Barwick School

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Barwick School
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The Crest of Barwick School
Location
Lot 1 of Pennyhyn, of Mapere, of Barwick Estate

Concession
,
Mashonaland Central

Zimbabwe
Coordinates 17°15′45″S30°43′36″E / 17.26250°S 30.72667°E / -17.26250; 30.72667 Coordinates: 17°15′45″S30°43′36″E / 17.26250°S 30.72667°E / -17.26250; 30.72667
Information
Type Independent, preparatory, day and boarding school
MottoKnowledge For Life
Opened25 January 1988 (1988-01-25)
HeadmasterColbert M
Grades1 to 7
Gender Co-educational
Enrollment115 (2015) [1]
Campus typeRural
HousesHorta, Mapere, Ruorka
SongBarwick School Song
Tuition
  • US$1,500.00 per term (day)
  • US$2,500.00 per term (weekly boarding)
  • US$3,000.00 per term (full boarding)
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Affiliations
Website barwickschool.co.zw
  1. ↑ Termly fees, the academic year has 3 terms [1]

Barwick School (or simply Barwick) is an independent, preparatory, day and boarding school for boys and girls in Concession, Zimbabwe, Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe. The school was opened in 1988. [1]

Contents

Barwick School is a member of the Association of Trust Schools (ATS) and the Headmaster is a member of the Conference of Heads of Independent Schools in Zimbabwe (CHISZ). [2]

History

The idea of a private preparatory school in Mashonaland Central began to form in the 1980s due to the rapid development of mining in the region, which was spearheaded by Anglo American. In 1984, the General Manager of Caesar Mine and Associate mines in the area met with local farmers and formed a development committee. Suitable land off Barwick road was identified for the development of Barwick School where it is situated today. The site chosen was close to power, water and easily accessible with a good road. [3]

After capital injections, designing, engineering and building of the school through the combined effort of the farming and mining communities, Barwick School opened on 25 January 1988 with an office block, class rooms, and hostels completed. By 1991, the school's enrollment was filled to capacity, the grades being streamlined into having two classes per grade and a waiting list was formed. [3]

Houses

Barwick has three houses, namely Horta, Mapere and Ruorka. Each of the houses have a housemaster who is in charge of all matters concerning the house. [4]

The following table shows the list of houses and their colours:

Barwick School Houses
HousesColour
Horta    
Mapere    
Ruorka    

[4]

Academics

The following subjects are offered at Barwick:

  • Arts and Craft
  • English Language
  • General Paper, which consists of
    • Environmental Science
    • Home Economics
    • Social Studies
    • Religious and Moral Education
  • General Knowledge
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Life Skills
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Shona Language

[5]

Grade 7 pupils sit for ZIMSEC examinations in English, General Paper, Mathematics and Shona, thus ending their primary education. [5]

Sports

Sports at Barwick School include the following:

[6]

Clubs

Clubs at Barwick include the Cooking Club, Computer Club, Flying Club and Scripture Union. [6]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "ATS CHISZ BARWICK SCHOOL » » Schools Directory". ATS CHISZ. ATS CHISZ. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
  2. ↑ "ATS CHISZ Primary » » Schools Directory". ATS CHISZ. ATS CHISZ. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
  3. 1 2 "History - Barwick School". Barwick School. Barwick School. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
  4. 1 2 "House System - Barwick School". Barwick School. Barwick School. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
  5. 1 2 "Academics - Barwick School". Barwick School. Barwick School. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
  6. 1 2 "Sports & Clubs - Barwick School". Barwick School. Barwick School. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
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