Sturt House

The house of Sturt is named after Captain Charles Napier Sturt, one of the most important people associated with early South Australia. Sturt showed a keen interest in exploring the as yet unmapped country and its rivers. With Governor Darling's approval he set out to solve its mysteries.

In 1828 he discovered the Darling River and in January 1830 the Murray River, which he followed until he reached present day Goolwa. With the assistance of the local Aborigines, Sturt and his party were able to reach the Murray mouth in South Australia

Sturt House Philosophy

Honour, Fair Play & Teamwork

House and school spirit has little to do with winning the athletics, swimming or debating championships. It has everything to do with pride in ourselves, Sturt House and our School (Honour), a willingness to follow our Society’s just regulations and other ‘rules of the game’ (Fair Play) and a willingness to help each other to the best of our ability (Teamwork).

Our ultimate goal at Sturt House is that by the time we Leopards leave our school we are friendly, self-confident, fair-minded and responsible enough to face the consequences of our actions.

Only when we have full Sturt House participation, can we have maximum teamwork. If we have passionate, good natured, spirited competition between the Houses, imagine what spirit and loyalty Sturt House students and teachers will feel for our school?

The Sturt War Cry

Sturt Leopards

Why the leopards?
1. Because the leopard is a, powerful, proud, fast and fine-looking animal that is very family oriented, caring for and guiding its' young until they're ready to go into the world, self-sufficient and confident.

2. Because we were inspired in the movie Gallipoli when Archie, the main character is asked by his running coach, "How fast can you run?" and Archie replied with, "As fast as a leopard", before hurtling down the track at record speed.