Houses and leadership at CIS play an important role in developing responsibility, teamwork, and character among students.
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Houses and leadership at Comorin International School form an integral part of student life and character development. The house system is designed to encourage teamwork, healthy competition, discipline, and a strong sense of belonging among students. Through structured participation, students learn the importance of cooperation, responsibility, and mutual respect.
At Comorin International School, students are organised into houses that promote unity and collective effort across different age groups. House activities provide opportunities for students to participate in academic, cultural, and co-curricular events while working together towards shared goals. This system helps students develop confidence, communication skills, and a positive competitive spirit.
Leadership opportunities are carefully integrated within the house structure. Students are encouraged to take on leadership roles that involve responsibility, decision-making, and service. Through these roles, students learn to lead by example, support peers, and uphold school values. Faculty guidance ensures that leadership responsibilities are handled with maturity and fairness.
Houses and leadership at Comorin International School also support discipline and accountability. Students learn to follow rules, respect authority, and take responsibility for their actions. Regular activities and structured programmes help reinforce ethical behaviour, time management, and organisational skills.
Beyond structured events, the house system fosters social interaction and emotional development. Students build friendships, develop empathy, and learn to work collaboratively in diverse teams. These experiences contribute to personal growth and help students develop leadership qualities that extend beyond school life.
By promoting houses and leadership at Comorin International School, the institution aims to nurture confident, responsible, and values-driven individuals. The programme supports holistic education by balancing academics with character building, teamwork, and leadership development, preparing students for future responsibilities in higher education and society.
The system of having four houses has been designed to encourage and enhance healthy competition amongst students and to create a healthy growing environment. This leads each student of the house to constantly perform and strive to be better. This system inspires leadership skills and loyalty to their houses amongst students. Every child and teacher belongs to a house. Each house has a House Mistress/House Master and House Captain and Asst. House Captain from the students. The houses are named after precious gems.
The four houses represent the school in the following colours:
Together, the members of the houses and the badge holders execute the day-to-day activities of the school. Assembly activities, festive celebrations, days of national/international importance are planned and executed in an interesting and effective manner both on the notice boards and on stage.
Team building and effective leadership qualities are instilled in the process with the encouraging guidance of the teachers.
Each member of the student council is elected by their peers, ensuring that the council truly reflects the interests and goals of the student body. Committed to fostering responsibility, collaboration, and positive change, council members work together to organize school events, support student initiatives, and strengthen communication between students and staff.
