Our House System inspires children to embody our values.Our 4 Houses are each named after a founder, chosen by children, who have been inspirational figures and examples of how we can all can live out our school Christian vision and values.
Our children chose the House founders because they are inspirational people who reflect our school vision and show how we can inspire the community in which we live. We want our children to be leading lights for those who are facing injustice and have the courage and knowledge to make a difference in their community and the wider world.
Attenborough – Respect
‘Do to others as you would have them do to you.’ Matthew 7.12
As a scientist, David Attenborough has promoted and strived for better care for our planet. David Attenborough demonstrates respect as his life work has promoted an understanding of God’s amazing world and works towards protecting it for future generations.
‘It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living.’
David Attenborough
Curie – Compassion
’Clothe yourselves with compassion. Kindness, humility and gentleness and patience’. Colossians 3.12
Marie Curie was a Polish and naturalised-French physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and demonstrated compassion for working for the good of others. Today, the Marie Curie Charity set up in her name is there for anyone with an illness and those close to them. Whatever the illness, wherever you are, they’re with you.
‘Each of us must work for our own improvement, and at the same time share a general responsibility for all humanity.’
Marie Curie
Mandela – Perseverance
‘I can do all things through him who strengthens me.’ Philippians 4.13
Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist, politician, and statesman who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by fostering racial reconciliation. Nelson Mandela demonstrated perseverance as despite the years of being persecuted and in prison he never stopped working towards a fairer and equal world
‘Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again’
Nelson Mandela
Nightingale – Friendship
‘Encourage on another and build each other up’. 1 Thessalonians 5.11
Florence Nightingale was an English social reformer, statistician and the founder of modern nursing. Nightingale came to prominence while serving as a manager and trainer of nurses during the Crimean War, in which she organised care for wounded soldiers. She reflects our value of friendship as she spent her life serving as a friend to all, in particular those most in need.
‘God spoke to me and called me to His Service.’
Florence Nightingale