THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

Every boy in the school studies English, writing the English 'O' level exam in form four, and then some boys continue, by choice, on to ‘A' level.
The Department's principal aim is to ensure that every boy attains the required level of literacy and literary knowledge necessary to secure passes in the ‘O' level Language and Literature exams, and in the ‘A' level exams.
However, the Department also aims to instil in the boys a general appreciation of the language for its own sake, and uses a variety of means to do this. Consequently much emphasis is placed on imaginative writing (boys take part in various literary competitions); drama, poetry and reading.
The College Library is well-stocked and the boys are actively encouraged to use its many resources, while the Department stockroom contains an enormous variety of suitable texts, and these are regularly reviewed with the purpose of upgrading and modernising reading materials.
The Department also has an extensive collection of suitable videos, predominantly Shakespeare's plays.

THE ART DEPARTMENT

Art is a subject, which develops a creative mind and helps students to bridge subjects and to apply academic knowledge to practical circumstances.
The aims:- To develop perception, understanding and expression of concepts and feelings; to develop the ability to record from direct observation and personal experience; to teach pupils to use appropriate materials and techniques ; to encourage the imagination and personal expression; to ensure that boys of artistic ability acquire the skills necessary to be able to embark on a career involving art and design such graphic design, architecture or advertising to name but a few.

THE GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT

In the Geography Department, students are taught basic skills in the understanding and interpretation of social, political, economic and environmental conditions and their change at both local and global scales. The Cambridge Syllabus at ‘O' and ‘A' level provides students with a variety of skills and the opportunity to apply their knowledge to real life situations as well as in decision -making and problem solving. Each Geography classroom is equipped with an overhead projector and staff have access to a multimedia projector and CD ROMs in the School Library. The Departmental Library, although small, is well equipped with a wide range of book and videos while staff have unlimited access to the Internet. Quite Waters presents students of both Geography and Environmental Management with opportunities for skills' development through field work activities The Department is a member of the Geographical Association of Zimbabwe and staff consequently have ready access to workshops and publications.

THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

The objectives are: To impart the knowledge and understanding of Science; to relate Science to everyday life; to encourage group work, group projects and field trips; to promote academic excellence and the disciplines required in the world of the sciences. The Science department comprises two separate buildings, one containing the physics, chemistry and junior science laboratories and the other the biology laboratories. All the laboratories are well equipped, and four laboratory assistants help both staff and boys. Pupils have easy access to Quiet Waters for research and practical work; the knowledge and use of computers is encouraged, and there is a wealth of reference material in the College Library.

THE COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT

There are three subjects offered in this department: Commerce: is studied by forms one and two and provides an introduction to the commercial world. Business Studies: is studied for ‘O' and ‘A' levels and is available as an option to other subjects. It provides a very good broad background to the general management of business and provides a good base for those hoping to go on to tertiary courses in business. Accounting: is offered at' O' and ‘A' levels. At ‘O' level the syllabus covers the basic double entry system and the drawing up of year-end accounts for simple businesses. The ‘A' level course builds on this and continues with financial accounting as far as simple published accounts for companies.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Information Technology is considered an important and integral part of the overall curriculum. The Aims are: To develop an informed interest in matters of ICT import; to enable the students to efficiently use ICT as an interactive leaning tool; to inculcate skills and attitudes that will encourage students to become autonomous users of ICT. The College has become the first School in Zimbabwe to be connected to the Internet backbone using the broadband satellite link A computer network will connect the Administration Computers, the Staff Computers, Students' Computer Laboratories and some Library Computers in a network that will give all users fast and unlimited access to the Internet and its huge reservoir of teaching and learning resources. Introduction to Computers and ICT (compulsory for forms one and two); International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) and Information Technology (IGCSE) (optional for forms three and four); Advanced ICDL (sixth forms) Computing (Cambridge) AS and A Level. ICDL will make use of Automated Tests.

THE DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Students follow courses involving design activity, including the manufacture of artefacts, culminating tin the GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level and GCE Advanced Level examinations. The Department has a well-equipped workshop and drawing office. Pupils have the opportunity to investigate and develop specialist areas of interest through coursework and projects. They learn about the processes of design and processing in metal, wood, and plastics; they record information and study the methods of visual presentation; create and test models; through geometry they learn about basic forms. Mechanisms, structures, power sources, electronics and control are all studied. This course will provide an ideal foundation for further studies in Graphic Design, Architecture and most disciplines of Engineering.