By Tatiana Mhararira
Reformed Church in Zimbabwe run Zimuto High School’s drum majorettes stole the spotlight at the 65th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo with their outstanding performance that captivated the audience and earned them four top awards.
The team’s stunning performances marked by synchronized movements and flawless baton twirling left a lasting impression and their vibrant uniforms reflecting the schools spirit were praised for creativity and attention to detail.
The four awards which were earned by Zimuto High were second best drum majorettes squad following Msitheli high which was the best, second best uniform with the gold medal given to Founders School.
Another award was third best overall team inspired by their school motto ‘Tinokwirira’ which works in motivating the learners to excel to the top with the first and second award given to Msitheli and Zengeza 1 high respectively. The last award was third best sub leaders the first and second awards given to Zengeza 1 High and Msitheli high respectively.
Speaking to TellZim News Zimuto High head Langton Chikaka said they were happy for the recognition saying the awards were for the first time in their history.
“We are elated by the show of good performance by the learners and we are forever indebted to the trainer’s efforts that made us get these awards for the first time although we have been perennial participants at ZITF,” said Chikaka.
Zimuto high also displayed a smart navigation kit for the visually impaired at the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MOPSE) exhibition stand. The kit comprises of three active components namely a walking stick, navigation spectacles and Global Positioning System (GPS) module.
The cutting edge technology has got a motion sensor which detects obstacles in the movement process, it has a moisture sensor which detects water bodies, and the navigation spectacles detect written texts and convert them into audible and the GPS module helps to locate the exact location of the visually impaired individual in case of an emergency.
Learners from another RCZ run school Pamushana High unveiled a smart car park system designed to streamline parking and integrate modern technology into everyday life at the ZITF.
