Shell Guide 2021/22

HOUSE LIFE

You might be nervous about joining a new House in a new school: don’t be! The older pupils remember how they felt when they were new and they really look after you. Your House will be very eager to welcome you and senior pupils will take particular responsibility by being mentors and helping you to settle in. You will quickly get to know people and become part of the House community and there’s always lots going on; whether it’s hanging out with your new friends playing table tennis, watching a film, popping into Summertown to buy tuck, a charity event, a barbeque or just getting to know each other. Your HMs will also plan social events where boys and girls can spend time together outside the classroom. There are lots of fun inter-House competitions like the Steeplechase, House Singing and House Sports and they all help build great House spirit! We are a really friendly School and you will be made to feel very welcome by staff and pupils. So try not to be nervous; instead, look forward to the new experiences you will have and all the new friends you will make.