Vision
Fullness of life for all.
To pursue fullness of life for every person, with special concern for the poor and the marginalised.
About our school
A community shaped by faith, thoughtful teaching and respectful relationships.
Our identity
Rooted in faith since 1684. Serving Mbeya since 2017.
The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo was founded by Fr. Adrien Bresy in 1684 in Wez, Belgium, and established in India in 1928 by Mother Josphine Allard, extending to Argentina, Poland, Italy, Mexico and Tanzania. St. Charles School Mbeya was established on 23rd January 2017 by the Sisters, open to girls and boys of the locality, offering quality education for integration from kindergarten to Standard VII.
The management holds at heart the spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional and physical development of pupils, believing character formation matters no less than academic learning.
“Faith, Toil, Progress.”
Our story
Rooted in a tradition of education, compassion and service.
St. Charles Borromeo Pre & Primary School was established on 23 January 2017 by the Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo. Serving girls and boys in Mbeya, the school provides an integrated education from pre-primary through Standard VII, with the development of the whole child at the centre of school life.
The wider educational heritage of the Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo traces to the Congregation founded by Fr. Adrien Bresy in 1684 in Wez, Belgium. That tradition grew from a commitment to extend education, dignity and opportunity to people who were poor or marginalised, and continues through the Congregation’s educational mission in Tanzania and beyond.
Faith, Toil, Progress
Our direction
A clear vision. A purposeful mission. Whole-person formation.
The school’s official direction places academic learning alongside character, faith, emotional maturity, responsibility and service.
Mission
Holistic, integral education.
To continue the mission of Jesus Christ through an education that forms the whole person - intellectually, spiritually, morally, emotionally and socially.
Goal
Balanced development for life.
To develop students in every dimension so they grow with a balanced, holistic outlook and are prepared for responsible life and service.
Dignity, justice & equality
We nurture respect for human dignity, justice and equality, grounded in the belief that every person deserves respect and opportunity.
Whole-person growth
Learning develops informed minds, balanced emotions, spiritual depth and the capacity to participate responsibly in society.
Integrity in character
Spiritual, moral, academic and aesthetic formation is strengthened by integrity, honesty, loyalty and courtesy.
Service & responsibility
Students are prepared to use their knowledge and talents for the good of others, their communities and the wider society.
School values
Mission, vision and values
Vision
Fullness of life for all, especially the poor and the marginalized.
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The school exists so that every child — especially the poor and the marginalized — can enjoy fullness of life: growing spiritually, morally, intellectually, emotionally and physically.
Mission
To continue the mission of Jesus Christ through the provision of holistic integral education.
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Moved by compassion as Fr. Adrien Bresy was in 1684, the Sisters make Christian education available especially to the poor and the marginalized, forming character and personality no less than academic learning.
Goal
Students adequately developed in all dimensions with a holistic outlook on life.
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Success means graduates who are intellectually informed, emotionally balanced and spiritually oriented — ready to assume their duties as responsible citizens of the country.
Aim
A just society; total development of pupils; spiritual, moral, academic and aesthetic values with integrity, honesty, loyalty and courtesy.
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Pupils learn to respect human rights, uphold justice and equality, live with integrity, honesty, loyalty and courtesy, care for the earth, and prepare themselves for service.Catholic character
Faith, Toil, Progress — lived every day.
The emblem of the Congregation and its motto, Faith, Toil, Progress, characterize the school. The Sisters, faithful to their motto, live by faith, are constantly at work, and are urged on by an ardent desire for the progress of society — forming pupils who are intellectually informed, emotionally balanced and spiritually oriented.
Catechism and moral science classes, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and monthly Eucharistic celebration anchor school life.
Meet the communityLeadership and staff
People who guide learning with clarity and care.
School Administration
Administration · Primary School
The administration team supports school operations and communication with families.
Teaching Community
Teaching Team · Primary School
The teaching community guides learning, participation and pupil progress.
Pastoral Support
Pastoral Support · Primary School
Pastoral support helps sustain wellbeing, dignity and belonging across school life.