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|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)
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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.
'''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.


The school shares a boundary fence/wall with [[Prince Edward 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.
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== History ==
== History ==


The school was founded in 1940 after running for 25 years as a hospital for the white minority who had colonised the 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>{{citation|editor=[[I.P. Maclaren]]|year=1981|title=[[Some Renowned Rhodesian Senior Schools 1892--1979]]|publisher=[[Books of Zimbabwe]]|location=[[Bulawayo]]|pages=15–24}}</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/>
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/>


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.
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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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.
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.


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, that is, at the end of Form IV (Year 11). A-Levels after the last 2 years of school, in Form VI (Year 13).
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 enrolment and staff changed from predominantly white to predominantly blacks, accurately reflecting the country's demographics.
The school enrollment and staff changed from predominantly white to predominantly blacks, accurately reflecting the country's demographics.
==Academics==

In their first term of Form I at Allan Wilson, new boys are streamed into 4 or 5 different classes using their grade 7 results. Boys in the top stream study Chemistry & Physical Sciences. Apart from academic subjects such as [[English literature]] and grammar, Maths pure and applied, French, Afrikaans, Shona, History, Geography, students who wish to do so may take Art, Commerce, Metalwork, Religious Education, Technical Drawing, and [[Woodwork]]. All of these subjects are taught to 'O' (ordinary) level. The school offers progression to 'A' (advanced) level for students who successfully complete 'O' level.

Recently, academic standards at the school have declined considerably, but the pass rate is still quite high. There is potential of revival through the Old Boys' Committee with many Old Boys now being based in the United States, the UK, and South Africa. There are also many successful Old Boys living in Zimbabwe.

==Sports==

Students manage to hold their own against other schools on the sports field. The rugby team has shown potential with minimal resources.

Sports at the school include rugby, cricket, soccer, rowing, field hockey, lawn tennis, table tennis, weight lifting, [[baseball]], boxing, karate, volleyball, [[swimming (sport)|swimming]], diving, [[basketball]], handball, [[badminton]], chess, korfball, athletics, and cross country. Every scholar is encouraged to participate in at least one sporting discipline. The school competes against [[Prince Edward School]], [[St. John's College (Harare)|St. John's College]], [[Peterhouse Boys' School|Peterhouse]], [[St. George's College, Harare|St. George's College]], [[Oriel Boys' High School|Oriel Boys' High]], Churchill Boys High and
Cranborne High.

==Uniform==
The school uniform comprises three main variants:
* First Kit: long black trousers, black blazer, black shoes, white shirt, school tie, school belt and straw boater;
* Second Kit: khaki shorts, white (long- or short-sleeve) shirt, black shoes, grey school stockings with garters, school tie, school belt and black cap or straw boater; and
* Third Kit: khaki shorts, short-sleeve khaki shirt, black shoes, grey school stockings with garters, school tie, school belt and cap or grey felt hat (pork pie).

==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
*Passed
*Scripture Union
*First Aid Club
*Current Affairs Club
*The Library Club
*Science Club
*Music Club
*Padare / Men's Forum Club
*Art club
*Claps Inc Social Club
*Leo Club
*Mountain airing Club
*Toastmasters Club (For Advanced Level Students Only)
*Drama Club
*Youth Against Aids{{div col end}}

A note regarding the Toastmasters Club:<blockquote>The Toastmasters Club was founded in 2018 by a group of Lower 6 students and they mainly focused on leadership grooming and charity work. The club's main objective is to master public speaking. As for charity, in mid-July, Toastmasters Allan Wilson donated 500 sanitary pads, 250 exercise books and clothing to Mulichi Primary school in [[Karoi]].
</blockquote>

== Notable alumni ==
== Notable alumni ==
{{See also|Category:Alumni of Allan Wilson High School}}
{{See also|Category:Alumni of Allan Wilson High School}}

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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