About the network
One vision, planted in Kadoma.
Father Flower Educational Network, formerly the Father Flower Group of Schools, is a privately owned network of schools registered under the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.
Our beginnings
22 March 2021, Mashayamombe Road
The vision was formally established on 22 March 2021 at Stand No. 6 and 7 Mashayamombe Road, Kadoma. It drew on African tradition, Christian values, the history of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle and the national Vision 2030.
The first school opened with six learners and two teachers. As our founder puts it, “through the grace of God, enrolment kept on growing.” Today the network runs four primary schools and three high schools across Kadoma, and more campuses are on the way.
The name comes from a simple belief: every child deserves to bloom like a flower, given the right care, discipline and opportunity.
“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (Proverbs 29:18)
Our crest carries the motto “The Leading Light.” It shows a gold flower ringed in navy, between two burning torches.
What drives us
Vision, mission and values
To provide learners with the knowledge they need, relevant life skills and cultural values for national and global impact, through military leadership styles. In doing so we build their self-esteem and prepare their lives for the demands of the modern world.
Our core values
We win together.
The right things, all the time.
Exceeding expectations.
Self-discipline and belief.
Innovation, inspiration and collaboration.
Short range: to establish and build primary and high schools, colleges and universities throughout Zimbabwe.
Long range: to establish and build primary and high schools, colleges and universities around the world.
Our founder
Dr Jimmy Lemekani-Waya
Founder, President & Director General. Also known as Jimmy Remekani.
Before he turned to education, Dr Lemekani-Waya served as a police officer. He brought the discipline, order and teamwork of uniformed service into the way our schools are led and run. Under his leadership the network has grown from one small school into one of Kadoma's most dynamic educational institutions. Along the way it has invested in school buses, new campuses, teacher welfare and family engagement.
“You are the light of the world… Let your light shine before others.” (Matthew 5:14–16)
“One blessed with a vision sees better than one attached to it.” — Dr Jimmy Lemekani-Waya
How we are organised
Clear structure, clear responsibility
Decisions are made collegially. Matters are discussed at school level first, then passed up for approval, from the classroom to the Director General's office.
Directorate
Headed by the Director General. It sets the vision, approves policy and acts as the advisory council.
Inspectorate
Supervises standards, finance and chaplaincy across every school.
School heads
Lead each school with their deputies, senior teachers and staff, and speak for the school.
SDCs
Every school has an elected School Development Committee, which gives parents a real voice.
Our promise to you
Our Service Charter
Our Organisational Clientele and Stakeholders Service Charter sets out what parents, learners and partners can expect from us, and what we ask in return.
You can expect
- Efficient, effective and affordable services
- Privacy and confidentiality
- The chance to give feedback on the quality of our service
- A clear way to raise complaints, with alternative remedies if you are not satisfied
We ask that you
- Meet the legal requirements and regulations for services
- Pay all school dues on time
- Respect Father Flower staff, other parents and stakeholders
Feedback is welcome by letter, in person, by phone, by email, on WhatsApp or through the suggestion boxes at every school. How complaints are handled →