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The ideology behind our House System is to enhance the sense of community and belonging within the College. The system helps bond students of all ages and different geographic areas (a result of our large number of feeder schools).
Every student in St. Al’s is affiliated to a particular house. We have 6 houses within the college, all of which are named after strong and influential women. There is
House Malala (after Malala Yousafzai) House Markievicz (after Countess Markievicz)
House Parks (after Rosa Parks) House Robinson (after Mary Robinson)
House Sonia (after Sonia O Sullivan) House Teresa (after Mother Teresa)
- Each student receives a House badge in their house colour, which also contains the school crest.
- Each student strives to collect merits to add to their house total. Merits are distributed by all college staff to students for commitment, academic progress, showing positive behaviour and for actions that support our school ethos.
- Each house has two House Captains. These girls are selected from 4th year and there is also 2 Senior House Captains from 6th year.
- Each house has 3 House Teachers who oversee the various events during the year.
TEACHERS/HOUSE LEADERS 2016/17:
MALALA: MS HYLAND, MS KEANE, MS BASTABLE
MARKIEVICZ: MS E O CONNOR, MS MOLLOY, MR BOND.
PARKS: MS MELLERICK, MS O SULLIVAN, MS O SHEA.
ROBINSON: MR O CONNOR, MS McCORMACK, MR KENIRY
SONIA: MS MAHER, MS MANLEY, MS R WALL
TERESA: MS F O CARROLL, MS KELLEHER, MR MCGILL
Activities include:
- The House Activity Day at the end of September.
- The House lunches in October/November.
- Activ8 in May which is an 8km walk, jog or run which is a funfilled activity. It also allows for students to help with fundraising money for a much needed Astro Turf pitch.
- Other events include helping out with the 2 bag packs during the year which are organised by the Parents Association. It is also used to promote Seachtain na Gaeilge.
At the end of the year the winning house receives the House Cup.