The inter-regional competitions, which started in 2013, are meant for African’s deaf students ranging in age from five to 20. The categories include mime, dance, impersonation, music and drama. Tapiwanashe Tekede, 12, won the 1st prize in the mime category while Brighton Ndlovu , 10, scooped the 2nd prize in one of the junior categories.
The school also won the competition’s flagship and most prestigious category – the performance of an impromptu short drama by five participants. Loveness Majoni, Nyashadzashe Nzanza, Primerose Chuma, Sikhanyisisiwe Mlotshwa and Lewis Golintethe took part in this category.
The students’ coach, Courage Chipatiso, who is also a resident teacher at the school said she was excited that her team managed to lift the country’s flag high.
“As a coach there is nothing as exciting as seeing your country‘s flag on top of other countries. My team has really done us all proud. We hope to repeat this feat next year,” she said.
King George VI students have been winning since the inception of the competition. Following this achievement, four countries have approached the coach to assist them ahead of next year’s competition. Eleven countries took part this year.
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