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C O N TA C T B O O K 2 0 1 0 - 2 0 1 1<br />
The House System<br />
Many schools are divided into “Houses” which are given special names to<br />
identify them.<br />
At Forest Gate Community <strong>School</strong> all students are assigned to one of the<br />
Houses, named after famous local people, noted for their services to the<br />
local community.<br />
How does it work?<br />
The House system is a real strength of the school. Each House has<br />
responsibility for approximately 220 students. The Director of Studies<br />
can establish strong links between the school and families. This is<br />
valuable in maintaining high standards of work and behaviour. There<br />
is also a Learning Mentor attached to each House.<br />
The House system covers the school’s academic curriculum,<br />
extra-curricular clubs and out of hours activities. Students are encouraged<br />
to collect merit or house points, for success in academic achievement,<br />
clubs, sport and games, which go towards a house total and an end of<br />
year competition. This system gives all students a home within the school<br />
which spans all age groups, as well as giving them goals to aspire to.<br />
The Houses compete against each other for sport events, contests etc.<br />
They also enjoy some group activities as a House e.g. outings.<br />
There are five Houses.<br />
House<br />
Name<br />
Local<br />
Person<br />
Colour<br />
Director of<br />
Studies<br />
CA<br />
Dame Anna Neagle<br />
Orange<br />
Mr Ali<br />
CO<br />
Mary Seacole<br />
Yellow<br />
Ms Whiteman<br />
HU<br />
Jack Cornwell<br />
Blue<br />
Ms Keeble<br />
MA<br />
John Curwen<br />
Red<br />
Mr Gillatt<br />
ST<br />
Michael Faraday<br />
Green<br />
Ms Lloyd<br />
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