The college has a sanatorium,
staffed by two trained nurses. There are daily consultation
times and the school doctor visits the school once a week. In
case of an emergency, students are taken through to Borradaile
hospital in Marondera. A Physiotherapist also visits the school
once a week.
Q.
When can I go home
and who can sign me out?
A.
Only adults on the signing out list can sign a pupil out. Signing out times are on Saturday
(other than fixture free weekends) and the time depends on sports fixtures (time is specified
in the term diary). Signing out at weekends before the prescribed time is done only after a
written request has been made to the Headmaster by your parent or guardian at least a
week in advance. Such requests must be followed up by a telephone call for confirmation.
To add a name to the signing out list, parents or guardians must send a letter to the
Houseparent in good time for the weekend.
Q.
When do I
have to return to school after a weekend?
A.
By 7:15 am on Monday OR by 5:30 pm on Sunday. The FIRST weekend of the year is
closed for FORM 1 pupils only. The LAST weekend of every term is CLOSED for all pupils
and only under very exceptional circumstances are pupils allowed to go early at the end of
term. Any such requests should be made in writing to the Headmaster at least a fortnight
before the date.
Q.
What happens at
a Fixture-Free Weekend?
A.
School finishes at 10:05 on Fridays and resumes at 10:30 the following Monday.
The second fixture – free weekend normally starts at 10:05 on Thursday and ends at 10:30
the following Tuesday. The kitchen will also close for these weekends.
Q.
What is the
daily routine?
A.
6:00 Rising Bell
6:25 Inspection
6:30 Breakfast
7:30 Assembly
7:45 Lesson 1 - 4
10:05 Break
10:40 Lessons 5 - 8
13:00 Lunch
13:30 - 15:00 Rest/Clubs/Social leagues
15:00 - 1700 Sports practices
17:30 Supper
18:15 - 20:30 Prep in houses
21:00 LIGHTS OUT Forms 1 - 3
22:00 Late Study Forms 4 - 6
Q.
Weekend routine?
A.
Saturday 06:30 Breakfast
08:30 Sports Fixtures
Prep in houses if there
is no sport
12:30 Lunch, 13:00 if there is a
cricket match
18:00 Supper
These are organized each year as the opportunity
arises. We vist neighbouring countries frequently.
Q.
Camps?
A.
Outward Bound and Ecology
and Science camps are organised on a regular basis and students
are encouraged to participate regardless of their ability or
experience.
Q.
Field Trips?
A.
Academic subjects field trips
are part of the curriculum and students are expected to
participate.