House System

St. Columbanus’ College has implemented a traditional house system, with every pupil and member of staff having been assigned to a house.

To embrace its own ethos by creating an atmosphere which would encourage teamwork, competition and the promotion of good work and behaviour. The system also provides pupils the opportunity to take on further responsibilities, helping to bring everyone in the school community closer together.

Named after Saints, the house system started with an initial allocation of points from Sports Day. Pupils and staff showcase their respective house colours at inter-house competitions and activities, at which teams compete against each other to earn valuable points.

These activities are run in conjunction with different departments across the school, enabling pupils to demonstrate their prowess in English, Maths, Science, Languages, History, Geography, Music and Art.

Points are earned through entering such competitions, for example, Year 8 designed a mascot for their house and Year 10 competed in a 'Future Chef' competition.

Pupils in Year 11 and 12 are given the opportunity to become House Captains - developing leadership and teamwork skills, as well as becoming role models for younger pupils!

The current House Captains for this year are:

Lorcan: Olivia and Emy

Therese: Ellie and Sophie

Malachy: Madison and Kate

Gall: Michael and Arianna

The house with the most points at the end of the school year is awarded a trophy. Members of staff have become engrossed – and very competitive – in the new house system, always looking for ways to earn their own house some points!

House Leaders

Mrs M. Taylor

Miss A. Carson

Lorcan

Head of House:

Mr M. Robinson

Therese

Head of House:

Mrs S. Branigan

Malachy

Head of House:

Mrs S. Shannon

Gall

Head of House:

Miss S. Hamilton