Crook Primary School
Crook Primary School
The aim of the House System is to promote friendly competition and the opportunity for children across the school to learn with and from each other in a variety of different contexts.
The four houses are named after significant and inspirational people in British history.
Pankhurst
is named after Emmeline Pankhurst, who was a political activist who showed confidence, passion and courage.
Shackleton
is named after Ernest Shackleton, who was an Antarctic explorer who was adventurous, optimistic and showed enthusiasm.
Darwin
is named after Charles Darwin who was a scientist who was inquisitive, reflective and inventive.
Nightingale
is named after Florence Nightingale who was a nurse and social reformer who was kind, empathetic and resilient.
Within each phase, House Presidents are selected by the Heads of House by the end of the first term. Therefore, each House Team has three House Presidents.
The House Presidents are chosen for their traits and qualities e.g. reliable, enthusiastic, resilient, motivating, confident, team player.
During each event and competition, one pupil from each house team in each phase is awarded the House Hero. These are chosen because the pupils have shown the following:
• empathy and understanding which creates a positive and respectful ethos within their house;
• teamwork, effort and fair play to create equality and opportunities for all;
• or inspiration by being a positive role model and leading their house.