Our House System
The House System at St Mary’s is steeped in the traditions of the school with each house named after prominent figures in St Mary’s rich 150-year history. The houses, Latham, Butler, Kirk and Temple West, each with their own colour, come to life at regular intervals throughout the school year. Competition hots up, and community spirit builds, in the run-up to and during the key house events – the infamous Christmas Quiz and Sports Day.
Throughout the year, other house events include drama, bake off, netball, swimming, debating, science, photography, and dance.
All students have a role to play in the success of their house by collecting praise points in lessons – awarded when students embrace our main school values. Students now also have the opportunity to earn accolades (and their accompanying praise points). An accolade can be earned in every subject in the curriculum, and students work towards the accolades in subjects in which they excel or are passionate.
