The NGHS house system gives students the opportunity to engage in exciting and challenging competitions that not only provide a sense of belonging and house spirit to each individual house, but also provide an overall feeling of school spirit. Students have the opportunity to showcase their talents, suit up in accessories and glitter to show off the colour of their house and cheer for success. In Seacole we strive to make every house event as exciting, inclusive and enjoyable as possible…whilst also beating Roddam and Austen. This year we have a very strong, enthusiastic team running the show, comprised of myself Ellie (House Captain), Navya (Deputy House Captain), Iso (Sports Captain), Hannah (Drama Captain), Emily (Music Captain), Lila (Charities Captain) and Ibukun (Communications Captain). Placing a particular emphasis this year on lower school inclusion, we intend to leave Seacole with a legacy of diligence, dedication and enthusiasm whilst also aiming to keep things fun and exciting for everyone. We are all delighted to be taking on these positions as we recognise the pivotal role the houses play in the wider school community. Our house is named after the inspirational Mary Seacole, the pioneering and compassionate nurse who provided vital care to soldiers during the Crimean war despite facing racial prejudice. She provides our house with a constant reminder to show determination and resilience. Mary Seacole’s selfless actions also teach us the power of compassion and commitment to helping others. As the reigning House Cup champions, we are confident that with the support of the rest of Seacole, we will be able to keep the ribbon on the house cup green this year!

Ellie L (House Captain, Seacole, 2024-2025)

Lower School House Leaders

Seacole House Charity

This year Seacole decided we wanted to support Cancer Research UK as our chosen house charity. Founded in 2002, with history going back 100 years, Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence, and information. They support research into all aspects of cancer and their pioneering work into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer has helped save millions of lives in the years they have been active. All the money we raised this year goes towards their promising work in fighting the battle with cancer and for every £1 donated, 81p is used to beat the illness while the remaining 19p goes towards raising funds for the future. Thanks to Cancer Research UK, cancer survival has doubled over the past 40 years in the UK and they have the aim to accelerate their progress to see three in four patients surviving the disease by 2034. As a house and as a school as a whole, we strongly value the work Cancer Research UK does in supporting people through their illness. Earlier in the year the school held its annual charities week, which was an undeniable success across all year groups, seeing many students create their own stalls to sell goods and many deciding to take part in a wide range of activities to gather sponsorships. As a house we would like to thank everyone who took part in charities week along with anyone who helped support these students by donating and sponsoring.