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School Life & Boarding

A boarding community where routine, mentorship and co-curricular life turn boys into well-rounded young men.

Boarding life

A structured day, a supportive home

Hospital Hill is a full boarding school led by a Senior Master and boarding team. Life follows a steady rhythm of prep, lessons, meals, games and worship, with teachers and support staff on hand throughout. A cashless student pocket-money system keeps things safe and simple for parents and learners alike.

  • Morning prep 6:30–7:30am, lessons 8:00am–4:00pm, evening prep 7:00–10:00pm
  • Balanced catering on a published weekly menu (see below)
  • Active guidance, counselling and pastoral care
  • Clear code of conduct and student leadership
Students tending the school environmental garden
Our houses

Four houses, one family

Boarders belong to one of four houses that anchor dormitory life and friendly competition — most famously the inter-house “Bull Party.”

🦏 Kifaru
Rhino
🦁 Simba
Lion
🐘 Ndovu
Elephant
🐃 Nyati
Buffalo
Beyond the classroom

Co-curricular life

There is a place for every talent at Hospital Hill.

School choir performing

Music & Drama

The “Nyari Echoes” ensemble represents the school at national drama and music festivals.

School brass band

Sports & Games

Hockey, chess and athletics — the hockey first team has reached the national championships.

Tree-planting activity

Clubs & Societies

Over a dozen clubs meet Wednesdays, 4:10–5:30pm; faith societies meet at the weekend.

Clubs & societies at Hospital Hill

St. John AmbulancePeace Club (Amani)ScoutingJournalism & DebateKiswahiliEnvironmentalWildlifeScienceMathematicsJunior AchieversDrama & TheatreYoung FarmersAviationMusicFrenchChess

Faith societies: Christian Union, Young Christian Society, SDA and the Muslim Society — each with weekly worship, study and community service.

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Recognising achievement

Each term the Principal's Dinner honours top academic and co-curricular achievers, celebrating effort and excellence across the school.

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Exposure & mentorship

Learners take part in exchange visits, career series and national camps that broaden horizons and build confidence.

In the dining hall

Weekly menu

Three balanced meals a day, served with cabbage or sukuma wiki at lunch and supper.

DayBreakfastLunchSupper
MonTea & breadUgali & meatRice & beans, tea
TueTea & breadRice & beansGitheri, tea, fruit
WedTea & breadUgali & meatRice & beans, tea
ThuTea & breadRice & beansGitheri, tea
FriTea & breadUgali & meatRice & beans, tea, fruit
SatTea, bread & eggRice & beansChapati & beans, tea
SunTea & breadRice & beansGitheri, tea

Visiting & contacting your son

Visiting days, house allocations and boarding contacts are confirmed each term in the school calendar and joining letters. Visiting-day dates to be provided by the school

Reporting & joining information