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2nd Term Newsletter 2017

From The Headmasters Desk

A
s temperatures begin to warm up, we come to DRIVING IN THE COLLEGE
the end of a busy, cold 2nd term and look CAMPUS
forward to a busier, warmer 3rd term. 1. Zebra Crossing
IMBIZO DISTRICT AWARDS (MINISTRY OF Thank you parents for exercising
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION extreme caution at the Zebra
AWARDS) Crossing. Please kindly continue
The College did extremely well in the Imbizo District to do so and respect the 15kph
Awards excelling in the following areas: speed limit.
1. Best Performing School at O Level with quality
passes in 2016. 2. Travelling to and from the College
2. Most Improved School at O Level in 2016. Please remind your sons NOT to use taxis without
3. Overall Best Performing School at O Level. number plates.
CBC had the Best pass rates in 11 O Level subjects
in the Imbizo District namely: Mathematics, Physical TILING
Science, Biology, Computers, History, Economics, Renovations and face lifts on school infrastructure are
Literature in English, Geography, Art and Design and on-going. At present, tiling of most classrooms has
IsiZulu. been done and the nished rooms look absolutely
Xolani Mkwananzi, Panashe Shana, Suhail Sidat, admirable. This project is likely to be completed during
Clarence Ndlovu, Nyasha Charedzera, Mondli the school holidays.
Malaba, Kudzaishe Marerwa, Blessing Tirivepi and
Panashe Nkatazo were recognised by the Ministry of CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES
Education for scoring 8 or more A's at O Level. Please kindly make use of the school holidays to
At A Level the school was outstanding in Biology, ensure that your son is cleared for the 3rd term.
Accounting and Economics bringing home a shield
and trophies. We continue to aspire to do better so HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS
as to provide the best education for our young men. Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
AUGUST HOLIDAY LESSONS The College oce will be closed during the public
Form 4, Lower 6 and Upper 6 will be required to holidays on Monday, 14th and Tuesday 15th August.
attend Holiday Lessons from Wednesday 16th to
Friday 25th August 2017. Please plan accordingly The College will re-open on Tuesday, 12th September
and ensure that your son does not miss these critical 2017.
revision lessons as we approach End of Year
Cambridge exams.
LOST PROPERTY BROTHER DENIS TURNER
Please note lost property is handed in at the Library The College received a ood of tributes on the passing
and anyone looking for lost property should check of this wonderful human being and to them I add my
there rst before proceeding to C9. Items not own. Please see full report on page 6 of this
claimed from the library will be sent to Room C9, newsletter.
which will be opened by Mrs Kaufman at break time
on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Most importantly,
please mark your sons name on all his property.

Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the
Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.
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Mid Year & Cambridge Mock

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CBC Gets Lion's Share in Imbizo District Awards Team Sports Awards

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BC scooped the lion's share of the prizes, trophies Volleyball U17 boys, Soccer U15 boys, Chess juniors
and certicates at the Ministry of Education Imbizo Individual Sports Prizes
District 2016 awards ceremony. The annual event Swimming Brendon Cyprianos, Rugby Tinotenda
meant to recognize schools and students for excelling in Msasanure, Hurdles Ryan Wilson, Chess Ebenezer
Madamba, Basketball Davison Chivero, Cricket
the various academic, sporting and cultural disciplines was Mphokuhle Dube, Shot Putt Jason James
held on Friday the 14th of July at the Academy of Music hall. Arts and Culture
At Ordinary level, CBC was awarded the following: CBC won a prize for Public Speaking
Best Performing School at O' level with quality
passes
Overall Best Performing School at O' level with
highest percentage pass rate.
Most Improved School at O' level
CBC came top in 11 subjects and got 11 out of 28
subject prizes
Individual prizes for 8 As and above 9 CBC boys
out of a total of 19 students from the district were
awarded this distinction
At Advanced Level CBC was awarded the following
prizes:
3 subject prizes for Biology, Accounting and Economics.
Individual prize Ronak Desai
Well done to the CBC boys and sta members whose
outstanding dedication and commitment to duty enabled us
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he Skulls, a relatively young side gave an
impressive account of themselves this season
making a huge impression not just in CBC but
nationwide and in South Africa too. The team under
the inspirational captainship of Panashe Nyamande
and mentorship of Mr. B. Mukadam belied its
youthfulness in the face of credible rivals.

A strong contingent of 10 members of CBC Skulls:

Panashe Nyamande, Timothy Judge, Vuyisile Dube,
Bokani Moyo, Joseph Phiri, Arish Naik, Jordan Lynx,
Riley Mirtle, Wade Pettican, Kian Coomans and Mr.
B. Mukadam were part of the victorious Zim U17 and
U19 teams that took part in the recently held
SAHCOC North Boys Tournament in Durban, South
Africa.
The ZimU17 and U19 A teams both won gold. The
U17 A team captained by CBC's Joseph Phiri with
Aarish Naik as the goal keeper had an unbeaten run
(winning 5 out of 5 games) and conceded only one
goal throughout the tournament. Well done to all the
Skulls and the technical department for raising the
CBC and Zimbabwe ags high.
The team also qualied for the Top 12 Tournament
earning its rightful position amongst its peers - the
country's high schools hockey powerhouses. To end
the season on a high note, the team won their last
match which was against Petra 3-0, placing
themselves in 5th position in the country.
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t has been another challenging season for the
CBC rugby teams, however with some
positive highlights. For the Hornets and Men
of Men teams, the season has been yet another
learning curve which can be summed up as so
near yet so far. So near because the teams
showed an overall improvement in their
performance and understanding of rugby, playing
more as a unit and following the game plans and
so far because their results were not as good as
expected.
However with the upcoming juniors, the future
looks bright for the CBC rugby department, it is
only a matter of time. Deserving special mention
is the under 14 team which only lost 3 matches
throughout the whole season.
The school is behind the Hornets and Men of
Men and will support the boys always.
Viriliter Age!
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he major highlights of this season for the
Eagles were:

Their qualication for the National Top 4 Tournament

in the CHISZ league to be held at MCC on the
closing day of school.
The Eagles, together with the Squash team travelled
on tour to South Africa for the Inter-CBC Tournament.
Meanwhile, Eagles striker, Shaun Matika was

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uring the exeat weekend the CBC
selected into the Zimbabwe U17 squad which
Media Club embarked on a tour to
travelled to Mauritius for the Cosafa U17 games. It
South Africa, where they visited the
was really a big moment for me. It was such an
SABC, Wits University, AFDA lm school and
honour and privilege to represent my country at such
the Hartbeespoort resort.
a big stage, and the tour was both fun and an eye
The tour was of great value and benetted the
opener, said Shaun Matika.
boys who gained insight into the various
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BC Management member graduates with
Doctorate degree. available, as well as university expectations
for entry into various degree programmes.
For years CBC has been known to be an institution Apart from the informative aspect, the tour
of academic, sporting as well as cultural excellence. was fun lled as the boys got to meet
Many students who come to CBC are instructed and celebrities they have only seen on TV. They
directed on a sure path of academic excellence and also had an opportunity to photograph
they carry the culture of hard work and acting Hartbeespoort's stunning scenery and
manfully beyond the school to their university and life panoramic views from the top of the
long careers. It seems CBC does not only inspire the mountain.
students but also sta members. On the 6th of July, Whilst one group was on tour, another
Mr. Ntandoyenkosi Sibindi who teaches Business organized and led by club president Nicholas
Studies and runs examinations at CBC graduated Trivella and seniors, took on the huge task of
with a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Science covering the Dancing Championships
(Management) from the University of Witswatersrand organized by the Matabeleland Dancing
in South Africa. Board and involving dancers from all over the
The newly minted Dr Sibindi has published on country. The boys did a wonderful job and
organization tness, performance and structure. raised the CBC ag high, providing
Those who know him well will attest to the fact that photographic and video coverage of the
he works passionately on whatever he does. Apart event. The boys were also entrusted by the
from his academic and professional pursuits, his director of Mpala Events and Conference
other passions are Soccer and Highlanders football Centre (MECC) with updating their social
club. media sites. Proceeds from the fund raising
Congratulations to Dr. N. Sibindi who no doubt will were used to buy a new tripod, which will be
prove to be a source of inspiration to everyone used with the video camera for recording
around him. rugby games.
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Junior Parliament
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BC Debate and Public Speaking has continued
to go from strength to strength, winning
virtually everything on oer from district level to
national level. In July the team, comprising Takudzwa
Dinidza, Muziwethu Ndlovu and Ebenezer Kudita
debated on the issue of Environmental rights and
ancestral entitlement in a competition organised by
Evironmental Management Agency (EMA) in
conjuction with the Ministry of Education. The team
performed exceptionally well, notching 200 points and
winning the competition. Muziwethu Ndlovu was once
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student, was elected into the Junior for EMA provincial competition.
Parliament as a minister without In Public Speaking, Muziwethu Ndlovu and Ebenezer
portfolio in the Junior Presidential elections Kudita qualied for Public Speaking provincials nals.
held in Harare in June. This comes after his Well done to the club, led by Ebenezer Kudita and
election here in Bulawayo as Junior MP for the Munotidaishe Matsvairo and patron, Mrs Mashazhu.
Bulawayo East Constituency.
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xcitement for this year's Inter-house Singing Competition was tangible. The House Captains had
from the beginning of term to prepare for both the Set and Choice songs. Mr Zenzo Ndlovu from
Whitestone, who is a very accomplished singer and musician, was our rst judge while Mr
Richard Fenwick was the second.

Patricians were the outright winners. They had enthusiastic leaders in Lerato Nare and Bongani
Fuzwayo who had coached the boys into having some movement, rhythm and singing in tune with a little
harmony. They also chose a brilliant song Stand by Me with a mash up including Suicidal. The
coaches used their common sense as to what would appeal to everyone, including the audience and the
judges. The 2017 Inter-house Competition results were as follows: Patricians 1, Davidians 2, Georgians
3 and Andreans 4.

Thank you to the judges, the parents that attended and to the boys who were tremendous with their
behaviour and singing. Well done and we look forward to next year's event.
Meanwhile, Mrs. T.L. Burns also thought of and with the assistance of Mr. R. Fenwick organised the Face
the Music Quiz aimed at raising funds to procure musical equipment for the Music Department. It was a
fantastic and very successful evening. The Music Department hopes this becomes a regular feature of
the CBC calendar. Music is going places with CBC, please support your children who enjoy music.
Thank you to everyone that assisted in making the event a success.
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Brother Denis Kostka Turner

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The Edmund Rice of Bulawayo

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Were we to know the merit and value of

only going from one street to another to
serve a neighbour for the love of God,we
should prize it more than silver and gold.
Blessed Edmund Rice Brother Denis Kostka Turner
4 December 1932- 29 July 2017

"Slan agat (Goodbye) Brother Denis Turner.

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n Tuesday the 1st of August, the Christian
Brothers family came together and paid their last
respects to Brother D.K. Turner, a former
headmaster of the college, a pioneer of the CBC night
school and an integral part of Christian Brothers
College. The funeral service organized by Br. D.V.
Kennedy, CBC RE Department and the school
administration was held in the DI Thomson Quad with
Fr. Charles Mafurutu as the Main Celebrant. People
from all walks of life, from within and outside the country,
whose lives Brother Turner had touched in one way or
the other deed the chilly weather to pay tribute to a
man who was referred to by some as the Edmund Rice
of Bulawayo.
It was a betting farewell to Brother Turner that on the
day before he passed on, CBC received the Best
Performing Part- time and Continuing Education Centre
in Bulawayo Metropolitan Province award. The school
received the certicate from the Ministry of Education
through the Better Schools Programme (BSPZ).
The award is recognition of the late Brother Turners
tireless and seless eorts of running the night school
programme that has transformed the lives of many in
society.
Through the night school programme, Brother Turner
and his team gave the less fortunate in the society a
chance to work towards attaining their O levels. Many,
who have gone through the night school, went on to
train as teachers at colleges and in other professions.
Many have changed from being maids and assistants at
homes to professionals in various elds, thanks to
Brother Turner and his team.
The Bulawayo community has lost a true shepherd of
the sheep who cared for virtually everyone in the
society.
He will be missed.
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A Level Year 1971

Class of 1965 Current Board Chairman

Old Boys Take a Keen Interest in the College

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he interaction between the college and the old boys continues to be
strengthened. A number of old boys are getting more involved in the
life and activities of the college.
Bulawayo Chronicle 1965 Whilst a number of old boys have come and given inspiring testimonies at
assembly of how CBC laid a great foundation for their now successful
careers, some have shared their success stories via email and social
media. The school will continue to report on them in the newsletter,
magazine, website and facebook page as well as providing updates on
the various projects they are involved in.
Below are a few extracts from what some of the old boys had to say:
Shivam Patel who is currently studying Aerospace Engineering at the
University of Florida and is on an internship at General Electric Aviation , a
leading manufacturer of Jet engines.
The years I spent at CBC were by far the most memorable years of my
life. CBC helped me build the strong foundation upon which I stand today.
The education I obtained as well as the discipline that was enforced
helped me to stay successful and focused through my transition to an
entirely new environment. I cannot express how thankful I am for such an
institution that have shaped me into the person I am today.
Peter Stork, an old boy from 1965 currently residing at Indiana in the
United States reminisced on how CBC always typically excelled in
academics, and other areas such as Debate in the annual Eistedfordd
during his years at the college.
Igor Maksimovic who recently graduated with a degree in Chemistry from
the College of Arts and Sciences at New York University gave an
inspirational speech to the Forms 4 up to Upper Sixth on how CBC
prepared him for his post high school studies.
2007 head boy, Anastasi Karasava , after coming to give an inspirational
speech at assembly. He went on to collect contact details for all the old
boys from his year and they are planning a reunion to be held in
December.
Nhlanhla Mtobi director of Equate Africa, a leading construction company
in South Africa has stepped up eorts to boost sports and cultural activities
at the school, rolling out a generous sponsorship for the Chess Club,
Basket Ball and Rugby.
Thanks to the old boys for the great interest they have shown on the
college. This will go a long way in development projects and maintaining
the high standards of excellence at the school.
The school has identied contacts for old boys communications as follows:
Mr Matthew Leonard and Mr T. Mhlanga while the CBC Media Club will
provide updates on events and projects:
oldboys@cbcbyo.org
cbcmediaclub@gmail.com
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Our steadfastness is always under test, and we will not fail

in commitment, resolu on and for tude, Our city, our na on
and the world must know our readiness, courage and
tenacity, and they must feel the spirituality and the high
principles to which we aspire. Mr. D. I. Thomson (2011)

I am most privileged to stand on the

shoulders of great men who have gone
before me and set high standards with
which this College has come to be
iden ed with. Mr. K. Muhomba

A formed conscience is made up of

freely- made commitments and
freely- established loyal es, by which
we shape character and become
virtuous, Mr. D. I. Thomson (2013)

It is par cularly appropriate to

thank the sta for all that they have
done and con nue to do - you really
are very good, so please keep it up Excellence is a hallmark of CBC
Mr. P. Edmeades (2015) Mr. K. Muhomba (2016)