--- title: "House Captains" url: "https://harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/pupils/house-captains" school: "Harlowbury Primary School" --- # House Captains ## House Captains At the beginning of each academic year, Year 5 & 6 pupils are invited to apply for the role of House Captain. To apply, pupils must write a letter of application explaining why they would be suitable for the role. House Captains are selected based on the strength of their application. The role of House Captain involves leading and supporting their house throughout the year, including during events such as sports days and whole-school activities. House Captains are expected to be positive role models, encourage teamwork, and motivate their house to be the best it can be. ![](https://harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/images/Houses_(1).png) ### Pupil Voice - [House Captains](https://harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/pupils/house-captains) - [Library Accounts](https://harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/pupils/library-accounts) - [Ambassadors](https://harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/pupils/ambassadors) - [Eco Committee](https://harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/pupils/eco-committee) - [Pupil Forum](https://harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/pupils/pupil-forum) - [Sports Crew](https://harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/pupils/sports-crew-play-leaders) - [Young Carers](https://harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/pupils/young-carers) ### Harlowbury Primary School Old Oak Way Harlow CM17 0GJ 01279 423444 ### Quick Links - [Emergency Closures](https://harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/parents/emergency-school-closures) - [School Meals](https://harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/parents/school-meals) - [Policies](https://harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/our-school/policies) ### Useful Links - [Absence](https://harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/parents/absence) - [Wraparound Childcare](https://harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/parents/wraparound-child-care) - [Early Years](https://harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/eyfs/eyfs-curriculum) - [Vacancies](https://harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/careers/current-vacancies) ### Social Media - [X](https://twitter.com/harlowburysch) ### Translation [![NET Academies](https://files.schudio.com/harlowbury-primary-school/images/logo/net_logo.png)](https://netacademies.net) © Copyright 2025–2026 Harlowbury Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) [![](https://files.schudio.com/harlowbury-primary-school/images/splash/Abbotsweld_New_to_Reception_2026_(2).png)](https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GZSS)