House System

CFS has launched a House system, which is now in the second year The aim is for it to become an integral part of our school community. It is student lead; and our ambition is that the House Captains and their leadership teams will work together to create a strong pupil voice to motivate students and further the community spirit of the school.

There are 5 houses, names of which were chosen by the students. Each house also has a colour associated with it.

Apollo (Yellow)

Artemis (White)

Athena (Purple)

Gaia (Green)

Zeus (Blue)

Students will be allocated a House when they enter the school in year 7. All siblings belong to the same House.

Why Have a House System at CFS

Collaboration:

One of the main strengths of the House system is allowing students of all ages to work together, creating a truly cohesive environment, and ensuring that age is not a barrier to friendship and collaboration. This reflects the life that we are preparing our students for life outside of CFS nowhere beyond the confines of a classroom will our students be required to work/interact with those only of their own age.

Competition:

Healthy Competition is good, it drives our students to improve and it teaches them how to fail. A sense of achievement both inside and outside of the classroom, through the fun and excitement of competition

Leadership

The House system allows for the promotion of student responsibility, “giving all students the chance to learn and develop leadership skills is an outstanding benefit”

Identity

A sense of belonging and awareness of individual and collective responsibility. Camaraderie and identity are formed – to support the transition into a student’s next stage of learning.

Student Leadership

Students from all year groups are invited to apply for the position of House Captain (year 13) House Deputy Captain (year 12) and House Leader (year 7 -11) at the start of each academic year. The quality of the applications that are received each year has been outstanding.

Students form part of the leadership teams and work together to run charity events and to lead on a House week of which there are 5 throughout the academic year. Communication lines have been set up between each house leadership group and emails created so every member of each house has a way of contacting their respective leadership groups. This is to give every member of every house the ability to interact and contribute to their house as we move forward. House leadership members attend regular meetings to discuss plans as they evolve throughout the year.

House Themes and Colours

Our Houses have been allocated a colour (green, white, yellow, purple and blue) and the result of the votes for naming the Houses confirmed that the students' mythology theme has been chosen to name the Houses as follows:

Apollo House (Yellow): represents the arts in the form of music, poetry and dance, represents truth and healing of diseases. Is the Sun and the light.

Artemis House (White): represents the wilderness, wild animals, nature, vegetation and the care of children.

Athena House (Purple): represents wisdom and reason, the arts, literature and strategy.

Zeus House (Blue): represents a sense of community, the protector of people and the sky and with a core idea that ‘the sky is the limit’.

Gaia House (Green): represents the earth, growth and harmony, teamwork, caring for the environment, wildlife and its habitats.

The colours for each house will still be used and will always be associated with the respective house.

We are currently working on a motto for each House as well as designing a shield for each House.

House Leadership

The House leadership students are confirmed as follows:

Gaia / Green House

House Captain: Jada Louis-Fernand and Rene Danily

Deputy House Captain: Willow Hales and Courtney Rix

House Leaders: Angelia Mir, Sanjuka Sivakumar, Barnaby Rackham , Alice Corbett, Deborah Tesfai, Jerusha Adu-Nsiah, Nikesh Grossett and Mercedes Cubb.

Zeus / Blue House

House Captain: Florence Anderson-Dunbar

Deputy House Captain: Diamond Ivananskus and Erica Gallbraith

House Leaders: Luciana Gottschalk ,Derek Shortridge, Lili-an Le and Tenzin Norbu

Artemis / White House

House Captain: Megan Patel

Deputy House Captain: Annabel Bailey and Maya Raichura

House Leaders: Zara Hussien ,Ariana Raichura , Mya Carrol, Shenelle Johnson, Daisy Rook, Kelsey Ho and Anna Rogers.

Apollo / Yellow House

House Captains: Rebecca Davies and Arda Dolen

Deputy House Captain: Isabel Burch and Sophie Leagas

House Leaders: Rosie Wright, Mason Manning-Poku, Jessica Davies, Sayen Odilibe, Kayla Alborough, Akeelah Ghent, Bert Davies, Sara Rackovic and Shiraz Mehta.

Athena / Purple House

House Captains: Joe Hamandishe

Deputy House Captain: Emma Ward and Hanna Kluzowska

House Leaders: Elise Wang, Rayhanna Mohamed, Aya Anfor, Siya Patel, Zonera Ibrahim and Connie He.

How students earn House Points

Each House at Chingford Foundation School is in competition with each other to achieve the highest number of House points at the end of each term and most importantly by the end of the year when there will be prizes. Regular House point totals will be advertised on the House notice boards.

Pupils can contribute to their House point totals in a number of ways both in and out of the classroom. All pupils are expected to participate in at least one of the many House events/activities.

Positive referrals – pupils are awarded positive referrals for outstanding effort and achievement in and out of the classroom. For every 10 positive referrals, students will earn one house point for their house. The points will be added to the house total at the end of each half-term.

House activities – curriculum areas will provide House competitions/challenges organised throughout the year for all year groups to enter. These activities are outlined on the school website calendar and will be advertised with further details on how to get involved on Edulink over the year. There will also be vouchers that students can win with each House competition/ challenge.

Clubs – pupils can also earn House points for their involvement with clubs inside or outside school. These can be achieved by pupils showing commitment through high attendance, outstanding effort, and achievement. The teacher will then add their House point to their running total, which will automatically count towards their house's overall running total and be added at the end of each half-term.

Achievement – pupils can also earn House points for varying achievements such as Jack Petchey, Taking part in charity events outside the school, or making an outstanding contribution to the school or the school community.

Extra-curricular competitions – pupils can also earn House points if they regularly enter competitions advertised in school for representing their school, showing commitment and an active sense of involvement with extra-curricular opportunities.

Attendance – students who achieve 100% attendance in a half term will also receive House points that will be added to the running total.