House Teams
ACHIEVING TOGETHER
At Sholing Junior School, house teams were introduced as a way to promote collaboration, inclusivity, and a strong sense of team spirit among pupils. House teams create opportunities for children to contribute not only to their own achievements but also to the success of their team as a whole.
This system encourages pupils to build meaningful relationships across the school, as children from different year groups unite in shared goals and experiences. It fosters a sense of belonging and community, helping every child feel part of something bigger than themselves.
Throughout the academic year, pupils will take part in a variety of collaborative activities designed to strengthen teamwork and mutual respect. These include exciting challenges, competitive games, and themed events such as House Team Day and Sports Day. These occasions allow children to showcase their talents, support one another, and celebrate collective success.
Each house is named after a predator, chosen to represent qualities we aim to nurture in our pupils: focus, perseverance, bravery, determination, patience, and resilience. These characteristics serve as a source of inspiration, reminding children that they can approach challenges with strength and confidence, both individually and as part of a team.
House Team Day
On Friday 23rd, we held our House Team Day, where all five houses - Sharks, Scorpions, Cobras, Panthers and Hawks - took part in a full day of exciting activities. We began with outdoor team games led by Miss Dube, giving everyone the chance to work together and show their house spirit.
After breaktime, pupils gathered in their house teams to listen to speeches from the candidates before casting their votes for House Captain and Deputy House Captain.
In the afternoon, each house completed a craft activity by creating paper chains displaying our school values. These individual chains were then joined together to form one long, whole-school chain, which is now proudly displayed around the hall.
To finish the day, we came together for a whole-school assembly to announce the newly elected House Captains and Deputies. The assembly concluded with the weekly house points reveal. This week, Scorpions claimed the top spot and earned additional points for their excellent team spirit.
Overall, House Team Day was an enjoyable and meaningful experience for everyone, offering a wonderful opportunity to celebrate teamwork, leadership and our school community.
OUR HOUSE CAPTAINS 2025 - 2026
COBRAS
Jesse W and Dominic (Cobra flag)
SHARKS
Archie and Jesse
SCORPIONS
Charlie and Zac
PANTHERS
Louie and Madelyn
HAWKS
Jacob and Reuben
