Houses

Welcome to Ripley Houses

Welcome to our Houses web page. 

Ripley has had a long tradition of 4 Houses, where students and staff were allocated to either Blackburn, Durham, Chester or York and would meet for House assemblies and enjoy the familial feeling of belonging. Over the years, pastoral care took a different route and our Houses were there but took more of a background role. This year we have reinvigorated the House system! We had added Carlisle as a 5th House as our school has grown in numbers, and our students proudly wear their House badge. The 5 newly appointed Heads of House are looking for ways to develop the House system to ensure all our students have the chance to flourish outside of the classroom. We are really excited to see the competitions and opportunities that develop throughout the year, culminating in our Sports Day!

Meet your new House Leaders below!

Chester

I applied to become Head of House because I like to see pupils getting involved in as many events as possible, no matter what their abilities are. Although winning is amazing and feels good, the sense of involvement and comradery that can be gained is as exciting as winning. It is my hope that we can raise the profile of all of the houses, but particularly Chester House - Let's turn Ripley red!

Mr Henderson, House Leader for Chester

Blackburn

In Blackburn House we value inclusivity, bravery and being a team player. My aim is to create a community where pupils feel safe, supported and celebrated. I can't wait to see pupils trying something new, challenging themselves and getting involved in all new House events this year!

Miss Leak, House Leader for Blackburn

Carlisle

Hi I'm Mr Bithell, Head of Carlisle house. I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone wearing their purple badges with pride and getting involved in all the house events that are going to be going on. Come on Carlisle!

Mr Bithell, House Leader for Carlisle

York

Hello. I'm Mr Woodland, Head of York House. I'm really proud and excited to be taking on this role and I'm looking forward to cheering on our pupils and staff at all our house events this year.

Mr Woodland, House Leader for York

Durham

Diamonds are formed under pressure, but bread dough rises when you leave it to rest. We can all reach our full potential in the right environment.

Miss Montgomery. House Leader for Durham

Recent House News and Snapshots

Pancake Flipping competition!

What an amazing competition, we had over 100 pupils and staff have a go and the results are as follows:

Top flipper: Katie Wiggins York 30
Most participants: Durham 48
Most total house flips: Durham 622
Staff top flipper: Mr Woodland 25
Thank you to all who took part or promoted the event!

MOVEMBER!

Mr Henderson reigned supreme for Chester in the Movember challenge poll launched early December! Well done to all participants and better luck next year Mr Q!

Y9 House Netball

Well done Durham! Top of the Y9 House Netball. Thank you Miss Barmstone!

1st – Durham

2nd – York

3rd – Carlisle

4th – Blackburn

5th – Chester

COP27 Quiz Winners

COP27 week was a busy one! Thank you to Miss Bradshaw for all her hard work this week. The scores are:

1st – Blackburn and York

3rd – Chester

4th – Carlisle

5th – Durham

Articulate!

What a successful week of Articulate Mr Henderson ran! Around 60 pupils took part and competed for their House. The scores are in! A real mixed bag meant scores were close, but went as follows:

1st – Durham

2nd – York

Joint 3rd – Carlisle & Chester

5th Blackburn

 


Welcome to your Sixth Form House Captains

Mrs Pinder is really pleased to announce the appointment of the following students to the new positions of House Captain & House Vice-Captain:

Chester House Captain: Niamh Fisher     Chester House VC: Jude Vasey-Saunders

 

York House Captain: Olivia Wyeth-Physick     York House VC: Isaac Hill

 

Blackburn House Captain: Jolyon Troughton      Blackburn House VC: Lucy Dalgleish

 

Carlisle House Captain: Jack MacArthur      Carlisle House VC: Abu Patel

 

Durham House Captain: Annie Hughes      Durham House VC: Matthew Knowles

Congratulations to them all – they very successfully introduced themselves to their full Houses in House assemblies in the Chapel week beginning 10 October and we cant wait to see how they nurture and support each house this year.


Coming Soon!

 

The Great Friends House Quiz hosted by Mr Gillthorpe!

Staff and Sixth Form House Netball