House System
St Dominic’s Priory House System
The House System at St Dominic’s Priory School allows every student and member of staff to feel a sense of belonging by becoming a member of either Newman, Romero or Teresa House. By being a member of the House family, students and staff are encouraged to show team spirit as each house strives to excel in the different areas of school life while ‘living and Learning with Christ as our Guide’.
Every student and member of staff has a coloured badge that represents the House that they are in, Red for Newman House, Green for Romero House and Blue for Teresa House. Each House is overseen by a Head of House; Ms Jovanovic for Romero House, Mr Cummings for Newman House and Mrs Longmore for Teresa House.
Each House meets regularly for assemblies led by the house captains; this breaks down barriers between the year groups and creates a sense of togetherness where older students can look out for the younger ones.
There are many House events throughout the year from all areas of school life. This blend ensures that everyone has the opportunity to represent their House in something that they enjoy or are good at. For example, House events include various art and sporting activities, fundraising for charity and quizzes. These competitions are eagerly anticipated by the students and each House is well represented.
House rewards:
House points are awarded to students for exceptional classwork, homework and effort. They can also be awarded for kindness, attendance to extra-curricular activities and representing the school. Pin badges are awarded in end of term celebration assemblies as follows;
| 50 points | Bronze |
| 100 points | Silver |
| 150 points | Gold |
| 200 points | Platinum |
Introducing our Head Students
Olivia
HEAD STUDENT
Olivia
Hi, my name is Olivia and I have been appointed head student. My favourite subjects are Spanish and music, and I love playing the piano and violin in my free time. I am really looking forward to being a positive role model and bringing support to teachers and students. You will also probably see me on duty from time to time in the canteen.
Jonathen
HEAD STUDENT
Jonathen
Hello, everyone. My name is Jonathen and I’m grateful to have the opportunity to serve as your new head student. I enjoy watching Formula 1, as it's exciting to see how close the teams finish. My favourite subjects are maths and business and I play badminton in my free time. I’m really looking forward to getting to know all of you better. I’m here to help in any way I can and to make this year as positive as possible for everyone.
Introducing our Sports Captains
George
SPORTS CAPTAIN
George
Hello, I’m George. I’m sports captain this year and I will also be helping out Jack in Teresa House. I ride mountain bikes and enjoy playing lots of sports. I also do lots of fishing and enjoy the outdoors.
Joyella
SPORTS CAPTAIN
Joyella
Hi I’m Joyella and I am proud to be sports captain for this year. I love competing in athletics. My favourite subject is biology. I want to help all the PE teachers in extra-curricular activities, for example, cross country practice.
Introducing our Heads of House
Grace
Head of Newman House
Grace
Hi, I’m Grace and I am house captain for Newman House. If I had to choose a favourite subject it would probably be French or Spanish. I’m looking forward to helping Newman House to be the best it can be.
Alfie
Head of Romero House
Alfie
Hi, my name is Alfie and I am your Romero house captain. I enjoy learning new things. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Jack
Head of Teresa House
Jack
Hello, my name is Jack and I am the house captain for Teresa House. I like playing golf and football. If there are any issues, I am happy to help.
Introducing our Prefects
Megan
ACADEMIC PREFECT
Megan
Hello, my name is Megan, and I am excited to introduce myself as the new academic prefect at St Dominic’s. Having been a part of the school community for the past eight years and I am eager to give back and support you in your academic pursuits. In this role, I will be helping students access and make the most of our library resources, assisting with the running of the gifted and talented program, organising engaging house science quizzes and running interactive science experiments during open days. I look forward to working with you all throughout the year.
Lola
ART PREFECT
Lola
Hello, I’m Lola and I am happy to be the art prefect this year. Art and creativity has always been something I have enjoyed and it has helped me, so now I want to help by giving others that opportunity and help to grow the love for the subject throughout our school.
Evie-May
PERFORMING ARTS AND MUSIC PREFECT
Evie-May
Hi, My name is Evie-Mae. This year I’m excited to be your music and performing arts prefect! In this role I will be supporting all the school’s performances, encouraging our younger pupils to get involved with music and performing arts and assisting with music in the extra-curricular clubs.
Alfie
PREFECT
Alfie
Hello, my name is Alfie and I am happy to be a St Dominic’s prefect this year. I enjoy playing golf. If you have any questions please come up to me when I am free and ask…
Helena
PREFECT
Helena
Hello my name is Helena and I am happy to have been made a St Dominic's prefect this year. My favourite subject is music and in my free time I do climbing. What I'm looking forward to the most is helping students and also supporting and helping the school.
Joshua
PREFECT
Joshua
Hello my name is Josh and I am happy to be a St Dominic’s prefect. I enjoy playing tennis and cooking. I will be helping out around the school so if you need any support, I am always happy to help.