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: Commitment to community

Harrisons’ House Captain Jaime Ong’s aspiration is both to strengthen the House as a community within the School, whilst simultaneously spurring it on to contribute to wider society.

“We at Harrisons’ strive to create an inclusive and supportive community which reflects both Elizabethan and British values. Whether it be through day-to-day interactions with fellow pupils, or organising charity competitions to extend our support to the wider community, we are proud to be a part of a progressive generation.” Jaime believes progressiveness a quality which characterises the Harrisons’ community throughout Queen Elizabeth’s.

“Our recent House Charity Dodgeball Tournament, for example, was an exciting event which helped to raise funds for the local Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. Not only that, but it also bridged the gap between senior Harrisons’ students and those new to our House in Years 7 and 8.”