House is about working together, supporting each other to take on new challenges – aiming to aim high and reach for the top. For this reason, the five house names come from British “firsts” for Everest climbers’.
Mallory (the first British person to get onto the mountain)
Bonington (the leader of the first successful team to reach the summit via the South West face)
Stephens (the first British woman to reach the summit)
Hargreaves (the first British woman to reach the summit alone and without supplementary oxygen)
Whittaker (the first disabled British person to reach the summit, climbing without a right foot)
All staff throughout the school and students across years 7 – 11 are divided into the 5 houses.
Throughout the year we have a diverse range of events to challenge everyone and to build participation and encourage support each other, celebrating each other’s success and build belonging.
As well as points for placings, students earn participation points so everyone can get involved.
Example House challenges include:
Bake Off
The Tug of War
Coding Challenge
Climb the Burj
Bingo
Planner Design Competition
Christmas Card Design Competition
Sports Day
At the end of the year the House Cup is awarded and the winning house enjoys an afternoon celebration.
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