Harrisons’

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Harrisons’ is the only House to honour two people in its name: a senior master, G.W.N. Harrison, who taught at the School for 41 years until 1929, and E.W. Harrison (no relation), another long-serving and dedicated teacher, who retired in 1950.

Harrisons’ was founded in 1954 and was the fifth House to be established at Queen Elizabeth’s School.

It continues to enjoy notable strength in sport, retaining its title as Sports Day winners in 2018, after hundreds of boys competed in 53 separate track races, in numerous field events and in competitions in sports as diverse as Eton Fives, rowing, tug-of-war, volleyball, tennis and table tennis.

The House also looks to have a bright future in debating, having won the inter-House competitions in both Years 7 & 8.

House Captain: inclusive, but ambitious, too

“Harrisons’ has shown great success in recent years, notably through the winning of numerous Sports Days, and I am determined to continue this success in 2021,” says House Captain Romansh Gupta.

Although physically separated by the lockdown, members of Harrisons’ have come together well during the lockdowns to help those most affected by the pandemic, he says. “Through working as one body, we are able to change the lives of those not just in our immediate School community, but in the Barnet area and beyond.”

The House has a “particular focus towards inclusion”, with all encouraged to give everything their best effort, and yet it is ambitious, its sights set on success in the House Cup. Romansh has this message for House members: “I encourage you all to take part in events that interest you and take enjoyment from what you do, whether inside or outside School.”