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|name = Allan Wilson High School |
|name = Allan Wilson High School |
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|city = Harare |
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|province = [[Mashonaland |
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|country = [[Zimbabwe]] |
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|authority = Government / Public School |
|authority = Government / Public School |
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|classes offered = Form 1 to Upper 6 ['A' level] |
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|classes offered = Form 1 to Advanced level class Upper 6 |
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|gender = Boys Only |
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|houses = 6 Sporting Houses |
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|houses = 6 sporting houses (Scott (Day Scholar) - house colour Blue - mascot Shumba, Shangani (day and boarding house) - house colour white - Road runner, Burnham (day and boarding house) - house colour lilac - mascot bulldog, Wellington (day scholar house) - house colour red, Newton (day scholar house) - house colour yellow, Browning (day scholar house) house colour Green) |
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|schooltype = Academic High School |
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*Red (colonial name Wellington) {{color box|red}} |
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*Yellow (colonial name Newton) {{color box|yellow}} |
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|grades = Form 1 - 6 |
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*Green - Bear (colonial name Browning) {{color box|#00ee00}} |
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|age range = 12years - 20years |
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*Blue - Shumba (colonial name Scott) {{color box|blue}} |
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|medium = English |
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'''Boarding Houses/Day Scholar-Colour-Mascot''' |
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*White - Road Runner (colonial name Shangani) {{color box|white}} |
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*Bulldog (colonial name Burnham - Lilac) {{color box|#C8A2C8}} |
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|language = English & Shona |
|language = English & Shona |
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|slogan = Sables the rare species |
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|motto = "We are Men of Men" |
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|mascot = Sable Antelope |
|mascot = Sable Antelope |
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|sports = Rugby, Field Hockey, Soccer, Tennis, Cricket, |
|sports = Rugby, Field Hockey, Football (Soccer), Tennis, Cricket, Water Polo, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, |
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|team_name = Sables |
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|nickname = AWS (A-Dub) |
|nickname = AWS (A-Dub, usually shortened to Dub) |
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|school_colours = Black, |
|school_colours = Black, Red and White {{color box|black}}{{color box|#ee0000}}{{color box|white}} |
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|newspaper = Sable News Network (SNN) |
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'''Allan Wilson High school''' is a boys only school situated in [[Harare|Harare, Zimbabwe]]. The school is known for its motto "We are men of men" formerly "they were men of men" and its peculiar school uniform of black blazer and long black pants with a white shirt. The school shares a boundary fence/wall with Prince Edward High School. |
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'''Allan Wilson High School''' is a boys' high school in [[Harare|Harare, Zimbabwe]], named after British Army officer [[Allan Wilson (army officer)|Allan Wilson]]. Wilson led the Shangani Patrol in the [[First Chimurenga]] (war) against the people of Matabeleland. He died in that war near Shangani River, defending Rhodesians who were fighting to colonise Zimbabwe. |
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The school shares a boundary fence/wall with [[Prince Edward School]] to the north and [[Harare Polytechnic]] to the south. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The school was founded in 1940 as '''Allan Wilson Technical Boys' High School'''. Its sister school is Queen Elizabeth Girls' High School founded in the same year. Although standards at the school have declined considerably, the pass rate is still quite high and the boys still manage to hold their own against other schools on the sports field. There is potential of revival through the old boys' committee with many old boys now being based in the USA, the UK, and South Africa. There are also many successful old boys living in Zimbabwe. |
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The school was founded in 1940 after running for 25 years as a hospital for the white minority that had colonised then-Rhodesia. Its sister school is '''Queen Elizabeth Girls' High School,''' which was founded in the same year. The school war cry is "Umkhulubafana, dzi, Izichesuzubaba, dzi, klahba, vimba, khosa, duma, zha, zhavella, Allan Wilson, waah. It was founded as a "modern general secondary school," and originally did not offer public examinations. This changed in 1952 when it was accorded the status of "technical high school," and named '''Allan Wilson Technical Boys' High School'''.<ref name="SRRSS">{{Cite book |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9194101 |title=Some renowned Rhodesian senior schools, 1892-1979 : contributed editorial |date=1981 |publisher=Books of Zimbabwe |isbn=0-86920-200-6 |editor-last=MacLaren |editor-first=I. P. |location=Bulawayo |pages=15–24 |oclc=9194101}}</ref> Between 1952 and 1974, the school was academically selective and taught a mainly technical and scientific curriculum. From 1974, the curriculum was broadened, and the school offered a comprehensive range of subjects.<ref name=SRRSS/> |
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Historically, the school offered College of Preceptors [[GCE Ordinary Level|'O' level]] and [[GCE Advanced Level|'A' level]] examinations under the auspices of the Oxford Examination Board and [[Associated Examining Board]], later by the University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate [[UCLES]], and also as a collaborative effort with the University of Zimbabwe. |
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==Modern developments== |
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The school motto was originally "They were Men of Men" in homage to the Allan Wilson's [[Shangani Patrol]], who lost their lives to [[Lobengula]]'s men at Shangani in 1893 during the [[First Matabele War|First Matebele War]]. With [[Zimbabwe]]an independence, and a feeling that the motto had lost its relevancy, staff and students chose the motto "We are Men of Men" as a reflection of the sentiment of the time. |
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Since 1988, 'O' and 'A' Level curricula have revolved around the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) protocol of 'O' Level and 'A' LEVEL examinations. O-Levels are written after the first four years of high school, at the end of Form IV (Year 11). A-Levels after the last 2 years of school, in Form VI (Year 13). |
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The school enrollment and staff changed from predominantly white to predominantly blacks, accurately reflecting the country's demographics. |
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== Notable alumni == |
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{{See also|Category:Alumni of Allan Wilson High School}} |
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*[[Philemon Hanneck]], athlete. |
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*[[David Lowe (swimmer)|David Lowe]],<ref name=SRRSS/> swimmer. |
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Allan wilson School headboys between 1987 - 1993 were as follows: |
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1987 D. Granger. |
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1988 R. Castenheira |
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1989 M. Munemo |
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1990 T. Chinoda |
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1991 T. Muchenje |
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1992 T. Muronda |
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1993 R. Muchemwa |
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1994 O. Maswera |
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2011 A.madaz |
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==External links== |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170410213729/http://aws.ac.zw/ Allan Wilson High School Homepage] |
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[[Category:Boarding schools in Zimbabwe]] |
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[[Category:Day schools in Zimbabwe]] |
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[[Category:Boys' schools in Zimbabwe]] |
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[[Category:Boys' high schools in Zimbabwe]] |
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[[Category:High schools in Zimbabwe]] |
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[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1940]] |
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[[Category:1940 establishments in Southern Rhodesia]] |
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Latest revision as of 06:30, 14 February 2023
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| Allan Wilson High School | |
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 Allan Wilson Badge | |
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Harare , | |
| Coordinates | 17°46′13″S 31°00′39″E / 17.77015°S 31.01076°E |
| Information | |
| Motto | "We are Men of Men" |
| Denomination | non-denominated |
| Founded | 1940 |
| Authority | Government / Public School |
| Gender | Boys Only |
| Average class size | 47 pupils (2013 average) |
| Classes offered | Form 1 to Upper 6 ['A' level] |
| Language | English & Shona |
| Houses | 6 Sporting Houses
Day Scholar Houses-Colour-Mascot
Boarding Houses/Day Scholar-Colour-Mascot
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| Colour(s) | Black, Red and White |
| Slogan | Sables the rare species |
| Sports | Rugby, Field Hockey, Football (Soccer), Tennis, Cricket, Water Polo, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, |
| Mascot | Sable Antelope |
| Nickname | AWS (A-Dub, usually shortened to Dub) |
| Team name | Sables |
| Newspaper | Sable News Network (SNN) |
Allan Wilson High School is a boys' high school in Harare, Zimbabwe, named after British Army officer Allan Wilson. Wilson led the Shangani Patrol in the First Chimurenga (war) against the people of Matabeleland. He died in that war near Shangani River, defending Rhodesians who were fighting to colonise Zimbabwe.
The school shares a boundary fence/wall with Prince Edward School to the north and Harare Polytechnic to the south.
History
[edit]The school was founded in 1940 after running for 25 years as a hospital for the white minority that had colonised then-Rhodesia. Its sister school is Queen Elizabeth Girls' High School, which was founded in the same year. The school war cry is "Umkhulubafana, dzi, Izichesuzubaba, dzi, klahba, vimba, khosa, duma, zha, zhavella, Allan Wilson, waah. It was founded as a "modern general secondary school," and originally did not offer public examinations. This changed in 1952 when it was accorded the status of "technical high school," and named Allan Wilson Technical Boys' High School.[1] Between 1952 and 1974, the school was academically selective and taught a mainly technical and scientific curriculum. From 1974, the curriculum was broadened, and the school offered a comprehensive range of subjects.[1]
Historically, the school offered College of Preceptors 'O' level and 'A' level examinations under the auspices of the Oxford Examination Board and Associated Examining Board, later by the University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate UCLES, and also as a collaborative effort with the University of Zimbabwe.
Modern developments
[edit]The school motto was originally "They were Men of Men" in homage to the Allan Wilson's Shangani Patrol, who lost their lives to Lobengula's men at Shangani in 1893 during the First Matebele War. With Zimbabwean independence, and a feeling that the motto had lost its relevancy, staff and students chose the motto "We are Men of Men" as a reflection of the sentiment of the time.
Since 1988, 'O' and 'A' Level curricula have revolved around the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) protocol of 'O' Level and 'A' LEVEL examinations. O-Levels are written after the first four years of high school, at the end of Form IV (Year 11). A-Levels after the last 2 years of school, in Form VI (Year 13).
The school enrollment and staff changed from predominantly white to predominantly blacks, accurately reflecting the country's demographics.
Notable alumni
[edit]- Philemon Hanneck, athlete.
- David Lowe,[1] swimmer.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c MacLaren, I. P., ed. (1981). Some renowned Rhodesian senior schools, 1892-1979 : contributed editorial. Bulawayo: Books of Zimbabwe. pp. 15–24. ISBN 0-86920-200-6. OCLC 9194101.
