HPSC Newshamper

General House Information

  House Points - August 2023

Freeman 

Event Place/sPoints 
Swimming 1st500
Cross Country2nd 400
Athletics 2nd 400
Learning HabitsT1 – 3rd       T2 – 4th      T3 – 3rd      T4 -200
AttendanceT1 +   T2 +  T3 300
Poetry Competition  60
Reading Challenge  0
Total   1860

Mabo 

Event Place/s Points 
Swimming 2nd - 400
Cross Country 3rd 300
Athletics 1st 500
Learning HabitsT1 – 2nd        T2 – 1st       T3 – 4th        T4 -275
Attendance T1 +   T2 +  T3   375
Poetry Competition 80
Reading Challenge  0
Total   1930

 

Walton

Event Place/s Points 
Swimming 4th 200
Cross Country1st 500
Athletics 3rd 300
Learning HabitsT1 – 4th       T2 – 3rd       T3 – 1st        T4250
AttendanceT1 +   T2 +  T3   225
Poetry Competition 100
Reading Challenge  100
Total   1675

 

 

Hollows 

Event Place/sPoints 
Swimming 4th 200
Cross Country4th 200
Athletics 4th 200
Learning HabitsT1 – 1st       T2 – 2nd       T3 – 1st        T4325
AttendanceT1 +   T2 +  T3   150
Poetry Competition 40
Reading Challenge  0
Total   1115

House Mascots

We are excited to introduce our House Mascots! Following consultation with students and staff, we have House Mascots to represent each of the Houses. House mascots serve several purposes, for instance:

 

  1. Foster a Sense of Identity and Belonging: House mascots help create a sense of identity and belonging. They give individuals a shared symbol to get around and take pride in.
  2. Promote Unity and Team Spirit: Mascots instil a sense of unity and team spirit in a group. Students bond over a shared mascot, and this leads to increased cooperation and camaraderie among peers.
  3. Build Tradition: Over time, house mascots become an integral part of traditions, they can be incorporated into celebrations and events.
  4. Increase Engagement and Participation: Having a mascot makes events and activities more fun. It draws students into events and encourages participation, whether it's cheering for a sports team or getting active in what’s on offer.
  5. Promote School or Group Spirit: mascots foster a sense of school spirit. They bring the school community together.
  6. Enhance Branding and Recognition: Mascots make it easier for people to recognise and remember the House.
  7. Encourage Positive Behaviour: Mascots can be used to promote positive behaviour and values and promote good sportsmanship.
  8. Boost Morale: Mascots can boost morale among members they serve as a symbol of strength and resilience, motivating individuals to persevere.
  9. Create a Fun and Memorable Experience: Mascots add an element of fun and excitement to events.

We look forward to bringing our Mascots alive with signage and in future events!

We look forward to bringing our Mascots alive with signage and in future events!

 

House Points:

House Cup Events adding House Points in Term 3 included Learning Habits results, Attendance, the Poetry Competition, and the Premiers’ Reading Challenge:

 

  1. Learning Habits -                           Hollows House were the winners followed by Mabo                                                                then Walton and Freeman. 
  2. Attendance -                                  Mabo House were placed first for attendance, closely                                                            followed by Freeman, then Walton and Hollows. 
  3. Poetry Competition -                    Walton House won the points for being the best                                                                       poets, next was Mabo, then Freeman and Hollows. 
  4. Premiers’ Reading Challenge - Walton House scooped the points for the Reading                                                                   Challenge! 

 

This has resulted in a change in the leader board for the House Cup as Term 3 comes to an end. Mabo House is now in first place, closely followed by Freeman, Walton House and then Hollows.

 

We look forward to the following Events in Term 4:

  1. HP’s Got Talent
  2. E Sports 
  3. Academic Awards 
  4. Learning Habits, Term 4
  5. Attendance, Term 4
  6. Chess Competition 
  7. Bottle top collection

 

The House Cup can still be won by any of the Houses. Remember, participation is key - you have got to be in it to win it! 

 

May the best House win😊