Houses? What's this about houses?

Houses? What's Happening with Houses?

This year in response to changes occurring in education and our drive to do the best we can for all students, we have added four new houses to our existing houses. Our student focus groups supported the move and looked forward to it with excitement.

Students have been allocated to classes then classes allocated to houses according with each house having no more than 130 students from years 7 to 10. This is an extension of the way our roll calls operate. Extensive discussions were held between Head Teachers, Year Advisors, Deputy Principals and Principal around the make-up of all classes. No decisions were taken lightly and all factors considered.

All staff are also allocated to a house according to their classes with each house having 9-10 staff as a part of the house.

The eight houses are now and are based on students' suggestions

• Beachley        Black              Led by Mr Willis
• Darkinjung      Red                Led by Ms Gibbins
• Glesson          Yellow            Led by Mr Johnson and Mrs McInnes
• Kuringai          Blue               Led by Mrs Kerr
• McGrath         White             Led by Mr Bennett and Mr Barron
• Swadling        Green             Led by Ms Yeaman and Mr Kerr
• Tesch             Orange          Led by Mrs Peacock (Perry) and Mr McCallum
• Webber          Purple            Led by Mrs Cobham and Mr Knight

The major changes to the campus from houses are around how students and staff work together to support young people, their wellbeing and learning while strengthening the already strong approach we have. There are no changes for parents and carers.