House System

The aims of the House system are:

To increase the sense of identity and belonging in what is for all pupils a much larger school than their primary schools.
To provide a vertical age-grouping smaller than the whole school, where pupils in Years 8-14 can mix and where older pupils lead activities and act as role models for the younger pupils
To promote pupil participation in inter-House competitions and a healthy, friendly rivalry when competing for the various House trophies.
To encourage high standards of work, play and behaviour.
The House System therefore complements the pastoral work of the Heads of Year and Form Tutors and contributes to the pupils’ sense of belonging to the school community. There are four Houses and pupils from each year group work together in their House to take part in the various competitions.