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    Our House System

    Our house system brings the whole St Martin’s community together. Every child and member of staff belongs to one of our four houses, and siblings are placed in the same house. This helps children build friendships across different year groups and strengthens their sense of belonging within our school.

    Our houses are named after four inspirational people who demonstrated courage, challenged barriers and made a lasting difference to the world.

    Parks House – Rosa Parks

    Rosa Parks was an American civil rights campaigner. In 1955, she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus because she believed that everyone should be treated equally. Her courage helped begin the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became an important part of the campaign for racial equality. Rosa Parks inspires us to show courage, challenge injustice and stand up for what is right.

    Tull House – Walter Tull

    Walter Tull was one of Britain’s first Black professional footballers and one of the first Black officers in the British Army. He overcame racism and discrimination to succeed in both football and military service. Walter Tull inspires us through his courage, determination and refusal to allow prejudice to limit what he could achieve.

    Turing House – Alan Turing

    Alan Turing was a brilliant mathematician whose work breaking secret codes helped the Allies during the Second World War. His ideas also contributed to the development of modern computing. Turing experienced cruel and unfair treatment because he was gay. His story inspires us to value difference, think creatively and ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

    Jemison House – Mae Jemison

    Mae Jemison is an American doctor, engineer and former astronaut. In 1992, she became the first Black woman to travel into space. Her achievement challenged expectations and opened possibilities for others. Mae Jemison inspires us to be ambitious, remain curious and work towards our goals with confidence and determination.

    House points

    Children can earn House Points by demonstrating our school values in their everyday school life. Whether it is persevering with something challenging, showing kindness and respect, putting in their best effort or displaying excellent sportsmanship, every child has the opportunity to contribute to their house.

    At the end of each term, we celebrate the house that has collected the most House Points with a non-school uniform day. This gives everyone a reason to get involved and reminds us that the small things we do every day can make a difference to our wider school community.

    House Captains

    Our House Captains play an important role in bringing our houses together. We have one House Captain from each house, giving us four fantastic young leaders across the school.

    Our House Captains help to encourage their teams, celebrate achievements and support with House Games and other house events. They are excellent role models for younger pupils and have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills while helping to build a strong sense of community across the school.

    Find out more about our House Captains and other pupil leaders on our Pupil Leadership page.

    House Games

    Our House Games are a highlight at St Martin's! Every term, the whole school comes together to compete in a range of fun and sometimes rather unusual challenges! 

    We've enjoyed doughnut eating, orienteering and cup stacking, as well as seasonal challenges with a Christmas theme.

    The competition can get very serious, with children cheering on their houses and encouraging one another throughout. At the end, even the teachers get involved – and that's when things can become particularly competitive!

     

     

     

     

    Sports Day

    Our house teams also compete together at Sports Day, working as a team to earn points across a range of field events. At the end of the day, one house is crowned the winner and is presented with the Sports Day trophy.

    While there is always plenty of excitement and healthy competition, our house system is ultimately about belonging, teamwork and community. It gives children opportunities to work and compete alongside pupils from different year groups, build relationships across the school and take pride in being part of something bigger than their own class.