Online Reporter
Admire Chitsungo
The Father Flower Group of Schools has expressed heartfelt appreciation to all stakeholders, teachers, parents and the wider Kadoma community for their invaluable support during the institution’s first-ever harmonised speech and prize-giving Day, a landmark celebration of educational excellence and progress since independence.
The colourful event, held at Father Flower Ngezi, drew an impressive crowd of over 15 000 people who thronged the venue to witness history being made.
The gathering brought together education officials, local leaders, parents, learners and community members in a joyous commemoration of hard work, innovation, and community partnership.
The occasion was held under the theme, “Honouring the Founding of Father Flower Group of Schools for its Continued Support and Commitment to Community Development through Military Leadership Styles.”
The theme paid tribute to the school’s disciplined, structured, and visionary leadership approach that has guided its rapid growth and deep community impact.
Speaking to Zimpapers after the ceremony, Father Flower Group of Schools Director General Mr Jimmy Lemekani-Waya expressed profound gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the historic occasion.
“We are humbled and thankful to everyone who made this milestone event possible — our Guest of Honour Elder Douglas Kwande, the African Seventh Day Adventist Church, our dedicated teachers, hardworking learners, supportive parents, Kadoma community, Kadoma City, and the entire Mashonaland West Province. Your presence and encouragement truly made the day special,” said Mr Lemekani-Waya.
He went on to praise President Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa for his visionary leadership in driving Vision 2030 and championing Education 5.0, a transformative policy framework aimed at nurturing innovation, industrialisation, and self-reliance among learners.
“We are inspired by President Mnangagwa’s visionary leadership under Vision 2030 and Education 5.0, which have become guiding lights for progressive institutions like ours. These policies encourage us to build an education system that not only produces results but also empowers learners to think, create, and contribute meaningfully to national development,” he said.
Mr Lemekani-Waya also emphasized that the school’s founding principles are deeply rooted in discipline, order, and service — values drawn from military-style leadership that continues to shape the school’s culture of excellence and commitment to community development.
“Our leadership model, inspired by military precision and teamwork, ensures that we remain focused, resilient, and service-driven. This approach has enabled us to build strong systems, motivate our staff and learners, and contribute positively to national goals,” he added.
He further urged detractors and “enemies of progress” to desist from fighting other people’s projects, emphasizing the need for unity and cooperation in advancing the nation’s development agenda.
“We encourage everyone to work together in harmony. Let us stop fighting other people’s progress and instead support initiatives that uplift our communities. When we unite, we build stronger institutions and a better future for our children,” he said.
He also commended the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Honourable Dr Torerayi Moyo, for his continued dedication to uplifting education standards across the country and ensuring that schools align with national goals.
The event, which blended academic recognition with community celebration, symbolized the institution’s unwavering commitment to discipline, innovation, and faith-driven service.
Father Flower Group of Schools reaffirmed its pledge to continue fostering a culture of military-inspired leadership, educational excellence, and community empowerment — in line with the country’s vision of building a modern, prosperous, and inclusive society.
