We operate a highly successful House Points system in school whereby the pupils
(and staff!) have been divided into 4 houses, Sheetrim, Cavanagarvan, Derryhennett
and Longnancys. These are based on the names of local town lands. Each house
has also been allocated a colour.
Captains and vice captains are elected annually and presented with their badges in
a school assembly. Family members have been placed in the same house, so
therefore younger preschool children join their older sibling’s house upon admission
to P1.
The children are highly motivated by the House Points system. We regularly discuss
with the children the many ways in which points can be earned, for example
displaying:
• Good behaviour and politeness
• Good work, including well completed homework.
• Neat writing and presentation
• Good listening skills
• Wearing proper school uniform consistently
• Good attendance and punctuality
A shield is presented annually to the winning house at our Final Assembly in June.
Derryhennett are the early pace setters in our House Points Competition this year! Well done!
