Online Forms
ONLINE FORMS Please find below various online forms that help automate manual processes within the college. Car Registration Form Leave Request Form Transport Requisition Form
Shona Department
SHONA DEPARTMENT Navigation Learning Shona at Hartman House has truly become a fun and lively experience. This is because of the Shona Village which is a key feature of the Shona department. This is a real-life model of a traditional Zimbabwean home featuring thatched huts, arranged in the format of a traditional homestead, including the granary (hozi) and other huts used for different purposes. The huts are fully furnished with traditional utensils, instruments and foods customarily found in a traditional Shona home. The Shona Village provides a practical teaching aid where pupils can see, touch and experience the items they are learning about during lessons. Students who do not speak Shona as their mother language at home (L2 learners) especially benefit from the Shona village, because in addition to practical learning, they are provided with appropriate context. Our aim is not only to help students pass, we also aspire to foster a genuine interest and passion for mastering the language for a long lasting impact beyond their time at Hartman House. – Mrs G. Ngwena Teacher
Music Department
MUSIC DEPARTMENT Navigation Music has gone from strength to strength over the years. Music is done in class by every pupil in the school and boys can also do music as an extra-mural activity. In Class, pupils learn how to read and write music as well as learning about some of the great music composers and music works. Pupils also learn how to play the African Drums and other Percussion instruments.We have three Choirs, two Marimba Groups, violinists, trumpeters, pianists, clarinettists and drummers in our extra mural program. We produce concerts every term, and take part in the Annual NIAA Music Eisteddfod. We also take part in the annual Combined Choir Concert with other schools such as Convent and Heritage. The music calendar is always active throughout the year. Mr Bright Gwati Music Teacher
Remedial
REMEDIAL DEPARTMENT Navigation The Remedial Department is growing in leaps and bounds. There are small groups of boys from each grade who come to the Remedial classroom for a couple of sessions a week. This time is devoted to covering concepts that have not been fully understood. Techniques are used from NILD Levels 1 and 2, ILT and a variety of spelling schemes. Games, whiteboard activities, physical objects, practical counters and a variety of other resources are used in these lessons to encourage the boys to enjoy the learning experience and the subject matter.I also go into classes to teach lessons, covering areas in which the majority of boys in that class may be struggling, e.g. Comprehension, Spelling, and Problem Sum concepts and strategies.Workshops are organised twice a term to assist teachers with their teaching; they cover problem areas and enable staff to share valuable ideas with each other. Concentrating on syllable work has made a huge difference in the teaching approach to spelling.Hundreds of new reading books have been added to the expanding Resource Centre, allowing those boys who enjoy reading to continue to do so at their own pace. Incentive drives take place to encourage the boys to read more and more throughout the year.The Resource Centre prides itself on having some superb equipment for practical Maths and Science lessons. These include, but are not limited to, a Human Anatomical Torso, Skeleton, Magnifying glasses, Magnet sets, Volume containers, Distance measuring tools and numerous charts for display. There are files containing exciting ideas and worksheets for teachers to use to bring more excitement and practical ideas into their lessons.The Department’s goal is to make learning exciting and to have the resources to help teachers who are passionate about helping children reach their full potential. The more practical the learning, the more the children will learn and find learning enjoyable and fun.‘Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.’~Nelson Mandela Miss Joy Flanagan Remedial Teacher
From The Headmaster’s Desk
FROM THE HEADMASTER’S DESK Navigation General subjects include Mathematics, English, Environmental Science, Education for Life, Home Economics, Religious and Moral Education, and Social Studies. The Cambridge Primary Syllabus for Maths, English, Science and Global Perspectives is being taught throughout the school, from Grade 0 through to Grade 7. The Cambridge Curriculum is also being brought into a few of the Specialist subject areas. In addition to class teachers we also have a full-time Remedial teacher and specialist teachers for Shona, Music, Art, Physical Education and ICT. With the introduction of a revised reading scheme, many new reading books have been sourced thus benefiting the boys. Workshops organised by Remta, other schools and the “Connecting Classrooms” programme, have been enthusiastically attended by many Hartmann House members of staff. A full ‘feedback’ after each workshop is given to the other Hartmann House staff members. In-house curriculum development sessions and workshops are organised at the beginning of term and at half term, often using guest speakers. I meet with the staff to discuss Schemes of Work at the beginning of each term. Weekly Forecasts and Evaluations are commented on, and the teachers’ detailed evaluations enable me to discuss with the boys any concerns, or positive remarks, raised by their teachers. To make learning more enjoyable and “hands on”, a large amount of practical work in all subjects is encouraged and there is an impressive stock of Maths and Science equipment.All classrooms are equipped with ‘Smart Boards’, which have proved to be invaluable teaching tools. Our teachers are expected to be proficient in the use of these and, as a result, they are used in most lessons.Content Subjects Teaching of the content subjects (listed in the first paragraph) includes experimentation, practical work, values and school ethos, outings, camps, general knowledge, etc. Although covering the key areas of the Ministry of Education’s syllabi, the content schemes have been updated so that they are more relevant and interesting for the boys and completely incorporate the Cambridge Curriculum.English Being a core subject, each Grade teacher teaches English to the full. Emphasis is on functions of Language, Reading, Spelling (Word Recognition and Order), Comprehension, Poetry/Creative Writing, Phonic work, Dictation, Oral English and on handwriting (Nelson Strand). Mrs Fadzai Mushaninga is responsible for the National Institute of Allied Arts entries for both the Choral Speaking and Literacy sections. Already, due to the revamped reading scheme, all aspects of English are improving, especially reading skills, vocabulary/spelling and comprehension.Mathematics The teaching of the other core subject, Mathematics, revolves around concept development through the emphasis of Bonds, Tables and the four basic operations. Mental, mechanical and Problem skills are taught at length. Again, we follow the Ministry’s curriculum but expand on it. Online packages are used in collaboration with the ICT Department. “Thinking out the box” and logical reasoning are valuable skills that all teachers are imparting to the boys. We have recently invested in “Brainsnack” maths activities to enhance the learning of Maths in all grades. Mr L Dancer Headmaster
Merit Effort Badges
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Admissions
ADMISSIONS 2023 Term Dates 2023 Term Dates 2023 Term Dates Read More Current Fee Structure Current Fee Structure For our current fees structure, please email either : accounts@stgeorges.co.zw or registrar@stgeorges.co.zw … Read More Payment Details Payment Details Payment Options: a) Cash or swipe at the St George’s College Cashier’s Office. b) Email accast@stgeorges.co.zw for bank transfer and submission of proof of payment details…. Read More Application Process Application Process Application process of new pupils for Hartmann House: Grade 0 Applications for the Paul Miki ECD Centre Step 1 – The correct age for your son to be going into Grade 0 is the year in which he is … Read More Uniform Shop Uniform Shop UNIFORM LIST Infants Uniform List Grade 0 Red golf shirt – with a badge Black boxer shorts White… Read More
Academics
ACADEMICS This Week’s Effort/Merit Badges Go To…? This Week’s Effort/Merit Badges Go To…? WEEK 8 – TERM 1 – 2ND MARCH 2020… Read More Our Library Our Library The Hartmann House Library has continued to grow throughout 2019 despite the harsh economic environment we face. Hundreds of new books, including the very latest, have been added throughout the year f… Read More Remedial Department Remedial Department The Remedial Department is growing in leaps and bounds. There are small groups of boys from each grade who come to the Remedial classroom for a couple of sessions a week. This time is devoted …. Read More Music Department Music Department Music has gone from strength to strength over the years. Music is done in class by every pupil in the school and boys can also do music as an extra-mural activity. In Class, pupils learn how to read… Read More From the Headmaster’s Desk From the Headmaster’s Desk General subjects include Mathematics, English, Environmental Science, Education for Life, Home Economics, Religious and Moral Education, and Social Studies. The Cambridge Primary Syllabus for Maths, E… Read More Shona Department Shona Department Learning Shona at Hartman House has truly become a fun and lively experience. This is because of the Shona Village which is a key feature of the Shona department. This is a real-life model of a… Read More