At Holy Trinity Pewley Down we use the house system to encourage pupils to invest in the life of the school. This system provides opportunities for friendly competition and showcasing talents, it is a positive way of recognising and celebrating pupils' contributions. It also enables children from across the year groups to get to know each other and work collaboratively. The children are put into one of four houses, each one being named after a chosen hero. There are events throughout the year which aim to cater for all tastes, these include netball, football, cricket, cross-country, table tennis, stacking, MathsMagic, chess, music medley, public speaking, art and dance. The houses also meet together regularly at house assemblies and spend a whole week together during the summer term for Curriculum Week. Below are the four houses and a short explanation of why we chose these people to be our heroes. Tom oversees the House System at the Juniors and Emily at the Infants.

House Captains for 2024 to 2025

Infant House Captains

Junior House Captains

House Heroes at HTPD

Mandela

Nelson Mandela spent his life fighting for equality for all people, black and white, in his country, South Africa. He believed that everyone should be treated equally and have fair access to all aspects of life, including education. He eventually became the President of South Africa. Sheena Preston is our Mandela house leader, and the colour is purple.

Keller

Helen Keller was an intelligent, ambitious, and compassionate woman. She lost her sight and hearing as a baby and went on to make a significant difference in the world, advocating for people with disabilities. She learned to communicate using sign language, read and write in Braille, and eventually speak. She became an accomplished writer and speaker, assisting others in overcoming their challenges. Nick Walker is our Keller house leader, and the colour is blue.

Nightingale

Florence Nightingale transformed the profession of nursing forever. She was a strong woman determined to make a difference in the world. She gave dignity and honour to the nursing profession and revolutionised hospital conditions, making them more organised and, above all, sanitary. Helen Campbell is our Nightingale house leader, and the colour is red.

Shackleton

Ernest Shackleton was an incredible leader in an age of Antarctic exploration. He distinguished himself as a hero because of the endurance and patience he demonstrated on his challenging expeditions. He thought about the well-being of others before himself. Sarah Jackson is our Shackleton house leader and the colour is green.