New Golders Green School Shortlists 11 for House Names
Alleyn's Hampstead school is seeking to honour notable figures with links to the local area for its four houses.
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Alleyn's Hampstead school, which opened this month with campuses on Rosslyn Hill, Netherhall Gardens, and Fitzjohn's Avenue, has identified 11 potential names for its four student houses. The school invited suggestions from the local community, receiving over 50 nominations for figures to be honoured.
Shortlist of Community Figures
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The 11 figures on the shortlist represent a range of achievements and backgrounds. Among them are author George Orwell, primatologist Jane Goodall, poet John Keats, and humanitarian Sir Nicholas Winton. Sculptors Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore, Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, and designer Kenneth Grange are also included. Completing the list are broadcaster Una Marson and racial justice campaigner David Thomas Pitt.
Selection Process and Next Steps
Aidan Sproat-Clements, the founding headteacher, stated that the school aims to embrace local history. He explained that students will be involved in narrowing down the shortlist. A hustings event is planned for early October, where students will present cases for each of the 11 individuals. The final four house names, intended to reflect the community, will be announced on October 9th. This reveal will coincide with students learning which house they will belong to, fostering pride in their school identity, as reported by Ham & High.
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Questions this report answers
+When did Alleyn's Hampstead school open?
Alleyn's Hampstead school opened this month. It operates across three sites located on Rosslyn Hill, Netherhall Gardens, and Fitzjohn's Avenue.
+How many names are shortlisted for the school houses?
The school has shortlisted 11 individuals suggested by the community. These names are being considered for the four student houses at Alleyn's Hampstead.
+When will the final house names be announced?
The final four house names will be revealed on October 9th. This announcement will inform students which house they will be part of.
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