By Andrew Zhou.
MASVINGO – In a exceptional display of technical prowess and youthful ingenuity, Masvingo
Christian College and Hellen McGhie Primary School emerged as the dominant forces at the
concluded World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Zimbabwe Provincial Competitions recently held
Great Zimbabwe University’s Innovation Hub.
The event, which drew the province’s brightest young minds, served as a powerful testament to
the rapid growth of robotics and innovation in the region.
Masvingo Christian College emerged as the champion in the senior category, outperforming
several formidable competitors to claim the top spot.
The school’s victory was characterized by exceptional skill, creativity, and technical excellence,
marking a major achievement in the province’s burgeoning tech space.
Reflecting on the success, Masvingo Christian College Head, Dr. Edson Muresherwa,
emphasized that their triumph was built on internal capacity rather than external help as the
school is also training others schools in the province.
“We did not outsource trainers; we actually trained other schools. We recently organized a
workshop in which we trained teachers from other schools. We have invested in it and the
investment is yielding dividends.” Said Muresherwa.
Looking ahead, the school aims to integrate the high-tech skills into their core curriculum to
ensure students remain competitive in a rapidly changing global economy.
“Our plan as a school is to continue exposing our students in this area as we prepare them for the
future, rather than preparing them for a world that no longer exists,” asserted Dr. Muresherwa.
The excellence extended into the younger divisions, where Hellen McGhie Primary School
proved to be an unstoppable force, sweeping both the Elementary and Junior categories.
Speaking to Hellen McGhie school head, Mr. Brian Gomba, confirmed their stellar performance,
noting that the school came first in both sections. He highlighted that the school’s success was
home grown, relying on internal staff to guide the pupils.
“The school relied on internal staff and it has become a routine for the young ones to involve
themselves in research and in manipulating things,” said Gomba.
Looking ahead, the victory has ignited a newfound determination within the primary school to
excel on a larger stage. Mr. Gomba pledged full support for the team as they prepare for the
national competition to held in Bulawayo.
“This will give them chances to acquire more skills, and the rest will appreciate and be
determined to achieve higher than the current teams,” said Gomba.
As both Masvingo Christian College and Hellen McGhie celebrate their provincial dominance,
their success sends a clear message that Masvingo is ready to lead the
