School Houses
The four school houses, named after past headmasters, are as follows:
- Dugard's
Named after William Dugard
Head of House: Mr A Livingston
Motto: Dieu Garde ( God protect )
- Harsnett's
Named after Samuel Harsnett
Head of House: Miss H McFadden
Motto: Perge (Forward)
- Parr's
Named after Samuel Parr.
Head of House: Mr R Heard
Motto: Tout Prêt (All Prepared)
- Shaw Jeffrey's (Jay's)
Named after Percy Shaw Jeffrey
Head of House: Mr N Murray
Motto: Dex Aie ( God help )
The house competition occurs each year, with the winner of the 2011-12 competition being Parr's .
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