Re-launching Highvale's House System

Amanda Gomes

I’m excited to be leading the re-launch of Highvale’s House system! There has been lots of feedback from students about wanting more House activities and competitions. The aim of re-launching our House system is:

• To provide leadership opportunities and to develop student’s leadership skills 
• To provide an opportunity for students to voice their ideas about what activities/events they would like to participate in
• For students to build connections with their peers from other year levels
• To develop a sense of school community and to build House spirit

Currently, the House events we run are our Swimming and Athletics Carnival. What a re-launch looks like:

• Ongoing House points and a House winner awarded each term
• Regular House events and competitions including activities from all subject areas (eg. performing arts, robotics, debating, reading challenges). 
• Fundraising events, staff vs students competitions and events that bring the whole school together.
• Bringing back House Cup Day- a day full of House activities where students compete in a variety of fun competitions.
• Students awarded House points for displaying the school values
• Electing House Captains for 2025
• Renaming the houses. This is the first step of our re-launch. Students have put forward their suggestions and we are in the process of shortlisting the best ideas. These will then be voted on by students.

I look forward to updating you on our progress. Stay tuned!