House Captains

We operate a house system to encourage pupils to be the best version of themselves. Houses compete to have the highest number of reward points each week.  Reward points are most often given to pupils when they demonstrate Christian Values in the way they conduct themselves and support others, encouraging pro-social behaviours.  At the end of each term the pupils of the winning house receive a special treat.  Houses also compete against each other during Sports Day.

There are three houses called Brilliant, Fantastic & Super. Pupils are assigned to a house on enrolment.  Currently, pupils in different houses have different coloured PE t-shirts.  Siblings are placed in the same house, so that PE t-shirts can be handed down.  The house badges were designed by pupils.

Each house has 2 House Captains drawn from our Year 5 & Year 6 cohorts.  House Captain is a position of responsibility and prospective candidates are expected to complete an application letter to the Head of School before they are put forward for election.  Successful candidates present their manifesto to their housemates before they vote for their Captain.

All Year 5 & 6 pupils are welcome to apply to be a House Captain, including those with SEND.  Pupils are supported to write their applications should their needs require it.  However, House Captains must attend church, as part of the role is to support the Children’s Pastor during worship – they do not need to be Christian.

House Captain Responsibilities

  • Work with the Children’s Pastor to plan and deliver worship
  • Represent the school at events e.g. LDBS Schools’ Service
  • Meet with the Head of School to discuss and contribute to the design of the curriculum, projects & events
  • Present project work to the rest of the school
  • Prepare the hall for worship e.g. setting up and lighting candles
  • Reward pupils that have modelled the expected standard of behaviour during worship
  • Count the reward points each week and encourage their house at the end of worship
  • Speak to inspectors and visitors
  • To assist with parent tours

Class Representatives

All classes have 2 Class Representatives.  Each class decides who their class reps will be by voting.  All pupils are welcome to put themselves forward as a candidate.

Class Representative Responsibilities

  • To represent their class at meetings
  • To meet with inspectors and visitors
  • To act as ballot officials during The Big Vote each year
  • To collect the opinions of their classmates on key topics through surveys
  • To encourage their class mates to use their voice wisely