House Teams and Captains (Junior School)

From Year 3 to Year 6 every child at St. Mary's Catholic Junior school is part of a school house team. Did you know our House Teams are named after English Saints;

* Sir Thomas More was born on the 7th February 1478 in England. He served Henry VIII as Lord High Chancellor of England from October 1529 to May 1532.

* St. John Fisher was born on the 19th October 1469 and lived for 66 years passing away in the year of 1535. Saint John was a Catholic bishop, cardinal and martyr.

* St. Margaret Clitherow (1556 – 25 March 1586) was an English saint and martyr of the Roman Catholic Church, known as "the Pearl of York". She sadly died for refusing to enter a plea to the charge of harbouring Catholic priests. She was canonised in 1970 by Pope Paul VI.

* Thomas Becket was an English archbishop and martyr, famously murdered by knights of Henry II at Canterbury Cathedral. After his death, his tomb and relics became a focus for pilgrimage and he was made a saint. Thomas was given a good primary education at Merton Abbey and in Paris, becoming a financial clerk.

We often use the house teams when grouping children for different activities and for sporting competitions.

Our House teams are:

* Beckett -

* Clitherow

* More

* Fisher

Role and Expectations of House Captains

The role of House Captains are ones of privilege, pride and responsibility. They are more than just a title and badge and require dedication and commitment for an entire year. The children take part in active citizenship, whereby they lead a series of charitable events throughout the school. At the beginning of each year the House Captains put their proposals forward to the head teacher who sanctions the activities and fundraising events.

House Captains are elected by the children in their House after giving a speech about what they can offer their House. There is a boy and girl House Captain selected for each House.

Each Captain will be different and will contribute an assortment of skills and ideas to the job.

Characteristics of House Captains

Polite and well-mannered
Organised and committed
A confident speaker
Well-presented in uniform and appearance
Able to liaise and converse with staff, students and the wider community
Desire to act responsibly and to be a role model for other students
Be caring, mature and honest

We expect you:

To be a positive role model and ambassador for the school, demonstrating St. Mary Values.
To be enthusiastic and committed to the House System at St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
To be friendly and positive with all students, particularly within your House.
To be part of the team of House Captains who work together to achieve success for all.

Role Description

Duties:

Lead and support the children of your House in a variety of House Competitions
Work closely with the Deputy Headteacher, providing ideas and support for competitions and House related activities
Help organise and lead regular House Meetings
Collect, monitor and announce House Points
Attend regular meetings with the Deputy Headteacher
Inspire the children of your House
Be an excellent role model in behaviour, attitude and dress at all times
Be available for ‘out of school’ events such as fetes, after school bake sales etc