Excitement filled the school hall as students gathered for a spectacular house reveal event marking the launch of our brand-new House System. With the school expanding to five forms, we needed an extra house—so we took the opportunity to relaunch the entire system in style!

The atmosphere was electric as the Heads of House made their grand entrance, each dressed in their house mascot costume. From bears to owls, mountain goats to dolphins—and even a fierce tiger—the mascots brought the house identities to life. To add to the fun, each Head of House performed karaoke, leaving students guessing who was behind the mask before the big reveal!

Here are our five houses and their leaders:

• Fortis – Mr Bradshaw
  Meaning: Latin for “strong,” symbolising resilience and inner strength
  Colour: Emerald Green
  Mascot: Bear

• Veritas – Miss Metcalfe
  Meaning: Latin for “truth,” representing integrity and wisdom
  Colour: Yellow
  Mascot: Owl

• Pinnacle – Mrs Taylor & Miss Hinchliffe
  Meaning: Striving for the highest point of achievement
  Colour: Ice Blue
  Mascot: Mountain Goat

• Nexa – Mr Halliwell
  Meaning: Derived from “nexus,” symbolizing unity and collaboration
  Colour: Royal Purple
  Mascot: Dolphin

• Ignite – Miss Pagett
  Meaning: The spark of ambition that fuels dreams
  Colour: Flame Red
  Mascot: Tiger

The relaunch wasn’t just about fun—it’s about building community, encouraging teamwork, and inspiring healthy competition across the school. Students are already buzzing with excitement for upcoming house challenges, competitions, and rewards.

This is more than a new system—it’s the start of a new era of school spirit and collaboration. Which house will rise to the top? Time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: the energy is ignited, and the climb to the pinnacle has begun!