Prince Edward School
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Prince Edward School, (also Prince Edward High School, oft-called "P.E.") is a government high School for boys, both boarders and day-scholars in Harare, Zimbabwe. It provides first class educational facilities to 1200+ boys in Forms I to VI. The school is served by a professional graduate staff of over 100 teachers including specialists in Computers, Music, Astronomy, Sport and Speech and Drama. Africa Almanacrates Prince Edward School as the 6th Best School in Africa and 2nd in Zimbabwe.
Contents |
[edit] History
Prince Edward was established in 1898 in Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe) as Salisbury Grammar. It is the oldest school in Harare and the second oldest in Zimbabwe after its main rival, St Georges' College (rated the best school in Zimbabwe), it is listed as the 38th oldest School in Africa. Unlike St Georges, which moved from Bulawayo in its early years, PE is still located on its original site. Originally co-ed, Prince Edward is now, in keeping with most of Zimbabwe's bigger and older institutions, a single gender institution.
The School's badge is a crown and three feathers, granted to it by Prince Edward (later King Edward VIII of the UK) in the 1920's. The school's colours are maroon and dark green. For the 100 year anniversary, Prince Edward School adopted a new coat of arms which does not replace the school's badge. The motto of the school "TOT FACIENDA PARUM FACTUM" (so much to do so little done) are attributed as Cecil John Rhodes last words.
[edit] Academic Education
Academic education is aimed at 'O' Levels and 'A' levels. 'O' Levels are written after the first four years of high school i.e. at the end of Form IV (Year 11). And 'A' Levels in the last 2 years of formal education Form V and VI (i.e. Year 12 and 13).
In their first term of Form I at Prince Edward new boys are streamed into 8 to 9 classes. Boys in the top stream study Latin, and those in the top three study French. Dependent on 'O' level results boys proceed to 'A' levels. Apart from academic subjects boys who wish to do so may take Art, Agriculture, Astronomy, Commerce, Metalwork, Religious Education, Technical Drawing, Woodwork, to 'O' levels. Prince Edward School enjoys the proud record as one of the schools with the largest number of Rhodes Scholars in Africa.
[edit] Sporting and Cultural Education
The School is adequately provided and equipped for scholars needs in Sporting facilities, and every boy is expected to choose one of these sports each term. Thus, it is believed that every boy's interest is catered for, with coaching and technical advice readily available. The competitive spirit is fostered by regular and weekly games with other schools, instilling a sense of teamwork, gamesmanship, and leadership - all vital factors essential to education, and helping to provide a well-rounded individual.
The School offers the following sports: Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bowls, Cricket, Cross-Country, Diving, Golf, Handball, Hockey, Indoor Hockey, Judo, Karate, Rowing, Rugby, Shooting, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Table-Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, and Water Polo.
Every scholar is encouraged to participate in the Club or Society of his choice, according to his natural bent, and is expected to choose at least one every term. The School offers the following cultural activities:
Archives, Air Cadets, Astronomy, Art, Bible Class, Boys' Brigade, Bridge, Chapel, Chess, Classics Society, Junior and Senior Choirs, Christian Union, Computers, Craft and Design, Careers, Creative Writing, Current Affairs, Guitar, Junior Debating, Dramatics, Environmental Protection, Economics, First Aid, Human Rights, Interact, Library, Literary Society, Maneco, Music, Magazine, Natural History, Ornithological Society, PEST, Philately, Photography, Printing, Public Speaking, Quiz, Radio, Science and Technology, Scouts, Scrabble, Scribe and Printing, Shona Dramatics, Snooker, UNESCO, Variety, Website Club, Weightlifting, Woodwork, Young Farmers, and Young Physicists.
[edit] Rugby
The first 15 rugby side is probably the most famous sporting side of the school.Going by the name of "The Tigers", the school has had a number of successful years as one of if not the top school boy rugby side in the country. Famous Old Boy, Ian Robertson, who coached the side for a number of years, has also been a top player/coach for the Natal Sharks and at a previous stage, The Springboks.
Prominent ex-Tigers include Tonderai Chavanga, who now plays his rugby in South Africa. He has so far represented the SA U21 world cup winning suad, the world champion SA 7's side as well as the provincial outfits of Western Province and the Free State Cheetahs. His most notable achievement to date though is that of his Springbok debut against Uruguay at the beginning of the 2005 season. He scored a South African record of 6 tries in that match.
[edit] Alumni
Rugby Old Boys: Tonderai Chavanga (currently plays for Western Province in South Africa); Piet Benade(Mpumalanga Pumas- South Africa); Gordon Pangeti (Stellenbosch - South Africa, SA U21); Torai Hove (UCT - South Africa); Forbes Roberts (Natal - South Africa) Ian Robertson (South Africa) Brian Murphy (South Africa)
Famous golfing Old Boys: Nick Price and Mark McNulty
Famous Cricketers: Jackie du Preez Graeme Hick; Dave Houghton; Eddo Brandes; Mark Vermuelen; David Mutendera and Duncan Fletcher - England Team Coach
Famous personalities: John Bredenkamp - probably the richest man in Zimbabwe with an estimated fortune of £720 Million as indicated by the Sunday Times (UK) Rich List in 2002
