Photo: The four houses that bring AHI students together: Dragon, Griffin, Pegasus and Phoenix.
Confidence, social skills and a sense of belonging are just as important to a child’s long-term development as academic achievement. At Anne Hill International School (AHI), the House System brings students from different year levels together through shared activities and opportunities to contribute to the school community. Meet the House Captains and Vice Captains taking on these responsibilities, discover what they hope to bring to their houses and how student leadership can support students’ development.
In This Article
- Introducing the New House System at AHI
- Celebrating Everyone Who Stepped Forward
- Shaping House Identity at AHI
- Learning to Lead and Grow
Introducing the New House System at AHI
Following the announcement of AHI’s new House System at the 10th AnneHillversary School Concert, the system was introduced in Semester 2 of the Academic Year (AY) 2025–26. At the start of the AY 2026–27, every student was assigned to one of four houses: Pegasus, Dragon, Phoenix or Griffin. This House System give our community new ways to connect across year levels, take part in friendly competition and uphold the AHI values, adding new opportunities for participation in student life at AHI.
Photo: Meet AHI’s new House Captains and learn how they will bring students together and encourage participation.
As the first students to hold these roles, the House Captains and Vice Captains will help shape the culture of their respective houses. After a rigorous selection process, these eight students stood out for their leadership qualities and were selected to represent their respective houses as Captains and Vice-Captains. All eight students are from Year 6, with Mia and Skyler serving as Captain and Vice-Captain of Dragon respectively; James and Misu leading Griffin; Nam and Archie representing Pegasus; and Chloe and Jayden leading Phoenix.
The student leaders will encourage their peers to get involved, support House activities and help bring students together at school events.
Celebrating Everyone Who Stepped Forward
Photo: Students cheer on their houses during AHI’s first-ever House Basketball Competition, showing their support from the sidelines.
Photo: Students took part in the Sack Relay Race during AHI’s Sports Week in January 2026, cheering their teammates on as they raced to the finish line.
Putting yourself forward for a leadership role takes courage, and many students did exactly that. Speaking up, sharing ideas and asking your peers to believe in you is not easy, and every candidate should be proud of that effort.
That same willingness to support one another was on display during AHI’s first-ever House Basketball Competition. Students gathered to cheer on their teams, encouraging their classmates and showing their support from the sidelines. The excitement of the competition brought students together, giving them another opportunity to connect with their housemates and take pride in being part of their teams. It was a reminder that the House System goes beyond a competition; it is about participation, encouragement and building a community where everyone has a part to play.
Mr Noel, Vice-Principal of Curriculum and Student Life, added “Congratulations to our new House Captains and to every student who dared to put themselves forward.”
Shaping House Identity at AHI
Photo: Pegasus House Captain Nam and Dragon House Captain Mia at AHI.
With the first House Captains and Vice Captains in place, the students are looking forward to building a House culture where everyone feels included and encouraged to take part. Whether cheering on their teams during Sports Day or representing their houses at school events, the student leaders will play an important role in bringing their peers together and encouraging participation in House activities.
For Mia, Dragon House Captain, the goal is to help students connect and build friendships. “I want to bring everyone together and make friends,” she shared. Chloe, Phoenix House Captain, hopes to encourage her peers to try their best in everything they do. Meanwhile, James, Griffin House Captain, wants to lead by example through kindness and by listening to everyone’s ideas.
In a similar spirit, Nam, Pegasus House Captain, hopes to create a welcoming environment where every student feels included and knows they have a place in their house, making sure that nobody feels left out.
>> Learn more: Student Leadership at Anne Hill International School
Learning to Lead and Grow
Photo: The new House mascot mural at the Multipurpose Court at AHI’s Giang Van Minh Campus.
Taking on the roles of House Captain and Vice-Captain gives these students the chance to experience leadership first-hand. They will represent their houses, communicate with classmates and work alongside teachers, learning to take initiative, listen to different perspectives and consider the needs of others. Through these responsibilities, they will begin to learn how to be a leader: someone others can rely on, setting a positive example and making sure their peers feel encouraged to take part.
Photo: Students show their support for their houses during the first-ever House Basketball Competition at AHI.
As they carry out their roles throughout the year, the students will develop skills that they can use well beyond the House System. Speaking in front of their peers and representing their houses at school events can help build their confidence and communication skills. Planning activities and encouraging others to get involved will give them experience in teamwork and collaboration, while finding ways to overcome challenges will strengthen their problem-solving and adaptability.
These experiences are an important part of student leadership at AHI and reflect the school’s commitment to holistic education, which places value on students’ personal and social development alongside academic learning. Through the House System, students can put the school’s values into practice, developing resilience, communication, adaptability and collaboration while learning to be considerate and responsible members of their community.
Learn more about holistic education at AHI: Holistic Education at Anne Hill International School
As Mr Noel shared, “I look forward to continuing to provide our students with opportunities to learn, participate, lead and grow throughout the year.”
Ultimately, the House System gives students the chance to contribute to their community while growing in confidence and learning what it means to be a leader.
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