The House system
The House System at Oxley underpins everything for which the College stands. It aims to ensure that every boy and girl is known in depth by at least one adult. It fosters loyalty, commitment and a sense of belonging.
The personal nature of the College is reflected in the close relationships within Houses. The structures enable the Head of House and Tutor to know and support a student throughout College life.
Head’s of House are encouraged to know the students in their care and to provide a primary contact point for parents. Through the House structure, relationships develop between junior and senior members of the College which encourages students to nurture a bond through mutual care.
Many of the activities conducted in the wider sporting and cultural programmes are part of the House program. The emphasis is on participation rather than competition and enables a great number of students to be involved. In Swimming, Athletics, Cross-Country and Music, the entire House participates. Debating, Public Speaking and Drama are voluntary House activities.
The Houses are named after significant pioneers in a variety of fields of endeavour:
Houses
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Cultural – DOBELL |  |
Sport – DURACK |
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Research – FLOREY |  |
Exploration – MAWSON |
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Public Service – MONASH |  |
Literature – OODGEROO |
