Heads of House: Insight

I’ve been at Hymers all the way from Year 4 through to Year 13 and have enjoyed many things about the school, especially the sporting side of Hymers. I have represented the school in multiple sports like Rugby, Cricket and more. Through this I have gained many great friendships and have had lots of memorable moments from different trips and fixtures. I think the reintroduction of the House system has been a great addition to the Senior school. It has allowed a deeper sense of community throughout the school with members of all age groups supporting and encouraging each other. I have also enjoyed taking part in the Inter-House competitions; friendly competition between Houses has allowed lots of people to get active in sports they wouldn’t ordinarily play and help kids of different ages socialise.

Matthew Trinity HoH

During my seven years at Hymers, I have thoroughly enjoyed taking part in lots of activities at school including music, sport and drama. Being able to take part in the new Heads of House system has been a great opportunity to meet the younger years and encourage my competitive nature.

One of my favourite Inter-House competitions was the Sixth Form netball tournament where we all dressed up in our house colours and everyone gave it their all. It was also nice to support and encourage the other competitions, like debating tournament, that I wouldn’t usually get involved in. I think the House system has motivated everyone in lessons to earn House Points and Matt and I were very proud when Trinity won the house trophy in the first term.

Rosie Trinity HoH

I joined Hymers in Year 10, so the introduction of the House System has allowed me to engage and see parts of the school in greater depth. I have particularly enjoyed working with the younger years and seeing their enthusiasm for all parts of school life and the house system: from volunteering for swimming teams to taking part in quizzes with their peers.

I particularly enjoyed the Debating competitions as people in Brandesburton volunteered to debate for the first time, and won! This demonstrated the purpose of the House system to me, for people to get involved, have fun, and even win! Charlie and I have been so pleased to see the enthusiasm our House members volunteered and participated with and wish to thank them for all their efforts!

Grace Brandesburton HoH