When we hear of School Houses, we often think of a fairly famous series of books and movies involving magic, but the tradition actually goes back hundreds of years. House systems arose in British boarding schools in the 1700s in order to care for the needs of students, who were often away from home. The primary goal of these Houses (which began as literal houses, or dormitories) was to provide support for students in terms of personal connections, spiritual or pastoral needs, and general well-being.
Students experienced belonging to a team larger than themselves, both through friendships and friendly competition, and competition was an important secondary goal of the House System. Our Houses will compete in a number of ways that will nurture the overall growth of students, with the goal of winning the House Cup.
