House History
Who is the house blackmore named after?
Ms Sophia
Ms Catherine
Mr Edwin
Miss Mary
1. Ms Sophia
Q: Which of the below is a house event?
MG Week
Sports Day
MG’s got Talent
Founders Day
2. Sports Day
“The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion” ~Proverbs 28:1
Which House does this verse belong to?
Lee
Olson
Blackmore
Jackson
2. Olson
Which house does this motto belong to?
“Set the pace, lead the race”
Olson
Q: Who was the house “Jackson” named after? What was her role during that time?
Miss Catherine Jackson, she served as principal of MGS (in 1920 & 1931)
What House event is this?
Swim Meet
"He makes my ___like the ___of a deer, he causes me to stand on the heights" ~Psalms 18:33
Q: Which body part is the verse referring to?
eyes
toes
legs
feet
4. feet
What are the four mascots?
Parrot, Stallion, Frog and Giraffe
Bunny, Pony, Gazelle and Tiger
Eagle, Stallion, Gazelle and Lion
Hawk, Horse, Deer and Tiger
3. Eagle, Stallion, Gazelle and Lion.
Fill in the blank, “Lee House was named after _______, who was elected Missionary Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church and The Methodist Church in ____.
Edwin Ferdinand Lee, 1928
How many HLs are there in each house?
16 (8 seniors and 8 juniors)
Fill in the blanks, “The ___is made ready for the day of battle… but ____rests with the Lord”
horse, victory
Fill in the blanks: “Soar the skies, _____”
Conquer and rise
Fill in the blank, “Miss Mary Olson, who was the principal of both MGS and Fairfield Methodist School from ___ to ___.”
1905 to 1910
Name at least 1 house event.
Swim Meet, Sports Day, House Meet, House Spirit Week, Cross Country etc.
where is Jackson’s house verse taken from?
Isaiah 40:31
Psalm 18:33
Proverbs 21:31
Proverbs 28:1
3. Proverbs 21:31
What is the motto and mascot of the house “Jackson”.
Fight with honour, race to victory; Stallion
Take a guess!
which of the following was Jackson's old name before it changed?
1. Blackmore
2. Oldham
3. Shellabear
4. Horley
4. Horley
Cross Country.
Complete the Blackmore house verse, “But those who ____in the Lord will renew their strength. They will ____on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will ___and not be faint" ~Isaiah 40:31
Hope, soar, walk
Recite all 4 mottos of the 4 houses.
Soar the skies, conquer and rise
Fight with honour, race to victory
Unite as one, lead the way
Set the pace, lead the race