Watershed College

Watershed College (or Watershed) is a private boarding school situated in a pastoral setting near Marondera in Zimbabwe. The College provides secondary education as well as an Agricultural course for girls and boys between the ages of 13 and 19.

Watershed College
Address
62,5km peg Peddie Road,off Main Mutare Road

Marondera
,
P Bag 3718

Zimbabwe
Coordinates18.148°S 31.444°E / -18.148; 31.444
Information
TypePrivate boarding school Private Day school
MottoEx Arduis Florio
(Latin: Through hard work we shall achieve)
DenominationInterdenominational
Established1987
HeadmistressFiona Benzon
Forms1-4, Sixth Form
GenderCo-educational
Number of students337 (2018)[1]
Student to teacher ratio20:1 approx.
Campus typeRural
HousesChinyika; Gombora; Nyakambiri
Colour(s)Sky Blue, Beige
MascotThe Owl
NicknameShed Owls
Tuition
  • US$2,500.00 (Forms 1-4)
  • US$2,500.00 (Sixth Form)
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Affiliations
Websitewww.watershed.ac.zw
  1. Termly fees, the year has 3 terms.[1]

Watershed College is a member of the Association of Trust Schools (ATS) and the Headmistress is a member of the Conference of Heads of Independent Schools in Zimbabwe (CHISZ).[2]

List of Heads at Watershed College
  • Mr Tim Brown (1987-1991)
  • Mr MJ. McGuire (1992-1994)
  • Mr John Davidson (1995)
  • Mr AB. Davey (1996-2000)
  • Mr D. Seeliger (2001-2003)
  • Dr J. Bradshaw (2003-2009)
  • Mrs Angela Charidza (2010-2016)
  • Mrs Fiona Benzon (2017–present)

Notable alumni
  • Ray Price - Zimbabwean Cricketer
  • Liam Middleton - Rugby Union Coach
  • Tarisai Musakanda - Zimbabwean Cricketer
  • Lovejoy Chawatama - Professional Rugby Player at London Irish
  • Ruramiso Mashumba - Farmer/ Agriprenuer
  • Kudakwashe "Kisset" Chirengende - Kyros Sports Founder
  • Clinton Mutambo - Esaja.com Founder
  • Kudakwashe Kudenga - Farmer/ Entrepreneur
  • Munya Maraire - World Wide Scholarships CEO & first Zimbabwean NFL prospect

See also

References
  1. "ATS CHISZ WATERSHED COLLEGE » » Schools Directory". ATS CHISZ. ATS CHISZ. 22 September 2015. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  2. "ATS CHISZ Senior » » Schools Directory". ATS CHISZ. ATS CHISZ. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
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