St. Christopher's School, Harare
St. Christopher's School | |
---|---|
Location | |
2 Tonbridge Way, New Alexandra Park Zimbabwe | |
Information | |
Type | Independent, day, high school |
Religious affiliation(s) | Christianity |
Founded | 2010 |
Oversight | St. Christopher's Trust |
Headmaster | Carl Lapham |
Forms | 1–6, Sixth Form |
Gender | Co-educational |
Enrollment | 71 (2016)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 12:1 |
Campus type | Suburban |
Nickname | SC |
Tuition | US$3,150.00[a] |
Affiliations | |
Website | www |
St. Christopher's School is an independent, co-educational, day, high school in New Alexandra Park, a suburb in Harare, Zimbabwe.[1] The institution, founded in 2010, is owned and governed by St. Christopher's Trust.[2] The school caters for children with learning challenges (such as ADHD and dyslexia).[3]
St. Christopher's School is a member of the Association of Trust Schools (ATS) and the Headmaster is a member of (CHISZ).[4]
History[]
In 2008, a group of parents joined together to discuss the possibility of setting up an alternative school for their children. Each of these children had faced their own challenges during primary school and their parents felt that they would benefit from a "smaller, more intimate and less pressurised" learning environment.[5]
Initially, the school started off in a house on Harry Pichanick Road, New Alexandra Park, transforming bedrooms and living rooms into classrooms, a staff room and an administration office. The school then moved to its present site. In 2009, the school accepted its first class of eight students. At first, the policy was to keep its class size at ten pupils maximum but due to demand determined by entrance examinations for Form One, the school increased its class size to twelve pupils.[5]
In 2013, the school had its first class of Form Fours (Year 10), writing IGCSEs.[3]
Academics[]
Pupils from Form 1 to Upper 6 are taught in classes of no more than 12 children. The IGCSE, AS Level and A Level syllabuses developed and examined by Cambridge International Examinations are followed in all subjects with much greater attention given to detail and individual differences, needs and abilities.[6]
The subjects offered are:
- Art
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Digital Media
- Dynamic Arts
- English Language
- English Literature
- Geography
- History
- ICT
- ICDL
- Life Skills
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Design and Technology
- Digital Media and Design
Sports[]
All of the students are fully integrated into the sporting programme offered by the Hellenic Academy.[7] Many of the students are also involved in additional sports, such as motor-cross, rowing, horse riding and triathlon.[7]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "ATS CHISZ ST. CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL » » Schools Directory". ATS CHISZ. ATS CHISZ. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
- ^ "Home". St. Christopher’s School. St. Christopher’s School. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "About Us". St. Christopher’s School. St. Christopher’s School. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^ "ATS CHISZ Senior » » Schools Directory". ATS CHISZ. ATS CHISZ. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "School History". St. Christopher’s School. St. Christopher’s School. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Subjects Offered". St. Christopher's School. St. Christopher's School. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Sporting Activities". St. Christopher’s School. St. Christopher’s School. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
External links[]
Wikidata has data related to St. Christopher's School, Harare |
- Official website
- St. Christopher's School profile on the ATS website
- St. Christopher's School Zimbabwe on Facebook
- Schools in Harare
- Private schools in Zimbabwe
- Cambridge schools in Zimbabwe
- Co-educational schools in Zimbabwe
- High schools in Zimbabwe
- Day schools in Zimbabwe
- Educational institutions established in 2010
- 2010 establishments in Zimbabwe
- Member schools of the Association of Trust Schools