House Information
Uffculme School’s House System provides students and staff with a unique opportunity for belonging….much like being part of a member of a family with a diverse range of ages and talents.
Introduction
The House System has been running at Uffculme School for decades and is an integral part of the identity and community of the school. There are four houses:
Bridwell
Craddock
Gaddon
Yondercott
Houses compete against each other for the prestigious House Cup each year.
The reigning champions (2023-24) are: YONDERCOTT
All students and staff belong to a house during their time at Uffculme School. It is a unique opportunity of belonging that extends beyond individual performance or success. Much like being a member of a family which has a diverse range of ages and talents.
Around half of the house points each year are accumulated through credits and weekly awards to reflect the value of working hard and excelling in day to day life at school.
A wide variety of subjects offer up a multitude of contests, events, quizzes, competitions and activities for all to participate in each year. It is vitally important that opportunities are available for all abilities and aptitudes to succeed in; as well as those times when we are pushed beyond our comfort zone. It is about taking risks, having fun and making memories here at Uffculme School.
House Captains
Each House is led by a team of House Captains whose responsibilities include coordinating their teams entries into each competition as well as helping to run many of the events.
This year’s House Captains are:
Bridwell: Jess Lang, Billy Groves
Craddock: Annabelle Horsey, Benjamin Heydon
Gaddon: Rochelle Lyes, Gilbert Herniman
Yondercott: Holly Palmer, Callum Yardley, Samuel Williams
Latest House Standings
These are updated half termly and announced through House Assemblies and in tutor time. The current standings are: