Ellis Robins School
| Ellis Robins School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
|
Sherwood Drive, Mabelreign, Harare Zimbabwe | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, Boarding |
| Motto |
Esse Quam Videri (Latin: To be, rather than to seem) |
| Established | 1953 |
| Head of school | Mr B Chuma |
| Grades | Form 1 to 6 |
| Enrollment | 948 |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | Gold and Blue |
| Mascot | Dolphins |
| Nickname | Fush |
| Newspaper | The Robins Monitor [1] |
| Website |
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Ellis Robins School is a Zimbabwean boys' high school that was founded in Salisbury, Rhodesia in 1953. It is located in the suburb of Mabelreign in Salisbury (now called Harare). Next door is Mabelreign Girls High School, the school's sister school. The Ellis Robins school colours are yellow and blue, the badge has two dolphins facing each other, and the school Latin motto is "Esse Quam Videri" which means "To be, rather than to seem".
This motto comes from the family coat of arms of Sir Ellis Robins, who was Chairman of the British South Africa Company
There was a government proposal in 2003 to rename all schools in Zimbabwe and Ellis Robins was scheduled to be called Leopold Takawira Boys High but overwhelming parental disapproval ensures that the original name is still used.
The school is one of the popular group A schools that participate in the Cottco Schools Rugby Festival which is held annually at Prince Edward School. Ellis Robins is also popular for using the trademark nickaname "FUSH", are fierce rivals with Allan Wilson High School whom they have competed with in various sporting disciplines over the years.
House System
Malcom (boarders), Lawley, Newton, Abercorn
Clubs and Societies
The school has a variety of Clubs and Societies that are offered to the students to participate in. Many of these run throughout the academic year on all 3 terms.[2]
- Drama
- Toastmasters
- Leo Club
- Debate
- Public Speaking
- Scripture Union
- Quiz & Current Affairs
- Zimbabwe United Nations Association (ZUNA)
- Conservation
- Shona Culture
Sports
Sports at the school include Soccer, Rugby, Field Hockey, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Chess, Cricket, Volleyball, Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country and Gymnastics.
Old Boys Association (EROS)
The Old Boys Association (EROS) is an association for the alumni that attended Ellis Robins School. The purpose is to maintain school traditions and reunite the Old Boys. Former students are able to contribute to their alma mater through the Old Boys Association which keeps a close working relationship with the school.[3]
Notable alumni
- Heidi Holland - Author and Journalist
- Abel Chimukoko - Zimbabwe long distance runner
- Carlprit - Rapper
- Roy Bennett (politician) (born 1957), Zimbabwean politician [4]
- Kevin Duers [5]
References
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Coordinates: 17°46′56″S 31°00′55″E / 17.7822°S 31.0154°E