Key Information
How It Works
At the heart of our House System is our Academy vision and values:
- Kindness
- Resilient
- Reflective
- Part of the Community
House Allocation
To support with creating a truly inclusive system for both students and staff, House names were voted on and decided on by the whole Academy. Every student and member of staff is placed into one of the five houses: Fire, Air, Water, Earth and Sun.
House Leadership
Every House is supported by a dedicated leadership team consisting of:
- Head of House
- House Captains (Years 10-11)
- House Representatives from each tutor group
Student leaders play an active role in promoting events, gathering student voice, leading assemblies and helping shape the future of the House System.
- Miss Mercer - Fire
- Mr Griffin - Air
- Miss Dyson - Water
- Miss Evans - Sun
- Mrs Edwards - Earth
- Mr Dean - House team
House Competitions and Events
Throughout the year, students have opportunities to earn points and represent their House through a wide range of activities.
These include:
Academic Competitions
- Subject challenges
- Quizzes
- STEM competitions
- Literacy events
Sports Competitions
- Sports Day
- Inter-house tournaments
- Fitness challenges
Creative Competitions
- Art
- Music
- Photography
- Creative writing
Reading Challenges
- Reading milestones
- Book reviews
- Reading competitions
Community Projects
- Charity fundraising
- Sustainability initiatives
- Volunteering opportunities
Our aim is to ensure that every student has multiple opportunities to contribute to their House throughout the year.
House Points
Students can earn House Points for:
- Exceptional effort
- Positive behaviour
- Excellent attendance
- Reading achievements
- Participation in enrichment activities
- Leadership and service
- Academic success
House Points contribute to weekly leaderboards and help determine the overall House rankings.
Celebration and Recognition
Success is recognised and celebrated regularly through:
- Weekly House Point updates
- Student achievement awards
- House of the Term awards
- Attendance and reading trophies
- Certificates and recognition events
- The annual House Cup
These celebrations ensure that student achievements are visible and valued across the academy.
Student Leadership and Voice
The House System provides meaningful leadership opportunities for students.
House Captains and Representatives:
- Lead House initiatives.
- Promote competitions and events.
- Gather student feedback.
- Contribute ideas for future developments.
- Act as role models within the academy community.
Students are encouraged to take an active role in shaping House life and contributing to the success of their House.
The House Cup
The highlight of the House calendar is the annual House Cup, awarded to the House that has demonstrated excellence across:
- Participation
- Academic achievement
- Attendance
- Reading
- Behaviour
- Leadership
- Enrichment
The House Cup recognises not only success but also collective effort, commitment and community spirit.
Five Houses. One Community.
Our House System brings students together, celebrates achievement and creates opportunities for everyone to belong, participate, lead and succeed.
Air • Water • Earth • Fire • Sun
Five Houses. One Community.