Why Christ College? :
Life In The Houses
An Introduction To The Houses
There are six houses spread across the Christ College campus;
Alway House - A junior boarding and day house for boys and girls in Years 7 and 8.
de Winton House and Donaldson's House - Senior boarding and day houses for girls in Years 9 to 13.
Orchard House, School House and St. David's House - Senior boarding and day houses for boys in Years 9 to 13.
Please click on a link to the left for a more detailed insight into life in these houses.
Alway House
Moving up to a senior school can be quite a daunting experience. In Alway House we aim to provide a friendly and secure environment in which boys and girls in the first two years can develop both individually and as part of a team.
de Winton House
In 1985, after a long history as a successful boys' school, Christ College went co-educational in the Sixth Form and de Winton House was built with that purpose in mind. Then in 1995 the school started to take girls from the age of 11 and at that point de Winton changed its role, becoming home to girls from the age of 13 upwards.
Donaldson's House
In September 1998 Donaldson's became the second senior girls boarding house at Christ College. Completely refurbished to tailor the needs of the "new" inhabitants, Donaldson's provides a warm, comfortable environment in which to both work and play.
Orchard House
Orchard House is the smallest of the three senior boys boarding houses, and is located on the edge of the school campus, a few minutes’ walk from the main classroom block, the Sports Hall, and Dining Halls. There are around 45 boys in the house, predominantly boarders, and the accommodation is an eclectic mix of ancient and modern.
School House
As well as being situated in the core of the original school buildings the house sees itself at the heart of all school activities. School House boys play a leading role in the school's cultural and sporting life. Although many excel in major sports, with a particular tradition in rugby, cricket and cross country, there is always a large contingent of School House men in the School Play, Chapel Choir, Choral Society and instrumental groups.
St. David's House
St. David's House is situated on the outskirts of the main school. The less-than-five-minute walk away from the school 'Quadrangle' gives the house its unique element of detachment, which many of the students enjoy.
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