St. John's Preparatory School (Harare)

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.

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

History 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". 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.

Activities Each pupil is expected to participate in at least one sport and one cultural activity.

Sports The following sports are offered: athletics, cricket, cross country, football, golf, hockey, rugby, squash, swimming, tennis, triathlon, volleyball and water polo.

Clubs 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.

List of School Heads

Notable alumni Eli Snyman - South Africa, Italy and England rugby union player TJ Maguranyanga - Zimbabwe rugby union player

St. John's Preparatory School (Harare)

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