Motto : Siyinqaba Emfundweni
(Work hard, Play hard and Pray hard)
Background
The name J.W. Mthimkhulu, was derived from a prominent Bulawayo Personality (John Walter Mthimkhulu).
Date Established: 01-02-1990
Boys: | 431 |
Girls: | 414 |
Total: | 845 |
A.T.E.: | 22 |
Boys: | 418 |
Girls: | 400 |
Total: | 818 |
A.T.E.: | 25 |
Location of the School
Magwegwe West suburb 10km from the C.B.D.
Access Roads from C.B.D.
From Khami Road, turn right into Ntemba Road, turn left into Mahabahaba Road and proceed up to the school.
From Luveve Road, turn left into Ntemba Road, turn left into Mahabahaba Road and proceed up to the school.
Curriculum Offered
Subjects offered English, Ndebele, Math, Environmental Science, Social Studies, Religious and Moral Education, Home Economics, Physical Education, Music and Art.
Co-Curricular Activities
Soccer, Athletics, Volleyball, Lawn Tennis, Netball, Music, Quiz, Drama, Aids/Health Club and Drum Majorettes.
Achievements
Sporting Activities
Clustering Academic and Sporting
Hyde Park North comprises Mazwi, J.W. Mthimkhulu, Amaswazi, Malindela, Babambeni, St. Bernards, St. Peters.
Composition of Support Staff, their Roles
Strength 6 (four males and two females)
Post | Duties |
---|---|
Bursar | Financial Administration |
Senior Clerical Assistant | Office Management and Financial Duties |
Caretaker | Maintenance Work and Grounds Development |
Messenger | Office Errands/duties |
Groundsmen | Grounds Maintenance |
Merging between professional and support staff is not or problem since they are both united by goals of the institution. They play complimentary roles for the survival of the station. Both groups realize they need each other and, all the time.
Role of Council and of the P.T.A.
Role of BCC as a Responsible Authority
Role of the P.T.A.
Challenges Faced Over the Years in Running of the School
Economic Hardships
Rendered Zimbabwe dollar useless led to depletion of essential resources, textbooks, stationery, sports equipment, no maintenance work and closure of bank accounts. Made collection of revenue (fees & levies) meaningless. Introduced culture of not servicing debts.
Dollarisation
Introduction of multiple currencies is a blessing to those with access to forex and a nightmare to those without, servicing of debts (fees/levies) still a big headache. Provision of essentials resources, textbooks still not affordable.
Unwarranted Political Utterances
(Fees and levies) Have made collection of fees and levies a very difficult task. The spirit of sacrifice by parents/guardians appears to have melted away.
Projections for the future