Zengeza High School
| Zengeza High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
P.O. Box ZG50[1] | |
| Information | |
| Type | Secondary School Mixed School [2] |
| Motto | A wise man thinks ahead |
| Established | 1979 |
| Staff | 90 teachers |
| Number of students | 2000 pupils |
| Affiliation | Catholic Church |
Zengeza High School is a day secondary school in Chitungwiza, Harare Province, Zimbabwe. It is a mixed school with a student population of 2000 pupils and 90 teachers who come in two sessions.[4] It has 10 classes for each grade from form 1 to form 4, and 3 classes at Advanced level categorised as Sciences, Commercials and Arts.
History
Zengeza High School was established in 1979 by the Zimbabwe government previously known as Salisbury. It was officially opened on August 8, 1980.[4] It is run by a School Development Committee (SDC) who acts as an interface for the parents. Zengeza High School is one of the high schools in Zimbabwe who cater for students with disabilities. The class was officially opened in 2013 with the aim of protecting and promoting their right to education.[5]
Academics
Zengeza High School follows the syllabus of the Zimbabwe School Examination Council (ZIMSEC) for GCE Ordinary level and Advanced Level. They offer subjects that include English Language & Literature, Shona, Integrated Science, Accounts, Mathematics, Practical Subjects such as Computer Studies, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Technical Graphics, Agriculture, Fashion and Fabrics. Zengeza High School’s students have won in essay writing competitions like the Potraz Essay writing competition and the Sadc essay competitions. In 1998 and 2008, Zengeza High School won the Secretary’s Bell, an award for academic excellence given by the Ministry of Education for the best school in each province[4]. In 2011 Zengeza High School’s Advanced level racked a 100% pass rate and was ranked 8th best school in Zimbabwe.[6] In 2014, it was placed 42nd in the list of Zimbabwe best high schools based on Zimsec Advanced level results.[7] In this year’s Old Mutual National Quiz 2018, Zengeza is one of the three schools in the Harare province who have students progressed to the finals.[8]
Recruitment
To enter form one, students must have at most 10 units depending on the year and for lower sixth intake students must have at least 3 ‘A’ grades at Ordinary level.
Extra-curricular Activities
Zengeza High School participates in various extra-curricular activities that include soccer, rugby, basketball, volleyball, handball and has school clubs that include public speaking and debate, choir, chess, drum majorettes, quiz and science club. The quiz club came out in second place at the Zimbabwe Schools Quiz (2016) provincial finals held at Oriel Girls High.[9] In the same year 2016, the Chess club won awards at Gokomere chess festival which was held on the 18th of June at Gokomere High School in Masvingo where they won all of their five games.[10] In 2011, the school’s drum majorettes were the best at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair held in Bulawayo and also were the top Harare school at the Harare Agricultural show for at least five times.[4] Zengeza High School’s choir is one of the notable high school choirs which sings highly entertaining and spiritually uplifting gospel songs.
See Also
References
- ↑ "Zengeza High School". www.newsday.co.zw. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
- ↑ "Zengeza High School". Retrieved 2018-04-15.
- ↑ "Zengeza High School". www.newsday.co.zw. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Zengeza High 1's secret to success". The Herald. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
- ↑ "Zengeza 1 High caters for children with disabilities". www.newsday.co.zw. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
- ↑ "The Top High Schools in Zimbabwe – ITS MY FOOTPRINT". www.itsmyfootprint.com. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
- ↑ "Zimbabwe's best 100 A-Level Schools list (based on Zimsec Nov 2014 Results)". My Zimbabwe News. 2015-02-03. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
- ↑ 4-traders. "Old Mutual : Provinces gear up for Old Mutual national quiz finals | 4-Traders". Retrieved 2018-04-15.
- ↑ "Kuwadzana 2 High take Lead at Zimbabwe Schools Quiz | Pachikoro". www.pachikoro.co.zw. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
- ↑ "Zengeza 1 high wins Gokomere chess festival". www.thezimbabwean.co. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
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