House System
Why do we have a House System?
The new house system will provide not only an increased feeling of identity and belonging, it will also provide students with a sense of competition, achievement and an abundance of opportunities. The House system will be at the very heart of our school culture.
What are the benefits of a House System?
- The House will be the heart of the EMC identity and belonging (family within the wider school).
- Movement between tutor groups possible if necessary, but not between houses.
- Increased scope for students to develop their social skills through working with others of different ages.
- More opportunities for student leadership and volunteering within the House Group. Raises the profile of House activities/competitions/charity work etc.
- Promotes a culture and more clearly defined expectation of positive role models.
- Rewarding and recognising achievement through epraise, increasing promotional and publicity opportunities via website and regular correspondences
What are the key features of the House System?
- 3 houses led by respective Heads of House, Mr Bescoby, Mr Murphy, Miss Hardy located in the Pastoral House Base (reprographics room)
- House names, logo, motto and nominated charity voted on this week.
- In each house there is approx 182 students, comprised of mixed Yr7 – 13 students. Every member of staff also allocated a house (identified by coloured lanyards).
- Assemblies: Week A house related, Week B yearly/specific.
- New Tutor weekly programme
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