By Virginia Njovo
Sandon Academy, one of the best privately owned schools in the province and beyond, recently held a vibrant celebration of excellence, which brought the school community together in a powerful display of achievement, pride, and motivation.
The event, which ran under the theme “Rising in Excellence Together,” served as a platform to honour students’ outstanding performance and recognize the dedication of educators, families, and school partners who continually support learners on their journey.
Hundreds of learners, parents, staff, and guardians gathered for a celebration at Sandon Academy’s Gutu Campus, as achievements in academics and co-curricular activities were celebrated with enthusiasm and gratitude.
The academy expressed sincere appreciation to teachers across all three of Its Campuses for their tireless guidance, which helps learners reach new heights.
At Gutu Campus, top perfomers including Nicole Mutyambizi who attained 10As with seven straight As and three As, Tinashe Mhangwa with 10 As with six straight As and 4 As, Arnold Watungwa who got eight As and three Bs as well as Michele Tsakatsa, who have eight As and one B were among well performing leaners.
Musabayana Shekinah and Chuma Clara were awarded the most improved candidates.At Melbourne Academy which is another Sandon Academy Campus in Chiredzi, Taurai Chigerwe was recognized for attaining 11 straight As, Madzangasi Shaun,Ndava Munyaradzi and Muchatukwa Kimberly were also awarded for attaining greater results.
In keeping with its commitment to nurturing talent and fostering strong values, Sandon Academy reaffirmed its mission to develop confident, disciplined, and future-ready learners.
Through recognition and encouragement, of teachers, the academy aims to inspire students to keep setting ambitious goals and to strive for excellence in all they do.
Teachers who had examination classes for 2025 were awarded US$70 per A and US$50 for attaining a B which is the most factor why they continue having high colours when it comes to academics.
At Sandon Academy, teachers only identified by their surnames namely Mr Firomumwe,Mrs Gupo, Mr Mpofu, Mr Muvoti, Mr Wuriga, Mr Benhura, Mr Makonese, Mr Mushayavanhu and Mrs Mushayavanhu were among teachers who were recognized for better results.At Melbourne Campus teachers namely,Masundise, Mbiri,Nhidza,Shayanowako,Makuvara,Chikuriri,Mazorodze,Mutoworera and Ndafa were among the recognized teachers who contributed towards excellence.
Through the availability and adaptation of technology, Sandon Academy continues dedication to delivering quality education.
Gutu Central Member of Parliament, Winston Chitando, who was the guest of honour, applauded Sandon Academy for its continuous excellence.
“Sandon Academy, under the visionary leadership of Honourable Matuke, is fulfilling this mandate with distinction.
The mission to provide person-centred holistic education that caters to each learner’s unique needs is commendable and worthy of emulation,” said Chitando.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lovemore Matuke, urged learners and staff to use time effectively to maintain quality education at the institution.
He noted that poor time management leads to serious consequences, including academic failure “As learners, time is very important. You need to know what to do at what time in an intelligent way.
If you do that, you will definitely achieve what you want.
Teachers, too, should observe the value of time,” said Matuke.He further stated that Sandon is committed to both curricular and extra-curricular activities.
“As a school and as a nation, we are called to cultivate not only minds but also character. Our mandate is not simply to prepare learners for examinations, but to prepare them for life. In these uncertain times, our country’s greatest security lies in a generation that is informed, ethical, confident, and driven by a spirit of service.“Let us therefore invest in excellence, support innovative education, and elevate those who will, in time, lead not only this country but the world,” said Matuke.
