House System
Durham
Durham Cathedral is located in the city of Durham in the north western part of England.
Durham Cathedral is a Norman building constructed between 1093 and 1133.It was founded as a monastic cathedral built to house the shrine of St Cuthbert, replacing an earlier church constructed in his honour.
Children were asked to describe the qualities of somebody belonging to Durham house.
They said they are:
Competitive, Trustworthy, Honest, Faithful, Team Player, Positive, Inquisitive, Reliable and Creative.
York
York Cathedral is located in the city of York in the north western part of England.
Since the 4th century, there has been evidence of a church on the site we know today. The Gothic style structure we see today started in the 12th Century and was finished around the 15th century.
Children were asked to describe the qualities of somebody belonging to York house.
They said they are:
Reliable, Fun-Loving, Thoughtful, Excited, Supportive, Enthusiastic, Compassionate, Amazing and Determined.
Canterbury
Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent, is one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England.
Children were asked to describe the qualities of somebody belonging to Canterbury house.
They said they are:
Inspirational, Faithful, Sporty, Generous, Creative, Team-Work, Brave, Role-Models and Supportive.
Winchester
Winchester Cathedral is located in Winchester, Hampshire in the south of England.
The original Cathedral just north of the modern site dates back to 642AD. In 1079, the Bishop of Winchester began work on a new Cathedral. It is one of the largest cathedrals in Europe, with the longest nave and greatest overall length of any Gothic Cathedral in Europe.
Children were asked to describe the qualities of somebody belonging to Canterbury house.
They said they are:
Brilliant, Bubbly, Honest, Winners, Confident, Sporty, Positive, Dedicated and Friendly.
