House Values
Which house is known as the House of Courage?
Isibindi
Which animal represents Rêveur and is known for its freedom and wild spirit?
The Wolf
What mythical creature appears in the center of Rêveur's crest and represents freedom, beauty, and healing?
The unicorn
What country is the heritage of Isibindi connected to?
South Africa
How many original houses are part of the RCA House System?
Four
Which house is known as the House of Givers?
Altruismo
Which animal represents Altruismo?
The Snake
What symbol on Isibindi's crest pays tribute to the beauty of Africa?
The African ebony tree.
Which language does the name Amistad come from?
Spanish
What is the main purpose of the RCA House System beyond earning points and winning competitions?
To build community, character, leadership, belonging, and positive relationships.
Which house represents friendship, kindness, and belonging?
Amistad.
Which two animals symbolize Isibindi?
The Lion and The Swan
What shape on Altruismo's crest symbolizes protecting others?
The Shield
What country is associated with Altruismo?
Brazil
Which two famous South African leaders are connected to the history and inspiration of Isibindi?
Shaka Zulu and Nelson Mandela.
Which house is known as the House of Dreamers?
Reveur
Which beautiful bird represents Amistad and reminds members to discover their own talents?
The Peacock.
What structure on Amistad's crest represents power and protection through friendship and teamwork?
The castle
What does Rêveur mean in English, and what language does the word come from?
Dreamer or dreamers; French
What lesson is taught by the story of Rêveur winning a house championship when it was the smallest house?
That a house's size does not determine its success; teamwork, effort, and determination matter.
A student stands up for what is right and always helps others. Which two house virtues could this student be showing?
Courage and Friendship
Which Isibindi animal represents strength and courage?
The Lion
Rêveur has a knight's helmet facing forward on its crest. What does this symbol represent?
The forward-facing helmet represents pursuing dreams without letting anything stand in the way.
Match each house to its language:
Houses: Isibindi, Altruismo, Amistad, and Rêveur.
Languages: Portuguese, French, Spanish, Zulu
Isibindi — Zulu
Altruismo — Portuguese
Amistad — Spanish
Rêveur — French.
Why does the RCA House System connect students with a house's history, country, language, and symbols?
To help students understand their house identity, appreciate its values, build pride and belonging, and work toward the virtues it represents