Congratulations to the following students who have been named as house leaders for their mentor groups McDonald, Blaikie, Sutherland and Somerville. These leaders are selected by mentor teachers and members of the mentor groups.

Kaitlin Miller, Arnaldo Pelser, Kordelia Rose Brown, Morgan Huddleston, Kayla Southey, Angel Aquino, Bri Ware, Isabella Goddard, Callum Leeds, Dakota Smith, Alexa Catequista, Ella Senior, James Uren, Ariana Cross, Crystal Harris, Jack Bloxham, Kailee Cooper, Maddie Grinton, Kapi Kana, El Shaddai Pouniu, Taylor Dobbie, Poppy Johnstone, Hunter Taylor, Lucy Milne, Courtney Jelley, George Souness

The following Council members lead each house overall

• Blaikie - Johnston Phillips
• McDonald - George Ouyang
• Somerville - Annaliese Bissett 
• Sutherland - Reed Malone

Year 13 Leaders- one per mentor group 

-Help to promote school and house spirit.

-Assist Mentor teachers with responsibilities within Mentor time e.g. reading the daily notices. 

-Take a leading role in supporting events such as Athletics day e.g. house chants.

-Are a positive role model for other students eg encouraging involvement in activities 

-Communicate information that has been shared back to Mentor groups eg wellbeing

-Support the work of staff organising house group events e.g. inter house sports.

-Take a leadership role offering their ideas and student voice to develop our school culture.

Students are given a house group on enrolment at South Otago High School and generally keep this same house throughout their time at the school. Family members generally stay in the same house. The house group structure helps develop a sense of belonging at the school. The peer support programme supports this through the older Year 13 students supporting the Year 9 students as they transition to high school. Positive relationships are built, teamwork is encouraged and leadership skills are developed. 

nga mihi nui

Cath Bloxham

Guidance Counsellor, Year 13 Dean, SLT