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FAQ FOR PROSPECTING PARENTS AND STUDENTS

Q.	What happens if I get sick?
A.	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.

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When can I go home and who can sign me out?

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 Sunday 07:45 Breakfast 08:30 – 09:30 Prep 12:30 Lunch 17:30 Supper 18:20 Sunday Chapel

Q.	Sport tours?
A.	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.

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