Luveve High School last week celebrated 60 years of excellence and academic success as well as the attainment of a national aviation school status.
“Born in 1965 as a Poly-Technical College, this institution became Luveve Secondary School and eventually Luveve High School in 1992,” school head, Getrude Ndlovu, said during the schools prize giving ceremony held last week.
The event was held under the theme: 60 years of excellence: Rooted in heritage, driven by academic strength.
“It has kept growing, becoming a national technical high school in 2023,” Ndlovu said.
“We also attained the status of a national aviation school the same year.”
She highlighted that the school’s pass rate reflects its inclusive nature.
“Our 2024 ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level pass rates stand at 28.1% and 90%, respectively,” she said.
She stated that the school’s growth over the years has seen its Technical Department, specifically Metal and Wood Design, rehabilitate over 800 chairs and 800 desks, along with a number of doors.
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Students also design and create doors, window frames, tank stands, and bed bases using the latest techniques.
“I will single out the appealing artistic work of one learner, popularly known as Mutonga, who has gone solo and produced a near-live portrait of our Honourable President, Emmerson Mnangagwa,” she said.
“We are currently working on ensuring that it gets to the presidency.”
She also revealed that several projects are ongoing, including perimeter wall construction, the purchase of a 39-seater vehicle, and the rewiring and repainting of the school.
The guest of honour, Zidwa Mthombeni Makhaza, who was the first head girl of the school from 1968 to 1969, said she was thrilled that leadership grooming remained part of the school's core mission.
The current head girl, Nomaqhawe Sibanda, is also a junior councillor.
Makhaza expressed her happiness at being reunited with the school.
“The art of being able to bring the very first head girl (1968) and the current head girl (2025) challenges me to say we stood tall in the future we prayed for,” she said.
