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Lilfordia School

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Founded in 1909, Lilfordia is the oldest Independent Primary School in Zimbabwe. Music and Drama are very high profile.
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A small, single streamed, rural weekly boarding school set amongst beautiful miombo woodland on a 44 ha site approximately 40km from Harare. We are a School that promotes organic growth and allows children to be children in an empathetic and caring environment. A School which prides itself on revealing and nurturing the talent in each child, giving each child confidence through multi-faceted acade

mic and extra-curricular activities. Our Mission:
Our goal as a school is to equip our young pupils with the skillset and mindset to enable them to thrive globally. We foster an enthusiastic, creative community of learners prepared to continue their intellectual, emotional, and physical development. We promote pupils to grow organically in a unique ethos which allows them to be children as well as appreciating and adhering to good, old fashioned values. We strive to educate all pupils to the highest levels of academic achievement, to enable them to reach and expand their potential, and to prepare them to become productive, responsible, ethical, creative and compassionate members of society. We strive to consciously create an environment of respect, inclusion and tolerance of all ethnic, racial, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. UNIQUE ETHOS:
The School prides itself on its mentorship programmes/guidance and pastoral care. Contemporary methods pertinent to the generation are combined with over 100 years of experience which brings about a unique ethos steeped in traditional morals, manners and ethics and a focus on good 'old fashioned values'. Honesty, integrity, empathy, good fellowship, punctuality, responsibilty and the value of 'Team'

Lilfordia is renowned for its personal touch and is unique in the way that it is a family run and wholly inclusive school where every child is equally important regardless of their social standing. Every member of staff is familiar with each individual child (their strengths, weaknesses and idiosyncrasies), everyone in the school knows everybody else, by name and by nature, and the overall effect is one of family. It has been remarked that whereas adults usually tend to return to the senior schools they once attended when seeking a dose of nostalgia, very few revisit the primary institutions of their extreme youth. Lilfordia provides a striking exception to this general rule with former pupils from all eras forever appearing to indulge themselves in trips down memory lane and one cannot help but feel that this phenomenon is due to their having regarded the school as a “home from home” during their formative years. Culture:
Lilfordia offers an extensive and lively programme of cultural activities; from music, orchestra, singing, dance and drama to public speaking and presentation. Every pupil is introduced to music and theory by learning to play the recorder and through interactive Sibelius software which assists in the writing and reading of music. The progression of this will see every pupil achieve a solid grounding in music and the more talented proceed to master various other string, wind and brass instruments. On the drama front, plays are produced annually and performed at the end of the second term. The cast varies each year alternating between the senior and junior classes and on occasion all will be involved in a major collaborative production of one of the West End favourites. We are also the only school that submits a choir for every class at the annual Allied Arts Choral competition and in conjunction with this have a Chapel Choir and and a ca****la group as well. Pastoral Care:
The welfare and happiness of pupils, particularly in a boarding school environment, are of fundamental and paramount importance. To ensure this, all pupils have access to 24hr nursing care by a highly experienced nurse and are shepherded and monitored by the Superintendent and both domestic and academic staff. Our modern kitchen provides healthy and hearty meals and teas to ensure that the children are well fed and nourished. Bedtimes are highlighted with popular and classic stories read by the attending staff or elaborate plays and skits performed by the pupils. Lilfordia is a weekly boarding facility with the exception of pupils competing in matches on a Saturday whereby they stay in on Friday night and are collected after matches on Saturday. A bus service is provided to Westgate every Friday and will return pupils to school on Monday morning. School Counsellor:
The school has an official counsellor who is available to make appointments with pupils at appropriate times during school hours. As well as the necessary training and skills the counsellor has knowledge of available services for referral where necessary. Sports:
A malleable out-of-school time-table compiled daily ensures that each and every pupil is gainfully occupied in both sessions of every afternoon and a committed line-up of coaches try to make maximum use of the time at their disposal. Facilities for sports are outstanding; most notably the extensive and excellent palying fields. Every pupil will have the opportunity to represent the school in all the major sports. Academics:
Lilfordia is renowned for offering an outstanding breadth of education with utilisation of the Cambridge International Curriculum for Mathematics, English, Science, Global Perspectives and ICT. Whilst the more traditional subjects are given priority the creative side of pupils is also explored with ventures into subjects such as Critical Thinking and Design and Technology. At all levels a highly professional and effective Curriculum Support department is available for those in need and there are specific programmes to stretch academically gifted pupils. Safeguarding and Child Protection:
Lilfordia School recognises that all adults, teachers, and support staff, whether full time, part time or temporary, employed or volunteer, have a full and active part to play in protecting our pupils from harm, and that children’s welfare is always of paramount concern. The School provides a caring, positive, safe and stimulating environment that promotes the social, physical and moral development of the individual child. Life Skills:
Life Skills and the myriad topics therein is taught at every level of the school with particular focus on Personal, Social and Health Education as well as the use and vagaries of social media. The underlying policy is to promote awareness and enable pupils to make reasoned and informed choices in all facets of life. Consultation Day:
This is held at the end of the first term and second terms. Parents are invited to visit the classrooms and talk to the teachers about their child’s progress. Teachers are always available and willing to speak to parents at other times by appointment. Information Technology:
Lilfordia offers a state of the art facility where the I.CT. Cambridge International Syllabus is taught to all classes. Curriculum Support:
Pupils with learning difficulties are offered outstanding support from the department which boasts teachers with both NILD and ILT (Search and Teach) qualifications. This enables the department to do in-house assessments and implement early intervention strategies. Clubs & class trips:
Many and various Clubs are offered and every child is required to be a member of at least one. These are held once a week on a Monday afternoon. Every Class enjoys an annual class trip to numerous exciting destinations. For Grades I, II and III this involves a day trip and for Grades IV, V, VI & VII excursions range from 1 to 5 nights away. Faith:
Lilfordia is a totally non-denominational institution. Religious Education is taught in every class, evening prayers are conducted in each dormitory and Assemblies are conducted once a week which include the traditional prayers and hymns. THE SCHOOL IS SUCCESSFUL IN ITS
AMBITIOUS AIM TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL
ALL-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES, ACADEMIC,
SPORTING AND CULTURAL. TOGETHER
WITH A STIMULATING CURRICILUM
AND AN EXTENSIVE CO-CURRICULAR
PROGRAMME.

12/01/2024

Grades 1-5 put on an end of year Dance Performance. Thanks to the teachers from Eileen Fleet School Of Dancing for all their hard work in this production 💛💙

12/01/2024

Our Grade 3 Cricketers take match preparations very seriously! 💛💙

08/01/2024

A new day, a new week, a new month, a new year, and a brand new term. 1st Term of 2024, here we go! 💛💙

06/01/2024

Grade 4 learning all about "Light" in their Science lessons 💛💙

04/01/2024

Well done Grade 6 for featuring in the Zim Agric Chronicle! 💙💛

Young people are the future of agriculture in . It was inspiring to see a recent Facebook post by Lilfordia School, located in Nyabira, Zimbabwe, showcasing a school trip done by their Grade 6 Students to Sedgemoor Dairy Farm in Bulilima District in Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe.

The dairy farm produces some of the cleanest milk in the country. We need more schools to awaken the agricultural spirit in young Zimbabweans.

A job well done by Sedgemoor Dairy Farm and Lilfordia School.

Picture Credit: Lilfordia School.

Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Zim

04/01/2024

The Fairy Garden! Made using flowers especially grown by the Grade 1s and 2s in their class flower beds 💛💙

04/01/2024

The Lego Club with their wonderful creations! 💛💙

02/01/2024

Interhouse Gala 2023 was a competitive occassion where Rupert House emerged the victors. Special thanks to Mrs. Nicolette Kulera who was the guest of honour for this event. 💛💙

01/01/2024

Grade 6 Class Trip to Falcon and Sedgemoor Dairy 💛💙

30/12/2023

Infants Gala 2023. Special thanks to Mrs. Tina Tungamirai for being the guest of honour for this event 💛💙

29/12/2023

"Ad Astra" Awards Dinner 3rd Term 2023 💛💙

22/12/2023

End of year class parties! Thanks to Total Kids Zone for the slide and castle! 💛💙

20/12/2023

Grade 7 Leavers' Party 2023 💛💙

18/12/2023

Our Grade 7s enjoyed playing "Fathers vs. Sons Cricket" and "Mothers vs. Daughters Hockey" on the last weekend of term 💛💙

16/12/2023

Our fabulous orchestra! 💛💙

11/12/2023

The 1st XI Girls' Cricket Team had a productive and exciting season! 💛💙

09/12/2023

Some lovely cakes made by our kitchen staff for Friday birthday parties! 💛💙

07/12/2023

Halloween! Lots of games, treats, and fun were had! 💛💙

05/12/2023

The annual Grade 3 Tennis and Cricket fixture with Hellenic 💛💙

02/12/2023

The Cricket Scoring Club hard at work throughout the term! 💛💙

01/12/2023

The trunks are packed and our Lilfordians are all safely on their way home for the holidays. We bid our third and final term of 2023 farewell 💛💙

28/11/2023

The Infants' Nativity Play was a great success! 💛💙

24/11/2023

The Grade 6 YFC (Young Farmers' Club) had the wheat they grew made into flour and used this flour to make pizzas in the dining room!💛💙

22/11/2023

The "Garden Club" hard at work! 💛💙

20/11/2023

8 of our Senior Girls competed in a Fun Girls Indoor Cricket Tournament held at "The High Performance Hub" over the Fixture Free Weekend 💛💙

17/11/2023

Grade 1 and 2 planting flower seedlings outside their classrooms 💛💙

15/11/2023

The Mashonaland West Cricket side that competed in the Inter-Provincial Cricket Tournament. They came second, losing to Harare in the final. Congratulations to our Lilfordian representatives 💛💙

13/11/2023

Fun threshing wheat in the YFC 💛💙

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Thursday	07:30 - 16:00
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Fun threshing wheat in the YFC 💛💙 #Lilfordia #littleschoolinthebush #lilfire #farmschool #zimbabwe #zimbabweschools #zimbabweeducation #talesofalilfordian

Happy Monday! Start your week on a happy note with our lovely guitar club who played for us as we lead into the hall for assembly 💙💛 #Lilfordia #LittleSchoolInTheBush #lilfire #talesofalilfordian #zimbabwe #zimschools #zimbabweeducation #farmschool #lilculture #lilmusic #lilguitars #music #guitars #standbyme #accompaniement #kidsmusic #kidsmakingmusic #kidsguitar #guitarplayer #guitarlove #guitarist #guitarlife

We started our week with a "Red Monday" where all Lilfordians wore RED in support of our National Cricket team, "The Chevrons", as they compete in the Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 💙💛 #Lilfordia #LittleSchoolInTheBush #lilfire #talesofalilfordian #zimbabwe #zimschools #zimbabweeducation #farmschool #lilsport #cricket #chevrons #zimbabwecricket #zimcricket #support #fans #cricketfans #loveforcricket #worldcricket #cricbuzz #loveforcricket #cricketlovers #cricketfans #cricketworldcup #qualifiers #worldcupqualifiers #cricketer #cricketfever #cwc #2023cwcqualifiers #CWCQualifiers #ICC #ICCCricket #ICCWorldCup #iccworldcup2023 Music: Sunrise in Zimbabwe by Bud Cockcroft Disclaimer: non profit video and we do not own the rights to the song and is intended to show support. No copyright infringement intended.

Lilfordia 3 Woods Cross Country: The Start! The start of our 3 Woods Cross Country is arguably one of the most intimidating parts of this course. So many runners in such a confined space fighting to get to the front of the pack! 💙💛 #Lilfordia #LittleSchoolInTheBush #lilfire #talesofalilfordian #zimbabwe #zimschools #zimbabweeducation #farmschool #lilsport #lilcrosscountry #crosscountry #kidscrosscountry #kidsrunning #race #runningrace #crosscountrymeeting #fitkids #run #runner #running #lovetorun #justdoit #3woods #3woodscrosscountry #lilfordia3woods #sport

Our mighty Colts B cricket team warming up for their match against Hartmann House 💙💛 #Lilfordia #LittleSchoolInTheBush #lilfire #talesofalilfordian #zimbabwe #zimschools #zimbabweeducation #farmschool #lilsport #coltscricket #lilcricket #cricket #kidscricket #coltsb #coltsbcricket #cricketlove #cricbuzz #cricketlovers #warmup #cricketfans

Staying in on Friday night? Why not perform a synchronized swimming display on Friday afternoon? 💙💛 #Lilfordia #LittleSchoolInTheBush #lilfire #talesofalilfordian #zimbabwe #zimschools #zimbabweeducation #farmschool #creativity #syncrhonizedswimming #display #swimming #fun #performance #choreography

The famous Lilfordia Cook Book has bee re-printed and has some exciting new recipes! Contact the number in the video to order yours! 💙💛 #Lilfordia #LittleSchoolInTheBush #lilfire #talesofalilfordian #zimbabwe #zimschools #zimbabweeducation #farmschool #cookbook #sarahgraham #cooking #lilg5 #fundraising #fundraiserfun

Lilfordia paying their respects on Rememberance Day to all soldiers who have died in all battles since the start of WW1. They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning. We shall remember them. 💙💛 #Lilfordia #LittleSchoolInTheBush #lilfire #talesofalilfordian #zimbabwe #zimschools #zimbabweeducation #farmschool #lilg6 #remembrance #remembranceday #lestweforget #memorial #love #ww #remember #poppy #history #art #memories #wewillrememberthem #worldwar #poppies #veterans #remembrancesunday #neverforget #armistice #family #poppyday #memory

The Lilfordia School staff and pupils wore RED today in support of our national cricket team who are playing the the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup in Australia. The children held flags and banners as they sang a school war cry at lineup this morning. We hope The Chevrons feel our support all the way from here! 💙💛 #Lilfordia #LittleSchoolInTheBush #lilfire #talesofalilfordian #zimbabwe #zimschools #zimbabweeducation #farmschool #lilsport #cricket #T20cricketworldcup #chevrons #zimbabwecricket #zimcricket #T20 #support #fans #cricketfans #t20worldcup #loveforcricket #worldcricket #cricbuzz #t20cricket #loveforcricket #cricketlovers #cricketfans Music: Dreaming by Bud Cockcroft and Henry Olonga Disclaimer: non profit video and we do not own the rights to the song and is intended to show support. No copyright infringement intended.

Enjoy these highlights from our combined music concert with Chisipite Junior School titled "Little Billy" with highlights from the "Harry Potter" theme played by the orchestra 💙💛 #Lilfordia #LittleSchoolInTheBush #lilfire #talesofalilfordian #zimbabwe #zimschools #zimbabweeducation #farmschool #music #musicconcert #choir #orchestra #kidsmusic #kidsmakingmusic #LittleBilly #HarryPotter #HarryPotterMusic

Our Grade 3 "Crusaders" Rugby Team in action in one of their matches in the Gateway Grade 3 Rugby Festival 💙💛 #Lilfordia #LittleSchoolInTheBush #lilfire #talesofalilfordian #zimbabwe #zimschools #zimbabweeducation #farmschool #lilsport #lilrugby #boysrugby #rugby #rugbylove #rugbyfestival #zimrugby #lilg3

Hello Term 2!

A little happy dance to celebrate the start of Term 2! 💛💙 #Lilfordia #littleschoolinthebush #lilfire #farmschool #zimbabwe #zimbabweschools #zimbabweeducation #talesofalilfordian #newstart

Our wonderful orchestra performed a wonderful accompaniment to our hymn in assembly 💙💛 #Lilfordia #LittleSchoolInTheBush #lilfire #talesofalilfordian #zimbabwe #zimschools #zimbabweeducation #farmschool #lilmusic #lilculture #orchestra #kidsorchestra #kidsmusic #instrumental #instruments #orchestralinstrucments

After assembly, we watched a wonderful dance display from our Grade 4 class. Enjoy their excellent moves! 💛💙 #lilfordia #LittleSchoolInTheBush #lilfire #Zimbabwe #zimbabweschools #zimbabweeducation #zimschools #lilg4 #dancing #dance #dancelove #kidsdancing #dancedisplay #performance #performingarts

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them." On the 11th day of the 11th month, our Grade 6 class took a moment to commemorate Remembrance Day. 💙💛 #Lilfordia #LittleSchoolInTheBush #LilFire #ZimSchools #Zimbabwe #ZimbabweSchools #TalesofaLilfordian #lilg6 #RemembranceDay #WeWillRememberThem #11November

Here are our hardworking young farmers in Grade 6 threshing bag of wheat to release the wheat berries from the sheafs. Their next project is well underway...watch this space! 💛💙 #lilfordia #LittleSchoolInTheBush #lilfire #Zimbabwe #zimbabweschools #zimbabweeducation #zimschools #lilg6 #YFC #YoungFarmersClub #YoungFarmers #KidsFarming #Growingfood #growingvegetables #kidsinnature #naturelove #farminglove #harvesting #wheat #wheatfarming #harvestingwheat

Here are some videos that capture the excitement of the Grade 2s during their science experiment at home! They are learning all about pushing and pulling forces. In this experiment, they watched the rubber of a balloon pull apart while the gas inside of it pushed the sides of the balloon. The experiment was done with vinegar, bicarbonate of soda and an empty cool drink bottle 💙💛 #Lilfordia #LittleSchoolInTheBush #lilfire #TalesofaLilfordian #ZimbabweEducation #Zimbabwe #zimschools #lilscience #lilg2 #cambridgeprimaryeducation #cambridgeprimaryscience #cambridgecurriculum #science #kidsscience #pushandpull #solidliquidgas #kidsexperiment

Just listen to this beautiful display by our Orchestra, Chapel Choir, and Congregation for assembly this morning. Conducted by our wonderful Mrs. Fowlds! 💙💛 #Lilfordia #LittleSchoolInTheBush #LilFire #TalesofaLilfordian #ZimSchools #ZimbabweSchools #ZimbabweEducation #lilmusic #lilarts #lilorchestra #music #kidsmusic #musicalkids #sightsinging #singing #TalesofaLilfordian #musiclovers #musicislife #orchestra #kidsorchestra #kidsmusic #instrumental

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