Thabiso Nxumalo
Just a term and a half after becoming operational, Chipumho High School is showing growth potential as they advance their building initiatives meant to decongest secondary schools in Zaka West.
Chipumho High School’s responsible authority is Ropafadzo Apostolic Church under the leadership of Arch Bishop Michael Maredza.
Zaka District Schools Inspector (DSI) Samson Chidzurira said the school is a blessing to the district as it serves to decongest schools like Magura Secondary School that has an enrolment of more than 1200 learners.
“The school opened doors to learners in March 2021 and currently has two classes that are forms one and two.
“It has proved to be a shot in the arm as it has decongested secondary education in the area. Schools like Magura have proved to be major players in the area for a long time as they have 1200 pupils hence considering the new normal induced by Covid-19 restrictions which calls for a certain teacher-learner ratio balance in schools, this is a well-timed blessing,” said Chidzurira.
Ropafadzo Apostolic Church Education Secretary Forward Musemburi said Chipumho, which is the closest school in Maredza village in Zaka was focused on setting high standards in terms of education and infrastructure in the district.
“The school is the closest amongst other high schools from Maredza village and is approximately a kilometre away from Chipfuti Primary School which will be an added advantage for the pupils graduating from primary to secondary level.
“We currently have forms one and two. We are at window level with the other block that will cater for form three and four hopefully by next term. Toilets are fully functional and we are giving all subjects offered by Zimbabwe School
Examination Council (ZIMSEC) including practicals. We want to set high educational standards in the district, not only in terms of education but also in infrastructure,” said Musemburi.
