Name of School: Pamushana High School
Name of Candidate: Tapuwanashe Chikaura
Candidate Number: 0341
Center Number: 060844
Level: Form 4
Project Title: Improving Waste Management at Pamushana High School
Learning Area: Geography
Syllabus Topic: Environmental Management
Project Objective: To design an effective waste collection and disposal system to reduce
littering at the school.
Project Description: The project aims to address the problem of poor waste management at
Pamushana High School by introducing an organized system for waste collection, recycling,
and disposal.
Stage 1: Problem Identification (Kuzivikanwa kweDambudziko)
Statement of Problem (Chirevo cheDambudziko):
Pamushana High School has poor waste disposal systems leading to littering around
classrooms and dormitories. This affects the school environment and health of
learners. The problem affects all students and staff within the school grounds.
Statement of Intent (Chirevo cheChinangwa):
I intend to develop a simple and affordable waste collection and recycling system to
improve cleanliness at the school.
Design Specifications (Zviyero zveChirongwa):
The system should be easy to use and maintain, use available materials, and
encourage students to participate.
Stage 2: Investigation of Related Ideas (Kuongorora Mazano Akafanana)
1. Use of Waste Bins placed around the school
o Strength: Easy for students to use; encourages segregation of waste.
o Weakness: Bins often overflow without regular collection.
2. Composting organic waste for garden use
o Strength: Reduces waste volume and produces fertilizer.
o Weakness: Requires space and time to manage.
3. Regular school clean-up days organized by students
o Strength: Builds community responsibility.
o Weakness: Depends on student participation, which may be irregular.
Stage 3: Generation of Ideas (Kuburitswa kweMazano)
1. Modify waste bins by labeling and color-coding for recyclables and non-
recyclables
o Strength: Improves sorting; reduces contamination.
o Weakness: Requires initial education of users.
2. Introduce a compost pit behind the school for organic waste
o Strength: Utilizes waste beneficially; reduces landfill waste.
o Weakness: Needs monitoring and maintenance.
3. Form a student environmental club to manage waste
o Strength: Ensures sustainability and responsibility.
o Weakness: Needs strong leadership and commitment.
Stage 4: Development of Selected Idea (Kuvandudzwa kweZano Rakatorwa)
Selected Solution: Modify and label waste bins with color codes and create a
compost pit.
Justification: Combines easy waste segregation with organic waste recycling,
suitable for the school’s environment and resources.
Materials: Old drums or plastic bins, paint for labeling, shovel for compost pit.
Process:
o Collect and clean bins.
o Paint bins green for organic waste, red for non-organic.
o Dig a compost pit at the back of the school.
o Educate students on proper waste disposal.
Stage 5: Presentation of Results (Kurondedzera Mhedzisiro)
Waste bins were placed at strategic points.
Compost pit was dug and organic waste was collected.
Students participated in disposing waste properly.
School environment noticeably cleaner after 2 months.
Stage 6: Evaluation and Recommendations (Kuongorora uye Zvirongwa)
Evaluation: Initial confusion on bin use was solved by awareness campaigns.
Composting reduced organic waste by 40%.
Challenges: Maintaining student participation over time.
Recommendations: Regular monitoring by the environmental club and expanding
recycling to plastics.
Project 2:
Name of School: Pamushana High School
Name of Candidate: Tapuwanashe Chikaura
Candidate Number: 0341
Center Number: 060844
Level: Form 4
Project Title: Improving Water Supply Access at Pamushana High School
Learning Area: Geography
Syllabus Topic: Water Resources and Management
Project Objective: To develop a plan to improve access to clean water for students and staff.
Project Description: The project aims to identify the problem of irregular water supply and
provide solutions to ensure constant availability of clean water at the school.
Stage 1: Problem Identification (Kuzivikanwa kweDambudziko)
Statement of Problem (Chirevo cheDambudziko):
The school’s water supply is irregular, causing difficulties for students and staff in
accessing clean water for drinking and sanitation. This affects hygiene and school
activities.
Statement of Intent (Chirevo cheChinangwa):
I intend to develop a water storage and harvesting system to provide a reliable water
supply.
Design Specifications (Zviyero zveChirongwa):
The system should be affordable, sustainable, and easy to maintain using locally
available materials.
Stage 2: Investigation of Related Ideas (Kuongorora Mazano Akafanana)
1. Rainwater harvesting using roof gutters
o Strength: Utilizes natural rainwater; low cost.
o Weakness: Dependent on rainfall patterns.
2. Drilling boreholes
o Strength: Provides reliable underground water source.
o Weakness: High cost and requires technical skills.
3. Water storage tanks
o Strength: Stores water for later use; easy to maintain.
o Weakness: Requires initial investment; tanks can be damaged.
Stage 3: Generation of Ideas (Kuburitswa kweMazano)
1. Set up a rainwater harvesting system with gutters and storage tanks
o Strength: Low cost and sustainable.
o Weakness: Seasonal availability of water.
2. Install large water storage tanks near the school kitchen and dormitories
oStrength: Provides water during dry spells.
oWeakness: Requires funding and maintenance.
3. Educate students on water conservation to reduce wastage
o Strength: Promotes sustainable use.
o Weakness: Behavioral change takes time.
Stage 4: Development of Selected Idea (Kuvandudzwa kweZano Rakatorwa)
Selected Solution: Rainwater harvesting system combined with storage tanks.
Justification: Makes use of free rainwater and stores it for use, addressing supply
irregularities.
Materials: Gutters, pipes, water tanks, filters.
Process:
o Fix gutters along school buildings.
o Connect gutters to storage tanks.
o Install simple filters to clean rainwater.
o Train students and staff on system use and maintenance.
Stage 5: Presentation of Results (Kurondedzera Mhedzisiro)
Rainwater harvesting system was installed successfully.
Water storage tanks filled during rainy season and used during dry spells.
Improved access to water helped maintain hygiene in the school.
Positive feedback from students and staff.
Stage 6: Evaluation and Recommendations (Kuongorora uye Zvirongwa)
Evaluation: System improved water availability but water ran out during extended
dry periods.
Challenges: Cost of materials and maintenance.
Recommendations: Explore additional water sources such as boreholes or
community water supply.
If you want, I can provide the full write-up with detailed explanations, drawings, or
templates for either or both projects. Would you like me to do that?
