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 you get a certificate. Each 100 points moves you 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 will join with their House every half term at House assemblies. This will be an opportunity to celebrate successes and plan for future victories!
You will also have the opportunity to get more House Points by coming to the House Hub at lunchtime, doing mini challenges and giving in your Respect, Hard Work or Progress cards.
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 Music, House Performance, House Quiz Night, House Challenge Day and House Finale. 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.
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?
Respect, Hard Work and Progress Cards
Respect, Hard Work and Progress Cards are given out by teachers in lessons, or at break, lunch time 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 you 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 for you so they are added to yours and the House totals.
The House Hub
The House Hub is a place to meet at lunchtime where you can play board games, eat lunch, compete in mini house challenges (such as Paper Aeroplane Races, Word of the Week Sentence Competition etc.), meet your House Captains of course register your Respect, Hard Work or Progress Cards.
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 where you can keep out of the rain and cold too on those colder days!
The Houses
Benyon
Our mascot is a lion and the collective noun for a group of lions is a pride. Everyone in our house, students and staff alike make up the mighty Benyon pride! Benyonites have demonstrated time and again that as individuals and as a team we stand out from the crowd as winners and this is something we want to continue. Our fierce loyalty, competitive spirit and the ability to withstand pressure along with our positive attitudes drives us forward and inspire us to excel socially, emotionally and academically. We are great! Let’s celebrate this and share our greatness! GO BENYON!
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
Hunt
Hunt house students and staff embody the spirit of the tiger, we are tempestuous yet calm, warm-hearted yet fearsome, courageous in the face of danger yet yielding and warm hearted and welcoming. Tigers are very confident, love adventures, and are addicted to excitement it is better not to challenge a Tiger’s confidence. Our staff and students show determination and passion to work together as an ambush for the success of the House. Hunt house has a great history of winning at Theale Green School, and with the support of all students and staff the Govenors cup is Hunts for the taking.
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
Piper
Piper staff and students are confident enough to know their potential and wise enough to know they are part of a larger team. They are proud of long list of great things their house has achieved over the years and are eager to make that list even longer! They have a competitive edge that is razor sharp with a wit to match. They embody the majesty and power that their dragon mascot symbolises, even if they do so with a reserved and quiet confidence. House piper students think outside the box. When addressed with the simple question “what animal shall be your mascot?” House Piper students are the ones with the cunning and cleverness to realise mythical animals are on the table!
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
Scott
For centuries, people have seen eagles as a symbol of beauty, bravery, courage, honour, pride, determination, and grace. This bird is important and symbolic to our house because of its characteristics. Scott staff and students embody all of these traits through their collective determination to work together as a team. Eagles are about the long game, and the impact. Eagles are tenacious, they are caring and supportive of their young and fly high above all others.
House Captains:
Lauren Clifford
Shannon Gill
House Prefects: Harjot Singh
House Mascot: Eagle
House Colour: Yellow
Recent Wins: House Music 2020, House Matches 2019
