Hillcrest College

Hillcrest College (or Hillcrest, also informally referred to as Crest) is an independent, co-educational, boarding and day high school in Mutare, Zimbabwe. The school was established in 1985, two years after the establishment of Hillcrest Preparatory School.[2] Alumni of Hillcrest College are referred to as Old Crestonians.

Not to be confused with Hillcrest Christian College.

Hillcrest College
Hillcrest College Logo
Location
Kloof Road, Toronto

Mutare

Zimbabwe
Coordinates18.923°S 32.645°E / -18.923; 32.645
Information
TypeIndependent, day and boarding high school
MottoSimba Mate
(Shona: From perseverance comes strength)
DenominationInterdenominational
Established1985
OversightHillcrest Schools (Pvt) Ltd
HeadmasterOrlando Fernandez
Forms1–4, Sixth Form
GenderCo-educational
Enrollment315 (2020)[1]
Campus typeSuburban
HousesChimanimani (Maroon), Inyangani (Yellow) and Bvumba (light blue)
Colour(s)Navy, White and Grey
Tuition
  • US$1,675.00 (day)
  • US$3,435.00 (boarding)
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Feeder schoolsHillcrest Preparatory School
Affiliations
AlumniOld Crestonians
Websitewww.hillcrestcollege.net
  1. Termly fees, the year has 3 terms.[1]

Hillcrest College is a member of the Association of Trust Schools (ATS) and the Headmistress is a member of the Conference of Heads of Independent Schools in Zimbabwe (CHISZ).[3]

Academics

Hillcrest College offers programs developed by Cambridge International Examinations which include Cambridge Secondary Checkpoint, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS/A Level.[4]

Sport

The following sports are offered at Hillcrest: athletics, basketball, cricket, cross country, hockey, football, rugby, swimming, golf, tennis, volleyball The school is known mainly for its rugby where the school was promoted to the super 8 rugby league in the year of 2017 after winning the annual Coed rugby league.Since then they have produced many National Players giving the school recognition as one of the best rugby playing schools in the country.The school has also enjoyed success in the Athletics where they participate in the Coed Athletics competition and the Sprint Challenge which takes place at Watershed Collefe

Cultural

The following cultural activities are offered at Hillcrest: Aids Awareness, Art Club, Chess Club, Computer club, Current Affairs, Drama, Environmental Clu, First Aid Club, Interact, Leo Club, Music, Public Speaking/Debating Club, Scripture Union, Sign Language, Bridge, Marimba, Choir

List of College Heads
  • Mr. J.A. Cowan ()
  • Mr. David White ()
  • Mr. Richard Hanly ()
  • Mr. Stephen Prior ()
  • Mr. Hannes De Bruin ()
  • Mr. Silas Kaziboni (2007-2014)
  • Mrs Anne Holman (2015-2019)
  • Mr Orlando Fernandez ( 2020-Present)

Notable alumni

See also

References
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  2. "History of Hillcrest College". Hillcrest College. Hillcrest College. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  3. "ATS CHISZ Senior » » Schools Directory". ATS CHISZ. ATS CHISZ. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  4. "Academics". Hillcrest College. Hillcrest College. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  5. Tichawangana, Fungai James (7 April 2009). "Stealing Pictures with Annie Mpalume". Zimbo Jam. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  6. Mbewe, Maston (16 October 2013). "Zimbabwe Designers Feature: Baynham Goredema". Creative Loop. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  7. Muchinjo, Enock (19 January 2018). "Jacques: Tribute to an absolute legend". The Zimbabwe Independent. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  8. Zunidza, Goodwill (15 August 2017). "Hillcrest College rule the roost". The Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  9. Price, Steven (30 September 2004). "Ozias Bvute - The power behind the throne". Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  10. "Tino Mawoyo". Cricinfo. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
  11. Shumba, Takunda (6 September 2018). "Blacklisted journalist Violet Gonda Denied Zimbabwe Passport by Mnangagwa government". ZW News. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
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