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House and Vice Captains

All pupils at Mary Dean's represent one of our four houses - Apple, Pear, Cherry and Plum - and earn points for their house by demonstrating outstanding learning behaviours, competing and by serving the school community. 

As part of our Pupil Leadership offer, we believe that children need to experience the duties and responsibilities that come with being a member of a community in order to help them prepare to play an active role as citizens in the wider world.

At Mary Dean's, the role of the House Captain is very important to the day-to-day organisation of our school. Only our Year 6 pupils are allowed to apply for the position of House and Deputy Captain as we believe they demonstrate the maturity and responsible attitude needed to fulfil the role. They are more than just a title and badge –they are role-models for our school and require dedication and commitment for an entire year.

The positions not only allow the Year 6 pupils to lead by example and demonstrate their responsibility, they also enable the younger children to learn from a good example.

Each child in Year 6 is given the opportunity to apply for the job. They prepare a manifesto to share with the children in their House group and then those children vote in a formal election. 

Once their application has been successful, the roles are announced in a whole school celebration assembly.

Characteristics of House Captains:
  • Polite and well-mannered
  • Organised and committed
  • A confident speaker
  • Well-presented in uniform and appearance
  • Able to liaise and converse with staff, peers, and the wider community
  • Desire to act responsibly and to be a role model for other students
  • Be caring, mature and honest
  • Inspirational
We expect you:
  • To be a positive role model and ambassador for the school, demonstrating our school values.
  • To be enthusiastic and committed to the House System at Mary Dean’s.
  • To be friendly and positive with all students, particularly within your House.
  • To be part of the team of House Captains who work together to achieve success for all.

Role Description

Duties:
  •  Lead and support the children of your House in a variety of House competitions and whole school events.
  • Work closely with the PE department and Year 6 staff, providing ideas and support for competitions and House-related activities.
  • Collect, monitor and announce House Points.
  • Attend regular meetings with key members of staff.
  • Inspire and motivate the children of your House and lead House assemblies.
  • Be an excellent role model in behaviour, attitude and dress at all times.
  • To support the dinner staff with the running of school lunch times.
  • Showing visitors around the school.