The House System forms an integral part of student Belonging at RMGS.  All students are allocated to a House when they are enrolled.  They form a vertical system and ensure that students are not only part of their own year group but also have ties to other year groups through the House.   

Each of the eight Houses can be identified by a colour which students wear as a flash on their blazers.   

Each House is led by a House Captain from the prefect team.  Each form selects two House Officers who then meet termly and work closely with the Captains to engage students in activities, competitions and the overall House points challenge.  The winning house at the end of each year gets to celebrate with Champions Day.   

House points can be gained by all members of the House through the rewards point systems.  ARCH points and Colours are cumulated each half term and shared in House Assemblies which take place at the end of each term.  These are student led and include recurring elements: 

• Belonging theme of the term. 

• Presentation of half and full colour awards. 

• House highlights to celebrate individual successes and share positive messages. 

• House challenge (in the assembly e.g. cup stacking;  or a competition for the term e.g. house crest design competition). 

All department areas have a set of criteria that students can complete to gain Aspiration half or full colours.  There are also colours beyond the curriculum for Respect, Curiosity & Happiness (Health & Wellbeing).  In essence, the personal development programme is thread through these additional challenges that allow students scope to deepen their learning and growth at RMGS whilst also being recognised for their effort.   

A - ASPIRATION COLOURS  

Half Colour  

• Students who complete the relevant department-specific half colour criteria. Awarded by HoD. 

OR 

• Receive five nominations for special mentions (special mentions to be  awarded for student ATL). Awarded by HOY. 

Full Colour  

• Students who complete the relevant department-specific full colour criteria. Awarded by HoD. 

 

R - RESPECT COLOURS  

Half Colour  

•  Commits to any act of citizenship for a reasonable length of time which either benefits the school or wider community. 

 Full Colour  

• As above but for either a longer period of time or with more significant impact. 

OR 

•  Received for an outstanding contribution to the school by the Head Teacher.

 

C - CURIOSITY COLOURS  

Half Colour  

• Show a deepening of your skills and understanding of the world through a range of activities in and beyond the school. 

Full Colour  

• Engage more fully in the extra-curricular offer at RMGS and beyond.  

 

H - HAPPINESS (Health & Wellbeing) COLOURS  

Half Colour  

• Students participate in active lifestyle and show commitment to sport 

Or  Students work to improve wellbeing and belonging at RMGS. 

Full Colour  

• Significant contributions to active lifestyles for themselves and/or others 

Or Significant contributions to making wellbeing central to the RMGS community 

The full criteria for House colours can be found in full in student planners or click below.