Congratulations to the following students who are helping lead our four houses

At South Otago High School we have four houses; they are named after the first four Assistant Teachers who taught at the present site in 1926.

McDonald- Red Blaikie-Yellow Sutherland-Green Somerville-Blue

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.

2026 House Group/ Mentor Leaders 

Blaikie house leader Lamont Tourell  Somerville House leader Aniva Gouman

McDonald house leader Max McHaffie      Sutherland House Toby Allan