The house system, a vital part of St Mary’s rich, all round education, has a long and distinguished history in the school. Each girl is placed in one of six houses – Craig, Hackett, Lefroy, Riley, Wardle or Wittenoom – where past family connections are continued.
As well as being the vehicle for extra-curricular activities and competitions, the houses are important in the development of leadership, values and ethics. Each house has a prefect who, together with captains and the guidance of a house teacher, leads the house through the year’s activities. Each year group and house also raises funds for worthy causes and those in need.
Each year group has a Head of Year who takes on an important pastoral care role, monitoring student welfare and development and interacting with students on a regular basis. The Head of Year also organises important activities for the groups.
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