We are almost st the end of another year here at Sakeji and that means that once again we have some goodbyes coming up. Over the next few weeks we will have a series from students on their perspective on leaving.

“My last term at Sakeji so far has been fun. I can say I’ve enjoyed it more than any other term at this school although I’ve tried to enjoy every day. It’s also been sort of weird because all of a sudden memories from grade one to now start flashing through my head (I’m now in grade 7). I know no other school could have taught me more than I’ve already learned here. I remember when I was about seven years old and my Dad told me I was going to a boarding school. I was so terrified. I spent my last day before term begun with one of my favourite uncles. I was at his house for the whole day. We went back to my house at around 5:00 pm. When it was time to get into the car I cried so much. Seeing my uncle cry made it worse. I thought I wouldn’t be able to make it without my best friends from home. That wasn’t so. I found some other good friends here at school , though some of the guys came after I still think they went through similar stuff. Some of my friends were Ngonga  M, (He is no longer at Sakeji but he was my best friend), Donex K, Comfort C (he also left when I was in grade four),  Busuma M and Noah K ( they  came when I was in grade four). At first I was so excited about leaving this place but now I know that I’m going to miss everybody (including the teachers l.o.l). I’m really grateful for all the special people who have taught me since grade one.     
   As I’ve been through Sakeji I’ve learnt lots of  things. I’ve learnt how to swim, ride bikes and read. I remember when I was in grade one I would do anything to get out of swimming in the deep water. I remember when my swimming teacher, Mrs. Robertson, tried to get me into the water. I run around like a crazed animal screaming at the top of my lungs. She tried to persuade me but I was still afraid. This was because an older boy told me that a monster was at the bottom of the pool ready to get m anyone who tried to swim ( I think I wont mention his name, but if you are reading this you know who you are l.o.l). Eventually she got me in with another teacher who kept me calm and relaxed. Now I’m no longer afraid of the deep pool because I know that mybth wasn’t true. It was really neat having Independence Day at Sakeji. With the king of the plank, swimming races, bonfire and all the other things I don’t remember at the moment. When my older sister was here I remember singing “let me see you shoot the moon” as loud as I can (it was probably out of tune). We had lots of fun. These are just some thoughts and memories I’ll always remember about my life as a student at Sakeji.”
 
    by Julius M