The house system is the heart of NGHS and is crucial to the school's overall integration, inclusivity and sense of community. This year Roddam has an undoubtedly fabulous house team consisting of myself, Millie (House Captain), Tatiana (Deputy), Ava (Sports), Darcie (Drama), Alice (Music), Abi (Charities), and Anita (Communications), who have a great passion and enthusiasm for Roddam. We are fortunate enough to be named after an inspirational local hero, Mary Roddam. She formed a home in Edgmond for girls who lived in poor working conditions, and she was a powerful advocate for women’s health during the early 20th century. Her heroic work is what inspires pupils in Roddam to constantly strive for success, as well as creating an attitude of kindness and helpfulness throughout all year groups. One of our favourite things about Roddam has to be the friendliness that we uphold between each and every member. We may not be known as the winning house (yet), but we are definitely known as the ‘most fun house’, which I take pride in. Throughout my many years at this school, I have been lucky enough to witness the house system in all its glory, and this year we hope to inspire the younger years to get as involved as we have with the many house events on offer. As a team, we are extremely excited for the year ahead of us and cannot wait to (hopefully!) bring Roddam to many victories across all the house events.
Millie H, Roddam House Captain (2024-25)
Junior House Captain Team
Team Cleo fund- RODDAM CHOSEN CHARITY
This year, Roddam has chosen to support Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide, which is committed to their mission in preventing suicide in young people and promoting emotional and mental wellbeing. With more than 200 school children taking their own life each year, suicide is the leading cause of death for people in the UK under the age of 35. Since its founding in 1997 by a group of bereaved parents who had each lost a child to suicide, Papyrus has upheld its core beliefs that suicide can be prevented and that those of who have personally experienced it can contribute in a special and valuable way to the larger conversation about suicide. School can be stressful and overwhelming for everyone and it can be challenging and uncomfortable to have conversations about suicide. However, Papyrus’ confidential suicide prevention helpline, HOPELINE247, which is staffed by trained suicide prevention advisers, directly aid young people and anyone concerned for a young person.
