“Marie Curie is an inspiration to the students and staff in Curie House. She overcame various challenges in her life, resulting in her being the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the first person to win two Nobel Prizes. Coming from a challenging background, she is a prime example of no matter who you are or where you are from – you can succeed!”

House Leader: Mr Matthew Thompson

Worked at HTCS: 9 Years

Subject Specialism: History

My Mission: My goal as House Leader is to help develop our young people into well rounded citizens and build a positive, productive ethos across the school. To do this, I will focus on growing the traits of effort, enjoyment and encouragement within the House. I, alongside Curie students, will help to create a positive learning environment built on positive interactions and relationships between staff and students and recognising academic, sporting and personal achievement.

Contact: mthompson@hightunstall.hartlepool.sch.uk

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a devoted charity set up to help all those suffering with terminal illnesses as well as provide support for their families.  As part of Curie House, we will be attached to this charity and endeavour to do our upmost in supporting this fantastic charitable organisation. www.mariecurie.co.uk

House Competitions

September

• Interhouse Handball – Led by Sports Science
• MFL Language Challenge – Led by MFL
• Times Table Challenge/Countdown/Anagrams – Led by Maths and Communications
• Literacy Points Competition – Led by Independent Learning Hub
• Dinosaur Naming Competition

October

• Interhouse Handball – Led by Sports Science
• Science Escape Rooms – Led by Discovery
• Pumpkin Carving Competition – Led by World Affairs
• Times Table Challenge/Countdown/Anagrams – Led by Maths and Communications
• Horror Poetry Competition – Led by Independent Learning Hub
• Halloween Creative Writing Competition – Led by Communications

November

• Interhouse Handball – Led by Sport Science
• Masterchef – Led by Technology & Enterprise
• Bebras (Manchester University) Competition KS3 – Led by Technology & Enterprise
• FIFA Challenge – Over 2 Half Terms
• Anti-Bullying Week Design Challenge – Led by Independent Learning Hub

December

• MFL Christmas Card Competition – Led by MFL
• Year 9 Photography Competition ‘Life at our School’ – Led by Mr Stoddart
• End of Term House Challenges – Lead by Heads of House
• HTCS Swimming Gala – Led by Sports Science
• FIFA Challenge – Over 2 Half Terms
• Interhouse Chess Competition – Led by Students
• Taskmaster – Led by Mr Underwood and Mr Leary

January

• Interhouse Spelling Bee – Led by Communications & ILH
• Musical Performance Competition
• Interhouse Darts Championship – Led by Heads of House
• FIFA Challenge

February

• Interhouse Multi-Sports – Led by Sports Science
• Sustainability Design Challenge – Led by Technology & Enterprise
• Internet Safety Competition – Led by Discovery
• Short Story Competition – Led by Independent Learning Hub
• The Big Culture Day Creative Task – Led by Mr Leary

March

• Pi Day Recital Competition and Inter-form Quiz – Led by Maths
• World Book Day Challenge – Led by Communications
• Years 8 & 9 Interhouse Maths Challenge – Led by Maths
• Science Week Challenge: Elements Bee/National Comp – Led by Discovery & Heads of House
• Interhouse Multi Sports – Led by Sports Science

April

• Interhouse Multi Sports – Led by Sport Science
• World Affairs Quiz Competition – Led by World Affairs
• Interhouse Game Show Competition – Led by Heads of House
• Spring Creative Writing Competition – Led by Communications

May

• Interhouse Quiz – Led by Heads of House
• Hub Competition – Lead by ILH
• The Masked Performer – Led by Students

June

• Interhouse Sports Day – Led by Sports Science
• Interhouse Maths Challenge – Led by Maths
• PSHXE Day Challenge – Led by Mr Leary and Mr Turner

July

• Chess Competition – Led by Chess Club
• Interhouse Maths Challenge – Led by Maths
• End of Term House Challenges (Includes Construction Challenge) – Lead Heads of House
• Taskmaster – Led by Mr Underwood and Mr Leary

For any feedback and ideas, please contact Mr Leary – jleary@hightunstall.hartlepool.sch.uk 

Interhouse Trophy Wins

2017-2018

2023-2024

2024-2025