Rituals and traditions at O Castro

We have implemented the British tradition of the house system in school. Every student is assigned to one of four "houses", that come together for sporting competitions and other school-wide events. 

The house system allows students of all ages to get to know each other outside of the classroom environment, building connections between different age groups. Each year four House Captains are elected, providing an excellent leadership opportunity for the students chosen.

In primary school, students work to earn“house points”which are awarded in class for when students demonstrate skills such as teamwork, thinking creatively and problem solving. 


The four houses at O Castro School are: