House System
Downlands, like many Australian schools, uses a house system in the College. Students are randomly assigned to one of six houses which compete against each other during swimming and athletics carnivals, as well as a drama festival. The Downlands houses are:
- Cody House – Green and White
- Copas House – Red and Black
- Doyle House – Blue and White
- Dwyer House – Yellow and Black
- Hyland House – Red and White
- Purcell House – Maroon and White
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