St Peter Claver High School

St Peter Claver High School is located on a 500 acre campus about 15 kilometres from the centre of Dodoma, the legislative capital of the United Republic of Tanzania. Meet some of its students and hear about their lives in their video.

“Some of the values we are called to cherish
Are love, compassion, truth, and justice,
Hardworking, respect for all others,
Kindness, sharing, and honesty”

The mission of St. Peter Claver High School—a Catholic, Jesuit school—is to assist young men and women to develop their talents, intellectual and otherwise, in order to serve others to the greater glory of God.

For news and updates check out their Facebook page

To learn. To love. To serve

St Peter Claver High School

We invite you to take a trip to Saint Peter Claver boarding High School in Dodoma, Tanzania.

"Water is life" at St Peter Claver

Located in one of the most arid regions in the country—in a good year it receives about 20 inches of rainfall—the school is thriving and has been relying on boreholes (water wells) for its fresh water supply. With so many students and staff living there, there is not enough during the dry season to properly water the vegetable garden although it is a main learning activity in sustainable farming.

The Swahili saying "Maji ni uhai" - "Water is life" captures the absolute necessity of having continuous, safe water in eastern Africa. It can't be taken for granted.

With assistance from the Irish Jesuit Missions, fresh rainwater will be harvested from four large roofs alleviating water shortage and training the students in the efficient use of rainwater.