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We're on a mission
Old Mizekians Association
The goal of the Old Mizekians Association is to ensure that all old boys and friends of the school are aware of the school's many accomplishments. The association also creates a sense of community among old boys and provides them with opportunities to reconnect with the school.
The Old Mizekians Association is proud of the school's achievements and is committed to supporting its future success. We believe that by working together, old boys can help to ensure that Bernard Mizeki college continues to be a leading educational institution.
Here are some specific ways that the Old Mizekians Association can achieve its goals:
- Organize regular reunions and events for old boys to meet and socialize.
- to keep old boys updated on the school's news and events.
- Offer scholarships and other financial assistance to current students.
- Support the school's athletic programs and other extracurricular activities.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to current students.
The Old Mizekians Association is a valuable resource for the school and its current students. By working together, old boys can help to ensure that Bernard Mizeki College continues to be a leading educational institution.
Our goal is to ensure that all old boys and friends of the school are aware of the school's many accomplishments.
College History
Bernard Mizeki Schools Trust
Bernard Mizeki Schools Trust was founded in 1959 by the then Bishop of Mashonaland Cecil William Alderson and Canon Robert Grinham.
They secured funds to the tune of fourty thousand British pounds from the Lambeth Conference and invited a group of prominent individuals, both African and European, with the goal of providing high-quality education to African students through establishing Bernard Mizeki College.
Construction of the College
Actual construction of the college began in 1960 with the arrival of founding headmaster Peter Holmes Canham and opened in January 1961.
The school's name is a tribute to Bernard Mizeki, an African catechist who was martyred in Zimbabwe in 1896. Bernard Mizeki College was modeled after Eton College in the United Kingdom and other private European schools.
The college was founded on land that had previously been used by the Church of England as a mission school for African boys known as Bovey Tracey Estate.
The challenging years
The founding headmaster, Peter Holmes Canham, was a passionate and charismatic figure who provided a rigorous and well-rounded education to his students.
The school initially charged high tuition fees, which made it inaccessible to many African families. The school also faced financial difficulties due to the liberation war and the high cost of its operations its enrollment numbers fell sharply in the 1970s.
Liberavi Animum Meum
Despite many challenges, Bernard Mizeki College has produced many successful graduates who have gone on to make significant contributions to Zimbabwe and the world.
The school's motto "Liberavi Animum Meum," means "I Have Liberated My Soul." The school's crest features a cross with two spears and a crown above the cross, which represent.
Executive Committee
The Old Mizekians Executive Committee (Exec) is responsible for overseeing the operations of the association and ensuring that it delivers benefits and events for its members. They also set the strategic direction for the Old Mizekians Association, making sure that it is aligned with the Constitution and the needs of the college and community.
The Exec champions the interests of the college and the old boys and ensures that their voices are heard. They meet regularly to discuss and plan how to achieve these goals. The Exec is elected by the members of the Old Mizekians Association and is made up of volunteers with a variety of skills and resources.
Responsibilities include:
- Planning and organizing events and activities for members
- Managing the Old Mizekian Association finances
- Representing the Old Mizekian Association interests to the school and other organizations
- Fundraising
- Communicating with members
- Promoting Old Mizekian Associations mission and values
The Exec plays an important role in ensuring that the MCOBA is successful and continues to serve the needs of its members. They are a dedicated group of volunteers who are committed to making a difference.
Patrons
Our Executive Team
Membership
Our Constitution prescribes that anyone who has spent at least one academic year at Bernard Mizeki College as a student is automatically enrolled as an Old Mizekian member. Former staff members who have also spent at least one academic year are also considered honorary members.
We proudly invite you to join and connect – the official networking platform for the Old Mizekians Association and the future of our great alumni.
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