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{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
|name = Allan Wilson High School
|name = Allan Wilson High School
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|image = File:Allan-Wilson-High-School-Badge.png
| alt = AWS Badge
| caption = Allan Wilson Badge
|city = Harare
|city = Harare
|province = [[Mashonaland]]
|province = [[Mashonaland]]
|country = [[Zimbabwe]]
|country = [[Zimbabwe]]
|coordinates = [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-17.823024,31.036409&num=1&t=h&z=19&vpsrc=6&vps=1&hl=en]
|coordinates ={{coord|17.77015|S|31.01076|E|type:edu|display=it}}

|authority = Government / Public School
|authority = Government / Public School
|denomination = [[non-denominated]]
|denomination = non-denominated
|classes offered = Form 1 to Upper 6 ['A' level]
|classes offered = Form 1 to Upper 6 ['A' level]
|avg_class_size = 47 pupils (2013 average)
|avg_class_size = 47 pupils (2013 average)
|gender = Boys Only
|gender = Boys Only
|nickname = A-Dub, (usually shortened to Dub)
|houses = 6 Sporting Houses
|houses = 6 Sporting Houses


'''Day Scholar Houses-Colour-Mascot'''
'''Day Scholar Houses-Colour-Mascot'''


Wellington - Red
*Red (colonial name Wellington) {{color box|red}}
*Yellow (colonial name Newton) {{color box|yellow}}

*Green - Bear (colonial name Browning) {{color box|#00ee00}}
Newton - Yellow
*Blue - Shumba (colonial name Scott) {{color box|blue}}

Browning - Green - Bear

Scott - Blue - Shumba


'''Boarding Houses/Day Scholar-Colour-Mascot'''
'''Boarding Houses/Day Scholar-Colour-Mascot'''


Shangani - White - Road Runner,
*White - Road Runner (colonial name Shangani) {{color box|white}}
*Bulldog (colonial name Burnham - Lilac) {{color box|#C8A2C8}}


Burnham - Lilac - Bulldog,

|medium = English
|language = English & Shona
|language = English & Shona
|classrooms =
|classrooms =
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|rival =
|rival =
|mascot = Sable Antelope
|mascot = Sable Antelope
|sports = Rugby, Field Hockey, Football, Tennis, Cricket, Water Polo, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics,
|sports = Rugby, Field Hockey, Football (Soccer), Tennis, Cricket, Water Polo, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics,
|team_name = Sables
|team_name = Sables
|nickname = AWS (A-Dub, usually shortened to Dub)
|nickname = AWS (A-Dub, usually shortened to Dub)
|school_colours = Black, Red and White
|school_colours = Black, Red and White {{color box|black}}{{color box|#ee0000}}{{color box|white}}
|newspaper = Sable News Network (SNN)
|newspaper = Sable News Network (SNN)
|founded = 1940
|founded = 1940
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'''Allan Wilson High school''' is a boys-only school situated in [[Harare|Harare, Zimbabwe]]. The school uniform comprises three main variants: full khaki - shorts and a short sleeve shirt (3rd Kit); khaki shorts and a white long/short sleeve shirt (2nd kit); and black long trousers, white shirt and a black blazer (1st Kit). First kit is worn with a straw boater, 2nd kit was historically worn with a black cap or boater whilst 3rd kit is worn with either a cap or grey floppy hat.
'''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 motto was originally "They were Men of Men" in homage to Allan Wilson and [[Shangani Patrol|his patrol]] who lost their lives to Lobengulas men at Shangami in 1893 during the First Matebele War. With independence and a feeling that the motto had lost its meaning; staff and students looked inward and decided on the motto "We are Men of Men" a reflection of the sentiment of the time.


The school shares a boundary fence/wall with Prince Edward High School to the north and Harare Polytechnic to the south.
The school shares a boundary fence/wall with [[Prince Edward School]] to the north and [[Harare Polytechnic]] to the south.


== History ==
== History ==


The school was founded in 1940 as '''Allan Wilson Technical Boys' High School'''. Its sister school is '''Queen Elizabeth Girls' High School''', which was founded in the same year. Although standards at the school have declined considerably, the pass rate is still quite high and the boys 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. In recent days the school has seen a decline in sport and education standards, with the rugby team the only sport showing potential, with minimal resources.
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.
==Sports==


==Modern developments==
Sports at the school include rugby, soccer, loan tennis, table tennis, cricket,weight lifting, karate, judo, volleyball, swimming, basketball, handball, badminton, chess, hockey, athletics and cross country. Every scholar is encouraged to participate in at least one sporting discipline. The school has competed against Prince Edward, St Johns College, Peterhouse, St Georges College; Oriel Boys High; and Cranborne High.


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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.
Allan wilson boys high produced one of the greatest runner ever phillimon hanneck. phillimon hanneck a two time olympian, 3 time world championship in athletics and 4 time world cross country championship. he is a Zimbabwean national record holder in 1500m 3:35, 1 mile 3:53, 5000m 13:14. 1994 and 1995 world road racer of the year. silver madelist at the 1994 commonwealth games in 5000m. the most decorated runner both in the world and Zimbabwe. the first man to run under 3:40 in 1500m in Zimbabwe, also the first man to run under 4 mins in a mile Zimbabwe. Phillimon Hanneck traveled all over the world with athletics. Phil retired 2008 and he lives in Florida.


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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).
==Clubs==
{{div col}}
*The Interact Club (A-Level Students Only)
*Chess Club
*Writers' Club
*Environmental Club
*Debate Club (Divided Into Senior and Junior Teams)
*Quiz Club
*Padare
*Scripture Union
*First Aid Club
*Current Affairs Club
*The Library Club
*Science Club
*Music Club
{{div col end}}


The school enrollment and staff changed from predominantly white to predominantly blacks, accurately reflecting the country's demographics.
==Academic education==
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Historically 'O' and 'A' Levels were written under the auspices of The University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate [[UCLES]] and prior to this exams were also offered by Oxford Examination Board and [[Associated Examining Board]]. [[UCLES]] was undertaken as a collaborative effort with the University of Zimbabwe.
== Notable alumni ==
{{See also|Category:Alumni of Allan Wilson High School}}
*[[Philemon Hanneck]], athlete.
*[[David Lowe (swimmer)|David Lowe]],<ref name=SRRSS/> swimmer.


==References==
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Since 1988, 'O' and 'A' Level curriculum revolves 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, that is, at the end of Form IV (Year 11), A-Levels after the last 2 years of school, in Form VI (Year 13).
{{Reflist}}

In their first term of Form 1 at Allan Wilson the boys are streamed into 4-5 classes using their grade 7 results. Boys in the top stream study Physical Science. Apart from academic subjects boys who wish to do so may take Art, Commerce, Metalwork, Religious Education, Technical Drawing, Woodwork, to 'O' levels. Progression to Advanced Level and subsequent choice of subject matter is dependent on passing Ordinary Level.


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.wilsonsablesonline.com - Allan Wilson High School Homepage]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170410213729/http://aws.ac.zw/ Allan Wilson High School Homepage]

{{Authority control}}


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Latest revision as of 06:30, 14 February 2023

Allan Wilson High School
AWS Badge
Allan Wilson Badge
Location
Map
Harare
,
Mashonaland

Zimbabwe
Coordinates17°46′13″S 31°00′39″E / 17.77015°S 31.01076°E / -17.77015; 31.01076
Information
Motto"We are Men of Men"
Denominationnon-denominated
Founded1940
AuthorityGovernment / Public School
GenderBoys Only
Average class size47 pupils (2013 average)
Classes offeredForm 1 to Upper 6 ['A' level]
LanguageEnglish & Shona
Houses6 Sporting Houses

Day Scholar Houses-Colour-Mascot

  • Red (colonial name Wellington)  
  • Yellow (colonial name Newton)  
  • Green - Bear (colonial name Browning)  
  • Blue - Shumba (colonial name Scott)  

Boarding Houses/Day Scholar-Colour-Mascot

  • White - Road Runner (colonial name Shangani)  
  • Bulldog (colonial name Burnham - Lilac)  
Colour(s)Black, Red and White    
SloganSables the rare species
SportsRugby, Field Hockey, Football (Soccer), Tennis, Cricket, Water Polo, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics,
MascotSable Antelope
NicknameAWS (A-Dub, usually shortened to Dub)
Team nameSables
NewspaperSable 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

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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.[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

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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 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

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See also: Category:Alumni of Allan Wilson High School

References

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  1. ^ 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.
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