About the SJC House System

St James College student body is divided into four groups called Houses. The House System is standard in Australian High Schools and is a communication tool and fosters a sense of community and leadership. Each House is made up of about 25 percent of the student population and is a mix of Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12 students. Two smaller tutorial groups are then formed in each House under the leadership of assigned staff tutors.

These groups meet for 45 minutes once a week to deal with a range of issues relating to students. At House meetings outstanding achievement is recognised, tutorial material for Years 11 and 12 handed out, and tutors counsel individual students about their academic contracts or attendance issues.

Important news about the school, events and policies can be also be communicated.

In Term 3 all students are encouraged to nominate and vote for the School Captains from the incoming Year 12 student body. Every member of the House has the opportunity to run for House Prefect when they reach Year 12. Voting offers students the important opportunity of making decisions about the qualities required for leadership and excellence.

The Four Houses

St James Colleges' houses are named after outstanding Australian achievers as inspiration an to students to strive for excellence and leadership.

Click on each House name to read about their achievements: