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St. John's Preparatory School (Harare)

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St. John's Preparatory School is an independent, preparatory day school for boys aged 5 to 12 in Borrowdale, Harare, Zimbabwe. The school is owned and governed by the St. John's Educational Trust, as is St. John's College.[2][3]

St. John's Preparatory School
The Emblem of St. John's Preparatory School
Location
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21 Fisher Avenue, Rolf Valley, Borrowdale

Harare

Zimbabwe
17°45′51″S 31°06′38″E / 17.7641784°S 31.1104429°E / -17.7641784; 31.1104429
Information
TypeIndependent, preparatory school
MottoDominus Pastor
(Latin: The Lord is my Shepherd)
Founded1956
Founders
  • Peter Hickman
  • Barbara Hickman
OversightSt. John's Educational Trust
HeadmistressJanine Harvey
GenderBoys
Age5 to 12
Enrollment552 (2015)[1]
Campus type
Suburban
ColoursGrey, Green, Gold
TuitionUS$3.500.00[a]
Feeder to
St. John's College
AffiliationsATS
Websitewww.stjohns.co.zw
  1. ↑ Termly fees, the year has 3 terms.[1]

St. John's Preparatory School is a member of the Association of Trust Schools (ATS).[4]

History

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St John’s Preparatory School was founded in 1956 by Peter and Barbara Hickman at their Borrowdale property. It began as a small family school with 13 pupils. It was their desire to establish a school for boys which offered "a sound system of education in an atmosphere conducive to the growth and development of each personality".[5] The school grew to 120 boys with a class in each grade from 1 to 7. Pressure on places was such, that in the early eighties the school doubled in numbers, and then trebled with three classes in each year group and a total of 525 boys.[5]

Activities

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Each pupil is expected to participate in at least one sport and one cultural activity.[6]

Sports

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Clubs

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Each pupil is expected to participate in one cultural activity. The following clubs are available: Art, Chess, Computers, Choir, Debating, Drama, Environmental Club, Golf, Marimbas, Recorders, Firs Aid, WildLife, Masterchef, Bible Blast, Squash and Triathlon.[6]

List of School Heads

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  • Peter Hickman (1956-1977)
  • David Bawden (1978-1984)
  • Angus Milne (1985-1988)
  • Mike McKenzie (1989-2019)
  • Ryan Barbour (2019-2025)[citation needed]
  • Janine Harvey (2026-present)[citation needed]

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Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 "ATS CHISZ ST. JOHN'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL » » Schools Directory". ATS CHISZ. 22 September 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
  2. 1 2 "About the Prep - St John's Zimbabwe". St. John's Educational Trust. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
  3. ↑ John's, St. "About the Trust". St John's Educational Trust. Retrieved 2022-06-26.
  4. ↑ "ATS CHISZ Primary » » Schools Directory". ATS CHISZ. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
  5. 1 2 "History - About the Prep - St John's Zimbabwe". St. John's Educational Trust. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
  6. 1 2 "Clubs - About the Prep - St John's Zimbabwe". St. John's Educational Trust. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
  7. ↑ "Preparatory Heads - History - St John's Zimbabwe". St. John's Educational Trust. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
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