House System
At North Liverpool Academy, students are assigned to one of our five houses upon starting Year 7.
Our students often liken their houses to school families. Each year, these five houses engage in a series of competitive challenges to earn rewards as teams.
Patten House
Ethos: Patten for success
Mrs Cawood is the SLT Lead for Patten.
The Patten motto is “Patten for success” and the Patten staff team hope that by working together they can ensure all students believe, achieve and succeed!
Patten is a House where everyone succeeds together, where one person’s strength is used to support others to grow. Patten House wins with modesty and loses with grace; learning from each experience to grow stronger together.
The patron of Patten House is Brian Patten. Brian is an English poet and author. Brian was born in Bootle, near the Liverpool Docks.
He came to prominence in the 1960s as one of the Liverpool poets, and writes primarily lyrical poetry about human relationships.
Alongside two other Liverpool poets, Patten published The Mersey Sound in 1967. One of the best-selling poetry anthologies of modern times.
Redmond House
Ethos: Be who you dare to be
Mr McGhee is the SLT Lead for Redmond House.
“Be who you dare to be” is the house motto and the Redmond team encourages students to step outside their personal comfort zone and fulfil their dreams.
Mr McGhee believes that in Redmond house, everyone is equal and everyone supports each other. “Every time you’re out and about, and you see someone doing something nice for someone, be that person that people look up to and aspire to be. Do the one thing that others struggle to do. Be the best version of yourself”
The patron of Redmond House is Phil Redmond CBE. Phil is an English television producer and screenwriter from Huyton, Liverpool. He is well known for creating several popular television series, such as Grange Hill, Brookside and Hollyoaks.
He was appointed a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 2004 for services to drama.
Russell House
Ethos: Find your way to fly
Mrs Darlington is the SLT Lead for Russell House.
Russell House believes there are three keys to success:
- Hard work – always try your best.
- Honesty – truth is vital in any relationship.
- Respect – treat people the way you would want people to treat you.
The house motto for Russell is ‘find your way to fly’ with the Russell staff team playing a crucial role in guiding all students in Russell house to success.
The patron of Russell House is Willy Russell. Willy was born in Whiston in Liverpool. He is an English dramatist, lyricist and composer.
His best-known works are Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine, Blood Brothers and Our Day Out.
McGough House
Ethos: Together we will achieve and succeed
Miss Kennedy is the SLT Lead for McGough House.
In McGough we aim to provide an atmosphere in which all students are confident that they are safe, valued and respected.
Miss Kennedy says, “I feel as Head of McGough House we have created an inclusive and supportive student community, where they feel confident and safe to aspire to become the very best version of themselves, to allow them to be successful and happy in the next step of their journey.”
The patron of McGough House is Roger McGough. Roger McGough was born in Litherland, Liverpool. He is an English poet, performance poet, broadcaster, children's author and playwright.
He presents the BBC Radio 4 programme Poetry Please, as well as performing his own poetry. He is an honorary fellow of Liverpool John Moores University fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and President of the Poetry Society.
La Plante HOUSE
Ethos: With pride we grow
Mr Welch is the SLT Lead for La Plante House
In La Plante we pride ourselves on giving all pupils the space and support to grow in all areas of school life.
From increasing independence to academic progress, the La Plante team will always ensure our pupils have everything they need throughout their school careers to achieve more than they ever dreamed possible and grow into valuable citizens in an international community.
The patron of La Plante House is Lynda La Plante. Lynda was born and raised in Liverpool. After finishing her studies, using the stage name Lynda Marchal, she appeared with the Royal Shakespeare Company in a variety of productions, as well as popular television series including Z-Cars, Educating Marmalade, The Sweeney, The Professionals, and Bergerac.
She is an English author, screenwriter and former actress, best known for writing the Prime Suspect television crime series.
House Competitons
Every subject area holds house competitions termly allowing for participation and belonging for all students. A great success this year has been the redesign of the Lambanana, now emblazoned with all the house logos, standing pride of place in our foyer for all students and visitors alike to see.
The Lambanana is a permanent symbol of our community spirit and echoes the message that North Liverpool Academy is a place for all to enjoy and achieve.
This year, we held our second 24-hour just dance event for Children in Need.
Our house captains shone throughout this event, tasked to lead and encourage others, their positivity and resilience was boundless. Their efforts definitely helped us to exceed our previous donation amount, dancing and smiling through the night.
NLA House Captains
Each house has a representative form every year group, these students are our esteemed House Captains. The recruitment process was rigorous, and those interested in the role had to write a letter outlining their plans and ambitions regarding the house system.
All captains are role models to others and consistently uphold our basic 8 expectations. Duties include leading their house in all community and enrichment events such as sports day, front of house for school shows, community liaison for extra curricular activities.
This year the house captains will lead on a fund-raising programme for the local charities attached to their house. They will project manage their proposed event, planning from its initial stages, marketing right through to the final realisation of their project.
Our house captains gain experience of leadership and can apply this to their lives beyond the school and their curriculum. This opportunity will allow them an insight into working collaboratively and creatively towards a common goal. They will feel inspired and empowered in their choices post 16 and 18 and will certainly stand out in the application process for further education or employment.
House Charities
Patten - Liverpool SUnflowers
“Sunflowers is a charity providing support to local people following a diagnosis of cancer or other life-changing illness. We have a large range of weekly services designed to improve and support your health and wellbeing.”
Service Include
- Counselling
- Exercise classes
- Relaxation classes
- Massage & Reiki
- Support Groups
- Skills Workshops
Redmond – BREATHE EASY LUNg FOundation
The Breathe programme is an 8-week rehabilitation programme for people in Liverpool who have long term lung conditions such as COPD, Bronchiectasis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Asthma or breathing problems.
There are 5 community venues across Liverpool and also a hospital-based venue.
Learn more here.
Russell – WhiteChapel centre
“We're open 365 days a year providing services to rough sleepers, people living in temporary accommodation and those at risk of becoming homeless. Last year, we worked with over 4,000 people to end or prevent their homelessness.
Learn more here.
McGough – Claire house
“When Claire House Children’s Hospice opened in December 1998 we were only looking after 10 families. Now we support over 400 and are now one of the leading providers of palliative care to babies, children and young adults in the North West.
Learn more here.
La Plante – Alder hey
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is one of Europe’s biggest and busiest children’s hospitals, treating everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.
Learn more here.