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About Umvukwes Primary School

“Effort Succeeds” — a community school in Mvurwi, Mazowe District, providing inclusive, competence-driven education from ECD A to Grade 7.

Our Story

Who we are

Umvukwes Primary School is a co-educational day school located at the corner of Chatham & Lewis Linch Avenue, Mvurwi. We serve families with a warm, safe and disciplined learning environment where every learner is known by name and encouraged to do their best.

Guided by Zimbabwe’s Heritage-Based Curriculum (ZIMSEC), we focus on academic excellence, character formation, and community service — preparing confident, responsible citizens for secondary education and life.

Quick Facts
  • Levels: ECD A–B, Grades 1–7
  • Curriculum: ZIMSEC (Heritage-Based)
  • Co-curricular: Sports, Debate, Quiz, Music, Culture
  • Inclusive support for all learners
  • Location: Mvurwi, Mazowe District, Zimbabwe
Vision

Towards 2030

A competence-driven education for a socially and economically empowered society.

Mission

What we do

Provide inclusive, equitable, quality and relevant primary education that nurtures every learner’s talents and values.

Values

How we behave

  • Teamwork & Inclusivity
  • Professionalism & Innovation
  • Patriotism & Integrity
Leadership

Head & Deputy

Head of School

Leads teaching & learning, discipline and community engagement.

Phone: +263 772 736 911

Deputy Head

Coordinates academics, assessments and co-curricular programmes.

Phone: +263 772 856 188

Facilities

Our learning environment

  • Child-friendly ECD classrooms & play areas
  • Primary classrooms focused on literacy & numeracy
  • Library & reading corners
  • ICT & digital literacy resources
  • Sports grounds for soccer, netball & athletics
  • Music, art & cultural activities
Safeguarding

Safe & caring school

We promote child protection, good conduct and respectful relationships. Learner well-being is supported through Guidance & Counselling, a positive discipline policy and close work with parents/guardians.

Parents are partners — we communicate regularly through meetings, notices and term reports.

Academics

Heritage-Based Curriculum (ZIMSEC)

From ECD to Grade 7 we develop core competencies across languages, mathematics, science & technology, social sciences, ICT, arts and physical education. Learning is child-centred and practical, with monthly assessments that inform revision and support.

LanguagesEnglish & Indigenous
MathematicsFoundations→Problem-solving
Science & TechHands-on learning
ICTDigital literacy
Social ScienceHeritage & civics
Arts & CultureVisual & Performing
PE & Mass DisplaysHealth & sport
GuidanceWell-being

Visit Us or Get in Touch

Address: Corner of Chatham & Lewis Linch Avenue, Mvurwi, Mazowe District

Email: info@umvukwesprimary.com   |   Phone: +263 772 736 911 (Head)+263 772 856 188 (Deputy)