By Ndinatsei Mavodza
The Reformed Church in Zimbabwe’s Nyashanu High School continues to set the standard for academic excellence and innovation in Buhera District, with a strong embrace of technology that is reshaping learning and bridging a critical communication gap.
The school has fully integrated technology as a cornerstone of its modern learning approach. Currently, six interactive smart boards are in use with plans to equip every classroom.
These boards allow learners to save lessons and replay them for revision, enhancing learning outcomes and doing away with chalk dust.
Crucially, this digital leap is powered by a high-speed Starlink internet connection. This has been a game-changer in an area with limited mobile network coverage. The reliable WiFi does more than just facilitate smart board lessons; it has become a vital communication lifeline, allowing leaners and staff to connect with the wider world where traditional phone networks often fail.
The school is home to 875 learners, with around 100 being day learners from the local community.
The school head Jackson Dunatuna said they operate a deliberate enrolment policy, allowing learners from Nyashanu Primary to enroll even with modest Grade 7 results.
“We are an inclusive school that does not discriminate on any grounds, We have a deliberate enrolment policy. At Form 1, we enroll learners from our local primary school with lower entry points. We encourage them to come learn at their school,” said Dunatuna.
With 36 teaching staff, 23 non-teaching staff, and additional local part-time staff participating in programs such as the school’s agricultural projects, Nyashanu High’s campus sits on 109 hectares.
The head further highlighted the school’s remarkable academic progress, pointing out that the Ordinary Level pass rate increased from 85.6 percent in 2022 to 92.7 percent this year.
“We are very proud of what we are doing here. In 2022 our pass rate was 85.6% for Ordinary level and we are very happy that our pass rate has been rising to the current pass rate which is 92.7%,” he said.
In Advanced level, Nyashanu High has maintained a 100% pass rate for the past three years, reflecting the school’s dedication to academic excellence. Beyond academics, the school integrates Biblical values under the guidance of Station Superintendent Rev Simeon Madanire, while also encouraging sports and extracurricular participation.
“In line with the Reformed Church in Zimbabwe’s mantra, Nyashanu is a school on the move,” said Dunatuna.
