Our Houses
Every student and teacher at HWIS belongs to one of four Houses: Heracles, Wukong, Ixbalam, or Setna. The House system creates smaller communities within the wider school and strengthens belonging, teamwork, character, and school spirit.
Building smaller communities within HWIS
Houses bring students and teachers together across different grades, helping members connect, collaborate, support one another, and contribute to the wider school.
Belonging
Every member becomes part of a smaller community within the wider school.
Teamwork
House members cooperate, participate, and work toward shared goals.
Character
Students practice responsibility, respect, perseverance, and positive participation.
School Spirit
House activities create energy, pride, friendly competition, and shared experiences.
Meet the HWIS Houses
Each House has its own identity and qualities while remaining part of one united school community.
Heracles
Heracles represents determination, resilience, and the strength to continue through challenge.
Wukong
Wukong represents quick thinking, curiosity, humor, and an energetic approach to challenges.
Ixbalam
Ixbalam represents the courage to improve, the discipline to practice, and the creativity to find new possibilities.
Setna
Setna represents thoughtful learning, the pursuit of knowledge, and the motivation to continue growing.
Learning through community experiences
House activities provide opportunities for students to participate, lead, cooperate, and contribute beyond their regular classes.
House Activities
Students work together during school activities, challenges, celebrations, and shared community experiences.
Friendly Competition
Positive competition encourages participation, teamwork, sportsmanship, effort, and House pride.
Leadership
Students can take initiative, support younger members, organize activities, and represent their House.
Cross-Grade Connection
Houses create opportunities for students from different grades to meet, collaborate, and support one another.
Service
House members can contribute to school and community initiatives through cooperation and purposeful action.
School Spirit
Shared traditions and activities help create enthusiasm, pride, and a stronger sense of belonging at HWIS.
One community from Grade 7 to Grade 12
Every Student Belongs
Students become members of one of the four Houses and contribute to its identity and community.
Teachers Participate Too
Teachers also belong to Houses, helping build connections across classrooms, subjects, and grade levels.
Members Participate Together
House activities give students opportunities to cooperate, compete positively, lead, and contribute.
All Houses Strengthen HWIS
Although each House has its own identity, all four work together to strengthen the whole school community.
Community and leadership at HWIS
Become part of the HWIS community.
Visit the campus to learn more about our Houses, student leadership, activities, sports, and academic pathways.