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King George VI
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1 King George VI Abigail Ncube Among the many schools in Zimbabwe, King George VI, opened in 1957, is special. It is a school and centre that helps physically disabled and deaf scholars realise their full potential. King George VI has helped children with disability achieve way beyond the expectations of many people. Some of its students have excelled academically, while others have done well in areas such as sport, music and drama. While society sometimes leaves the disabled to beg in the streets, King George VI takes them in and teaches them how best to live independently. By independent living, we mean people with disability being able to do household chores such as cooking, washing and cleaning. In educating and training its talented students in various fields, King George VI also sources scholarships for its scholars. A vibrant marimba band, a bakery, story writers and singers that sing like birds in the trees are all part of the family of King George VI. We take pride in exceptional success stories, such as the King George VI scholars who formed the musical band Liyana. The Oscar winning film Music by Prudence featured the band of Prudence Mabhena, Goodwell Nzou, Energy Maburutse, Honest Mupatsi, Tapiwa Nyengera, Marvelous Mbulo, Vusani Vuma and Farai Mabhande. From the above, you can see that the motto of the organisation ‘Never Give Up’ is fulfilled. The accomplishments of the students prove that disability does not mean inability. The least expected achievements at King George VI surprise and touch many. ...