a sizeable of learners and noted a higher uptake among girls, a development he described as encouraging.
“We are proud that more girls are enrolling for boarding. It shows that parents and guardians trust the environment we are providing,” he said.
Dr Muresherwa said the school’s vision was to offer more than accommodation, but a supportive community that helps learners focus on their education while feeling secure and cared for.
In support of the new facility, existing school houses have been renovated into boarding dormitories.
Masvingo Christian College has been defying odds for a day school with its vast projects that has since made it self-sustainable including piggery, fish and goat farming as well as poultry.
The school is also championing climate change initiatives with its biogas production which supports the school’s Home Economics Department and Science Laboratory.
Masvingo Christian College is popular for its ‘haven for all philosophy- huyai mose’ in which the school accepts learners from all backgrounds which is paying off as the school produces well rounded learners.
The school is proving to be a trailblazer as it was also the first in the city to offer A Level Sciences in which excellent results are being recorded.
In 2026, the school’s A level classes recorded outstanding results with a 96 percent pass rate despite enrolling low perfomers.
