Our Effervescent House System

A vibrant, highly connected ecosystem where students actively participate, contribute and lead a thriving school culture. Brought to life through purposeful experiences, student leadership and ongoing engagement across your entire school.

What is the House Library?

Our House Library is a complete, ready-to-use system to plan, deliver and strengthen your school’s House culture.

It brings together events, leadership development and practical resources - giving your school everything needed to build connection, participation and House spirit in one place.

How the House Library works

The House Library is designed to help schools strengthen connection, participation and House identity through a consistent and connected House approach.

Rather than relying on one-off events, the House Library combines leadership, shared experiences and ongoing engagement to help build a more connected school culture over time.

Student Leadership

Builds ownership, responsibility and student voice.

House Events

Create shared experiences that strengthen connection and House identity.

House Activities

Maintain participation and engagement throughout the school year.

Resources & Support

Support consistency, planning and implementation across your school.

Together, these elements help create a visible, connected and student-led House culture across everyday school life.


How Schools Use The House Library

Every school uses the House Library differently depending on their goals, structure and House culture journey. Some schools use the House Library to strengthen student leadership and increase participation across the school year. Others use it to introduce more consistent House activities, improve connection between year levels or bring greater visibility to their House system. The flexible structure allows schools to implement activities, events and leadership opportunities in ways that suit their community and priorities.

  • Run House meetings and activities with confidence


  • Develop capable, confident student leaders


  • Strengthen connection and House identity across year levels

  • Implement practical and engaging House experiences with ease

  • Create more consistent House engagement throughout the school year

Looking for a Simple Way to Get Started?

Whole-School House Experiences helps schools broaden participation through creative, social and performance-based House experiences that every student can enjoy.

This implementation guide supports schools in planning and delivering three inclusive, student-led House experiences across a school term.
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House Library Membership

⭐ Most Popular

$1,500 first year, then $800/year — A complete, ready-to-use system for primary schools wanting a connected, student-led House culture across the school year.
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What's included in this membership

  • Student Leadership Workshops

  • House Event Kits

  • Activity & Resource Library

  • Year-long planning support

House Library PLUS

Premium

$2,500 first year, then $1000/year — For schools wanting a fully integrated House system with additional support and custom planning.
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What's included in PLUS

  • Everything in House Library Membership

  • Priority support

  • Custom House Connection Plan

Why a House Library Membership is the Smartest Choice

If you purchase a student leadership workshop ($800) and a House Event Kit ($800), you’ve already invested $1,600 in just two activities. A House Library Membership gives you unlimited access to workshops, event kits and resources for $1,500 — offering greater value, flexibility and consistency across the entire year. If your school is planning more than 1–2 activities, our House Library membership is the smarter, more cost-effective choice.

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Looking for a flexible starting point?

Start with a student leadership workshop or House event to experience the House Library in your school. Many schools begin this way before moving to a full membership, once they see the impact. If you choose to upgrade, your initial purchase can be credited toward your membership, so nothing is lost.

What Schools are Saying about Us

and no we didn't make them say it!

  • Toan Phan - Wellbeing leader WIMBA PS

    “Thanks for the workshops throughout the year! The kids (student leaders) have developed and achieved so much and have really connected with the school.”

  • Rachel Taverna - Principal MOVELLE PS

    “Thank you to you both for visiting and showing us through your amazing House Library. We have been talking about so many ideas already after having you visit.”

  • Sally Thomas - Dep. Principal ST ANNES PS SEAFORD

    “We were looking for something that was going to engage our students in the community more and we saw what Our House Spirit were doing at other schools and we knew it was going to be a great fit”

FAQ

  • What’s included a House Library membership?

    A House Library membership provides access to student leadership workshops, House event kits, and a growing library of activities and resources for 12 months.

  • Can we start with a single workshop or event?

    Yes, many schools begin this way before moving to a full membership.

  • Are activity kits and resources available outside of a membership?

    All activity kits and resources are only available within a House Library Membership.

  • Which option is best for my school?

    Most schools choose the House Library Membership for full access across the school year. It is also the best value for money option.

  • How does pricing work after the first year?

    For the House Library Membership, your first year is $1,500, with ongoing access continuing at $800 per year. For the House Library PLUS Membership, your first year is $2,500, with ongoing access continuing at $1,000 per year.

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