Parades & greetings
Learners assemble every morning for a briefing and every afternoon for a debriefing. They greet staff with a respectful salute, or brace when not wearing a hat: “Good morning, Sir / Ma'am.”
Learning & life
Disciplined minds. Strong bodies. Good hearts.
A Father Flower education brings academics, sport, the arts and character together, built on discipline and guided by Christian values.
Academics
High expectations, measured results
Every Father Flower school follows the curriculum of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and prepares learners for ZIMSEC examinations.
- 97% pass rate in the 2025 ZIMSEC Grade 7 examinations, with most learners scoring between 6 and 15 units, and many achieving 6 and 7 units
- Every school is set a minimum pass-rate target of 95%
- Exams run throughout the year, with positions reported in units
- Results are posted on school notice boards, and answer sheets are kept so parents can review them
- Student-centred, participatory teaching and a school reading programme
- Parent consultation days every term, before exams
Sport
National champions
Father Flower teams entered the National Ball Games finals of the Association of Independent Schools and Colleges in Zimbabwe (AICZ) in Harare, and came home with all six trophies.
- Soccer: gold, with a 6–2 win over the hosts in the final
- Volleyball: boys' and girls' gold
- Netball: boys' and girls' gold
- Handball: boys' and girls' gold
Every school holds its own internal competitions first, so that it can build strong, united teams for outside fixtures.
“Today, we made history!” — Dr Jimmy Lemekani-Waya
Character & culture
Discipline that builds confidence
Our approach is inspired by military leadership styles: structure, respect, teamwork and resilience. Above all, it is caring.
No corporal punishment
Corporal punishment is not allowed at any Father Flower school. Teachers use modern, positive discipline instead, such as mild physical activities.
Faith & chaplaincy
Every school has a chaplaincy office, led by the Chaplain-General. Prayer is held weekly for learners, families, staff and the nation.
Educational tours
Every school goes on at least one educational tour each year. In 2026, Ngezi High's Form Fours visited Kadoma General Hospital for career guidance.
Arts & culture
Arts, cultural and co-curricular activities follow the Ministry calendar, and learners compete in arts festivals and academic contests.
Celebrating success
Primary schools hold Speech & Prize-Giving Day in second term and high schools in third term. Every exam class also has a parent–learner motivational send-off party.
Daily life
The school day
| Juniors & high school | Monday to Thursday, 06:00 to 17:00 Friday, 06:00 to 13:00 |
|---|---|
| Infants | Choose 13:00 dismissal or full-day care until 16:00 or later, at no extra charge |
| Exeat | Two-day exeat weekends, on Thursday and Friday |
| Weekend & holiday | Optional extra lessons and supervised weekend care, at an agreed fee |
| Language | English is the medium of instruction |
| Term dates | We follow the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education calendar |
Smart and proud
Uniform dress orders
Father Flower learners wear six uniform “dress orders.” Uniforms are made by the network's own tailors, so please buy them through the school. Uniforms from outside suppliers are not accepted.
| No. 1 | Winter uniform |
|---|---|
| No. 2 | Summer uniform |
| No. 3 | Tracksuit |
| No. 4 | Shorts and T-shirt |
| No. 5 | Anorak jacket |
| No. 6 | Sports uniform |
Community
Rooted in Kadoma
Father Flower works closely with families and the wider community. Our recent initiatives include:
- Father Flower Beam: free tuition for one child of each staff member, extended to community members who support their children's schools
- “Parents Need A Break”: a free parent holiday programme to destinations such as Victoria Falls, Nyanga, Great Zimbabwe and Hwange
- Scholarships at primary, secondary and tertiary level (planned)
- Non-formal education on school premises
- Attachments for student teachers and other students
