MILLICENT HUNGWE
Masvingo Teachers College held its 8th graduation ceremony for Para-Professionals on International Workers Day.
The 2025 Para-Professional course had 137 graduates, whilst the first intake to graduate for the Caregiving and Home Maintenance course had 23 graduates, the Basic Counselling course, which is the third intake to graduate, had 7 graduates, and Visual and Performing Arts, the first intake, had 6 graduates.
The guest of honor was veteran educationist retired Great Zimbabwe University lecturer Esther Makasi.
Makasi said, “It is my privilege to be at the 8th Graduation ceremony for Para-Professional graduands, 3rd for Basic Counseling training and 1st graduation ceremony for VPA at this college.
“You have demonstrated excellently well as a college by embracing and including everyone in your commitment to community engagement and involvement as you diversify from your usual traditional Diploma courses.
“Indeed, you are an emblem of excellence and you have dutifully embraced the government’s mantra, leaving no one and no place behind.”
Acting College Principal Faustinous Mushosho went on to congratulate each of the graduates on their remarkable accomplishment.
“Your dedication, hard work, and perseverance have paid off, and you should be proud of yourselves; your achievement is a testament to your commitment to lifelong learning and your desire to enhance your skills and knowledge,” he added.
The Principal expressed his gratitude the lecturer who guided and supported the students throughout their educational journey.
He added that their expertise and passion for teaching have made a significant impact on the students’ learning experience.
“As you move forward, I encourage you to apply the skills and knowledge you have gained to make a positive impact in your respective fields.
“Remember that learning is a continuous process, and I hope that this experience has inspired you to pursue further education and personal growth,” said Mushosho.
He ended by giving a verse from Hebrews 3:4 that says, “Every house is built by someone, but he that builds all things is God.”
