The inspiring journey of Dove Green Private Schools
Four founding fathers and a pioneering woman who laid the foundation of academic excellence
Born 1949 | First Teacher from Chitipa to master Chichewa
Born in a family of twelve children in Chitipa. He learnt at Chisenga MCDE and excelled in O Level Cambridge. Started teaching in 1970 and became P.E.A in 2002.
He emphasized on establishing gardens at every school he went to teach & so the importance of these gardens as were helping them have benefits as they could sell the produce after harvest. His exceptional wish was to see his children and grandchildren excel in academics.
Born 1939 | Headteacher in five schools
Born in Chitipa, trained at TTC in Zomba. He taught in Blantyre before returning to Chitipa. He was Headteacher at Kaseye, Kawale, Kashoma, Titi, and Kasisi schools. He influenced creation of St. Raymond outstation and visioned academic excellence for his descendants.
Born 1997 | Studied Canon Law in Rome
Went to St Patrick's Minor Seminary and later studied Canon Law in Rome. He created missions including hospitals and schools. He supported Dove Green spiritually and financially, playing a big role for its existence.
Born 1972 | Director & Chief Builder
First to bring residence to Lilongwe from Chitipa. He designed and constructed Dove Green Private Schools with skills learnt from Fargo Limited. Currently serves as Director of the school.
First Woman Founder & Head of Pre-school/Primary
Born in 1973 at Kaseye Mission Hospital. She is the second born to Helix Borax Charles Ng'ambi. First to head pre-school & primary under Dove Green Pvt Schools, leading with dedication and excellence.
Born in 1998, James executed the dream by creating Dove Green Private School and invented the logo in 2018. He realized the visions of the founding fathers and executed the missions. He graduated at Malawi College of Accountancy (2024) with a degree in Applied Accounting, Auditing & Information Systems. He previously studied at St Paul's Minor Seminary Secondary in Lilongwe and now serves as Deputy Head, heading secondary and tertiary levels.
Peter Luckson Chavunga & Precious Muyawa (ERP Consultant) first designed Logo and systems in 2024-2026.
Chitipa means "place of rest/peace" or a local settlement (Swampy area). First known as Fort Hill by British during colonial-era as their administrative centre. Main campus located at Chisenga site.