School Houses
At St Mary’s CE Primary, we have a strong sense of belonging to our school and towards each other. We have several achievement awards that can be earned throughout the children’s time here. Upon arrival every child is placed into his or her own house. We have four houses and they are named after common local trees, and attached to them is a specific colour:
- Ash – Blue
- Beech – Yellow
- Elm – Green
- Oak – Red
Houses allow us to develop a sense of camaraderie and loyalty within the school. Our pupils compete against each other on the sporting field every summer on sports day. Throughout the course of the academic year house points can be earned by individuals through merit and hard work, and weekly the George Bray cup is presented adorned with the coloured ribbons of the winning house.
The Millennium Cup
Over the course of the year, all house points are totalled up and the Millennium Cup is awarded to the house with the most points.
In addition the name of the pupil with the most individual house points is also engraved onto the Millennium cup.
The John Spackman Trophy
In July, our four houses compete on the sports field for the John Spackman Sports Trophy.
The John Gerrish Achievement Shield
At the end of the academic year the John Gerrish Achievement Shield is awarded to an individual Year 6 pupil, one who has contributed most to the school during their primary education.
Current Holders
Diamond Jubilee House Point Cup: Beech House
Current individual winner: Joy
John Spackman Sports Trophy: Beech House
Interhouse Football Tankard: Oak House
John Gerrish Achievement Shield: George & Michal, joint holders