House System and Leadership

In line with the tradition of schools in the UK, the BSM Senior School has three Houses: Darwin, Caxton and Seacole carrying names of renowned individuals and representatives of British culture, more specifically, of science, communication and politics. Houses group together Senior School students from every year into three teams.

Caxton
Representing communication and innovation. His introduction of the printing press
standardised English and helped share written knowledge more widely

The Student Voice organises a Charity Scheme in which each House is assigned a charity to which they are committed until the end of each academic year. Fundraising events are divided into Houses and totals are recorded. The House which has raised the greatest amount of money for their charity by the end of the year wins a cup.

Seacole
Representing independence and care. Seacole was a British citizen with a Scottish father and
a Jamaican mother who independently decided to go to Crimea to support troops there.
Her determination to support others despite the challenges she faced is a characteristic that we can all aspire to. 

Houses are each headed by two members of the Student Council. Their role is to be available as points of reference for students, co-ordinate team events and encourage participation. Healthy competitiveness within the School  promotes a good working environment, allowing the students to achieve to their maximum potential. The students are motivated to become more involved and enthusiastic, and to take pride in their team efforts.