HELPING EVERY CHILD EXPERIENCE A THRIVING SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Partnering with primary schools to develop Community Capability
OUR HOUSE SPIRIT
HOW OUR UNITED STUDENTS EXCEL
Our name reflects what we believe - that children excel when they experience meaningful opportunities to participate, receive from community, contribute and positively influence the experiences of others.
Through these experiences, they develop Community Capability, strengthening connections, fostering belonging and helping every child thrive within their school community.
Our Educational Approach
Helping children experience a thriving school community begins with intentional opportunities to participate, receive from community, contribute and positively influence the experiences of others.
At Our House Spirit, we believe children develop Community Capability by actively experiencing
community every day.
Through intentional House Communities, authentic student leadership and meaningful shared experiences, schools create opportunities for every child to connect, contribute and strengthen their school community.
Every House Community has the Potential to Make a Difference
House Communities create meaningful opportunities for children to participate, receive from community, contribute and positively influence the experiences of others. When these opportunities are intentional, they strengthen belonging, develop Community Capability and help every child experience a thriving school community.
Community Capability
Authentic Student Leadership
Belonging and Connection
School Pride and Participation
With the right structure, meaningful opportunities and intentional support, House Communities become a powerful way to strengthen Community Capability and create a thriving school community.
Bringing Community Capability to Life
Our House Spirit partners with schools to intentionally develop Community Capability through meaningful House experiences, authentic student leadership and practical resources that strengthen school community throughout the year.
AUTHENTIC STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Empower children to positively influence
the experiences of others through
meaningful leadership opportunities.
PRACTICAL RESOURCES
Access practical resources that strengthen Community Capability and bring House Communities to life.
MEANINGFUL HOUSE EXPERIENCES
Create shared experiences that encourage participation, contribution and connection
across the whole school community.
How House Communities Strengthen School Communities
Intentional House Communities create meaningful opportunities for children to participate, receive from community, contribute and positively influence the experiences of others. As Community Capability grows, schools experience stronger belonging, authentic student leadership and thriving school communities.
COMMUNITY
CAPABILITY
Children develop the confidence to
participate, receive,
contribute and
positively influence
others.
AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP
Student leadership
grows through
meaningful
opportunities to
positively influence
others.
BELONGING & CONNECTION
Shared House
experiences strengthen
relationships across
year levels and the
wider school
community.
SCHOOL PRIDE
& PARTICIPATION
Every child has
opportunities to
contribute to a
positive and
connected
school culture.
Together, these elements help children experience a thriving school community.
The Impact In School Communities
Schools working with Our House Spirit see:
Community Capability
Greater Belonging
Authentic Student Leadership
More Unified School Culture
School Pride
How It Works
A simple approach that helps schools bring their House System to life.
CONNECT
ACTIVATE
EQUIP
BRING HOUSES TO LIFE
We take the time to understand your school, your community and your vision.
We develop a tailored approach that strengthens Community Capability through your House Communities.
We provide practical resources, leadership development and ongoing support to help your school succeed.
Create opportunities for every child to participate, receive, contribute and positively influence others.
Programs that bring House Communities to Life
Our programs provide practical, engaging opportunities to strengthen Community Capability,
develop authentic student leadership and create thriving school communities.
ONSITE PROGRAMS
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Delivered at your school by our team
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12 month School Year Membership
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1 day Student Leadership Workshops
HOUSE RESOURCE LIBRARY
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Online Student Leadership workshops
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House activities and Event resources
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Downloadable templates and planning tools
HOUSE SPIRIT DAY
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The ultimate whole-school House event
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A two-hour interactive experience
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Led by your student leaders
Schools across Australia and New Zealand
are partnering with Our House Spirit
Our Community Partners
At Our House Spirit, we believe strong communities help children experience thriving
school communities.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Lions Club Markets of Melbourne, whose generous contribution is helping us expand opportunities for children to develop Community Capability through authentic student leadership and meaningful House experiences in Victorian schools.
We sincerely thank the Lions Club Markets of Melbourne for their generosity and for sharing our commitment to strengthening school communities.
Ready to strengthen your School Community?
We'd love to learn about your school and explore how Our House Spirit can support your vision for developing Community Capability through intentional House Communities.
Every school community is unique, and we're always happy to start with a conversation.
