Children learn about community by being part of one.

House Communities give children opportunities to connect across year levels, take part in shared experiences and contribute to school life.Through these experiences, we support the development of Community Capability: the ability to participate in, receive from, contribute to and positively influence a community.Explore our Educational Approach

What is the House Library?

The House Library brings together digital leadership workshops, student-led Year Level Events, whole-school experiences, Activity Kits and teacher resources.

Videos, activity instructions, templates and planning guides give student leaders a clear starting point as they prepare and lead House experiences, with teachers providing guidance and support along the way.

We describe leadership as positively influencing the experiences of others. The Library gives students practical opportunities to put this into action.

From Library resources to student-led experiences

  1. 1

    Choose an experience

    Explore the Library and select a workshop, event or activity that suits your school’s priorities and timetable.

  2. 2

    Prepare and plan

    Student leaders work through the relevant resources, organise what they need and develop their plans, with teacher support and school approval.

  3. 3

    Lead the experience

    Leaders put their plans into action, bringing House members together to participate and connect.

  4. 4

    Reflect and build

    Students reflect on their leadership and the experience they created, then consider what they can build on next.

Choose the support that suits your school

Both memberships include twelve months of access to the same Library resources.

House Library membership digital membership card

House Library membership

$1,500 first year · $800 annual renewal

Explore the resources with your student leaders and support them to plan and lead House experiences. We’re here for questions about access, finding resources or getting started.

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House Library Plus membership digital membership card

House Library Plus membership

$2,500 first year · $1,000 annual renewal

A plan developed together, a supported start and ongoing guidance from your designated Our House Spirit contact.

Your first year includes a school planning meeting, customised House Building Plan, Student Leadership Introductory Workshop and House Coordinator Library Walkthrough. The two introductory sessions run for approximately 45 minutes each.

Renewal includes continued Library access and guidance, plus a short Zoom to review progress and update your plan.

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School perspectives

  • Workshops across the year

    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.”

  • House Library visit

    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.”

  • School Year Program feedback

    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”

Frequently asked questions

What do both memberships include?

Both memberships include twelve months of access to digital leadership workshops, student-led Year Level Events, whole-school experiences, Activity Kits and teacher resources.

What is the difference between Library and Plus?

Both provide the same Library resources. Plus adds a school planning meeting, a customised House Building Plan developed together, two first-year introductory sessions and ongoing guidance from your designated Our House Spirit contact.

Are the workshops digital or facilitated?

The Library includes digital workshops with videos and accompanying resources that guide student leaders’ learning, with teacher support. Plus also includes two facilitated first-year sessions: a Student Leadership Introductory Workshop and a House Coordinator Library Walkthrough, approximately 45 minutes each. These can be delivered face-to-face or via Zoom. Additional facilitated student leadership workshops are available to purchase.

Can we purchase an experience individually?

Selected experiences are available to purchase separately. Contact the Our House Spirit team to confirm availability for the experience you have in mind.

What happens at annual renewal?

House Library renewal is $800 for another twelve months of Library access. Plus renewal is $1,000 and includes continued Library access, ongoing guidance and a short Zoom meeting to review progress and update your House Building Plan. The student introduction and coordinator walkthrough are first-year Plus inclusions.

Let’s find the right fit for your school

Explore our membership options, or contact the Our House Spirit team at [email protected] to discuss how the Library could support your student leaders and House Communities.

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