The expectation is that children will be loyal to their House and try their best to earn points for their house by displaying good behaviour and attitudes and by demonstrating the school Christian values. It is hoped that children will be proud to be a member of a school house and that a friendly rivalry will exist between the four houses

Why have houses?

We feel the children benefit from being members of mixed age school teams. It helps develop opportunities for year groups to work together, encourages children to support each other, gives them a strong sense of responsibly and belonging and provides them with a range of additional opportunities to take part in. The older children are positive role models and take on a pastoral role for the younger children.

Captains

Year 6 children have the opportunity to nominate themselves as Captains. Children who have nominated themselves will have to put themselves forward at a house assembly and a vote will be carried out to elect two Captains for each house (a boy and a girl). The Captains wear a badge to show their position in the school. Captains will be expected to:

• Be an example of exemplary behaviour and attitude

• Collect and count up the house points

• Organise House competitions

• Be a buddy to younger children in their House

• Propose and represent ideas from their House that will improve the House System

• Lead their house at whole school sporting events

• Help to organise their house assembly once every half term

• Live out our school Christian values and encourage members of their house to do the same

• Respect the Christian ethos of the school

Captains whose behaviour or attitude is not a good example to others will be asked to stand down from the captaincy for a set amount of time. If their incorrect behaviour or attitude continues they will be asked to permanently step down from their role and a further election will take place.

Awarding House Points

All members of staff can award House Points to any child, at any time and for any reason if they are caught demonstrating the school Christian values.

Children can also be awarded house points for a variety of reasons. For example: being polite, well mannered behaviour, demonstrating a caring attitude towards peers, working to the best of their ability, good attendance, putting special effort into a piece of work, preparing neatly presented work, showing a positive attitude towards work, good attitude, sporting achievement, taking part in competitions and events, representing their house or school.

St Luke's CE Primary School  - Vision, Aims and Values

Our vision is founded on St Luke’s parable of the Sower, where,

Through God’s love, we are the rich soil where roots grow and seeds flourish. Luke 8:4-15

Our aims as a school are that we will give children fulfilling learning opportunities, we will nurture social, emotional and moral well-being and we serve our Church, our village and our community.

To fulfil these aims, as a whole school community, we strive to show our values of:

Kindness – we will show consideration and try to do the right thing for others

Thankfulness – we will appreciate what God has given us and what others do for us

Forgiveness – we will not hurt back if we have been hurt

Aspiration – we will aim to be the best we can be

Perseverance – we will not give up when things are difficult