City of Masvingo Holds Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Fundraising Schools Swimming Gala

The City of Masvingo today successfully hosted the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Fundraising Schools Swimming Gala, bringing together local schools for a vibrant day of sports, cheer, and charity at Junior High School.

The event, held under the banner of supporting the less privileged members of Masvingo community during the festive season, saw enthusiastic participation from several primary and secondary schools across the city. 

Schools that participated include:

1. Victoria High School 

2. Junior High School 

3. Junior Primary School 

4. Vurombo Primary School 

5. Shakashe Primary School 

6. Dikwindi Primary School 

7. Rujeko Primary School 

8. Runyararo Primary School 

10. Francis Aphiri Primary School 

His Worship the Mayor, Cllr Aleck Tabe and the Provincial Education Director Mrs Mhike who graced the occasion as guest of honour both applauded the learners’ competitive spirit and the gala’s noble goal, raising funds to support vulnerable groups through the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Fund.  

In his remarks, the Mayor commended schools for their participation, sponsors for making the event possible and highlighted the importance of unity and social responsibility, while the Provincial Education Director underscored the role of sport in holistic education and community building.  

Sponsors of the event include:

1. Chicken inn

2. Junior High School 

3. Kingdom blue funeral services

   4. Honey Comb

5. First Pack

The swimming gala not only showcased young sporting talent but also strengthened collaboration between Council, the education sector, and the wider business community.