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Christian Brothers College, Bulawayo 
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(Latin: 'Act Manfully')Established July 1953 Type Independent all-male secondary Affiliations Roman Catholic, Christian Brothers Headmaster Mr D I Thomson Founder Christian Brothers Grades Forms 1-6 Location Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Website www.cbcbyo.org St. Patrick's Christian Brothers College, Bulawayo is a private multiracial boys only high school located in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. It was founded in the 1950s and is the most prestigious school in Bulawayo,and probably one of the best schools in the country.
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History
The school was founded by the Irish Christian Brothers who trace their origins to Edmund Ignatius Rice. It is a Roman Catholic school, however it is run largely by lay staff and non-Catholics have attended the school. This is the school of the elite. It usually accommodates pupils who are capable to pay large sums of money. The teachers are also highly rewarded and highly qualified.
Sport
CBC is one of the most competitive schools in the country in sports such as rugby union, water polo, soccer, track and field and hockey. Each year several students are selected for junior Zimbabwe teams. Falcon College is probably CBC's greatest rival in sport.Plumtree high also is one of the prestigious competitors of CBC.
Alumni and staff
- David Coltart – Member of Parliament, Senator, Minister of Education, Sport and Culture of Zimbabwe
- Charles Coventry – Zimbabwean cricketer former holder of the ODI world record for the highest individual score
- Mark Dekker – Zimbabwean cricketer
- John Eppel – award winning author
- Tony Johnstone – professional golfer
- Alexander McCall Smith – author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series.
- Adrian Garvey – Springbok rugby player
- Barry Painting – Professional Golfer
- Steed Richardson – Zimbabwe Mens Swimmer & Waterpolo Player
- Teddie V Ncube – Self-published Author (The Long Way Home)
External links
Categories:- African school stubs
- Zimbabwe stubs
- Boys' schools in Zimbabwe
- Schools in Zimbabwe
- Roman Catholic secondary schools in Zimbabwe
- Christian Brother (Irish) secondary schools
- Bulawayo
- Educational institutions established in 1954
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