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, Zimbabwe. The school was founded in 1927 as the Bulawayo Technical School led by Mr Philip Henry Gifford and four teachers, with an enrolment of 39 pupils.

Timeline

*1927 - Bulawayo Technical School Established, Philip Henry Gifford appointed Headmaster *1929 - The new School building was opened *1931 - High School status achieved, Founder of the Old Technicians’ Association *1933 - Beit Hall was presented by the Trust *1947 - Henry John Sutherby appointed Headmaster *1953 - Andrew Hart appointed Headmaster, Move to Matopos Road opposite to the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Showgrounds *1961 - Donald Robert White appointed Headmaster, The Bulawayo Technical School becomes Gifford Technical High School (GTHS) *1962 - Philip Henry Gifford dies, *1967 - Ivor John McLachlan appointed Headmaster *1974 - Harry Fincham appointed Headmaster, McLachlan Pool named in honour of Headmaster Ivor John McLachlan *1974 - School renamed Gifford High School as a result of its change to a comprehensive high school offering the same range of subjects as other high schools. *1976 - Old South Field renamed the Sutherby Field in honour of Headmaster Henry John Sutherby. Andrew Hart Field named in honour of Headmaster Andrew Hart *1977 - Jubilee celebrations (50th Anniversary) *1983 - Anthony Menne appointed Headmaster *2003 - Siziba appointed Headmaster *2006 - Moyo appointed Headmaster *2009 - J.T. Nzima appointed Headmaster

Emblems

The School's colours are maroon and silver, and the motto is Hinc Orior meaning “from here I arise”, or, more freely, “from these beginnings my formed mind springs.” These colours were registered in 1957.

School Development Association (SDA)

The school is administered by the Gifford High School Development Association in terms of Statutory instrument 379 of 1998 – Education (School Development Associations) Government Schools) Regulations imbabwe The SDA is composed of parents or legal guardians of pupils enrolled at school and Teachers employed by the school. The affairs of school are administered by an Executive Committee of the SDA which has a minimum of 7 and maximum of 11 members, with a duration of office 1 year (renewable). Office bearers are elected at an AGM by April of each year. SDA meetings are convened by the Executive Committee or at least one third of the members of the SDA. Voting decisions at SDA meetings are by majority or secret ballot if ten (10) or more members request this. Fiscal year is calendar year ending 31 December.

Headmasters

Sports

*Athletics *Basketball *Cricket *Rugby *Soccer *Tennis *Volleyball

Alumni

Gifford High School alumni are referred to as "Old Technicians", the name being derived from the original Bulawayo Technical School name. Notable alumni include: * Brian Davison, cricketer * John Love, racing driver *

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References

External links

Gifford Technical High School Old Boy's Contact List
Buildings and structures in Bulawayo High schools in Zimbabwe Boys' schools in Zimbabwe Boys' high schools in Zimbabwe Educational institutions established in 1927 Education in Bulawayo 1927 establishments in Southern Rhodesia