The system is designed to develop a more caring, family oriented school community which acknowledges the achievements of students in their individual areas of endeavour. Children are placed in a House at the beginning of the school year and remain in that House with their siblings for the duration of their time at Glengarry Primary School. Every year eight student representatives are elected from the year 7 classes as boy and girl captains as of their respective Houses. Each House has its own area within the school. Agendas and activities for these meetings allow maximum interaction between the different age groups and are specially planned to develop a House identity and an opportunity to celebrate and share personal successes with their House in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.
All houses also get together to participate in wind-up activities to each term.
These activities have included picnics, sausage sizzles, a bush dance, games, Technology and Enterprise activities and Christmas celebrations - activities enjoyed by the whole school community. Students good behaviour, hard work, cooperation, participation and initiative are recognized and rewarded by tokens which are totalled and points allocated on a fortnightly basis to the House with the highest tally. A House shield is presented to the winning House for the year at the final assembly in December. Individual recognition for good behaviour and work is given as children tally their tokens earned and are awarded certificates and ribbons for their efforts. House sporting events are highlights of the school year.