THE GATE Go through His gates, giving thanks; walk through His courts, giving praise.
Offer Him your gratitude and praise His holy name. Psalm 100:4
Inside this issue: 2019, Issue 2 April 2019 CONGRATULATIONS From the Headmas- 2 ter‟s Desk
Academic Colours
Cross-country and 3 Athletics Colours
Career Fair 2019 Cyclone Idai 4 - 5
Inter-house Athletics 6 - 7
Donata Breaks Record 8 Netball Tour 9
Eisteddfod Results 10
Eisteddfod in Photos 11
Sports Results 12
EVENTS OF NOTE
Rugby Festival: 29 April - 4 May
Hockey Festival: 2 –4 Mays
Cambridge May/June exams begin: 2 May
School opening Day :7 May
Career Fair :20 June
We would like to congratulate Hannah for winning two honours in the African Contemporary Solo and Musical Theatre categories of the 2019 Eisteddfod Concert.
EISTEDDFOD CONCERT HONOURS AWARDS
Soloists: Hannah Goto Musical Theatre: Vimbisodzashe Maanda and Hannah Goto Ensembles: Ethnic Ensemble Accompanied
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As we have come to the end of a very long but successful We bid farewell to Mr Tinashe Jera, we are appreciative first term, we would like to thank God for seeing us his brief service at Gateway High in the Music depart- through, it has been indeed a hectic and challenging term. ment. His passion and enthusiasm for music saw a num- ber of our students achieve honours in the recent Ei- Congratulations to all students and teachers for the con- steddfod concert under his mentorship. We wish Mr tinued hard work which has gone into our academic, co- Jera well and our prayer is that he will continue to in- curricular, service and outreach programmes. In academ- spire young lives wherever he goes. ics, seven and nine students were awarded half and full colours respectively at IGCSE and AS Level. In co- We remain cognisant of the significance of the Easter curricular activities, Donata Katai broke Kirsty Coventry‟s period for all believers and remember how Christ died 21 year record in junior South African swimming champi- for us. We were sanctified by his blood, a sacrifice so onship in Durban and Tanaka Gombarume was selected to huge that no other can compare. We remain commit- represent Zimbabwe in Tennis. Congratulations to New- ted to impacting lives as we educate for eternity. We ton for winning the inter-house athletics shield this year. It appreciate that as a nation we are experiencing difficult was also pleasing to see the exuberant parental support at and trying times but because Christ conquered death this event as they competed for the Spirit Cup and well and he lives; we can certainly face tomorrow. Romans done to Cowper parents for winning this inaugural cup. In 8:35-39 is inspiring in these difficult times: “Who shall Eisteddfod, our students received four Honours and six separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or first pluses. Our school community actively participated hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or dan- and continues to participate in the Cyclone Idai relief pro- ger or sword? No, in all these things we are more than grammes. Thank you and well done, we are proud of all conquerors through him who loved us. For I am con- those students and staff involved. vinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any I am pleased to inform you that our much anticipated AC- powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in th th SI readiness visit took place as planned on the 18 and 19 all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of of March 2019. We praise God that, with some recom- God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” mendations for further improvement, the consultants were impressed by the progress that we have made to- All that remains is for me to wish you all wards achieving international accreditation, and they con- a happy Easter and fulfilling family time firmed our readiness to host an ACSI team visit. The team this holiday. visit has been scheduled for September 2019.
ACADEMIC COLOURS: FIRST TERM 2019
IGCSE LEVEL FULL COLOURS RESULTS HALF COLOURS RESULTS Yeukai Bizure 9As, 1B Nothando Dhlamini 6As, 1B, 1C Tawana Chieza 7As, 1B Tatenda Sagomba 6As, 2Bs Tinotenda Gunda 7As Tinotenda Tawuya 6As, 2Bs Joshua Kinnard 7As, 1C Takura Marwendo 8As, 1C Winnie Mauto 9As, 2Bs Tariroyashe Ratisai 7As, 1B
AS LEVEL FULL COLOURS RESULTS HALF COLOURS RESULTS Muziwandile Dube 3As Tinaye Gwande 1A, 1B, 1C Sharif Wilson 2As, 1B Karen Mapika 3Cs, 1B Troy Mhlanga 1A, 1B, 1C Shamiso Zimunya 1A, 1B, 1C Planting of the 25th anniversary tree, Natal Mahogany, the Rain Tree found in the Zambezi Escarpment Riverine.
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CROSS COUNTRY ATHLETICS Team Award - New Team Award - New Tinotenda Chivavaya, Senior Boys Ashley Chiyangwa, Senior Boys Yeukai Bizure, U20 Girls Sprints Deborah Cross, U20 Girls Rodney Chirombo, U17 Boys Sprints Munotida Gwaka, U17 Boys Ngoni Chirume, U17 Boys Throws Chiedza Kasipo, U20 Girls Tinotenda Chivavaya, U20 Boys Tripple Jump Hannah Makowa, U20 Girls Ashley Chiyangwa, U20 Boys 1500m Karen Mapika, U20 Girls Deborah Cross, U20 Girls Sprints Farai Mawire, U17 Boys Munotida Gwaka, U17 Boys Jumps & Track Tinerudo Mawoyo, U20 Girls Sally Hungwe, U20 Girls Sprints Simbarashe Mazarura, Senior Boys Komborero Kadzikano, U20 Boys Jumps & throws Phindile Msimanga, U20 Girls Anesu Kudiwa, U17 Gils Throws Thomas Muyambiri, Senior Boys Hannah Makowa, U20 Girls 1500m Denver Muzenda, Senior Boys Maita Manhombo, U17 Gils 4*100m Princess Narh, U17 Girls Liv Manyika, U17 Gils 4*100m Regina Nyemudzai, U20 Girls Taremeredzwa Mapuke, U17 Boys Jumps Glen Rousseau, U17 Boys Simbarashe Mazarura, U20 Boys Jumps & Tracks Nyasha Vengwa, Senior Boys Phindile Msimanga, U20 Girls 4*100m Relay Chikomborero Zata, Senior Boys Munashe Mudabura, U20 Boys 1500m Tawanda Muranda, U20 Boys Tripple Jump Half-Colours - New Geather Chenai Muringai, U17 Gils 400m & Jumps Munashe Mudabura, Captain Thomas Muyambiri, U20 Boys 800m Princess Narh, U17 Gils 100m & 200m Blessing Ngondo, U17 Boys Middle Distance ATHLETICS Rly Nyakura, U17 Boys sprints Team Award - Re-award Tariroyashe, Ratisai U20 Girls 800m & Jumps Tafadzwa Mafuko U20 Boys Sprints Ngonidzaishe Tsoro, U20 Boys Throws Karen Mapika U20 Girls Captain Rufaro Vickers, U17 Gils 4*400m & Jumps Regina Nyemudzai U20 Girls Javelin Chikomborero, Zata U20 Boys Sprints Daiyaan Uys U20 Boys Jumps & Track Half-Colours - Re-award Nyasha Vengwa U20 Boys Middle Distance Tinerudo Mawoyo, Provincial Team Sharif Wilson U20 Boys 400m Liam Ndabambi, U20 Boys Captain Shamiso Zimunya U20 Girls Throws
UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS
This has been a successful term; we have had about 35 university representatives visit our school from the USA, UK, Australia, South Africa, Netherlands, Mauritius and Malaysia. Our main focus for the first term has been to help students build a list of univer- sities they are keen on applying to. To assist them we have registered all our Senior students to register with Concourse global, which is a site that allows students create their profiles and generate a list of best fit universities they can apply to anywhere in the world. Over the holidays, our A Level students hoping to apply to the USA are encouraged to prepare for SAT Tests. They are also encouraged to register with Education USA during the April Holiday. It may also be useful to take your child for psychometric test- ing to help them discover which career path they may want to peruse. Students hoping to apply to South Africa should start work- ing on their applications during the Easter Holiday. Our focus for Second term will be mostly on assisting Upper 6 students with their applications and we strongly encourage that parents and guardians support their students with this application process. Our Careers Team is available to discuss options available for your child and you are advised to schedule a meeting with the school counsellors to map the best way forward for your child.
CAREER FAIR 2019
Gateway High School will be having a Careers Fair on the 20 June from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Our focus is to help students identify available local and international career options as well as assist students who have no interest in going to university in finding suita- ble careers. We will have exhibitors from various organisations, showcasing trade training opportunities in the different sectors. Our Career Fair has grown to be one of the largest school organised Fairs in the country, with over 80 exhibitors and hundreds of students attending. Our theme for this year is “Welcome to Zimbabwe “and we are hoping to promote local career opportunities for students. I am also pleased to inform you that we are having a series of workshops prior to the fair (17-19 June) the aim of the workshops is to give parents and students information on career opportunities. We strongly encourage parents and guardians to attend our workshops and the career fair.
We would also like to invite Gateway parents and guardians to showcase any of their businesses which can be of interest to chil- dren in terms of career choice. The Fair is also an excellent platform for marketing your products.. Ten tables will be availed to parents and guardians free of charge. Please get in touch with us as soon as possible in order to book a table. Please contact the careers team for bookings: [email protected]. By Mr Chris Nyathi
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Cyclone Idai made landfall during the night of 14 to 15 March 2019 near Beira in central Mozambique. It brought with it torrential rains and winds to various regions in Mozambique before crossing over into the Eastern part of Zimbabwe. The subsequent heavy downpour of rains and fierce winds resulted in unprecedented flash floods, leading to a massive loss of life and the destruction of property, particularly in Chimanimani. The current death toll stands at 344, with many more injured and thousands displaced. On Sunday 17 March 2019, messages began to circulate on social media throughout the whole Gateway Community requesting for donations for the people in Chimanimani. Over the next couple of days, stu- dents and teachers alike responded in a manner that was heart-warming to see. Without a doubt, the plight of the villagers out in Chimanimani and Chipinge touched the hearts of many, and without hesita- tion the donations began to flow in. On the 19th of March, I spent the day, with the help of Lower 6 and Upper 6 students during their free periods, as well as the gap years, sorting through the mountain of goods.
It seemed an insurmountable task as we made separate piles of babies, boys, girls, women and men‟s clothing, as well as jackets, shoes and blankets. In another room, a number of girls sorted through gro- cery supplies, pots, plates and cutlery, before we packed and labelled everything to ensure ease of refer- ence at the drop off point. The collection and delivery of the goods was delayed because the truck deliv- ering stuff from Gateway Primary School had to make a second trip, as a result of the generosity shown by the junior school family. When it came time to pack the many bags, boxes, sacks and bin liners the high school had contributed, Mr McKop and his team came to assist, to carry and load the truck. The following day, Mrs Taderera came pushing a large trolley piled to overflowing with contributions from the kitchen staff. Together they had put together pots, plates, cooking utensils, as well as sanitary pads to be added to the vast array of items. I was reminded of 1 Chronicles 29.5b, 9
And who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the LORD? 9 Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD.
Truly it was thrilling to see hearts and hands opening without coercion to meet the needs of others. In our attempt to continue to assist with the relief efforts of Cyclone Idai, the Gateway Community (GHS, GPS,GCTC) has decided to come together in order to provide continued assistance. Our desire is to hopefully impact the affected community beyond their immediate day to day needs. Dzingire Prima- ry School has been identified to receive this extended support. Dzingire is a council school in Chi- manimani which suffered the loss of 50 students and 4 teachers, including the Headmaster. Mrs Chipo Gwasira, a member of staff at Gateway Primary School comes from the area. The school has 785 stu- dents who are in dire need of support ranging from stationary supplies to school fees. A trip will be made out there end of April to assess the exact needs on the ground, so we know how to assist. We will be coming back to you with feedback in the coming days and weeks.
May God enable us to dig deep and like the believers in Acts share from what God has blessed us with , in order to , in whatever small way, alleviate the pain and suffering of our brothers and sisters. Ms Nellie Nyeke
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DONATA BREAKS SWIMMING RECORD IN SOUTH AFRICA
Congratulations to Donata Katai for breaking Kirsty Coventry’s 1998 record in the South African junior national swimming championship in Durban.
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SOUTH AFRICA NETBALL TOUR IN PHOTOS
Our netball girls travelled to South Africa to take part in a Netball Camp presented by TuksNetball at Camps Discovery which is a Leadership, Sport and Adventure Academy. The girls took part in many of the team building activities and the in- tensive training programming which was facilitated by Jenny van Dyk the TuksNetball Head Coach. It was an honour for our girls to sit under the feet of one who has been tasked to work with the Zimbabwe National Netball Team in preparation for their World Cup appearance sometime this year. Matches were played on Saturday afternoon and our girl‟s team (comprising of 4 juniors and 6 seniors) played their hearts out winning one game and losing 3, 2 of them narrowly. We thank God and our parents for affording our daughters such an opportunity to take part in such a prestigious event. We pray that we contin- ue to afford our girls such exposure, taking note that South Africa is the Netball Power House in Africa.
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EISTEDDFOD RESULTS
Class Description Name Surname Result
55-VSAC1 African Contemporary Solo Hannah Goto H
70-VEACS Ethnic Ensemble Accompanied H
419-VSM1 Musical Theatre Vimbisodzashe Maanda H
419-VSM1 Musical Theatre Hannah Goto H
25-MRD4 Marimba Duet 1 Munzvandi Tarabuku 1+
29-MRE4 Marimba Ensemble Senior 1+
56-VSAC4 African Contemporary Solo Anna Ruzario 1+
403-VSNB1 NIAA Choice Solo Kupakwashe Mahomva 1+ 414-VST1 Western Folk/Traditional Kupakwashe Mahomva 1+
514-CSM Senior Choir Mixed 1+
29-MRE4 Marimba Ensemble Intermediate 1
107-PSCLA5 Piano Solo Classical Grade 5 Anotida Mudenge 1
406-VSNG5 NIAA Choice Solo Munashe Nyamugama 1
434-VSS5 Vocal Solo Religious Anotida Mudenge 1
434-VSS5 Vocal Solo Religious Annah Ruzario 1
434-VSS5 Vocal Solo Religious Rumbidzodzashe Munembe 1
421-VSM5 Musical Theatre Rumbidzodzashe Munembe 1
461-MADO Madrigals 1
87-CAGS Ethnic Choir Gospel 2+
414-VST1 Western Folk/Traditional Emmanuel Ntshingila 2+
452-VD4 Gateway Senior Duet 1 Mudenge Munembe 2+
28-MRE1 Marimba Ensemble Junior 2
406-VSNG5 NIAA Choice Solo Anesu Chikombero 2
416-VST5 Western Folk/Traditional Munashe Nyamugama 2
433-VSS3 Vocal Solo Religious Bilgah Machote 2
124-PS01 Piano Own Choice Grade 1 Kupakwashe Mahomva 3+
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Practice Session Senior Choir Mixed
Ethnic Choir—Gospel
The Madrigals Marimba Ensemble
African Contemporary Solo- Hannah Vocal Solo Religious—Anna Ruzario
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Athletics Athletics Boys Table Tennis vs. Prince Edward Prince Edward Sprints Challenge Watershed College Sprints Challenge Juniors lost 1 – 3 Gateway was placed 7th Gateway came 6th out 7 Schools that Seniors lost 1 – 3 Tinerudo Mawoyo – 1st Open Girls participated. Outstanding were; st 400m Rutendo Makowa 1 U16 Girls 800m Girls Table Tennis Tavonga Vengwa 1st U16 Boys 800m vs. MGHS Co-Ed Schools relays held at Eaglesvale Thomas Muyambiri 1st U20 Boys 800m Juniors lost 1 – 3 School Gateway was placed 5th out of Seniors lost 1 – 3 the 9 Schools St Georges College Invitational Gateway was placed 6th out of the 8 Quiz at The Heritage st U15 Boys: 1 1500m teams that participated. Juniors B 23 out of 27 Juniors A 15 out of 27 st U17 Boys: 1 Long Jump Soccer Seniors 4 out of 27 Boys and Girls soccer teams took part st U17 Girls: 1 Discus in a seven aside tournament hosted by Chess Harare International School vs. Peterhouse st U21 Girls: 1 Triple Jump Senior won 6 – 0 Boys Junior won 5 – 1 NASH nter-Districts Competition Vs. HIS lost 0 – 1 @ Eaglesvale Vs. Aces Academy lost 0 – Boys Squash st Tinerudo Mawoyo came 1 in the 400m 2 vs St. Georges College hurdles Vs. Mufakose 2 lost 0 – 3 Gateway 2 St Georges 3
Chisipite invitational Girls athletics meet- Girls Girls Squash ing Vs. HIS lost 0 – 1 th vs. Arundel Gateway was placed 5 out of 6. Vs. Chisipite won 1 – 0 Juniors lost 5 – 4 Vs. Mufakose 2 won 2 – 1 Seniors won 4 – 2
“OUR PURPOSE as a Bible-based Christian Educational Community is to glorify God through serving our nation and impacting the world.”
“OUR VISION is for all members of our community to have a personal faith in Christ with a principled, well rounded character, equipped to reach their full potential.”
“OUR VALUES are to: spread the Gospel and promote Biblical thinking; demonstrate the character of God by our con- duct and relationships; reflect the diversity of God’s creation in our community; value and care for each member of our community; be godly stewards; develop staff so that all our activities are characterised by excellence; develop godly self- worth, initiative, leadership and self-discipline; promote and encourage healthy competition, co-operation and communi- cation; encourage our community to reach out in service.” Gateway School Trust
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