Brooke

Brooke House takes its name from the legendary ON Sir James Brooke, the Rajah of Sarawak. He attended the School from 1815 and was reputedly “completely unreceptive to the idea of learning”. He allegedly hid Head Master Valpy’s cane under floorboards, only discovered after his leaving. He went on to carve out a career initially in the army. After this was cut short by injury, he used a substantial inheritance to buy a boat and sail to Borneo, bound for adventure. Here he exerted his influence and force of personality over pirates, headhunters and rebellious tribes, ruling over Sarawak for 27 years.

Brooke House is a welcoming and inclusive body of pupils and tutors alike. Not only are they caring and supportive of peers and colleagues, but they are also highly motivated and competitive! Members of Brooke House are encouraged to thrive and achieve, both academically and within the co-curricular sphere, and also to uphold and foster a collective and empathetic environment within the House – sharing in each other’s achievements and working together to support one’s endeavours.