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The Middle School cultivates a strong sense of community, belonging, and school spirit through its vibrant House System. Every student is assigned to one of four Houses – Romans, Vikings, Saxons, or Normans – upon entry, and they remain a part of that House throughout their Middle School journey. Siblings are placed in the same House, further strengthening family ties and continuity.
Our House System serves as a cornerstone of student life, encouraging camaraderie, healthy competition, and personal growth across three key areas:
Community Service: Students actively engage in service initiatives that promote empathy, social responsibility, and a commitment to making a positive impact within and beyond our school.
Participation, Attitude, and Effort: Houses celebrate and recognize students who consistently demonstrate dedication to learning, a positive outlook, and active involvement in school life.
Sports: Through a variety of friendly inter-House competitions and athletic events, students develop teamwork, resilience, and school pride.
The House System not only inspires a collective spirit but also provides every student with opportunities to lead, contribute, and be celebrated as part of something larger than themselves.
Individual students can earn commendations from teachers for exceptional effort or achievement, which count for ten House points. House point totals are tallied each trimester, and the House with the most points earns the House Cup Trophy at the end of the year. Organized activities, such as volleyball, basketball, and track competitions, and community service events like recycling, the annual food drive, and supporting selected House charities offer ample opportunities for participation and contribution. The points total are announced at town meetings periodically.
Student Leadership Committee: At our School, we recognize that Student Leadership is an essential component of creating a healthy, supportive, and engaging school community. We believe that by providing a platform for students to voice their concerns, opinions, and ideas, we empower them to take an active role in shaping their educational experience. The Student Leadership Committee (SLC) plays a critical role in this effort. By providing a platform for student leadership and participation, the SLC contributes to the development of students’ communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Moreover, the SLC’s efforts to organize events, address student concerns, and build community spirit promote a sense of belonging and engagement that contributes to students’ overall academic and personal success. Through the SLC, students learn the value of their voice and how to use it effectively to effect positive change in their school and community.
Every year, a Student Leadership Committee (SLC) is set up to run student affairs, provide a voice for the student body, and allow students to organize events – Spirit Week, fundraising events, etc. – and voice concerns. Faculty members (SLC Advisors) oversee weekly meetings.
The Student Leadership Committee is composed of an elected representative from each Advisory. The Executive Committee is formed from the Student Leadership Committee through an election process where the recently elected members vie for positions such as President, Vice President, Service Coordinator, and others. The Committee serves the school community throughout the year through representation, student voice, and charity events. The SLC is supported by a dedicated faculty member whose role is to develop service leaders through an intentional program delivered throughout the year.
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