By Dalitso Kampira
The Shire Highlands Development Trust has awarded top-performing students from Mpinji Zone, who were selected to various national and boarding secondary schools, as part of an initiative to motivate them to excel further in their studies.
Rodwell Chimwaza, One of best performers PIC Dalitso Kampira
During the award ceremony held on Tuesday at Mpinji Primary School, students received suitcases, notebooks, school supplies, soap, and cash prizes, with the amounts varying according to their performance.
Secretary General of Shire Highlands Development Trust through Edukans, Limbani Nsapato, explained that the initiative aimed to inspire both students and teachers to strive for academic excellence.
“We wanted to motivate the students so they continue to perform well in secondary school, with the hope they will progress to university. In addition to recognizing the students, we also wanted to encourage the teachers to work harder for even better results, leading to more awards in the future,” said Nsapato.
Best students showcasing their awards PIC Dalitso Kampira
He emphasized the organization’s commitment to supporting educational programs in Thyolo and the broader region.
The district’s Coordinating Primary School Advisor (CPEA), Evelyn Khanyizira, expressed gratitude to the organization, noting that the awards serve as a powerful encouragement for students to keep working hard.
She also urged teachers, headteachers, and Primary Education Advisors (PEAs) to remain dedicated to delivering quality education across the district.
Village Head Kautuka praised the organization’s efforts, describing the gesture as timely and motivational for both students entering Form 1 and those still in primary school.
One of the top performers, Rodwell Chimwaza from Naming'omba Primary School, who was selected to Robert Blake Secondary School, expressed his excitement and thanked his parents and teachers for their support.
“I am grateful to my parents and teachers for their encouragement and support. I promise to continue working hard in secondary school,” said Chimwaza.
Mpinji Zone achieved an 87% pass rate in the PSLCE, ranking among the top zones in Thyolo district.
The top three primary schools in the zone were Maonga, Mbandanga, and Naming'omba, with pass rates of 100%, 99%, and 95%, respectively.
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