Our House System
Every student and staff member is assigned to one of our four Houses upon joining the school. This system creates a "family" atmosphere, allowing students of different ages to work together, mentor one another, and build lasting friendships. Students meet for house assemblies once a fortnight and house captains meet once a term. Each house has their own charity that they will liaise with, raise awareness of and fundraise for.
The House Points System
The heart of our house system is the rewards program. Students earn points for their house through:
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Academic Excellence: Exceptional effort or progress in lessons.
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School Values: showing Honesty, Faith and Courage
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Community Spirit: Demonstrating kindness, respect, or helping others.
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Participation: Representing the house in sports, arts, or academic challenges.
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Competitions: Winning Festival of Sports each July
At the end of each year, the house with the most points is awarded the House Cup.
Leadership & Mentoring
The system provides vital leadership opportunities. Each house is led by:
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Heads of House: Sixth form students are recruited as Head of House who oversee the house captains and lead assemblies each fortnight.
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House Captains: Each tutor group has one or two house captains who encourage their tutor group to earn house points and represent their tutor group at events including our Act of Remembrance. They also represent the views of their tutor group at regular house captain meetings.
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Peer Mentors: Older students support younger "house siblings" during the transition into school.
Why it matters
Belonging: It makes a large school feel smaller and more supportive.
Personal Development: Students build confidence, teamwork, and resilience through varied activities as well as leadership skills
Vertical Integration: It breaks down barriers between year groups, fostering a "whole school" community.