The four houses
Baobab, Tamarind, Neem and Acacia
Named after the trees that shade the campus. Every pupil belongs to one house from first day to last.
Baobab House
The oldest house, for boys, beside the great hall.
Led by Mr Garba, example housemaster, with an assistant, a matron and twelve prefects. About 160 pupils from JSS1 to SS3.
Tamarind House
Boys, on the east lawn, champions of debate.
Led by Mr Eze, example housemaster, with an assistant, a matron and twelve prefects. About 160 pupils from JSS1 to SS3.
Neem House
Girls, on the west lawn, holders of the sports shield.
Led by Mrs Bello, example housemistress, with an assistant, a matron and twelve prefects. About 160 pupils from JSS1 to SS3.
Acacia House
Girls, the newest house, home of the choir.
Led by Mrs Danladi, example housemistress, with an assistant, a matron and twelve prefects. About 160 pupils from JSS1 to SS3.
House life
What houses do together
House sport
Football, athletics, swimming and volleyball for the sports shield.
House debate
A knockout cup each autumn.
House song
Each spring, every house sings in the great hall.
House points
This term so far
Updated every Friday at assembly. Example data.
| House | Academic | Sport | Service | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarind | 412 | 288 | 190 | 890 |
| Neem | 380 | 330 | 164 | 874 |
| Acacia | 401 | 250 | 206 | 857 |
| Baobab | 366 | 301 | 172 | 839 |
Can siblings be in the same house?
Brothers share a house and so do sisters, if the family wishes.
How are houses chosen?
By the vice principal for boarding, balancing ages, states and interests.
My house is where I learned to lead before I knew I could.
Zainab, example former head of Neem House