House System
There exists within the school a long-standing and very successful House System. Every teacher and pupil is allocated to one of the four Houses which are named after the Patron Saints of the British Isles. As well as celebrating the feasts of these Saints the children are awarded House points for good behaviour, hard work and courtesy. Each week the House Cup is presented on behalf of all members to the Captain of the House which has gained the most points.
Various inter-house events take place throughout the year to encourage a competitive spirit, a sense of team work and good sportsmanship. These include events of various kinds, such as Sports Day in the Summer Term, Junior Quiz Night and also the annual Pancake Race! Parents are often invited on these occasions when their presence and support are much appreciated. Each House has a House Captain and Vice Captain who have responsibility for various aspects within the school.
Every teacher in the Ursuline Preparatory School is firmly committed to the idea that positive reinforcement motivates a child to give of his/her best. Consequently, much use is made of praise. House points are awarded for hard work, effort, good behaviour and kindness. Merit Awards are presented to each class in assembly every week. There is a reward system set up for excellent work. In the top Junior Class, children are appointed school officers.
Inter House Cross Country 2011
As usual all the Junior children were expected to represent their house for this annual event. There were some great personal achievements and the first three runners home were, Nick Cowen, Thomas Green and Elliot Cordery. St. George were the overall winners. Georgia Knight was the first runner home for the girls in a time of 3.12 minutes and Nick ran in 3.01. These times are being set as the ones to beat for next years event! All the runners are shown below.
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St. Patrick |
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St. David |
St. Andrew |
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Inter House Pancake Races 2011
All the children at the
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Inter House Netball and Football 2010
As the end of the Netball and Football season approaches, this week has seen the Inter-House competition take place for these sports. All children in the Junior School are invited to take part and represent their house.
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Pancake Day 2010
As Shrove Tuesday was during the half-term holiday, Pancake Race Day was delayed until Thursday the 25th February. It was an event that was enjoyed by the youngest members of the school, Pre Reception, up to the top of the school, Upper Two. St. Davids was the winning house overall.
Inter House Cross Country 2010
All children from the Junior School competed in this event on behalf of their House. The results were as follows:
1st St. Davids
2nd St Patricks
3rd St Andrews
4th St Georges
The first 10 children home were:-
Nick Cowen
Robery Acheson
Toby Blackmore
Tom Green
Elliot Cordery
Oliver Wright
Lucy Pryor
Georgia Knight
Finlay Hardy
Mason Wright
