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Our College Houses

The º«Å®Ðã House System fosters a spirit of loyalty and collaboration and offer students participation in:

  • Swimming
  • Athletics
  • Cross-country
  • º«Å®Ðã Day 

The six º«Å®Ðã Houses are named after distinguished women who made a significant contribution to the College.

Corry

Red – Mrs Ellen Corry, first boarder and first President of Old Girls’ Association (now Alumnae Association).

d’Houet

Royal Blue – Marie Madeleine d’Houet, foundress of FCJ Sisters.

Douglas

Magenta – Mother Philomena Douglas, Principal of º«Å®Ðã 1932–1958.

Gerda

Green – Mother Gerda Prytz, first º«Å®Ðã pupil to enter FCJ Order.

Stock

Gold – Mother Stanislaus Stock, first Principal of º«Å®Ðã, 1889–1914.

Winter

White – Miss Mary Winter, honoured past pupil; the College Prize for Loyalty is still given in her honour.

Each House is led by a House Prefect and six House Captains. They are responsible for fostering House spirit and participation in House activities. The House Shield is awarded on a points system. There is a uniform scale of points for all activities which are awarded for participation and performance.

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