Dear Parents and Guardians, 

Term 3: A reminder that school starts on Tuesday 4 September. Boarders may check in to hostel from 12noon on Monday 3 September. First meal for them will be supper. 

Fee Payments & Admission Slips: The school is the only institution that issues admissions slips, regardless of means of payment. All parents need to have sent through proof of payment to bursar@mcc.ac.zw by 1pm Friday 31 August in order for slips to be ready for collection on Monday 3 September. 

EQUALS Representatives: Are at school until Wednesday 12 September. Alternatively they can be contacted at the following address; 2 Northend Close, Northridge Park, Harare. They can also be reached on the following numbers; +263 4 852345/55 or +263 4 851386 and emails; mcs.payments@equalsonline.com or mcc.payments@equalsonline.com. 

However, parents/guardians are still free to contact the school with regards to any challenges they face in dealing with EQUALS, or to raise any special requests.

Parents Assembly Fundraising Day – Golf, Run, Ride, Fun Day – Will take place on Saturday 15 September at Gweru Golf Club.

A few reminders for next term:

• Please be sure that your child does not leave any textbooks or notebooks at home when they return to school.
• All Form 1 & 2 pupils will be doing swimming next term. Please be sure that your child has the school costume and a blue or red swimming cap. 
• Please be sure that your child has either the school hat or the school cap as well as a water bottle as we enter this notoriously hot season.
• All pupils must have padlocks for their lockers at school, and at hostel for boarders. The locks should all have 3 keys – two of which are handed in for safe keeping to be retrieved when necessary. 
• All science students from Form 2 to Upper 6 are expected to have scientific calculators.
• Boarders are all expected to comply with the sew on name tag expectations. Permanent markers may be used for bedding items, and for extra items that may not have tags. 

Father-Son Camp: Join us in prayer for those taking part in this camp – 7 – 9 September. 

Speech Day: Will be at 9am on Friday 28 September. Please put this date in your diaries and make every effort to attend this pinnacle event. 

Reflection: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” Psalm 46:1 (NIV)

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

We with the the National U18 Youth Hockey Teams on their way to Algeria for the Youth Olympic Qualifier Games – Miss Mhasho is the U18 Girls Manageress, and Mr Levendale is the Assistant Coach for the U18 Boys.

End of Term Buses: 

• Harare Bus – End of Term – There will be a bus to Harare on Friday 27 July for those who are not involved in Consultation Day. The bus is scheduled to arrive at Prince Edward School at 1pm. Tickets – $20 each, payable by Friday 20 July.
• Harare Bus – Holiday School – There will be a bus from Harare to Gweru on Wednesday 15 August from Prince Edward School at 12noon. Tickets – $20 each, payable by Friday 3 August.
• Bulawayo-Hwange-Victoria Falls Bus – End of Term – Subject to viable numbers, there will be a bus to 

Bulawayo-Hwange-Victoria Falls on Friday 27 July for those who are not involved in Consultation Day. Please let us, or the area coordinator – Mrs Phiri (0712 219 220) know if you are interested by Friday 20 July for a decision to be made. 

• NB – proof of payment for any school bus booking is to be sent to bursar@mcc.ac.zw and admin@mcc.ac.zw. Confirmation of a booking must be received from admin@mcc.ac.zw.

Celebrate with Us: Congratulations to Francis Moyo who was voted “Keeper of the Tournament” at the U16 CHISZ Soccer Tournament and was selected as part of the CHISZ Select U16 Northern Region Soccer Team.

Celebrate with Us: Congratulations to the Cupcakes and The Duo Poem group who were both awarded the Sarah Jane Munn Trophy for being the most creative groups and the Samurais who were awarded the End Stone Mime Cup for the Best Mime at the NIAA Honours Concert last weekend.

The Samurais

Senior Duo

The Cupcakes

End of Term Programme: 

• Thursday 26 July – Term ends at 1pm for Form 1, 2 & 3 pupils.
• Friday 27 July – Consultation for all Form 4, L6 & U6 pupils after which time they may leave for the holidays.

Holiday School Programme: for public examination candidates from Form 3 to Upper 6 will take place from 15 – 28 August. A detailed letter will be circulated in due course. 

Upcoming Events:

Friday 20/7 – 

• Career Fayre @Gweru Library – 1:30-3pm
• Interact Trip to Mvuma Hospital – 1:30pm -5:30pm
• Social Welfare Trip to Gweru Hospital – 2:15 – 3:30pm

Saturday 21/7

• Girls Basketball – U14, U15, U16 teams vs Girls College & Dominican Convent @GC – 8:30am
• Soccer – 1sts & U17s vs CBC & Petra @CBC – 8:30am & @Petra 11:30am
• Rugby – 1sts, 2nds & U16s vs Hellenic @Hellenic – 10am
• Rugby- U14 & U15 teams vs Hellenic @MCC – 10am

Sunday 22/7

– U6 Geography Camp – Depart 7am, Return Thursday 26/7 – 4pm

Monday 23/7 

• School Ends 3:30pm

Tuesday 24/7

• Interhouse Winter Sports 2pm – 5pm

Wednesday 25/7

• School Ends 3:30pm
• CHISZ Soccer Play-Offs -@MCC – 2pm – 5pm 

Thursday 26/7

• CHISZ Soccer Play-Offs @MCC – 8:15am – 12noon 

Reflection: The faithful love of the Lord never ends! Lam 3:22

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

Celebrate with Us: Congratulations to Othniel Chisi, Tafadzwa Churumanzi and Basil Tsimba who made the CHISZ Select U20 Soccer Team.

Othniel Chisi

Tafadzwa Churumanzi

Basil Tsimba

MCC 1st Team Soccer Boys Who Took Part in The CHISZ Tournament 

End of Term Programme: 

• Thursday 26 July – Term ends at 1pm for Form 1, 2 & 3 pupils.
• Friday 27 July – Consultation for all Form 4, L6 & U6 pupils after which time they may leave for the holidays.

Holiday School Programme: for public examination candidates from Form 3 to Upper 6 will take place from 15 – 28 August. A detailed letter will be circulated in due course. 

Medical Aid Issues: A reminder to keep your child’s medical aid and medical records up to date with us. Please also ensure that your child has their original medical aid card on them as service providers need these when treatment is sought.

End of Term Buses: 

• Harare Bus – End of Term – There will be a bus to Harare on Friday 27 July for those who are not involved in Consultation Day. The bus is scheduled to arrive at Prince Edward School at 1pm. Tickets – $20 each, payable by Friday 20 July.
• Harare Bus – Holiday School – There will be a bus from Harare to Gweru on Wednesday 15 August from Prince Edward School at 12noon. Tickets – $20 each, payable by Friday 3 August.
• Bulawayo-Hwange-Victoria Falls Bus – End of Term – Subject to viable numbers, there will be a bus to 

Bulawayo-Hwange-Victoria Falls on Friday 27 July for those who are not involved in Consultation Day. Please

let us, or the area coordinator – Mrs Phiri (0712 219 220) know if you are interested. 

• NB – proof of payment for any school bus booking is to be sent to bursar@mcc.ac.zw and admin@mcc.ac.zw. Confirmation of a booking must be received from admin@mcc.ac.zw. 

Upcoming Events:

Thurs 12/7 

• Soccer – 1st Team vs Flacon @ MCC – 1:30pm

Fri 13/7

• Girls Hockey – All Teams vs Heritage @ MCC – 1pm
• Girls Basketball – All teams vs Progress College @ MCC – 2pm
• Girls Volleyball – All teams vs Progress College @ MCC – 2pm

Sat 14/7

• Soccer – U16s – St Johns Tournament @ St Johns College – 8am
• Rugby – U16s, 2nds, 1sts vs Milton @MCC – 12noon

Reflection:

“When I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light unto me.” Micah 7:8

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

PA Dinner Thank You: A fun time was had by all at the Fundraising Dinner last week at Rainbow Towers. Our sincere thanks to all who supported! You are great!

Mid-Year Examinations: These run from Monday 2 July to Wednesday 11 July. Pupils are to be at school usual time – by 7:20am. Day Scholars may leave between 1-2pm, or after 3:30pm. At any other time, they will be required to have a gate pass. 

Allied Arts Speech & Drama Festival: Congratulations to the many pupils who took part in this festival. Detailed results will follow. We wish the dance groups all the best as they perform at the National Ballet in Harare later this morning. 

Upcoming Events: 

Fri 29/6

• Allied Arts Dance Competition @ The National Ballet – 10am
• Girls Hockey – all teams vs Eaglesvale @Eaglesvale – 2pm.

Sat 30/6

• Girls Hockey – all teams vs Watershed @Watershed – 8am
• Boys Hockey – 1st Team vs Petra & Mufakose @KHS – 8am
• Girls Basketball – All Teams vs Goldridge @Goldridge – 8:30am

Reflection “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” Isaiah 23:3 NIV

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

Assessment 3 Results – Will be accessible on the Senatical platform from Thursday 21/6. Please be sure to log in and view your child’s latest assessment results and then engage with your child about them over the weekend.  Senatical allows you to monitor progress in ‘real time’. We encourage you to frequently log in to check on your child’s progress. 

Exeat Weekend – Starts at 11:50am on Thursday 21 June. Lessons resume on Tuesday 26 June. Please note that boarders returning to hostel may only do so from 12noon on Monday 25 June. Those who arrive before this time will be required to wait at main gate until 12noon. Thank you for your cooperation in this area. 

Exeat Weekend Buses – For those who have received confirmation from the school on bus bookings, please take note of the following:

Harare – Pupils will arrive at Prince Edward School for collection from 5:15pm on Thursday 21 June. Please note that staff members will only be on hand until 5:50pm so please be prompt in collecting your child. Pupils are to be back at Prince Edward School by 11:30am on Monday 25 June. Note that the bus will not wait for pupils who are late. Please also note that baggage allowance is one bag per person the size of the school sports bag.

Bulawayo-Hwange-Victoria Falls – Bulawayo drop off is at KFC at 9:30am, Hwange Drop Off is at the Engen Garage at around 2:30pm, and Victoria Falls drop off is at Cresta Sprayview at around 4:30pm. Please liaise directly with your children as the trip progresses. Pupils are to be back at Cresta Sprayview by 6:45am on Monday 25 June. Please also note that baggage allowance is one bag per person the size of the school sports bag.

Triangle – Pupils will arrive at Triangle Country Club at about 2:30pm. Please liaise directly with your children as the trip progresses. Pupils are to be back at Triangle Country Club by 10:15am on Monday 25 June. Please also note that baggage allowance is one bag per person the size of the school sports bag.

Parenting Seminar – Please note that this seminar which was advertised for 21 June will be organised for another date.

Celebrate With Us – Congratulations to:

• The 1st Team Netball girls who won the SWIFTS Tournament at SEC this past weekend. 
• The 1st Team Soccer boys who won the Kambarami Tournament at Falcon this past weekend.
• The following who were selected into the U20 CHISZ Basketball Team:
  • • Shumirai Tombindo
    • Nicole Banana
    • Tanatswa Zhou
• The following who were selected into the various Zimbabwe Boys Hockey teams:
  • • Anesu Makopa – U18B
    • Gavin Magwenzi – U16A
    • Tadiwanashe Maravanyika – U16A
    • Alban Sianaga – U16B
    • Kudakwashe Man’ombe – U16 Non-Traveling Reserve

A reminder about the new end of term programme:

• Thursday 26 July – Term ends at 1pm  for Form 1, 2 & 3 pupils.
• Friday 27 July – Consultation for all Form 4, L6 & U6 pupils after which time they may leave for the holidays.
• Third term will now start on Tuesday 4 September.
• Revision Holiday School for public examination candidates from Form 3 to Upper 6 will take place from 15 – 28 August.  

Upcoming Events

• Fri 22/6 & Sat 23/6 – CHISZ Soccer Tournament @ Kyle College 8am – 5pm
• Tue 26/6 – Thurs 28/6 – Allied Arts Speech & Drama Festival – Midlands Chapter @ MCC – 8:30am – 4pm . We invite you to come along and enjoy the variety of performances during this Festival. Please see the attached overview programme for next week.

REFLECTION:

“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.” 

Ephesians 6:4 (NLT)

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

End of Term –

• Thursday 26 July – Term ends at 1pm  for Form 1, 2 & 3 pupils.
• Friday 27 July – Consultation for all Form 4, L6 & U6 pupils after which time they may leave for the holidays.
• Third term will now start on Tuesday 4 September.
• Revision Holiday School for public examination candidates from Form 3 to Upper 6 will take place from 15 – 28 August.  

Parents Assembly Fundraising Dinner – Will take place at The Rainbow Towers in Harare on Friday 22 June (the Friday of exeat weekend) This dinner is in aid of raising funds for the construction of the Resource Centre and is a family event. Note that the fee for students/children is reduced to $35. Payments for tickets should be made into the usual school accounts – referenced PAC Dinner. Please send through the proof of payment to bursar@mcc.ac.zw and simontivavenge2016@gmail.com  Arrangements will then be made with you for ticket distribution. 

Parents Assembly Fundraising Dinner Appeal – The PAC are appealing to you to assist with donations of items which can be used as spot prizes and for the auction at next week’s dinner. Please liaise with Mrs Tombindo on ruby@savannahtravel.co.zw 0774 430 869, Mrs Chard on midlandsadverts@gmail.com 0776 089 598, any other PAC member (see attached list) or with the school directly. 

Exeat Weekend – Starts at 1pm on Thursday 21 June. Lessons resume on Tuesday 26 June. Please note that boarders returning to hostel may only do so from 12noon on Monday 25 June. Those who arrive before this time will be required to wait at main gate until 12noon. Thank you for your cooperation in this area. 

Exeat Weekend Buses – The following services will be available – 

1. Harare Bus – $40 return ($20 one way)
2. Bulawayo – Hwange – Victoria Falls Bus 
3. Lowveld Bus via Masvingo

Payments for the Harare bus need to be done by Friday 15 June, and by Monday 18 June for the other two routes – reference the payment “Exeat bus” and send through proof of payment to both bursar@mcc.ac.zw and admin@mcc.ac.zw. Confirmation of a booking must be received from admin@mcc.ac.zw. 

*** Please note that the Area Coordinators are as follows: 

– Byo-Hwange-VF – Mrs Phiri – 0712 219 220

– Lowveld –  Mr Mabhena – 0772 736 550

Upcoming Events:

Fri 14/6 – 

• U17 & U19 Boys Hockey IPTs – Khumalo Hockey Stadium 8am
• Social Welfare Visit to WhaWha Prison – 1:45pm – 4:30pm 

Sat 9/6

• U17 & U19 Boys Hockey IPTs – Khumalo Hockey Stadium 8am
• Soccer – 1st Team – Kambarami Tournament – Falcon College 8am
• Netball – 1st Team – Swifts Tournament – SEC – 8am
• Rugby – All Teams – MCC – 2pm

Reflection: “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you” Ephesians 4:32 

Reflections on Social Media byTafadzwa Mlazi (Form 2) and Ropafadzo Mapenzauswa (Form 3)

Social Media is one of our favourite drugs.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

             – Margaret Mead

Let’s Talk About Pollution

Another year, and another World Environment Week, what’s the difference?

Well, the difference is pollution. Each year more than 300 million tons of plastics are produced and discarded, and that number ain’t stopping. Many of these plastics are ‘single use’. It’s quite self-explanatory, you open, you use, you throw away – no biggie right?

Not quite, there’s a ‘big biggie’.

A casual walk around your town, particularly for those who live in major cities like Harare – ‘the Sunshine City’ – and you’ll come across some ‘litter’. Don’t let that word fool you, it isn’t a little. Heaps of trash can be found at high density residential areas all around cities in Zimbabwe, spanning areas larger than two rugby fields.

That’s a problem…

And it all starts with us:

Everyday, someone somewhere throws something out into our environment.

Multiply that by more than a two billion people on the face of the earth and we have a lot of trash – filth covering and concealing our beautiful world and replacing it with a twisted, disgusting and unnatural perversion. 

Our Planet

And when I say it affects our environment, it affects our environment. The world is our environment, everything in it comprises of a complex system of things, animals and ecosystems which we are a part of – so, yes, if our environment is affected, we are affected. 

In 2015, it was recorded that 9 million people died from pollution (ranging from air pollution, water pollution, ground pollution and every other kind of dirty ground-up pollution you can think of).

It has been put on record that war, violence, AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis are no match for the death toll caused by pollution. The 9 million killed in 2015 by pollution is triple the number caused by the diseases stated above and 15 times higher than war and any other kind of human violence. 

And bringing it dangerously close to home – 83% of the tap water around the world contains some sort of plastic pollutant in it, so everyday we consume potentially toxic and dangerous particles, of which the health effects haven’t even been adequately researched – people don’t care enough. 

 That’s where the problem is: We don’t care enough

We Need to Act

We need to start caring, you can have facts blurted out into your face and still get nothing out of it except a bloated brain full of brick-hard facts. 

We need to save our environment, get our hands dirty.

Save the earth, to be willing to actually think before we throw away that sweet wrapper.

Save ourselves, from this utter self-destruction that stems from this horrible mix of ignorance and selfishness. 

We need to beat this, we need to beat pollution.

Reflections by pupil writer  Kundai-Karl Mpame, on the back of World Environment Week which was marked last week.