Seagrim

Our newest house, formed in September 2009, the name comes from not one, but two distinguished Old Norvicensians: Derek and Hugh Seagrim, brothers who attended the school during the 1920s and subsequently joined the army. In 1943, Derek Seagrim placed himself at the very front of his men, personally assaulting two machine gun posts in North Africa. His courage was such that one of his captains recalled Seagrim “just strolling around as if he was on the parade square”. He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. Hugh Seagrim was a delightfully eccentric man, most at home with the hill people of Burma - the Karen. He was awarded the George Cross in recognition of his selfless bravery by surrendering himself to Japanese forces in March 1944 to prevent further bloodshed.

The qualities of these two brothers are attributes members of Seagrim House might strive to emulate: courage, forbearance, selflessness, determination, consideration, compassion and patience. By promoting such values and looking to the example of these two incredible men, Seagrim House aims to nurture confident and caring pupils who live life to the full.