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in 1953. It is located in the suburb of

in Salisbury (now called

). Next door is

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, the school's sister school. The Ellis Robins school colours are blue and gold, the badge has two dolphins facing each other, and the school

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motto is "Esse Quam Videri" which means "To be, rather than to seem". This motto comes from the family coat of arms of

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, who was Chairman of the

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and the school is also named after him. There was a government proposal in 2003 to rename all schools in Zimbabwe and Ellis Robins was scheduled to be called Leopold Takawira Boys High but overwhelming parental disapproval ensures that the original name is still used. The school is one of the popular group A schools that participate in the Dairiboard Schools Rugby Festival which is held annually at

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. Ellis Robins who are famously known as "FUSH", are fierce rivals with

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with whom they compete with in various sporting disciplines. This rivalry is known to have existed since the colonial era.

House system

Malcolm (boarders), Lawley, Newton, Abercorn

Clubs and societies

The school has a variety of Clubs and Societies that are offered to the students to participate in. Many of these run throughout the academic year on all 3 terms. *Drama *Toastmasters *Leo Club *Debate *Public Speaking *Scripture Union *Quiz & Current Affairs *Zimbabwe United Nations Association (ZUNA) *Conservation *Shona Culture

Sports

Sports at the school include Soccer, Rugby,

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and

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Old boys association (EROS)

The Old Boys Association (EROS) is an association for the alumni that attended Ellis Robins School. The purpose is to maintain school traditions and reunite the Old Boys. Former students are able to contribute to their alma mater through the Old Boys Association which keeps a close working relationship with the school.

Notable alumni

* Heidi Holland – Author and journalist * Perez Livias (graduated 2016 ) Environmentalist *

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– First Class Cricketer * John Linwood – ex-BBC Chief Technology Officer *

Abel Chimukoko Abel Chimukoko (born September 29, 1972 in Mutoko, Mashonaland East) is a Zimbabwean long-distance runner. He competed for his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece Athens ( ; el, Αθήνα, Athína ; grc, Ἀθ� ...

– Zimbabwe long distance runner *

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– Rapper *

Roy Bennett (politician) Roy Leslie Bennett (16 February 1957 – 17 January 2018) was a Zimbabwean politician and member of the British South Africa Police. He was also a member of the House of Assembly of Zimbabwe for the seat of Chimanimani, where he was affectionat ...

(19572018), Zimbabwean politician * Kevin Duers * Pastor G – Gospel artist *

Winston Chitando Winston Chitando is a Zimbabwean politician. Career In December 2017 was appointed the country's Minister of Mines and Mining Development. He is a member of Zanu-PF and is the member of parliament for Gutu Central. He was ordered imprisoned in Fe ...

(graduated 1981), Zimbabwe Minister of Mines, 20172019 * Bronson Gengezha (born 1981), sculptor * Albert Alan Owen – composer *

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– Rapper

References

External links

Official WebsiteAlumni graduates page
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