Staff Reporter
BIKITA – It was a prize galore at Silveira High School last week when learners, teachers and staff members were awarded for different achievements and disciplines at the speech and price giving day held at the Catholic-run school.
16 learners got awards for being outstanding in different subjects in form one with Allan Mamhute scooping the Best Male Student while the Best Female learner award went to Beyonce Matikiti.
In form two, 18 learners scooped awards for being best performers in different subjects with Tendayi Mutyambo being awarded best male student, while the best female student award went to Adorable Chisoma.
The best male learner in form 3 was Kudakwashe Mavetera who was best in Geography, Heritage Studies, History, Accounts and Biology whilst the best female learner Kimberly Chapwanya was best in Shona and BTD where 24 learners scooped awards.
In form 4, 22 learners were honored, with Tinashe Munhundiripo being the best male student whilst Emilda Rambanapasi scooped the best female student.
25 learners were awarded prizes in form 5 where Arthur Bande and Tatenda Sibanda were awarded best male students in Arts and Science respectively.
Mecktilda Gava and Chiedza Gomera were named best female students in Arts and Sciences categories respectively.
At upper 6th, Takunda Ngirivani and Danai Eston were named best male and female students in Arts respectively while Charleen Banya and Cardette Dhliwayo were named best male and female students in sciences.
Other categories that were awarded are sport, church, best 2022 ‘O’ level and Choir.
The guest-of-honor at the event, Catholic Vicar General Reverend Father Samson Mutsvanga said the awards were a result of hard work and dedication and thanked teachers for inspiring the learners.
“I want to congratulate all learners who have been awarded prizes today, your hard work and dedication have paid off. I would also like to thank teachers and ancillary staff of this school for their tireless efforts in educating and inspiring these young people,” said Fr Mutsvanga.
He went on to encourage learners to continue to grow in faith and thanked parents for the support they gave to the school.
“I encourage all of the learners today to continue to grow their faith, study the bible, pray regularly and participate in sacraments. I want to express my gratitude to you parents for the support you have given to Silveira as evidenced by your presence here today and the success of numerous projects that you have funded and continue to fund,” said Fr Mutsvanga.
