The House System

History of the Housing System

There are eight houses which were named after persons who have contributed to Ardenne High School.



  • Harrison

    The House was named after Mr. Edgar Harrison who worked at Victoria Mutual Building Society and served as The Chairman of the Board of Ardenne High School.

  • Cohen

    The House was named after Mr. Alfred Cohen who was a Church of God Minister.

  • Phelps

    Mr. J.W. Phelps was a Missionary on the Board of the Church of God in Anderson, Indiana, U.S.A.

  • Colter

    Mr. Jacob Colter was a Missionary on the Board and he contributed money which was used to buy 11 ½ acres of land.

  • Mills

    Mr. Mills offered Educational Services at the Ministry of Education and was assigned to Ardenne High School where he gave invaluable service.

  • Olson

    Rev. George & Nellie Olson are founders of Ardenne High School.

  • Gayle

    Mrs. E. M. Claire Gayle served as Principal of Ardenne High School from 1969 to 1979.

  • Grant

    The House was named after Mr. Edgar Harrison who worked at Victoria Mutual Building Society and served as The Chairman of the Board of Ardenne High School.

All Students are placed in a house when they are admitted into the school and they are expected to participate in all activities of the house.

Houses are linked to the class system i.e. Houses are streamed along with classes. Sixth Formers are assigned to previous houses or randomly placed.

Venues

House meetings are held every other Wednesday from 8:00 – 8:40 a.m

  • Harrison House - Physics Lab
  • Phelps House - In the Canteen
  • Olson House - In the Hall
  • Colter House - Sixth Form Rooms – Downstairs
  • Cohen House - Sixth Form Rooms (Top floor)
  • Mills House - Top Floor of the Roy Ebanks Block (Grade Eight Rooms)
  • Gayle - B-Block (Top floor)
  • Grant - General Science Block (Top floor)

House Competitions/Activties

  • Dates
  • Sports Day – Track and Field {ROY EBANKS Trophy)
  • December
  • House Internal Competitions - Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Netball, Swimming
  • Seasonal
  • Song and Banner Competition –(ERMA HUTTON Trophy)
  • October
  • ESTHER TYSON Competition for the Performing Arts
  • February/March
    • Drama
    • Speech/Poetry
    • Song
    • Music/Instrumental
    • Music/Instrumental
  • Environmental Competition (WINSTON ROBERTS Trophy)
  • School Year
  • Academic Quiz Competitions – (MERLENE BINGHAM Trophy) Mathematics, Science, Essay Writing
  • November
  • Technical and Vocational (Tech. Voc.) Expo – (LUZ JOHNSON trophy) Information Technology,Agricultural Science, Home Economics, Clothing and Design, Art, Industrial Technology, Poster Comp
  • Easter Term

Track and field is the most spectacular of all house activities. Each house is vying for the coveted ROY EBANKS TROPHY. First, second, and third place finishers receive medals. Cheerleaders, parade winners and mascot/banner winners, receive trophies. Champion boys and girls receive trophies (replicas). Medals are presented on Sports Day, whilst trophies are given when they return to school in January.

NOTE: Sports day is regarded as a school day, and so students are expected to abide by the rules of the school. No outsiders are allowed on the compound on sports day.