Our House System
To encourage cooperation between children across different year groups and to help promote high standards of achievement, our children are placed in different coloured houses, each of which is named after prominent families which have lived in Elsenham in the past. These are :-
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Gilbey House |
- Named after Sir Walter Gilbey who moved into Elsenham Hall in 1877. He financed the building of part of the school. He also built the Pump House, founded the jam factory and built housing for local residents. |
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Swan House |
- Named after Elena Swan who was at one time Elsenham’s oldest living resident. She lived in a farmhouse off Station Road and was 104 years old when she died in 1937. |
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Wells House |
- Named after John Wells who was a fanwright. He built cottages for the residents of Elsenham in 1656 which were given to the village as a gift. Residents who lived there were charged a minimum rent. |
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Rush House |
- Named after Clarissa Rush who was part of the Rush family who owned Elsenham Hall before the Gilbeys. The family financed the building of the school in 1863. |
Children work to gain points for their houses with a winning house being named at the end of each week. Good behaviour and achievement, both academic and sporting, are recognised through gaining points for their house, with the collection of marbles. The points are accumulated to determine the winning house at the end of each academic year. Achievement is also celebrated in assemblies.
House and Vice House Captains hold esteemed positions within our school community. These roles are more than just titles; they require dedication, commitment, and a strong sense of responsibility throughout the academic year. Elected by their peers in Years 3-5 at the end of the summer term, House Captains are selected through a lively hustings where Year 5 pupils share their vision and reasons for wanting to lead their house.
House Captains and their Vice Captains are pivotal in driving our House Competitions and supporting their peers. They lead by example, acting as role models for all students, and are the voice of their house in the School Council. Through their leadership, they encourage participation, foster enthusiasm, and help cultivate a sense of belonging within the Elsenham community.
Join us as we celebrate the spirit of competition and collaboration in our House System, where every student has the opportunity to shine!
We are delighted to announce our newly elected House and Vice-House Captains as well as our Head of School Council. Each house has carefully voted for their representatives, who will now take on the important responsibility of leading their houses with pride, teamwork and enthusiasm.
- Gilbey House: Florence (Captain) and Haiden (Vice Captain)
- Wells House: Willow (Captain) and Jak (Vice Captain)
- Sean House: Piper (Captain) and Alfie (Vice Captain)
- Rush House: Primrose (Captain) and Jared (Vice Captain)
These pupils impressed their peers with their speeches and ideas and we’re excited to see the positive impact they will have across the school.