Florence Nightingale HouseHouse colour: Red · Compassion
Named after the pioneer of modern nursing, remembered as "the Lady with the Lamp" for her care of the sick.
Belong · Compete · Lead
The house system.
Every Good Hope student belongs to one of four houses. Houses build team spirit, healthy competition and leadership, and give every child a family within the school.
Mother Teresa HouseHouse colour: Blue · Service
Named after Saint Teresa of Kolkata, who devoted her life to serving the poorest of the poor.
Helen Keller HouseHouse colour: Yellow · Courage
Named after the author and activist who overcame blindness and deafness to inspire the world.
Ida Scudder HouseHouse colour: Green · Dedication
Named after the founder of CMC Vellore, who brought medical care to the women of Tamil Nadu.
How it works
Earning points, together.
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Every student belongs
Each student is placed in a house on joining and stays in it throughout their time at Good Hope.
02
Compete & contribute
Houses earn points in sports, quizzes, debates, cultural events, cleanliness and discipline.
03
Led by captains
Elected house captains and vice-captains lead their house and are invested at the Investiture Ceremony.
04
The house trophy
The house with the most points at the end of the year wins the house championship trophy.
Inter-house events
See awards & activities
Where houses come alive.
Annual Sports DayQuizDebate & ElocutionMusic & DanceArt & CraftScience ExhibitionCleanest Classroom