School Houses

Our House System is an important part of life at Rowde C of E Primary Academy. It helps to foster a strong sense of belonging, teamwork and community, encouraging children of all ages to work together, celebrate one another's successes and take pride in being part of something bigger than themselves.

Every child is welcomed into one of our four houses when they join the school:

• Red
• Yellow
• Green
• Blue

Throughout the year, each house is represented by an inspiring person, place or organisation. These themes encourage children to learn about influential people, important causes and the wider world, helping them to appreciate the positive difference individuals and communities can make.

House Points

House points recognise the positive choices our children make every day. They celebrate effort, achievement, kindness and the way our pupils live out our vision to Learn, Grow and Love and our Christian values.

Any member of staff can award house points for a range of reasons, including:

• Producing work of an excellent standard.
• Demonstrating our Christian values.
• Showing excellent learning behaviours.
• Displaying kindness, respect and responsibility.
• Going above and beyond to support others or contribute positively to school life.

Children collect their house points through a series of coloured award cards: Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond. As they progress through each level, they receive certificates to celebrate their achievements and continue working towards the next milestone.

Completed cards are presented to our House Captains, who congratulate children and issue their next award card. House point totals are celebrated each week during our Friday Celebration Worship and shared with families in our weekly newsletter.

House Competitions

The House System extends beyond the classroom, with children earning points through events such as Sports Day and other whole-school competitions. These opportunities encourage teamwork, resilience, healthy competition and school spirit.

House points are totalled three times each year, with the winning house awarded the House Cup. To recognise their collective effort and teamwork, the winning house also enjoys a special end-of-term celebration.

Our House System is about far more than collecting points. It helps children develop character, encourages them to celebrate one another's successes and strengthens the sense of belonging that makes Rowde such a special place to learn, grow and love.