New Road Academy
Houses
The House System
plays an important part in our overall
Personal Development offer and provides opportunities for students to nurture a sense of belonging and wider identity as well as take part in activities and competitions that enrich the curriculum.
Purpose
At Burton Borough, every student is a member of one of our three houses: Chetwynd, Hawkstone, and Aqualate. Students proudly wear a tie in their house colour, symbolising their identity and belonging within the school community.
Each house is led by a dedicated Head of House and supported by a team of student leaders, who play an important role in organising events and encouraging participation.
Houses also support a local charity, chosen by students through a vote, giving pupils the opportunity to contribute positively to the wider community.
The purpose of our house system is to foster a strong sense of belonging, teamwork, and healthy competition. Through a wide range of academic, sporting, and cultural activities, students develop pride in their house while building lasting friendships across year groups.
Houses
Chetwynd
Megan Robson – Chetwynd
This will be my fifth year at BBS, where I work as a PE teacher and proudly serve as the Head of Chetwynd House. My vision for Chetwynd is to build a supportive, inclusive, and motivated environment where every student feels valued and inspired to aim high. As Head of House, my role is centred around supporting students in all aspects of school life and celebrating every achievement – big or small. I’ll also be organising house events and responsibilities to ensure everyone has the opportunity to shine. I’m really excited to see the incredible talent within Chetwynd and to celebrate all your successes. Let’s combine hard work, teamwork, and house spirit and have fun while we’re at it!
Hawkstone
Emily Giles – Hawkstone
Aqualate
Libby Preston – Aqualate