Anderson Adventist Primary School Biography

Background

Anderson Adventist Primary School is a private Christian school located in Gweru, in the Midlands Province of Zimbabwe. It is part of the global network of educational institutions operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The school was opened in 1950 with an initial group of 12 learners and 4 teachers. It has since grown into a fully established institution offering education from ECD A up to Grade 7.

The founding staff included J.R. Burns, who served as the first principal, his wife, Fettie van der Westhuizen, and Mrs. McDonald. The school now enrolls over 350 learners and has a teaching staff of more than 15 teachers, along with other support staff bringing the total number of employees to over 30.

Location and Facilities

The school is based in a quiet area of Gweru. It offers both boarding and day-school options. The learning environment includes classrooms for all grades, accommodation for boarders, a dining hall, and basic health care services for students. Medical support is also offered through schemes such as BonVie Health, which provides outpatient and inpatient cover.

Academics

Anderson Adventist Primary School follows the Zimbabwean national curriculum alongside the Adventist education philosophy, which emphasizes moral development, practical skills, and academic excellence. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities.

Subjects taught include basic literacy and numeracy, science, social studies, religious education, and life skills. Digital tools such as Google Classroom are also used for e-learning support.

School Motto and Philosophy

The school uses the motto:

"Bringing excellence to the surface."

It also follows the Adventist educational philosophy summarized by the Latin phrase “Victoria Fide”, meaning “Victory by Faith.”

The goal of the school is to train students to become responsible members of society while preparing them spiritually for the future according to Christian teachings.

Governance and Values

The school is managed under the Seventh-day Adventist Church's education department and follows guidelines and policies aligned with the church’s values. The school promotes a learning environment built on the following values:

• Integrity
• Empathy
• Godliness
• Teamwork
• Excellence
• Transparency
• Entrepreneurship
• Uniform and Fees

Students are expected to wear a regulated school uniform. While specific colors are not published officially, school uniform suppliers based in Gweru and Harare stock the required attire. Uniform policies are enforced for both day and boarding students.

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