House Captains

HOUSE CAPTAINS

In 2023, the Head Ambassadors organised an update to our school houses.

They made sure every child had a voice and that our houses truly represented what matters most to us as a school community.

Children across the school researched different saints. After gathering ideas, everyone in the school voted for the saints and house names they wanted to adopt. The aim was to choose saints who represent all the things that are important at St. John’s, and to make sure each continent of the world was represented in our choices.

Each house at St. John’s is named after a saint who represents something special that matters to our school community. These saints were chosen by the children because they reflect our values and help us feel connected to people from all around the world.

St. Sebastian – Sport and Strength
St. Sebastian is known for his courage and determination. He’s the patron saint of athletes, and reminds us to keep going, even when things are tough.
St. Philip Neri – Joy and Happiness
St. Philip Neri was famous for his cheerful personality and sense of humour. He helps us remember that joy is a gift we can share with others every day.
St. Cecilia – Music and Creativity
St. Cecilia is the patron saint of music. She inspires us to express ourselves through singing, playing instruments, and enjoying the beauty of sound.
St. Kateri Tekakwitha – Care for the Earth
St. Kateri was deeply connected to nature and the environment. She teaches us to look after the world around us and be thankful for creation.
St. Josephine Bakhita – Hope and Forgiveness
St. Josephine’s life was full of challenges, but she never gave up. She is a symbol of hope and reminds us to treat everyone with kindness and dignity.
St. Vincent de Paul – Helping Others
St. Vincent spent his life helping people in need. He encourages us to be generous, thoughtful, and always ready to lend a hand.

The Role of House Captains

The house captains are responsible for leading their house teams. Every week, they:

Count House Points: House points are awarded to students for showing respect, gratitude, love, joy, resilience, or kindness.
Announce Winners: At the end of the week, house captains announce the winning house in assembly.
Celebrations: The winning team is celebrated with a special “Celebration Conga,” and Chad rewards them with hot chocolate at the celebration disco or ice cream for a “chill on the hill.”

Special House Hours

Each half term, house captains organise a special hour for their house. During this time older children help younger ones learn about their house saint and the school values and everyone thinks about how they can show these values in their behaviour and relationships. This year, each house will be coming together for the Celebration of the word where the focus is on the value listed;

Dates for House Hours this year:

Thursday 23rd October 2025 – Gratitude
Thursday 11th December 2025 – Respect
Thursday 12th February 2026 – Love
Thursday 2nd April 2026 – Resilience
Thursday 21st May 2026 – Kindness
Thursday 23rd July 2026 – Joy