Cygnet Private College

🌍 Kariba & Chinhoyi Caves Tour 2026 🚍

Give your child the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom with an exciting 4-day educational adventure to Kariba and the Chinhoyi Caves from 3–6 August 2026.

Students will explore some of Zimbabwe's most iconic attractions, including the Chinhoyi Caves, Kariba Dam Wall, Power Station, Nyami Nyami, village tours, game drives, quad biking, and the Tamarind Waterslide.

💰 Cost: $350 per student

📌 Payment Schedule:
• Minimum deposit of $50 by 15 June 2026
• Full payment due by 27 July 2026

Places are limited. Parents and guardians are encouraged to secure their child's place early.

📞 For enquiries, contact the school office.

A great day of conversations, connections, and progress! 📚✨

We were pleased to host the parents and guardians of our Form 2, Form 3, and Lower 6 students for Consultation Day.

It was encouraging to see so many positive discussions taking place as parents met with teachers to celebrate achievements, track progress, and support their children's learning journey. The smiles throughout the day said it all!

Thank you to all the parents who partnered with us as we continue to nurture and guide our students towards success.

Africa Day Celebrations at Cygnet 🌍❤️💛💚

The Cygnets from both the Junior and Senior School came together to commemorate Africa Day in a colourful celebration of our continent’s rich heritage, diverse cultures, and shared identity.

Dressed in vibrant African attire and filled with enthusiasm, our learners participated in various activities that showcased the beauty, strength, and uniqueness of Africa. The celebrations provided a meaningful opportunity for students to learn from one another, appreciate different cultures, and take pride in their African roots.

As a school community, we reflected on the values that unite us and celebrated the promise of a continent whose future continues to be shaped by its young people.

It was a memorable day of learning, culture, and African pride for the entire Cygnet family.

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Scenes from an exciting day of sport as we hosted friendly fixtures against Westminster School and Firm Foundation! ⚽🏀🏐

Our students displayed great teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship in their first fixtures of the season, putting in commendable performances across all disciplines.

Results:
⚽ Men’s Football
Cygnet 1️⃣ - 1️⃣ Firm Foundation
Cygnet 2️⃣ - 2️⃣ Westminster

🏀 Girls Basketball
Cygnet 8️⃣ - 🔟 Westminster

🏀 Boys Basketball
Cygnet 1️⃣6️⃣ - 2️⃣0️⃣ Westminster

🏐 Girls Volleyball
Cygnet 1️⃣ - 1️⃣ Westminster
(Westminster won the tie-break 10-11)

🏐 Boys Volleyball
Cygnet 1️⃣ - 1️⃣ Westminster
(Westminster won the tie-break 14-15)

A brilliant effort from both our boys and girls as they continue to grow in confidence and experience. We look forward to even stronger performances in next week’s fixtures against Millerrite. 💪

Above all, we thank the Lord for a successful and injury-free day. 🙏✨

Happy Africa Day! 🌍❤️💛💚

Today we celebrate the beauty, diversity, strength, and promise of Africa. As the youngest continent in the world, Africa carries incredible potential through its young people, the future leaders, innovators, and changemakers of tomorrow.

Our aim is to raise a generation to serve God, lead with purpose, and transform Africa. ✨

🩺✨ HEALTH EMPHASIS WEEK — DAY 5 & CLOSING SESSION ✨🩺

Today marked the final day of our Health Emphasis Week at Cygnet Private College, with the focus turning to an equally important aspect of wellbeing — Spiritual Health — presented by Elder Mariana. 🙏💙

The session reminded students that true wellness goes beyond physical health and includes the mind, body, and spirit working together in harmony. Learners explored the importance of having purpose, faith, inner peace, and a daily connection with God in achieving genuine happiness and balanced living.

Drawing from Romans 8:28, students were encouraged to trust God’s purpose for their lives and to develop habits of daily prayer, devotion, and spiritual reflection.

A powerful message throughout the presentation was that caring for one’s spiritual life strengthens every other area of life — emotionally, mentally, and physically.

As we conclude this impactful Health Emphasis Week under the theme “A Stitch in Time…”, we are reminded that the healthy choices, habits, and values we build today shape the leaders we become tomorrow.

We sincerely thank all our presenters, staff, and students who participated throughout the week and made the programme meaningful and inspiring. 💙

🩺✨ HEALTH EMPHASIS WEEK — DAY 4 HIGHLIGHTS✨🩺

Day 4 of our Health Emphasis Week focused on an important and relevant topic for young people today: “Addiction and the Brain”, presented by Dr. Saurombe.

Students learned how addiction develops and how repeated exposure to harmful substances and habits can affect the brain over time. The session explained how addiction is not simply a bad habit, but a complex condition that changes the brain’s reward system through the release of dopamine, the chemical linked to pleasure and satisfaction.

Learners also explored:
🧠 How addiction affects decision-making
⚠️ The dangers of constant exposure to harmful substances and behaviours
💭 How dependency can develop gradually over time
💙 The importance of self-control and healthy coping mechanisms

A key message from the presentation was that the choices we make early in life can greatly influence our future wellbeing.

Through open discussion and learning, students were encouraged to make wise decisions, protect their mental health, and build habits that support a healthy and purposeful future.💙

🩺✨HEALTH EMPHASIS WEEK — DAY 3 HIGHLIGHTS✨🩺

Wednesday’s Health Emphasis Week session got students up and moving with an energetic exercise session led by Coach Vee.

As part of our Wednesday Sports Day activities, learners were encouraged to make exercise a consistent lifestyle habit and not just something done once a week. Through practical workouts and fun physical activities, students were reminded that staying active today helps build a healthier future tomorrow. 💪🏃‍♂️

Coach Vee also encouraged learners to take advantage of simple opportunities to exercise daily, including using the hill at the school entrance to build endurance and fitness.

The session reinforced an important message under our theme
“A Stitch in Time…”:
🌱 Small healthy habits started early can make a big difference in the future.💙

🩺✨ HEALTH EMPHASIS WEEK — DAY 2 HIGHLIGHTS ✨🩺

Day 2 of our Health Emphasis Week continued with another impactful and practical presentation led by Takudzwa, reminding students that success in life begins with how well we take care of ourselves.

Under the continuing theme “A Stitch in Time…”, learners explored the powerful connection between sleep, nutrition, hydration, mental focus, and overall wellbeing. Students were encouraged to view their bodies as the “vehicle” that carries them through life, making self-care not a luxury, but a necessity.

One of the major highlights of the session focused on the importance of quality sleep and how it directly affects concentration, memory, emotional balance, decision-making, and academic performance. Learners discovered how lack of sleep increases harmful waste products in the brain known as beta amyloids, while also disrupting important hormones responsible for hunger and fullness.

The discussion also addressed how excessive exposure to blue light from phones before bedtime interferes with melatonin production, making it harder to achieve proper rest and healthy sleep cycles.

Students further learnt that:
💧 Proper hydration improves focus and brain function
🍎 Food affects both mood and mental performance
🧠 Healthy habits improve memory, concentration, and emotional wellbeing
😴 Good sleep routines are essential for growth and productivity
📈 Small daily improvements can create life-changing results over time

A powerful takeaway from the presentation was the reminder that “making a change in just 1% is important.” Small intentional habits practiced consistently can shape a healthier and more successful future.

We appreciate Takudzwa for delivering such a relatable and thought-provoking session that challenged our learners to become more intentional about their everyday choices.

At Cygnet Private College, we continue to promote holistic growth by nurturing healthy minds, healthy bodies, and future-ready leaders. 💙