Discovery College has five houses, each made up of vertical groupings of staff and students across all year levels. Siblings are placed in the same house. The five houses are based on the five elements of Chinese creation, namely:
Discovery College Yearbook 2009/10
流水
Liú Shuǐ House
Water (Blue)
青木
Qīng Mù House
Wood (green)
金属
Jīn Shǔ House
Metal (purple)
烈火
Liè Huǒ House
Fire (red)
热土
Rè Tǔ House
Earth (yellow)
The purpose of the house system is to:
provide an opportunity for students from ALL levels of the school to interact
build new friendships
encourage older students to mentor and care for younger students
build school spirit
create sense of identity and belonging
promote participation (Years 1-9) and competition (Years 5-9)
provide opportunities for student leadership and student voice
provide a grouping through which we can deliver aspects of a pastoral programme
Houses