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MUFAKOSE 1 HIGH SCHOOL

Our History

Mufakose High  1 was established in 1970 a government School catering for Mufakose high density residential suburbs which had also been established in 1959-1962.

 

It was meant to carter for primary schools in Mufakose, Rugare and Kambuzuma. In 1988, Mufakose 1 High School was offered Advanced level status.

Since the establishment of our school we have had 9 principals which are listed below in sequential order:

 

1970-1976           Lambert Trullan

1976-1981            L.S Tachuana

1981-1985            W.C.P Rukarwa

1985-1986           DambUdzo

1986-1993           S Matshaka

1993-1999           J.M Pasipanodya

1999-2001           P Mugwanda

2001-2004          D Makanza

2004-2007         C Tazaya

2007-2007         S Ngwandinga

2008-to date     B.L Muridzo

OUR PHILOSOPHY

/  CORE VALUES

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  • Being the best academic school at both Ordinary and Advanced levels

  • Full participationn in socio-cultural activities

  • using advanced teaching and learning technology available

  • Highly motivated culture group led by Mrs Madhovi, Mr Zulu and Mrs Mhishi

  • An active Art club again mentored by Mrs Madhovi and Mr Zulu

  • Culture display in the school corridor

/  TRADITION OF DIVERSITY

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/  SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Four students are on a scholarship program funded by the old student Association.

  • We  have various other scholarship programs funded by B.E.A.M, Capenaum Trust among others.

School Character

01

/  Motto

The school Mottto is "Achieving academic and socio-cultural excellence through hard work. Mufakose 1 High is a co-education and a government school.It offers day-school facilities only. The school attracts students from the followers residental areas.

 

  • Mufakose

  • Rugare

  • Kambuzuma

  •  Budiriro

  • Glenview

/  GOALS

02

  1. To provide the most appropreate and user friendly facilities for our learners.

  2. To be the school of choice in the province .

  3. To behave responsibly and make mature decisions.

  4. To demonstarte a spirit of self reliance, determination and mutual core existance with the community.

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ACADEMIC SUCCESS

In 2012, the school had the best A level results in the Province among government and council run schools. In the same year, it recorded its best O level results since 1973. At the 2010 to 2012 District merit awards, the school scooped 30% of all the prices on offer. This was indeed a feat of achievement.

 

In 2012, the school was selected out of the 85 secondary schools in the province to receive the secretary"s award. This was the first time to receive the prestigious award after waiting for 43 years.

PASS RATES AT O AND A LEVELS SINCE 2006

                                O-LEVEL                             A-LEVEL

2006                         20.7                                        74.9

2007                          20.3                                       86.0

2008                         18.7                                         82.10

2009                         19.4                                         84.3

2010                          23.2                                       83.3

2011                           20.1                                         95.5

2012                          25.10                                       98.5

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