School Houses
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Students are allocated to one of five Learning Houses of Lytton High School.
Each house is led by a Dean who supports the students in terms of their academic and pastoral needs along with leading the group in competitive inter-house competitions.
The houses are named after native trees of New Zealand which symbolically provide specific significance to learning and development. While each house has particular characteristics, students are all part of the nourishment, shelter and guidance provided by all characteristics of all the Houses. The whole forest is theirs to explore.
Each House has its own symbol and significance to learning:

Whare Ponga
The international stage
Global Networks
National achievement
A sense of belonging
Pride of place

Whare Rata
Spirit of conversation
Abundance for all
Celebration
Alive with Talent

Whare Kowhai
Nourishing
Positive Outlook
Multi-talented
National pride

Whare Nikau
Sheltering and patient
Learning from the past
Prepare for the future
Strong
Creative

Whare Makauri
Magic young people
Caring
Respectful
Proud
Striving high