The House System
Christ’s College is divided into 10 Houses, seven for dayboys, three for boarders. The dayboy houses are Condell’s, Corfe, Harper, Jacobs, Julius, Rolleston and Somes. The boarding houses are Flower’s, Richards and School.
House Structure The House system is one of the strong features of College. It is not just the physical base from which the boys operate, it is the unit in which boys may develop close relationships, leadership skills and a real sense of community. Academic, sporting and cultural facets are all catered for, particularly in interhouse competitions. However, the House is a lot more than a physical space. It is the structure in which the boys form lasting bonds with other members of the House and develop a strong sense of unity over their five years at College. Their involvement in a wide range of duties, as well as interhouse academic, sporting and cultural activities, encourages and instils a sense of responsibility, pride and commitment to the House in particular and to Christ’s College in general, and helps develop personal qualities and values. The Housemaster The Housemaster supports the individual development of every student in the House, both academically and in co-curricular pursuits. They are the first liaison between parents and College. They advocate for their students when necessary and are in regular contact with teachers.
The Mentor System All Houses utilise a network of staff mentors, including the Deputy Housemaster, to support the Housemaster in delivering pastoral care. Each boy is assigned a staff mentor and placed in a horizontal mentor group within the House, meaning the group is composed exclusively of students from the same year level. Five-Year Commitment and Consistency A cornerstone of this system is that each boy will remain with the same staff mentor for the entirety of his five years in the House – from Year 9 to Year 13. This long-term, consistent relationship is designed to deepen the connection between the student and a dedicated staff member. Year 9 students are assigned to their long-term mentor at the start of Term 1. Weekly Meetings and Student Development These horizontal mentor groups meet weekly, providing a consistent forum for students to discuss their academic and personal goals for the year. Meetings also include activities such as group discussions, often led by the House’s senior students (in later years). The goal- planning process is student-driven, but closely guided and monitored by the mentor, ensuring accountability and personalised support over the five-year journey.
05 – Christ’s College Condell’s House
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