After responding to a radio advert asking for applicants to be the first British astronaut Helen Sharman was selected to travel into space on November 28th 1989, ahead of 13,000 other applicants. With hard work and determination, she overcame her rigorous training and succeeded in her mission to achieve her dream. Like Helen Sharman, we want all students to seize every moment of their time at High Tunstall. We want all students to embrace teamwork, participate in healthy competition, take on responsibilities and applaud the efforts as well as achievements of every individual in the House. We remember that it is not always the best or the brightest who are successful, but rather those that work hard and stick with it.
Sharman House
Helen Sharman
Mr Liam Ryder
Sharman House Leader
House Leader: Mr Liam Ryder
Subject Specialism: Sports Science
Years at HTCS: 5 Years
Mission: My mission is to create a sense of belonging and to provide opportunity for growth and development within the college and our community. We will aim to do this by creating an inclusive environment that allows for all students to participate, challenge themselves and contribute to our success.
Bradley Lowery Foundation
Sharman House Charity
The Bradley Lowery Foundation has been set up in memory of Bradley Lowery. Bradley gained his angel wings on 7 July 2017, 1.35pm, at the age of 6 after a four and a half year battle with Neuroblastoma. Whilst Bradley was suffering himself, Bradley used to always look out for other children on the ward, this inspired his Mum to carry on his work now he is no longer with us. Their aim with the foundation is to help and support campaigns to raise funds for medical treatment/equipment not available on the NHS.
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
