The school was founded in 1927 as the Bulawayo Technical School led by Mr Philip Henry Gifford[1] and four teachers, with an enrolment of 39 pupils.
[2] The School's colours are maroon and silver, and the motto is Hinc Orior meaning “from here I arise”, or, more freely, “from these beginnings my formed mind springs.” These colours were registered in 1957.
The affairs of school are administered by an Executive Committee of the SDA which has a minimum of 7 and maximum of 11 members, with a duration of office 1 year (renewable).
Office bearers are elected at an AGM by April of each year.
Voting decisions at SDA meetings are by majority or secret ballot if ten (10) or more members request this.