Christian Brothers College, Bulawayo
| Christian Brothers College, Bulawayo | |
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| Motto |
Viriliter Age (Latin: 'Act Manfully') |
| Established | July 1953 |
| Type | Independent all-male secondary |
| Affiliations | Roman Catholic, Christian Brothers |
| Headmaster | Mr K Muhomba (acting) |
| Founder | Christian Brothers |
| Grades | Forms 1–6 |
| Location | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe |
| Website |
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St. Patrick's Christian Brothers College, Bulawayo (CBC) is a private multiracial boys-only high school located in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. It was founded in the 1950s and is one of the most prestigious schools in Bulawayo, and probably one of the best schools in the country.
History
The school was founded by the Irish Christian Brothers who trace their origins to Edmund Ignatius Rice. It is a Roman Catholic school, however it is run largely by lay staff and non-Catholics have attended the school.
Sport
CBC is one of the most competitive schools in the country in sports such as rugby union, water polo, track , field and hockey. Each year several students are selected for junior Zimbabwe teams. Falcon College is probably CBC's greatest rival in sport.
Alumni and staff
- David Coltart – former Member of Parliament, Senator, Minister of Education, Sport and Culture of Zimbabwe
- Charles Coventry – Zimbabwean cricketer former holder of the ODI world record for the highest individual score
- Mark Dekker – Zimbabwean cricketer
- John Eppel – award winning author
- Adrian Garvey – Springbok rugby player
- Tony Johnstone – professional golfer
- Alexander McCall Smith – author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series.
- Keegan Meth – Zimbabwean cricketer
- Daniel Rowland – Zimbabwean ultra marathon runner
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