28/06/2026
🏆 RUYA ADVENTIST HIGH SCHOOL SCOOPS PRESTIGIOUS SECRETARY'S MERIT AWARD
Mt Darwin, Mashonaland Central Province, Zimbabwe.
Ruya Adventist High School has once again etched its name into Zimbabwe's educational history after being crowned a recipient of the prestigious Secretary's Merit Award, a recognition reserved for institutions that demonstrate exceptional excellence in education, innovation, leadership and community transformation.
|| Report by Willie Gwatimba
The award ceremony, held at Ruya Adventist High School on Friday, June 26, 2026, celebrated the school's remarkable contribution to the advancement of God's mission through Christian education, child guidance, character formation and academic excellence.
The event was graced by the Guest of Honour, Mr. Moses Mhike, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, alongside Chief Kandeya, Permanent Secretary for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Mashonaland Central Cde Timothy Maregere, Acting Chief Director for Provincial Education Systems Dr. Mangwiro, senior government officials, education directors, school inspectors, teacher union representatives, local authorities and church leaders.
Representing the Seventh-day Adventist Church were Zimbabwe East Union Conference, Education director, Pastor Dennis Munaiwa, North Zimbabwe Conference President Pastor Trustmore Parangeta, Executive Secretary Pastor Hopewell Mandina, Chief Finance Officer Elder Hlatswayo, among other church leaders and dignitaries.
The award marks a historic return to the summit of educational excellence for Ruya Adventist High School, which last received the honour in the year 2000.
Receiving the award, School Head Mr. Gilbert Dzveta attributed the achievement to the collective efforts of learners, teachers, parents, church leadership, education authorities, alumni and the wider community.
"Our achievement was not accidental. It was a combination of deliberate planning, effective leadership, committ
