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JERSEY College for Girls’ vision for its students is for them to grow into individuals who are able to find fulfilment in their service to others and want to have a positive impact on their community and the world.
At JCG, service is part of the curriculum from Year 7. When they reach Year 12, students can apply for the important role of house captains, with each house being led by two students.
The house system is not only an integral part of school life but also of the college’s ethos of service. Each year, the six houses (Austen Bartlett, Cavell, Curie Fry, Garrett Anderson, Inglis and Nightingale) choose a charity to support and raise funds for.
During the most recent house year, 2022-2023, the inspiring commitment of the college’s students saw them raise a staggering £28,848.52 for their house charities, an all-time JCG record. From house-spirit days to talent shows, auctions, quiz nights, car washes and many, many cake sales, students organised a wide variety of events to raise as many funds as possible.
‘Fundraising is an integral part of the house system here at JCG and the large sums of money we raise are completely down to the passion and commitment from our amazing students,’ Jessica Williams, head of house, said. ‘Charities are often chosen because of a longstanding relationship with a specific organisation – for example, we have fundraised for JAAR for many years – or as a result of a personal connection such as House Inglis raising money for Jersey Community Foundation Kezia’s Fund in memory of Inglis house member Kezia Mason.’
Daisy Summerfield, one of the two captains for Cavell in the past year, said her role had given her the opportunity to support students in her house and the wider community in Jersey.
House Cavell raised over £4,600 for Dementia Jersey, which the students had chosen as the condition affects many local families. It was also a cause close to Daisy’s heart as her grandfather was diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s a few years ago.
‘All of the house captains at JCG feel it is so rewarding to be able to give back to the community and we find it equally as enjoyable to come up with ideas for fundraisers as it is to take part in the events,’ Daisy said.
‘As house captain, I have also been able to see and encourage the range of talents that the students in Cavell possess, from sports to art and singing to dancing. I was especially proud of my house this year as we won the Cock House Cup, which was the first time Cavell had won since I started at JCG seven years ago, making it even more special. Being house captain has been a wonderful experience and I am so grateful to have been given the opportunity to both support and lead Cavell over the past year.’
