The House
system
Our House system at Avanti Grange is integral to school life. The House system helps students develop they education excellence, character formation and spiritual insight outside of a classroom environment.
All students, teachers and support staff are allocated to one our six Houses, where students or staff have a family connection to a particular House this is maintained.
Our Houses are named after the Avanti values of Courage, Discipline, Empathy, Gratitude, Integrity and Respect.
All aspects of school life feed into the House system, this includes behaviour points, attendance, and participation in co-curriculum clubs. Students compete in a vast range of House events throughout, all these points are go towards the Sutton House Cup, which is awarded to the winning House in July.
A healthy but friendly competition is at the heart of events, but the House system goes far beyond this and equal importance is placed on developing teamwork, communication, leadership, and commitment.
We expect all students at the school to actively engage and take part in the House system and we design the House competition programme so there really is something for everyone.
House Competitions
French Spelling Bee
The French Spelling Bee competition is an engaging and educational activity designed to test students’ French vocabulary, pronunciation, and spelling skills. It takes the form of a structured, competitive event, similar to traditional spelling bees, but tailored to the unique challenges of the French language.
Christmas Door Competition
The Christmas Door Decorating Competition is a fun and creative way to foster festive spirit, teamwork, and friendly competition among Form Groups.
Each Form Group compete to decorate their classroom doors with a Christmas or winter theme, showcasing creativity, collaboration, and holiday cheer. The winning designs earn points for their respective school houses, contributing to the overall Sutton House Cup competition.
The Creative Writing House Competition
The Creative Writing House Competition is an enriching and inspiring event where students showcase their writing talents while earning points for their school house. This competition encourages imagination, language skills, and healthy competition across year groups.
Students write and submit original creative piece based on a given theme or prompt. Submissions are judged, and winners earn points for their respective houses, contributing to the overall house standings.
Courage
32.5
Discipline
20
Empathy
16
Gratitude
23.5
Integrity
22
Respect
Respect
33
“Pupils have excellent attitudes towards learning, to their subject lessons and their wide variety of cross-curricular activities"
Avanti Schools Trust
Ofsted
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House Sports
Learning extends far beyond the traditional classroom boundaries. We offer a rich array of co-curricular activities and programs designed to enhance students' educational experience and develop their varied interests and talents. From sports teams and music to art clubs and technology, the opportunities are tailored to foster skills such as teamwork, leadership, and creativity.
Speak Out Challenge
Our curriculum immerses students in the powerful knowledge and intellectual conversations of a broad range of subject disciplines, equipping them to make sense of the world around them and to excel in a range of fields. By nurturing students’ sense of identity and perspective, purpose and connection, it creates capacity for informed and conscientious collaboration now and in the future.
Photography Competition
Avanti Grange emphasises the importance of mental and physical well-being. Regular yoga and meditation sessions are incorporated into our timetable, helping students cultivate mindfulness and physical fitness as foundational aspects of their lives.
House Music
Learning extends far beyond the traditional classroom boundaries. We offer a rich array of co-curricular activities and programs designed to enhance students' educational experience and develop their varied interests and talents. From sports teams and music to art clubs and technology, the opportunities are tailored to foster skills such as teamwork, leadership, and creativity.
House Cross Country
Our curriculum immerses students in the powerful knowledge and intellectual conversations of a broad range of subject disciplines, equipping them to make sense of the world around them and to excel in a range of fields. By nurturing students’ sense of identity and perspective, purpose and connection, it creates capacity for informed and conscientious collaboration now and in the future.
House Chess
Avanti Grange emphasises the importance of mental and physical well-being. Regular yoga and meditation sessions are incorporated into our timetable, helping students cultivate mindfulness and physical fitness as foundational aspects of their lives.