Introduction to Hall House

Hall House was first inaugurated in 1895 and its location was at the heart of the School. In those days the house was purely for boarding sons of Methodist ministers following the school’s move to Bath in 1850.

In October 2014 we moved into a brand new purpose built accommodation, on the west side of the school below Summerhill house. Our House takes its name from the fact that it originally occupied the space above the dining hall, and has an interesting history with its unique symbol of the constellation of Cassiopeia. Its colour is scarlet red. Hall House consists (from September 2021) of one hundred and fourteen students, of whom forty are boarders and the remainder are day students. There are five year groups in the House (Year 9 through to the Upper Sixth). I live in the House with my wife and we have three children, two who attend the senior school and our eldest is a student at Southampton University. There are three assistant Houseparents, of whom one is resident within the house, Mr Jude Chua. Three non-resident housekeepers take care of the cleaning, laundry and other domestic responsibilities. There are also six additional tutors who do not have House mastering responsibilities. The assistant Houseparents and tutors assist the Senior Houseparent in the pastoral care of all in the House. All the staff tutor a group of students and seek to monitor the academic and general development of those in their care. The House, in the day, is mainly a social centre and each day student has a locker in main school where they can keep their books and equipment. Hall House aims to be a place where our students can grow, have a sense of responsibility for themselves and others, and learn to co-operate with and support one another, as members of a team. All are encouraged to work hard, to achieve their best in a secure, well-ordered home from home. Good manners, good humour and common decency are expected at all times. In addition to the general aims of the school, Hall House aims:

• To encourage all to achieve their potential academically, and to participate positively in the wider aspects of school life; • To provide a secure, supportive and friendly environment in which all can flourish; • To foster a sense of personal and corporate responsibility, and a willingness to serve others; • To help individuals acquire the skills needed for working and living with others; • To give all the opportunity to develop leadership skills.