Christian Brothers College, Bulawayo
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| Christian Brothers College, Bulawayo |
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| Motto | Viriliter Age (Latin: 'Act Manfully') |
| Established | July 1953 |
| Type | Independent all-male secondary |
| Founder | Christian Brothers |
| Students | c. 700 |
| Grades | Forms 1-6 |
| Location | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe |
| Website | www.cbc.co.zw |
Christian Brothers College, Bulawayo is a private multiracial boy's only high school located in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. It was founded in the 1950s and is probably the most prestigious boy's school in Bulawayo.
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[edit] History
The school was founded by the Christian Brothers who trace their origins to Edmund Ignatius Rice an Irish man. It is hence a Roman Catholic school, however it is run largely by lay staff.
[edit] Sport
CBC, as the school is affectionately called, is one of the most competitive schools in the country in sports such as rugby, water polo and hockey. Each year several students are selected for the junior Zimbabwe teams. Falcon College is probably CBCs greatest rival in sport.
[edit] Alumni
- Charles Coventry (Zimbabwean cricketer)
- Adrian Garvey - former member of the South African national rugby team
- Tony Johnstone - professional golfer
- Timothy Durrett - selected to Harvard University
