Arts and Adventures

After completing the necessary preparations, they will embark on a 2 km walk to reach the first campsite. At this camp, the Great Poccoloco will perform an entertaining magic trick, transforming water into tea and stones into bread. The students will savor the black tea and Chimodho, a traditional wheat bread. Following this, the Great Poccoloco will amaze them once again by conjuring scotch carts, donkeys, and cattle.

The students will have the opportunity to ride in the scotch cart, some on donkeys and others on the cow-drawn cart. In the afternoon, they will reach the second campsite, set up tents, and enjoy lunch along with snacks like madora, fruits, and mahewu (a traditional drink). Afterwards, the Great Poccoloco will engage them in traditional games such as Nhodo, Chisveru, and Tsoro, adding to the excitement of the experience.

As the day progresses, the Great Poccoloco will introduce two roadrunner chickens, which the students will be told are the evening meal. They will have the challenge of catching the chickens, and if they are unsuccessful, the Great Poccoloco will demonstrate his techniques to catch them. As the sun sets, the students will return to the schoolyard, where they can appreciate the beautiful Midlands Sunset views on the horizon.

At the Cultural Centre, they will participate in games like Gwara Gwara. The Great Poccoloco will gather chickens and dogs, and the students will feed them with leftovers. As the evening progresses, they will enjoy a braai (barbecue) with Sadza (a staple food), and a lively bonfire will be lit at the culture house. The Great Poccoloco will entertain the students with tales (Ngano) and Bible stories, followed by singing different songs and concluding with prayers. Finally, they will settle down for the night in their tents and culture houses. This event promises to be an unforgettable experience for the students, allowing them to learn about traditional skills and have fun in a unique and engaging way.