At Nendrum College, all pupils and staff are organised into three houses: Darragh, Enler and Gillespie.

Gillespie House is named after Sir Robert Rollo Gillespie, who fought against the French and was killed while attempting to storm the fortress of Kalunga in Nepal in 1814. His reputed last words were "One shot more for the honour of Down". A statue of Gillespie can be seen in Comber Town Square.

The Enler River originates in the Holywood and Castlereagh Hills. From there it flows through Dundonald and on into Comber, before finally entering Strangford Lough at Island Hill on Comber Estuary. The river runs along the back of the school and is famed for producing beautiful, hard-fighting sea trout and brown trout that will test an angler's skill to the fullest.

Comar, which means "meeting place of the waters", was the name given by the ancients to a settlement at the north west corner of Strangford Lough at the confluence of the Enler and Glen Rivers. Today we call it Comber, famous for its spuds.

Darragh House takes its name from the road/area the school was built in.

We feel the House system creates a sense of belonging, which we all feel at Nendrum is central to everything we do. We want all our students and staff to feel valued and that they can contribute to the life of the school. One of our Core Values at Nendrum College is commitment. The various scheduled events allow everyone to contribute to achieve House points, build friendships and gain experience of leading and competing every year within their school life.

House points are awarded for a wide range of school activities, for example:

This is not an exhaustive list and points may be awarded at any time by staff as and when appropriate.

The Role of our House Captains:

• Leadership: House Captains lead their house in various activities, setting a positive example for other students.
• Organisation: They help organise house events, such as sports competitions, cultural activities, and charity drives.
• Representation: House captains represent their house in school meetings and events, voicing the opinions and concerns of their house members.
• Motivation: They encourage and motivate students to participate in house activities and strive for excellence.
• Teamwork: House captains work closely with other house leaders and school staff to ensure smooth execution of events and activities.

Above are the House Directors (staff) and the House Captains (pupils) selected this year and will remain in this position for the 2025-26 Academic Year. Congratulations to all those appointed.