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All the students are boarders. Form four to upper six boys reside in a hostel called Sheraton whilst form ones to three boys reside in old classes usually called emabharakeni (the barracks), girls reside eBhalagwe name taken from the area where the notorious [[Zimbabwean Fifth Brigade]] used to jail civilians during the [[gukurahundi]] disturbances. The students are classed according to their hostels, also called houses these are: Inyathi, Ingwe, Isilwane and Impala. The motto of the school is: Education with Production |
All the students are boarders. Form four to upper six boys reside in a hostel called Sheraton whilst form ones to three boys reside in old classes usually called emabharakeni (the barracks), girls reside eBhalagwe name taken from the area where the notorious [[Zimbabwean Fifth Brigade]] used to jail civilians during the [[gukurahundi]] disturbances. The students are classed according to their hostels, also called houses these are: Inyathi, Ingwe, Isilwane and Impala. The motto of the school is: Education with Production |
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From its inception in 1982 JZ Moyo High School has also been home to foreign students mainly from [[Botswana]] and [[South Africa]]. This has become less so however in recent years due to political instability in the country and deterioration of public image of [[Zimbabwe|Zimbabwean]] Education. |
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==Notable Alumni== |
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| JZ Moyo High | |
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| Location | |
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Zimbabwe | |
| Coordinates | 20°58′35″S 29°21′40″E / 20.976507°S 29.3609790°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Education with Production |
| Established | 1982 |
| School district | West Nicholson |
| Grades | Form 1 - Form 6 |
| Color(s) | Red, white, blue |
| Athletics | Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball |
JZ Moyo High School (formerly Majoda School) is a well-established Government high school for both girls and boys. It located in former Majoda Farm, approximately 12km north of West Nicholson on the road toFilabusi and Mavako, in Matabeleland South province, Zimbabwe. JZ Moyo High is part of the ZIMFEP group of schools.
History
The school started in 1982 mainly as a school for refugees and former freedom fighters. The founding headmaster is Paulos Matjaka Nare and the deputy headmaster was Mr. Sibanda (skankeni). Paulos Matjaka Nare was a Parliamentary Candidate for MDC in the 2000 parliamentary elections poll where he got 7,944 votes compared to Abednico Ncube of ZANU (PF)'s 9,913 and Mchasisi Nare's (Ind) 674.
Academics
All the students are boarders. Form four to upper six boys reside in a hostel called Sheraton whilst form ones to three boys reside in old classes usually called emabharakeni (the barracks), girls reside eBhalagwe name taken from the area where the notorious Zimbabwean Fifth Brigade used to jail civilians during the gukurahundi disturbances. The students are classed according to their hostels, also called houses these are: Inyathi, Ingwe, Isilwane and Impala. The motto of the school is: Education with Production
From its inception in 1982 JZ Moyo High School has also been home to foreign students mainly from Botswana and South Africa. This has become less so however in recent years due to political instability in the country and deterioration of public image of Zimbabwean Education.
Notable Alumni
Notable former students include