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Salmiya, Kuwait

06:55 - 14:30

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House System

In 2017, a House System was introduced at Gulf British Academy. We believe it is an effective way to bring together pupils from different age groups, improve pupil behaviour and minimise bullying. We also believe it promotes teamwork and a community spirit through healthy competition, assigned responsibility and achievement recognition.

The Houses

After consultation with staff and pupils, 4 Royal Houses (and colours) were chosen to represent each school House. These are the Houses of Stuart (Blue), Tudor (Red), Windsor (Green) and York (Yellow). Each House is represented by a House Captain from our Secondary Department and House Representatives from Key Stage 2.

Current Standings

House of Stuart
11104

38.56 per pupil

House of Tudor
11248

38.79 per pupil

House of Windsor
10954

38.57 per pupil

House of York
11793

40.67 per pupil

How the system works

Allocation of pupils to Houses

Whenever possible, siblings are allocated to the same House. Once allocated, pupils may not move to a different House. The allocation of new students to Houses ensures, as far as possible, equal House representation in each year group.

The House Points system operates across the whole schools and is divided into 2 groups – EYFS/KS1 and KS2/Secondary – and the allocation of points is broken down as follows:

EYFS and KS1

2 house points are awarded by the class teacher every day.

  • 1 house point is awarded for ATTITUDE
  • 1 house point is awarded for CHALLENGE

House awards are available for pupils when they reach certain levels. There are 8 levels to the EYFS/KS1 house system:

5 house points – Bronze Award

10 house points – Silver Award

15 house points – Gold Award

26 house points- Platinum Award

32 house points – Diamond Award – Phone call from Year Leader

38 house points – Head of Key Stage Award – Phone call from Head of Key Stage

44 house points – Deputy Head of School Award – Phone call Deputy Head of School

50 house points – School Director Award – Phone call from School Director

KS2 and Secondary

2 house points are awarded in every lesson. These are awarded by the class teacher and specialist teachers.

  • 1 house point is awarded for ATTITUDE
  • 1 house point is awarded for CHALLENGE

House awards are available for pupils when they reach certain levels. There are 8 levels to the KS2/Secondary house system:

30 house points – Bronze Award

60 house points – Silver Award

95 house points – Gold Award

130 house points- Platinum Award

170 house points – Diamond Award – Phone call from Year Leader

210 house points – Head of Key Stage Award – Phone call from Head of Key Stage

255 house points – Deputy Head of School Award – Phone call Deputy Head of School

300 house points – School Director Award – Phone call from School Director

Awards

The winning house is awarded the House Cup and its coloured ribbon is tied to it. This is then placed in the school’s reception. 

House System activities

Every year, Houses take part in competitions within school. These range from sports days to reading competitions. This is a fun way to promote healthy competition between peers and to encourage pupils to invest in school life.

Pupils who take part in extracurricular and non-academic activities may also be awarded house points for their achievements. This can be a great way for diffident or reluctant pupils to contribute.