The Safa House System

Safa’s house system contributes to a supportive, inclusive and engaging school environment where students can thrive socially, emotionally and academically. It nurtures their personal growth, encourages leadership and fosters a sense of unity within the school.

Upon entering SCS, each student is assigned to one of our four houses; Kestrels, Eagles, Falcons or Hawks. Students remain in their allocated house throughout their school life which helps shape their broader school identity and supports their social growth.

House points are regularly awarded to students for academic and personal excellence and these are tracked and monitored so that we can keep students updated as to which house has the most. This encourages and motivates students to do their personal best, as well as providing some friendly competition.

Safa students have the opportunity to participate in a range of house competitions and events throughout the academic year, allowing all students the opportunity to support their house and earn house points. ‘House Competition Week’ is always a highlight of the school calendar for our students as it is filled with exciting art, sport and academic events and challenges.

Benefits of the Safa House System

Sense of Belonging & Identity
Character Development
Friendly Competition
Inclusivity & Involvement
Personal Growth & Confidence

Community Building: A house system helps to foster a strong sense of community, giving students a sense of belonging to a smaller group within the larger school. This helps make the school environment more personal and inclusive.
School Pride: Being part of a house often instils a sense of pride, as students associate themselves with their house’s achievements and values.

Leadership Opportunities: Our house system provides opportunities for students to take on leadership roles, such as becoming house captains, allowing them to develop leadership, responsibility and communication skills.
Teamwork and Collaboration: By working together in house activities, students learn valuable lessons in teamwork, cooperation and collaboration.

Encourages Participation: House competitions, whether academic, sporting, or creative, motivate students to get involved. This helps build confidence and encourages a more active involvement in school life.
Healthy Rivalry: The system promotes healthy, friendly competition, encouraging students to work hard and achieve not only for themselves but for their house. This helps to boost motivation and school spirit.

Equal Opportunities: Every student is included, regardless of abilities, as houses provide opportunities for all students to contribute in different ways—be it through academics, sports, the arts or leadership.
Cross-Year Interaction: Safa’s house system brings together students from different year groups, fostering friendships and connections that cross age barriers. This helps build a more inclusive and cohesive school community.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Being part of a smaller, supportive group can help students feel more confident, particularly when their efforts are recognized and rewarded within the house system. The sense of achievement from contributing to the house helps boost self-esteem.
Accountability and Responsibility: The system encourages personal responsibility, as students contribute to the success of their house. They learn to be accountable for their actions, knowing that they impact not just themselves but their peers.

Additional Information

House Tops

House T-shirts are a part of the school uniform requirement (applicable to Year 1 – 13). These coloured house tops are a regular part of the school uniform with students being able to wear them on a number of Inter-House events such as sports days, cross-country, swim galas, house competitions and many more.

In addition to the mandatory house T-shirt, students also have the chance to purchase additional optional sporting attire that can be used for PE lessons or ECA/Squad sessions.

For more information about Safa House Tops, visit Safa Uniform page.

House Fridays

Every Friday children have the opportunity to wear their House Top and PE shorts to school. This helps strengthen their connection to their house and deepens their sense of belonging. If your child does not have a House Top, they can wear their school PE kit.

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Benefits of the Safa House System

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