Our Story, Our Standard
A closer look at the community, values and crest behind CarlTanS Elementary School.
Founded On A Simple Belief
Children rise to the standard set for them — when it is set with consistency, care and high expectation.
CarlTanS Elementary School was built as a home away from home for young learners in Bulawayo: a place where the basics are taught properly, good character is expected daily, and curiosity is treated as seriously as the syllabus. From Grade 1 through to Grade 7, we hold every child to the same two-word promise carried on our crest — Diligence and Excellence.
That promise shows up in small things: a teacher who checks handwriting one more time, a Friday spent at a museum instead of a desk, a Taekwondo belt earned through discipline rather than given. Together, these small things build children who are ready for whatever comes after primary school.
What We're Building, Together
Our Mission — To nurture disciplined, curious and confident learners through a caring academic environment and rich co-curricular life.
Our Vision — A community where every CarlTanS learner leaves ready to lead with diligence and excellence, wherever they go next.
Diligence
Showing up prepared and doing the small things properly, every day.
Excellence
Aiming higher than the minimum, in class and in character.
Compassion
Treating classmates, staff and visitors with genuine kindness.
Curiosity
Asking questions and exploring the world beyond the textbook.
Inclusion
Welcoming learners with autism and dyslexia with the same warmth and high expectation as every other child.
Every Child Deserves To Be Known
“We don't just teach a syllabus — we build a daily habit of diligence in every learner who walks through our gate. Whether it's a spelling test or a school trip, we want each child to try a little harder and be a little kinder than the day before. That is the CarlTanS standard, and we hold ourselves to it as much as we hold our pupils to it.”
— The CarlTanS Leadership Team
The Crest Behind Our Name
Every colour and mark on our crest stands for something we live out daily.
Navy Blue
Trust, stability and the calm discipline we build our classrooms on.
Sky Blue
The open, hopeful outlook we encourage in every learner.
White
Clarity and honesty — the fresh start every learner gets each morning.
Maroon Ribbon
The heart and warmth behind every rule and every lesson.
Facilities That Support The Whole Child
Bright Classrooms
Resourced, age-appropriate learning spaces from Grade 1 to Grade 7.
Computer Lab
Where our Computers program comes to life.
Taekwondo & Drama Space
Dedicated areas for movement, discipline and performance.
Swimming Instruction
Structured swimming lessons as part of our co-curricular program.
Want To See CarlTanS For Yourself?
We'd love to welcome you and your child to campus.