Borrowdale
Firm Foundation Christian Academy
| Item | Boarding | Day school |
|---|---|---|
| Registration (once-off) | $60 | $60 |
| Development levy (once-off) | $200 | $100 |
| Boarding and tuition / day-school tuition | $1,700 | $800 |
| Stationery (school-branded exercise books for Form 1 and Form 2) | $80 | $80 |
| Item | Boarding | Day school |
|---|---|---|
| Boys - summer uniform set | $380 | $270 |
| Boys - winter items | $100 | $90 |
| Girls - summer uniform set | $400 | $290 |
| Girls - winter items | $130 | $110 |
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Subjects
- English
- French
- History
- Shona
- Agriculture
- Computer Science
- Accounting
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- VOP (Voice of Prophecy)
Stationery requirements
- Scientific calculator
- Mathematical set
- One pocket file
- One ream of bond paper
- Blue pens
- Highlighters
- HB pencils
- Black gumboots
- RSV Bible
Sporting kit
- White or black sneakers
- White socks
- All clothing and footwear must be clearly labelled with the student's name.
Grooming
- Ladies: hair should be short black braids (knotless, twist, etc.) or a neat freehand.
- Gentlemen: hair must be short, neatly cut, and well-groomed at all times.
Dress code
- Monday: Number 1 uniform (includes blazer).
- Tuesday: Number 2 uniform (includes jersey / half jersey only).
- Wednesday: Number 2 uniform (includes jersey / half jersey only).
- Thursday: full tracksuit, golf T-shirts, white shorts, white socks, floppy hat, and plain black takkies.
- Friday: Number 1 uniform.
- Saturday: Church / Pathfinder uniform.
- Sunday: Hostel uniform.
Church attire and Pathfinders
- All students will participate at church as Pathfinders.
- The uniform is included in the uniform package.
- Ladies should buy black heels or black loafers for church.
- Gentlemen should buy a navy blue church suit, white shirt, maroon tie, and formal shoes (not included).
Pocket money for boarders
- Boarders are allowed a maximum of $50 as pocket money for personal expenses.
- Money must be deposited with the boarding parents.
Meals
- Advise Admissions of any dietary needs before coming to school.
- Medical requirements must have a doctor's letter.
- Vegetarian meals are available on request.
- All meals are supervised. Students are expected to attend all meals.
Boarding requirements
- Pillow
- Blankets
- Pyjamas
- Morning gown
- Morning shoes
- Slippers
- Cosmetics
- Bucket
- Towels
- Hangers
- Bowl
- Plate
- Cup
- Fork
- Spoon
- Drinking bottle
- Bed covers and sheets are provided by the school.
Encouraged tuck list
- Cereals (Cornflakes / Cerevita / Weetbix, etc.)
- Drinks, except Mazoe orange crush
- Biscuits (no cream biscuits)
- Powdered milk (no fresh milk)
- Potato crisps (Doritos / Lays / Simbas; no Zapnax)
- Tomato sauce
- Maputi
- Noodles
- Maheu
Not permitted
- Fresh milk
- Tinned foods
- Mayonnaise
- Sweets
- Chocolates
- Cream biscuits
- Pork products
Health and laundry
- Parents should notify the school if the child is on any medication or is allergic to something.
- Laundry is done free of charge for boarders.
Toiletries
- Bathing soap
- Bathing towel
- Toiletry bag
- Bucket
- Toothpaste
- Roll-on
- Washing powder
- Pads
- Panty liners
- Vaseline
- Body lotion
- Laundry pegs
- Laundry basket
- Drying towel
- Black socks
- Hair scrunchies (black)
- Hangers
- Shoe polish and brush
