House system
The House System at Theale Green School is a unique, exciting and crucial part of life at Theale Green School.
There are four Houses: Benyon, Hunt, Piper and Scott.
Each House exists to win.
Each House is determined to come out on top.
Each House strives to be the best.
But only one House will win The Governor’s Cup…
What is a house?
A House is a group of students, teachers, support staff and parents who work as a team. They take part in activities, competitions and always strive to be the best they can be. They work hard in lessons gaining House points for their Progress, Hard Work and Respect. To put it simply, a House will win by getting the most House points over a year.
For every hundred House Points students get a certificate. Each 100 points moves them up the House Ladder towards The Philosopher’s Stone.
Students from Theale Green School are placed in a House at the start of Year 7, they will remain in that House until Year 13.
Students join with their House every half term at House assemblies. This will be an opportunity to celebrate successes and plan for future victories!
Students also have the opportunity to get more House Points by attending our many clubs
Winning House Points
As well as getting House points for Progress, Hard Work and Respect during the school day, students can also win points for the House Quiz every Friday in tutor time, for taking part in House competitions, charity fairs and key events such as Sports Day, House Performance, House Quiz Night and Theale’s Got Talent. Students will also get points for attending clubs, being part of school productions, representing the school and for supporting performances!
The Philosopher’s Stone
In ancient mythology it was believed that The Philosopher’s Stone was a legendary substance that could turn lead into gold. It was also considered to be the elixir of life, giving immortality to the person who possessed it. Crucially it is a symbol of perfection and enlightenment. It is the highest goal a student can achieve.
1000 points are needed to achieve The Philosopher’s Stone.
Past winners
The Governor's Cup
The Governor’s Cup is given out every year in the final full school assembly to the House that has won the most House points for that academic year.
Past winners
2017-2018 = HUNT
2018-2019 = BENYON
2019-2020 = BENYON
2020-2021 = PIPER
2021-2022 = BENYON
2022-2023 = HUNT
Who will win this year?
Mr Neill and the Governor’s Cup – July 2019
Respect, Hard Work and Progress Cards
Respect, Hard Work and Progress Cards are given out by teachers in lessons, or at break, lunchtime or after school, for demonstrating the positive behaviours that go above and beyond expectations.
The cards are worth 5 House Points. To be awarded these House Points students need to go to the House Hub at lunchtime on any day of the week where a Head of House or the Head of Student Engagement will log the marks so they are added to individual and House totals.
The House Hub
The House Hub is a place to meet at lunchtime to play board games, eat lunch, compete in mini House challenges, play Foosball and meet House Captains.
The room is laid out in the House colours with displays and information about each House and coming events. It is a warm and friendly place to keep out of the rain and cold too on chilly days!
The Houses
House Captains:
Tvishaa Dasgupta, James Young
House Prefects:
Chloe Robins, Chris Cox
House Mascot: Lion
House Colour: Blue
Recent Wins: The Governor’s Cup 2019, 2020, 2022
Named after the Benyon family who own the land the school was built on.
House Captains:
Louis Newsham
Zuzanna Daszewska
House Mascot: Tiger
House Colour: Red
Recent Wins: House Dance 2020, House Performance 2020, House Music 2019, House Quiz 2019, House Finale 2019, Governor’s Cup 2023
Named after John Hunt, the leader of the 1953 British Everest Expedition.
House Captains:
Aiofe Phillips, Katie Conlon
House Prefects:
Georgina O’Sullivan, Megan Hollingsbee
House Mascot: Dragon
House Colour: Green
Recent Wins: House Drama 2020, Children in Need Fair 2020, Sports Day 2019, Governor’s Cup 2018, 2020
Named after the artist John Piper.
House Captains:
Lauren Clifford
Shannon Gill
House Prefects: Harjot Singh
House Mascot: Eagle
House Colour: Yellow
Recent Wins: House Music 2020, House Matches 2019
Named after the conservationist Peter Scott.