School House

Welcome to School House!

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"I have been Head of School House since September 2023. School is a House with a huge history and tradition attached to it, sometimes even referred to as the ‘original’ House due to its origins as the boarding house until the 1980s. I have also been a Tutor in School House, so I know it is a fun and motivating environment that encourages pupils to thrive. School’s Tutor team are all experienced, caring and eager to support pupils on their journey at Norwich School. I look forward to building positive relationships with pupils and their families, and ensuring that their experience at Norwich School is a happy and fulfilling one."

House History

The original House for boarders since 1551

Unlike the other houses, School House is not named after a distinguished ON or Headmaster. It owes its origins as a boarding house, and, as such, is the oldest of the eight houses, pre-dating the House system itself.

In nineteenth century schools, it was normal practice to call the boarding house ‘the school house’ (of which the Headmaster was also the Housemaster). The last Headmaster of Norwich School to function as such was Andrew Stephenson in the 1950s.

The House continued as the boarding house, based in ‘School House’ the building situated next to the Chapel (for junior boarders) and in the Bishop’s Palace (senior boarders) until 1989. After that date, boarding was phased out and it became a day-boy House.

House News

What A Celebration of House Music!

By Eleanor Lewis • October 13, 2026

After two full and joyous days of music-making, Repton House emerged victorious! It was wonderful to be back in The Halls for House Song, a much-loved celebration that sees every pupil take to the stage. The Music Department has been buzzing throughout two weeks of rehearsals, culminating in beautifully blended part-song performances and a fantastic array of hastily formed bands for the Instrumental Ensemble class. The solo classes were equally special, showcasing an incredible standard of performance alongside a wonderful spirit of encouragement and support. Congratulations to Alena, L6, for winning the Bernard Burrell Award for best overall solo performance. A massive thank you to all our House Music Captains for their immense hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm in bringing this brilliant event together. And congratulations to Repton House again on a well-deserved victory!

Repton Operation Christmas Child - Shoe Box Appeal November 2025

By Eleanor Lewis • November 18, 2025

Mrs Curtis, keen to again achieve the remarkable success of the 2024 shoe box appeal, challenged Repton to donate (toys, stationery, clothing, soap and flannels etc.) again this year. The operation aimed to fill at least one shoe box per Repton tutor group, with items useful or uplifting to the struggling children of the world, and to send them to these children in need. Last term the donations began, and a mountain of gifts donated by many generous Reptonites and their families formed in the JBR. The Repton tutor groups also got hands-on and put together the shoe boxes that the donations were each packed into, which was then done by a hard-working team of pupils. Boxes were organised and labelled by this team, who then on each box left warming messages such as: ‘Happy Christmas from Repton House, Norwich School, UK.’ Last year, Mrs Curtis anticipated that 7 boxes would be filled – one from each tutor group - and was met with the welcome surprise of a total of 40 boxes. This year, in a display of special festive kindness and thanks to the generosity the students showed, the team managed to fill a staggering 50 boxes, smashing the appeal, and demonstrating that when everyone chips in, a real difference can be made. We may never see the effect of this year’s donations; however, we can only hope that they lifted many Christmas spirits across the world. In which case, a massive thank you is due to all who donated, pupils, parents and friends, and of course to Mrs Curtis, who organised the appeal and drove the 50 packed boxes to our local drop-off point! Report by Theo Hunter (L6 Repton)

Friendly Competition and Teambuilding for Lower 5 at Bramley Lakes

By Eleanor Lewis • October 3, 2025

Despite the grey skies and constant drizzle, the opportunity to be crowned as the winning Lower 5 tutor group of Bramley Lakes, 2025, meant that all pupils gave it their all to bring home the coveted shield. Within their House tutor groups, and supported by tutors and pastoral prefects, the competition was fierce, and the lead chopped and changed throughout the day. Each group was being scored on their communication, effort, peer support and positivity. Activities included, trebuchet building, crate stack and other high ropes challenges, axe throwing and archery. Water balloons were fired from the trebuchets at rival Lower 5 tutor groups, with particular pupils getting even more soaked in the wet weather. It was a pleasure to see all tutor groups working together, and making the most of the day. Despite Nelson's best efforts, it was Coke that triumphed in the end, retaining their crown from the previous three years! Can Coke go for an unprecedented five in a row next year? Only time will tell.