To celebrate, the school hosted ‘Mbuzi Day’—a vibrant picnic where houses cooked and feasted. Goat allocations depended on competition rankings: Mikumi (6), Africa (5), Nile (4), Victoria (3), and Kilimanjaro (2). The entire school transformed into a lively cookout, filled with mouthwatering aromas, booming music, and laughter.
Following the exhilarating finale of the St. Peter Claver High School (SPCHS) Houses Competition on February 21st, where houses dazzled in typing challenges, rhythmic traditional dances, energetic modern routines, and a glamorous fashion showcase, the school community shifted gears into pure celebration. To honor the victors and foster unity, SPCHS hosted the much-anticipated ‘Mbuzi Day’—a vibrant, open-air picnic that turned the grounds into a communal feast of flavors and fellowship.
The highlight? A grand goat roast, with allocations cleverly tied to the competition rankings: triumphant Mikumi House claimed a generous 6 goats, followed by Africa with 5, Nile with 4, Victoria with 3, and Kilimanjaro rounding out with 2. Students from each house rolled up their sleeves, transforming the school into a bustling cookout haven.
Teams gathered around crackling fires, seasoning meats with local spices, while the air thickened with irresistible aromas of sizzling goat, mingled with the smoky scent of charcoal and fresh herbs. Booming music from portable speakers set the rhythm, blending Swahili hits with upbeat Afrobeat, as laughter echoed across the fields like a joyful symphony.
The energy was infectious. Form One boys, full of youthful exuberance, danced with wild abandon, twisting and turning as if their bodies were made of rubber—no bones in sight! Meanwhile, the girls let out high-pitched ululations of delight, their voices piercing the air in traditional cheers as they savored the first steaming bowls of rich, savory soup.
Even the staff joined the fun, playfully haggling with students for larger cooking pots or sneaking extra portions, blurring the lines between teachers and pupils in this shared revelry.
Yet, beneath the festivities lay a deeper purpose. Mbuzi Day wasn’t just about indulgence; it was a powerful bonding ritual, where rival houses broke bread together, forging lasting friendships and a sense of belonging. This embodied the school’s enduring motto: To Learn, To Serve, and for the Greater Glory of God—reminding everyone that true victory comes from community and shared joy.
Long live the spirit of the Houses!
