House System
The House System
Everything we do in Ash Manor School is based on our five core values:
- Community – Working together and supporting each other to ensure that nobody is left behind.
- Excellence – Recognising talent and always doing our best
- Resilience – Persevering with a positive attitude so that we learn from mistakes
- Respect – Accepting and valuing our differences with courtesy and consideration
- Integrity – Honestly doing the right thing even if no one ever knows.
Belonging to a House is a pivotal part of the school experience as our pastoral system is based upon the four houses competing to be truly excellent in all that they do. Added to the sense of belonging to a Tutor Group, being a part of a House, can give students a sense of identity and purpose outside of the curriculum.
During the first Induction Day, all new students will be assigned to a House which will be their House throughout their school career. Students wear the tie which bears their house colour and compete in challenges throughout the year which along with attendance, positive attitudes, commitment and progress goes towards the coveted House Trophy.
The House System also supports charity work and provides a range of opportunities for students to serve the school community as well as make sure the Student Voice is represented in the continued growth of the school.
The Five Houses are:
GALILEO
Head of House: Mrs Ward Assistant Head of House: Ms K Ansley (Maternity Cover)
House Colour: Blue
HYPATIA
Head of House: Mr O’Keefe Assistant Head of House: Miss C Wood
House Colour: Purple
PHOENIX
Head of House: Miss Pargetor Assistant Head of House: Mr Greensmith
House Colour: Yellow
SPARTA
Head of House: Mrs Ewart Assistant Head of House: Mr Pegg
House Colour: Red
VENTURE
Head of House: Ms Daya Assistant Head of House: Miss Jenkins
House Colour: Green
