Gifford High School

Gifford High School Gifford High School is a government-owned boys-only high school in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The school wa

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.Currently the school head teacher is Mr J.T Nzima and school has an enrolment around 950+ students.There are 48 teachers at the school.The major clubs at Gifford are Drama,Debate and Public Speaking, Chess and library society. The boys from Debate,Drama

and Chess have created a good reputation for the school. Rugby has had many good years for instance the 2008 rugby team broke the records by crossing the border to Botswana. A number of boys soccer have also distinguished themselves and earned scholarships in the USA. This brought the school recognition not only locally but internationally. Soccer has also produced players such as Joel Luphahla (1991) who is now playing for the local European league. Basketball has been one of the improving sport teams in the school as they won the NASH Competitions. One of the former Giffordian basketball players, Jordan Davids is now playing in the national team.Academically the school has improved a great deal.

Yesterday's results:Gifford 7 vs Thornhill 19U16 Gifford 20 vs St Columbus 3We're so proud of our stingers, the great is...
04/04/2026

Yesterday's results:
Gifford 7 vs Thornhill 19
U16 Gifford 20 vs St Columbus 3
We're so proud of our stingers, the great is yet to come...the future is looking bright 🌞

Results for yesterday's games:Gifford 1st 19 vs Milton 2nd 5U16 Gifford 7 vs Entumbane 0...Stay tuned for today's result...
03/04/2026

Results for yesterday's games:
Gifford 1st 19 vs Milton 2nd 5
U16 Gifford 7 vs Entumbane 0...Stay tuned for today's results!!!

A presentation of the Rugby warm up kit, presented at assembly by Martin Dube, Robson Arufa and Mongi Khumalo. Thank you...
02/04/2026

A presentation of the Rugby warm up kit, presented at assembly by Martin Dube, Robson Arufa and Mongi Khumalo. Thank you so much to the Old Boys society at large, for we know it is not only these 3 involved. So to each and every one working behind the scenes to restore Gifford High to its former Glory...we see you, please feel special and appreciated 👏. Once a Giffordian, Always a Giffordian. From Here we arise!!! A big shout out to the teams partaking in the Milton Rugby Festival. Continue to raise the Gifford flag high

28/03/2026

Where our strength comes from...Support!!

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25/03/2026

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Great Achievements!!!So over the weekend we participated in a number of sporting activities, that is, CBC-Songo Equate A...
03/03/2026

Great Achievements!!!
So over the weekend we participated in a number of sporting activities, that is, CBC-Songo Equate Africa Chess tournament, Dumisani Soccer tournament and the Masterminds school quiz.

For Chess, out of 21 schools that participated, in the Junior Segment Gifford took position 10. Then for the Senior teams ,2 groups from Gifford took part and one team took position 10 as well whilst the other one scooped a whooping 1st position🥳.

For the quiz
Kudakwashe Mahambo took first place in the spelling bee competition out of 15 participants, while Panton Dzimbanhete took position 3/15
Poetry in the Isindebele segment, Wayne Msimanga also took position 1 out of 15 participants.
Bradley Saungweme took 3rd place out of 15 in the English junior poetry segment while in the senior segment Dennis Bope also took 3rd position out of 15🎉🎊. These will represent the province in a later date to be advised.

Soccer
We hosted the U16 Dumisani Soccer tournament, and we played against 3 teams, where we came top🥇🎊🎊. This was the first round, we're yet to play 2nd and maybe 3rd round with the same schools to determine the actual champions 🏆. We however, celebrate our little wins early...a win is a 🏆.

Well done teams!!! Our school is known all over because of you⚽️🏈🎯🥅

The following items were donated by a group of Gifford old boys from Zim, SA & UK. 8 new rugby balls (Gilbert & Summit) ...
20/02/2026

The following items were donated by a group of Gifford old boys from Zim, SA & UK.

8 new rugby balls (Gilbert & Summit) 50 cones and a rugby ball pump.

Thank you Old boys Association. We really appreciate your efforts

17/02/2026

Thank you Z Ndlovu

17/02/2026

By giving boys a structured space to train, compete, and develop their talents, the academy provides them with purpose and direction. Instead of spending idle hours on the streets fightingand engaging in drugs, learners channel their energy into practice sessions, teamwork, and goal-setting.
Sport naturally builds discipline and adherence to team rules teach commitment and self-control. These habits often carry over into the classroom, improving concentration and academic performance. Learners begin to understand that success—whether in sport or in life—requires consistency and hard work.
The academy will also promote positive peer relationships. Teammates depend on one another, which reduces bullying and fights. Through shared victories and losses, boys will learn respect, communication, and conflict resolution. Coaches serve as mentors, guiding them not only in technique but also in character and decision-making.
Most importantly, the sports academy will offers hope to many. For some learners, sport can open doors to scholarships, careers, or leadership opportunities. Even for those who do not pursue professional pathways, the confidence, resilience, and healthy lifestyle they gain protect them from destructive choices.
In this way, the academy will become more than just a training program—it will become a safe haven, a character-building institution, and a foundation for responsible, focused young men.

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16th Avenue
Bulawayo

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