Ellis Robins Boys High 1953-1979

Robins, who was Chairman of the British South Africa Company
There was a government proposal in 2003 to rename all schools in Zimbabwe and Ellis Robins was scheduled to be called Leopold Takawira Boys High but overwhelming parental disapproval ensures that the original name is still used. The school is one of the popular group A schools which participate in the Cottco Schools Rugby Festival which is held annually at Prince Edward School. Ellis Robins is also popular for using the trademark nickname "FUSH", which is an acronym for "First United School of Hooligans". They are rivals with Allan Wilson School and regularly clash at the inter-schools athletics competitions held at The National Sports Stadium (Zimbabwe). There are four sporting houses at the school - Malcolm, Lawley, Abercorn and Newton. Boarders are automatically placed into Malcolm; the boarding hostel is called Malcolm House. Other sports at the school include Soccer, Field Hockey, Table Tennis , Lawn Tennis, Chess, Cricket, Volleyball, Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country and Gymnastics. The school did well in Public Speaking and Debating competition