Life at Sakeji is shaped by community, routine, and a strong sense of shared responsibility. As a boarding school, students live, learn, and grow together in an environment that is structured, supportive, and deeply relational.
For many families, what sets Sakeji apart is not any single program, but the way everyday life helps students develop independence, character, and confidence while being known and cared for by adults who are closely involved in their daily lives.
Boarding is central to the Sakeji experience. Students live in dormitories under the care of dedicated staff members who serve as dorm parents for both boys’ and girls’ houses. These staff are present in the rhythms of daily life, providing structure, guidance, and consistent pastoral care.
Life in the dorms follows clear routines that help students feel secure and grounded, while gradually learning responsibility and independence. Meals are shared together in the central dining facility, where staff and students eat side by side, reinforcing a strong sense of community and belonging. Click here to learn more about Boarding Routines at Sakeji.
Sakeji’s traditions are an important part of its identity and help create a strong sense of continuity across generations. Many of the experiences that shape student life today are the same ones remembered by alumni around the world.
From Sakeji rice cakes and time at the river, to half-term houses, cottage outings, rally, and Friday night privileges, these shared moments form lasting memories and help bind students into the wider Sakeji story. They are a natural part of school life and contribute to the culture and spirit of the community.
Spiritual life at Sakeji is centred on helping students develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Faith is not treated as a separate part of school life, but is woven into both classroom learning and the everyday rhythms of boarding life. Through Scripture, worship, reflection, and daily interactions with staff and peers, students are encouraged to grow in their understanding of the Lord and to live out their faith in practical ways. Staff aim is to support students as they develop personal convictions and a faith that guides their choices, character, and relationships.
Students are served three hot meals each day from the school kitchen, with snacks and refreshments provided in between. Meals are planned to be balanced, filling, and appropriate for the needs of growing children, and the school maintains a clear expectation that every student eats well.
Parents are encouraged to share any relevant dietary restrictions during the admissions process and to contact the school with questions about their child’s specific needs.
Physical activity is part of everyday life at Sakeji. Students participate in weekly physical education classes as well as after-school sports programs that include intramural competition across age groups.
Each term, every student competes as part of a team in a selected sport, contributing toward an annual house trophy. Sport at Sakeji focuses on participation, teamwork, and steady improvement. Click here to read more on Athletics.
Regular communication between students and their families is encouraged. Students write emails home each week, and dormitory phones are available for parents to speak directly with their children. Emails from home are delivered daily. These routines help families stay connected while allowing students to settle into boarding life with growing independence.
Art and music form part of the weekly programme, particularly for older students. Each week, students take part in two to three classes focused on fine art, music, and practical creative skills.
These classes give students space to develop creativity, patience, and attention to detail, alongside their academic work. Click here to learn more about the Curriculum offered at Sakeji.
Sakeji’s rural setting provides a quiet and focused environment for learning and boarding life. The school is closely connected to the local community and benefits from long-standing relationships that have been built since 1925.
These connections contribute to a sense of safety, familiarity, and mutual care on and around the campus.
An on-site clinic and infirmary are available to students and are staffed by a school nurse. The clinic provides day-to-day care and monitoring for student health needs.
The school also maintains partnerships with government and mission medical facilities to ensure students can access further care when required.