Why is there a House System?
The House System is designed to promote interaction among various year groups, enhance community spirit, and foster peer mentoring. It aims to strengthen the existing rewards framework, encourage greater student participation in competitions, and create leadership opportunities for students across different key stages.
Our vision for this academic year focuses on enhancing the House System’s visibility through engaging competitions, events, and assemblies. We aim to establish a sustainable framework for student leadership within the House System, ensuring that it thrives in the long term. Additionally, we plan to create a replicable schedule of activities that can be easily adapted for future years, fostering a sense of community where all students and staff are aware of their House and actively participate in its events throughout the year.
What does the House System mean at Ormiston NEW Academy?
The House structure
House Coordinator: There is one member of staff who oversees the vision and annual schedule of activities that the house system provides.
Heads of House: There is one member of staff per House. This is the team who organise House events and assemblies, and work with the Student House Captains and ambassadors.
The following members of staff are Heads of House:
Pride (Emblem Shark): Miss McCurdy
Excellence (Emblem Dragon): Mrs Jade Smedley Bough
Endeavour (Emblem Hawk): Miss Riley
Together (Emblem Tiger): Miss Browne
What is House Week?
House Week presents a fantastic opportunity for each House to accumulate as many House Points as possible through active participation in a variety of engaging activities. Throughout this exciting week, members of each house are encouraged to showcase their talents, collaborate with one another, and immerse themselves in the spirit of friendly competition.
From sports events and creative challenges to academic quizzes and community service projects, there are numerous ways for participants to contribute and earn points for their House.
The more involved each member is, the greater the potential for their House to rise in the rankings, fostering a sense of camaraderie and teamwork. This is not just about competition; it’s also a chance to build lasting memories and strengthen bonds among House members, making House Week a truly enriching experience for everyone involved.