Ralph High School was officially commissioned in Ruwa, Goromonzi District, yesterday in a ceremony attended by senior government officials, education authorities and local leaders.
The event marked a major step in expanding access to quality education in Mashonaland East Province.
Among the guests were Deputy Director in the Office of the Minister of State Mr M. Moyo, Goromonzi District Schools Inspector Mr Magwiro, and officials from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.
Also, present were the Mayor of Ruwa Local Board, Chief Chinhamhora, and the school’s directors, Mr and Dr Mungwari.
Proceedings began with opening remarks from Goromonzi District Schools Inspector Mr Chigariro, followed by a welcome address from the school board chairperson, Mr Tapfuma.
He said the launch of Ralph High School marked a new chapter for the district’s education sector.
Provincial Education Director Mrs Ncube commended the establishment of the school, describing it as an important investment in the future of young people.
She said Ralph High School would help reduce pressure on existing boarding schools while offering a modern learning environment aligned with the Heritage-Based Curriculum.
“This institution is a commitment to quality education. It will equip our youth with skills to thrive in a competitive world,” she said.
Mrs Ncube also highlighted the inclusion of STEM, STEAM and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes in the school’s curriculum.
Director for Curriculum Development and Technical Services Mr Cypran Masocha, representing the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Mr Mike Mhike, praised the Mungwari and Mutsigwa families for their private investment in education.
“Your initiative complements government efforts to expand access to learning facilities. It is an example of how the private sector can work with the State to meet the needs of our communities,” Mr Masocha said.
Ralph High School comprises 36 classrooms, three science laboratories and a computer laboratory, and is expected to accommodate about 600 learners in its first year.
The school will offer both Cambridge and ZIMSEC examinations, providing students with a choice between local and international curricula.
Mr Masocha officiated at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the official opening of the institution on behalf of the Permanent Secretary.
The event concluded with a tour of the facilities and expressions of optimism about
