House System
The house system was established in 1927 with three houses named Scott, Shackleton and Bruce. Two of the houses were named after Antarctic explorers - Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton, with Bruce named after the Himalayan explorer Brig. Gen. Charles Bruce. A fourth house, Bonington, also named after a Himalayan explorer, has since been added.
House events are an integral part of school life, notably Sports Day and House Arts. Each girl is given a house badge on entering year 7. New to 2006, St. Helen's is offering house T-shirts with the crest in the corresponding house colour.
Each year the House Cup is awarded to the house with the most points, which can be earned through commendations, Sports Day, House Arts and other achievements.
| House | Name Origin | Motto | House Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott | Sir Robert Falcon Scott | "Ready Aye Ready" | Red |
| Shackleton | Sir Ernest Shackleton | "Endurance" | Blue |
| Bruce | Brig. Gen. Charles Bruce | "Altiora Peto" | Purple |
| Bonington | Sir Chris Bonington | "Laboramus Ut Vincamus" | Yellow |
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