Nendrum College
House System
Latest News!
Half-Term House Points Update!
The results are in and it’s all to play for!
Enler are storming ahead in 1st place!
Darragh are hot on their heels in 2nd!
Gillespie aren’t far behind in 3rd – watch this space!
Don't miss our House System Schedule!
At Nendrum College Comber, our vision is to develop confident, compassionate, and engaging young people who are prepared to make meaningful contributions to both local and global society. We are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and aspirational learning environment, where every pupil is supported to reach their full potential, in a modern and digital world: academically, socially, spiritually, and emotionally. Through high expectations, mutual respect and a culture of personal growth, we encourage educational excellence. These principles, embedded in our core values of nurture, commitment, and community, aim to foster a strong sense of belonging and responsibility in everyone.
Our ethos is the foundation of all we do, uniting staff, pupils, and the wider community in shared values and daily practice. Our House system is a fundamental part of this.
1. Purpose
The House System aims to:
- Foster a sense of belonging and community.
- Encourage healthy competition and teamwork.
- Promote leadership, responsibility, and school spirit.
- Support student welfare and personal development.
2. Structure
- The College will be divided into three houses: Darragh, Enler and Gillespie.
- Each house will include students from all year groups.
House Directors 2025-2028
| Darragh | Gillespie | Enler |
|---|---|---|
| Mr Hamilton | Miss Brown | Mrs Williams |
House points are awarded for a wide range of school activities, for example:
- Music festival awards
- Music grade examinations
- Regular member of sport teams
- Competition winners
- 100% attendance
- Charity collectors
- School cup winners
- Community projects
- Representative honours in sport
- Helping at school function
- Regular member of choir/bands
- Public speaking competition
- Participation/winners in school swimming gala
- Top exam scores
- Outstanding attainment in class tests
- Monthly Merit winners
- Drama productions/pantomime cast
- Pupil of the Month winners
- Inter-House competitions
- Participation/winners in school sport day
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.