Houses

Percival House -- 'A' House -- was one of the first two Houses at Queen's College. It was introduced in 1916 when the school of about 70 students was divided into 'A' and 'B' Houses.

In 1922 formal names: Percival,Raleigh and Austin respectively, were given to the first three Houses, 'A', 'B', and 'C' based on a system of drawn lots.

'A' House was named for Mr. W.E. Percival , youngest appointed Q.C. Principal and was introduced in 1916/17.

The first House Master for 'A' House was E.O. Pilgrim

House colours were first introduced into School ties as a mark of distinction in 1933.

Red is the Percival House colour.

Raleigh

Raleigh
The current House System consisting of ten Houses was first introduced in 1916 when the school of about 70 students was divided into 'A' and 'B' Houses.

In 1922, formal names: Percival, Raleigh and Austin respectively were given to the first three Houses, 'A', 'B' and 'C' based on a system of drawn lots.

Raleigh House -- 'B' House --was named after Sir Walter Raleigh explorer to Guyana. Raleigh House was introduced in 1916/17.

The first House Master for 'B" House was A. Leechman.

The first House Captain ( Head of House) was B.E. Lewis a 1917 Guyana Scholar.

House colours were first introduced into School ties as a mark of distinction in 1933.

Dark Blue is the 'B' House colour.

Austin

The current House System consisting of ten Houses was first introduced in 1916 when the school of about 70 students was divided into 'A' and 'B' Houses.

In 1922 formal names: Percival, Raleigh and Austin respectively, were given to the first three Houses 'A', 'B', and 'C' based on a system of drawn lots.

Austin House -- 'C' House --was added in 1920/1921 when enrolment in the school was about 155.

'C' House was named after The Most Rev. William Piercy Austin Bishop of Guiana and founder of Q.C.

The first House Master for 'C' House was C. Peterkin .

House colours were first introduced into School ties as a mark of distinction in 1933.

Emerald Green is the Austin House Colour

D'Urban

D'Urban
The current House System consisting of ten Houses was first introduced in 1916 when the school of about 70 students was divided into 'A' and 'B' Houses.

In 1922 formal names: Percival, Raleigh and Austin respectively, were given to the first three Houses, 'A', 'B', and 'C' based on a system of drawn lots.

'D' House was named for Governor Sir Benjamin D'Urban, first Governor of British Guiana in 1831-1833: Governor of Demerara (1824-1831).

D'Urban House was introduced in 1932/33.

House colours were first introduced into School ties as a mark of distinction in 1933.

Brown is the Durban House Colour

Pilgrim

Weston
The current House System consisting of ten Houses was first introduced in 1916 when the school of about 70 students was divided into 'A' and 'B' Houses.

In 1922, formal names: Percival, Raleigh and Austin respectively were given to the first three Houses, 'A', 'B' and 'C' based on a system of drawn lots.

Weston House -- 'F' House --was named after Mr.F.T. Weston Former Senior Master who died in service in World War II.

Weston was one of seven Houses added later in 1945/1946. It was selected based on a poll among a section of the school at that time.

House colours were first introduced into School ties as a mark of distinction in 1933.

Light Blue is the 'F' House colour.

Moulder

Moulder
The current House System consisting of ten Houses was first introduced in 1916 when the school of about 70 students was divided into 'A' and 'B' Houses.

In 1922 formal names: Percival, Raleigh and Austin respectively, were given to the first three Houses, 'A', 'B', and 'C' based on a system of drawn lots.

'G' House was named for Mr. E.R.D.Moulder , first Old Boy and Guyana Scholar to become Principal (1920-1928).

Moulder was one of seven Houses added later in 1954/1955.

House colours were first introduced into School ties as a mark of distinction in 1933.

Pink is the Moulder House Colour

Woolley

Woolley
The current House System consisting of ten Houses was first introduced in 1916 when the school of about 70 students was divided into 'A' and 'B' Houses.

In 1922 formal names: Percival, Raleigh and Austin respectively, were given to the first three Houses, 'A', 'B', and 'C' based on a system of drawn lots.

'H' House was named for Sir Charles C. Woolley, Governor overseeing and opening the current school building. Woolley was one of seven Houses added later in 1954/1955.

House colours were first introduced into School ties as a mark of distinction in 1933.

Light Green is the Woolley House Colour

Cunningham

Cunningham
The current House System consisting of ten Houses was first introduced in 1916 when the school of about 70 students was divided into 'A' and 'B' Houses.

In 1922 formal names: Percival, Raleigh and Austin respectively, were given to the first three Houses, 'A', 'B', and 'C' based on a system of drawn lots.

'K' House was named for Admiral of the Fleet, Sir John Cunningham , old boy and First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff.

Cunningham was one of seven Houses added later in 1954/1955.

House colours were first introduced into School ties as a mark of distinction in 1933.

Yellow is the Cunningham House Colour

Nobbs