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.

Our houses

• Maple (red)
• Oak (green)
• Cedar (yellow)
• Willow (blue)

Our school houses were created with the help of our School Council, who wanted every child to have a voice in the decision. In the spirit of democracy, councillors gathered ideas from their classmates and held a vote so that everyone could help choose the theme. After much discussion, the children decided that our houses should be named after trees. They felt that trees are a powerful symbol of how we grow, learn and support one another — with strong roots, steady growth and branches that reach for new heights. This child-led, democratic decision perfectly reflects our school’s vision of helping every pupil to flourish and succeed, just like the trees our houses are named after: Maple, Oak, Cedar and Willow.

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