Student Leadership

Houses

What are our Houses?

Every child is allocated to one of our four Houses, named after some of the greatest ever scientists. These are:

We hold House assemblies each half term which children plan and lead.

Children earn house points through things like making good choices, showing lovely manners and trying their best which they can spend in our reward shop.

Responsibilities around the Academy

As our pupils develop more skills, we encourage them to take on roles within the academy which give them an increased level of responsibility and helps to benefit other pupils within the academy.

We are always looking at opportunities for our pupils to lead within the academy; however, here is an overview of the roles that our pupils currently have.

RoleResponsibility
House CaptainsTo lead the Junior Leadership Team (JLT), to be the face of all students and to represent the academy to the highest possible standard in everything they do.
Class CaptainsTo represent their class in JLT meetings and to represent the academy to the highest possible standard in everything they do.
Green TeamTo take responsibility for looking after the academy’s plants.
ShopkeepersTo ensure our rewards shop remains well-stocked and deal with ‘sales’ to children.
LibrariansTo ensure the library is well stocked and maintained.
To assist pupils in choosing books to share and read.
Corridor MonitorsTo ensure the corridors are tidy.
To remind other pupils of the expectations when moving around school at playtimes.
Playground BuddiesTo support younger pupils during lunchtime and help them develop their personal and social skills.
Reading AmbassadorsTo promote a love of reading throughout the academy.
To ensure the library is well stocked and maintained.
To read to and listen to younger pupils read.
Lunchtime AssistantsTo support lunchtime supervisors in the hall by cleaning tables, pouring drinks and helping our younger pupils.
Eco-AssistantsTo go around the academy and ensure that our ways of working are as environmentally friendly as possible.