The four houses have been named after national symbols of the four countries which form the main part of our teaching input as a Specialist Language College.  Toro (Spain), Adler (Germany), Fleur de Lys (France) and Hinomaru (Japan) are the four houses and these were voted for by the students when we decided to set up a house system.

The following are the things which we hope to develop and encourage through the work of the house system and tutor groups.  We believe that in developing these areas our students will have a positive school experience and we will help to raise their aspirations towards future successes both at Colfox and beyond.  These are: