House System

St Andrew – Jessica Haigh

St David – Millie Hargreaves

St George – Lily Martin

St Patrick – Thea Bevan

Year 11 captains are responsible for overseeing their legacy projects in addition to assisting with the House assemblies and charity work.

St Andrew – Pendleside Hopsice

St David – Colne Youth Action Group

St George – Wil’s Wishes

St Patrick – Curry on the Street

House charities are supported throughout the year, in particular through the celebration of each Patron Saint Day in which students raise money for their chosen charity.

Year 10 vice captains are responsible for overseeing the KS3 House council. House council meetings are held twice each half term. Every student in KS3 has the opportunity of attending at least one House council meeting each year in order to give their opinions on student matters. Student voice is also captured on a regular basis through whole school student surveys and through logging into ‘Pulse’ every week.

Example minutes:

Dear Lord,

You are the wind in my sails.

You steer me in the right direction.

You gave me a conscience to know right and wrong.

You are always with me and provide me with strength.

While I breath, I hope that you will help us all.

Amen

Written by Alfie Allison

Chosen by Chair of Governors –

Mr Paul Gauntlett

Heavenly Father,

Please help us to be joyful and keep the faith, no matter what challenges we face.

Help us to remember that we are all connected, and that what we do to others, we do to ourselves.

May we always treat others with kindness and respect as we ourselves would want to be treated.

Amen

Written by Patryk Gorny

Chosen by former Headteacher –

Ms Clare Hayes

Almighty Father,

Give us courage,

to do the right thing,

to fight the good fight,

to do what is right.

Fill us with your grace,

to show us the right path,

to guide us on our way,

to spread your love every single day.

Amen

Written by Zac Pears

Chosen by Mr Chris Beesley – former school governor

Christ be beside me always.

Give me the strength to do my best.

Give me the power to forgive others.

Help me to love my neighbour and treat everyone the same.

St Patrick, give me the courage to speak out when things are wrong.

Help us to grow as a House and in our faith together.

Amen

Written by Julia Stanicka

Chosen by Father Peter – school governor

Each half term there are a range of curriculum, sporting and staff competitions to become involved with. All competitions are open up to anyone wanting to get involved.

Half term 1 – Inter-House football, MFL competition, staff benchball

Half term 2 – Inter-House benchball, English competition, staff Christmas quiz

Half term 3 – Inter-House mixed netball, maths competition, staff bake-off

Half term 4 – Inter-House football part 2, glow in the dark dodgeball, House talent contest, staff netball

Half term 5 – Inter-House rounders, history competition, staff spelling bee

Half term 6 – Inter-House cricket, geography competition, sports day, staff rounders