Hillcrest Preparatory School

2027 Enrolment Now Open – Hillcrest Preparatory School

Applications for the 2027 academic year are now open at Hillcrest Preparatory School, with entry into ECD and Grade 1, and limited places available in other grades.

Founded in 1983, Hillcrest Preparatory School has built a proud tradition of academic excellence, strong character formation, and holistic development. We provide a nurturing environment where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to grow, learn, and reach their full potential.

Begin your application today:

Arrange a Visit / Apply Online:
https://www.hillcrestprep.net/arrange-a-visit/

Directions:
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Our Admissions team will gladly guide you through every step of the process.

We look forward to welcoming our new Hillcrest Prep families in 2027.

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🎒 RUSAPE PARENTS! 🎒

Make a date with us and discover the Hillcrest Prep advantage!

📅 Date: 12 March 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Majestic Valley Lodge, Rusape

We offer:
✨ Rich Cultural & Sporting Programmes
⚽ Boarding & Day Facilities
🏫 Technological learning spaces
📚 ECD A & B | Grade 1–7

Come learn why Hillcrest Prep is the perfect place for your child to thrive.

📞 Enrolment: +263 772 249 009
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 www.hillcrestprep.net

Wishing our Cross Country team all the very best at the Ruzawi Invitational Cross Country competition on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.
🌟 Go out there and make us proud!

Vocal & Instrumental Festival
It was a wonderful day out for our musicians at the NIAA Vocal & Instrumental Festival. A total of 84 children travelled to Marondera to take part, which represents just under 30% of our school.
Well done to all the children who had the courage to stand up and perform and who gave their very best.
HONOURS EXCEPTIONAL (95% or more)
- Junior Mixed Choir: Western Music
HONOURS OUTSTANDING (90–94%)
- Vocal Solo - African Religious: James Nyagondore
- Vocal Solo - African Religious: Tadisa Katonda
DISTINCTION (85–89%)
- Vocal Solo - African Contemporary: Mutsa Makiwa
- Vocal Solo - African Contemporary: Celine Mutungwazi
- Violin Solo: Nyasha Mushangwe
COMMENDED (80–84%)
- Vocal Solo - African Contemporary: Mukundi Chikara
- Vocal Solo - African Religious: Nyasha Mushangwe
- Junior African Gospel Choir - Grade 3 Choir
- Violin Solo: Joshua Mushangwe
- Grade 4-7 Marimba Ensemble
MERIT (75–79%)
- Violin Solo: Tinevimbo Makumbe
- Vocal Duet: Kayden Damara and Mitchell Chingosha
- Vocal Duet: Tinaye Mbendani and Tinaye Kapondeni
PROGRESSING (70–74%)
- African A Ca****la Ensemble
A sincere thank you must also go to our teachers, who work tirelessly to teach, encourage, and nurture the children’s musical talents.

🏆 INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS 2026 – FINAL RESULTS 🏆
What an incredible day of athletics! Huge congratulations to all our talented athletes who gave their all on the track and field. You made us proud! 👏
🥇 WINNING HOUSE CUP 2026: KESTREL 🥇
A massive well done to the Kestrel team for taking the top spot!
Final House Standings:
1. Kestrel – 439 points
2. Harrier – 328 points
3. Eagle – 305 points
4. Falcon – 293 points
🏅 RELAY CUP WINNERS: Falcon
🌟 AGE GROUP TROPHY WINNERS(VICTOR/VICTRIX) & INDIVIDUAL AWARDS 🌟
UNDER 9 (2018) GIRLS – Seleynah Tauro (F)
UNDER 9 (2018) BOYS – Tovonga Mazungunye (E)
UNDER 10 (2017) GIRLS – Ava Kashiri (K)
UNDER 10 (2017) BOYS – Tiennan Mbendani (H)
UNDER 11 (2016) GIRLS – Shantel Mutizwa (F)
UNDER 11 (2016) BOYS – Nathan Mahute (K)
UNDER 12 (2015) GIRLS – Emerencia Chidodo (H)
UNDER 12 (2015) BOYS – Prince Hailaki (K)
UNDER 13 (2014) GIRLS – Anotida Pungurume (K) & Tinaye Mbendani (H)
UNDER 13 (2014) BOYS – Tinevimbo Madhumbu (E)
OVER 13 (2013) GIRLS – Anenyasha Kufakunesu (E)
OVER 13 (2013) BOYS – Mukudzei Mazani (K)
🏅 SPECIAL AWARDS:
JUNIOR BOYS HIGH JUMP – Sergio Mabambe (H)
SENIOR BOYS HIGH JUMP – Mukudzei Mazani (K)
JUNIOR GIRLS HIGH JUMP – Anotida Pungurume (K)
Congratulations to all winners and everyone who participated! See you next year for even bigger and better Athletics action! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💨
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🎽 2026 INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS UPDATE 🎽

It’s been an action-packed few days with our Jumps & Throws events! 🙌 A huge well done to all athletes who have competed so far.

OFFICIAL SCORES (After Field Events):

Kestrel – 278 pts

Harrier – 228 pts

Eagle – 163 pts

Falcon – 154 pts

A solid lead for the defending champions, Kestrel! 👏

🟢 What’s Next?
All eyes are on Saturday for the main Track Events. This is where champions are made! 🏅

Bring your energy, bring your voices, and let’s fill the stands! 🪑

📸 Swipe through for photos from the field events!

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Sending the best of luck to our talented team as they take the stage in Marondera for the NIAA Vocal & Instrumental Festival today! 🎶🎤 We know you will shine bright! ✨

Interhouse Athletics
Please join us as the children and houses battle it out on the track and field to see which house will come out on top in the Interhouse Athletics competition.
Interhouse Athletics is always a highlight on the school calendar, filled with energy, teamwork, and plenty of house spirit. Our pupils have been training hard and are eager to give their best in both track and field events.
We encourage parents and families to come along and support the athletes, cheer on the houses, and enjoy what promises to be an exciting and competitive day.
We look forward to seeing you there — proudly dressed in your house colours!

Please join us in wishing our Swimming, Senior Cricket and Tennis teams the very best.
They will be competing on:
✨ Friday 27 Feb: BJB Gala
✨ Saturday 28 Feb: Cricket & Tennis
@ Hippo Valley Estates Primary School
Let’s go, team! Bring those trophies home! 🏆🥇

A heartfelt thank you to our Grade 1 and 2 parents for joining us at our recent Meet the Head talk. We truly appreciate the thoughtful questions, meaningful engagement, and shared commitment to our journey ahead. It was a privilege to unpack why we are Hillcrest and to reflect on our shared vision, rooted in our four core values: perseverance & resilience, love, respect, and community. Our talented Grade 3 Choir, Marimba bands, violinists, and public speakers added something special to the morning, beautifully showcasing the vibrant co-curricular life of our school. It was a wonderful time of connection and celebration — thank you for being part of it.