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MASVINGO CITY-One of the best schools in Masvingo, Helen McGhie Primary continues to make strides in education and extracurricular development with the recent acquisition of a state-of-the-art 73-seater luxury coach from Vordim Trading Private Limited.
The bus, Asiastar Luxury Coach YBL61488 is the second of its kind in the country with the other one at Mafidhi Mnangagwa Primary School in Redcliff Town, Midlands Province.
The high-end coach is equipped with modern features such as seven television sets, Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, a water dispenser, USB charging ports at every seat, air conditioning and an on-board toilet.
The purchase comes with a five-year free service package, driver training and round-the-clock breakdown assistance, a testament to Vordim Trading’s reputable after-sales service.
The school’s administration expressed excitement over the new development highlighting that the coach will ease transport challenges for learners, assist with school runs and be used for executive hirings and sports trips.
Helen McGhie which is affiliated with associations such as National Association of Primary Heads (NAPH), Masvingo Government Schools Association (MAGOSA) and former Group A Midlands hockey and swimming schools is also spearheading several innovative projects.
Among them is a 40x20m fish pond project with a carrying capacity of 4,000 developed in partnership with the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority (ZIMPARKS). The school also runs a poultry project with 150 layers and 100 road runners, selling eggs to the community at 3.50 per crate.
In sports, the school is constructing a multi-purpose sports arena to enhance talent development.
Sports Director Darlington Musonza confirmed that in this year’s NAPH athletics events, Clara Chingadza and Shamiso Hwenjere reached the provincial level in the 4×100 relay. In soccer, Makatendeka Sibanda made it to the national Under-14 boys’ team. In tennis, Ropafaradzo Muyenzenge and Wilstaff Stemere also reached national level competitions.
Academically, the school is embracing technology by using interactive boards where teachers upload their lessons.
In the 2025 National Annual Science, Sports and Arts Festival (NASSAF) at Chancellor Primary School held on 7 October 2025 in Mutare Miranda Muzande, under the guidance of Kudzayi Judith Mandishe, won first place nationally with a beautifully hut form crafted fruit cake topped with plastic icing which later sold for $120
Helen McGhie also impressed in quiz competitions finishing second in the Traffic Safety Council provincial quiz and participating in National AIDS Council and National Museums quizzes.
With a strong focus on holistic development and talent grooming, Helen McGhie Primary School continues to set the pace in both academic and extracurricular areas.
