House System at HTPD
 

At HTPD 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 recognizing 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.

Mandela

Is a peacemaker and a freedom hero from South Africa. He is a House Hero because he understands what it means to fight against enormous odds. Nelson Mandela is the only one of the House Heroes to be living today. Tracey is our Mandela leader and Elise and Jamie are House Captains.

Keller

Helen Keller was an American citizen, her passionate fight to be heard cements her place as one of our empowering House Heroes. Despite extremely limiting disabilities, she learned through hard work and perseverance; she overcame blindness and deafness to become an accomplished writer and advocate of the disabled. Julia is our Keller leader and the House Captains are Hollie and Felix.

Nightingale 

Through selfless devotion and sheer determination, Florence Nightingale transformed the profession of nursing forever. She gave dignity and honour to this profession and revolutionized hospital conditions, making them more organized and above all, sanitary. Ginnie is Nightingale leader and Zelah and Isaac are the House Captains.
 

Shackleton

At a time known as the heroic age of Antarctic exploration, Ernest Shackleton distinguished himself as a hero, not only among the masses, but also among the 27 men - officers, scientists and seamen - who were his crew members on the expedition. Shackleton earned the respect of these men, as well as the respect of millions today, by being a leader who put his men's well-being, both mental and physical, above all else. Henry is our Shackleton leader with Sam and Kitty as House Captains.