Community

House System

Traf girls are fiercely loyal to their assigned houses. This well-loved tradition was born of an effort to create a sense of unity between students in different grades, and has remained a cornerstone of Traf’s sense of family.

And what would houses be without their defining features? When the system was created in Traf’s 50th year, each faction thought up a colour, motto, and namesake to embody their uniqueness and spirit. Under the house system, girls are awarded points for participation and helpfulness, among other positive contributions. Four major competitions occur annually: House Carnival in fall, inter-house volleyball in winter, the annual House Play competition, and Field Day in spring.

Ross House

Named after Donald Ross, Esq., Founder of the school

Colour: Yellow

Motto: Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re / Pleasant in Disposition, Brave in Action

Cumming House

Originally ”Ridell” after Mr. Alexander F. Riddell, Secretary-Treasurer of the Board, 1879-1929. Renamed Cumming in 1940 when Principal Janet Cumming retired

Colour: Blue

Motto: Facta non Verba / Deeds not words

Fairley House

Named after Miss Grace Fairley, the school’s first Principal

Colour: Red

Motto: Ministerium se Preaevenit / Service before Self

Donald House

In 1960, as the school grew, a 5th house was created.
Named after the Rev. George H. Donald, Board President

Colour: Purple

Motto: Pertinacia et Amicitia / Determination and Friendship

Barclay House

Named after the Rev. Dr. Barclay, long-serving
member and Chairman of the Board

Colour: Green

Motto: Tende Bene et Alta Pete / Strive well and reach high

Trafalgar School for Girls

3495 Simpson Street
Montreal, Quebec
H3G 2J7
514-935-2644
info@trafalgar.qc.ca

Our diverse school community challenges and inspires girls to embrace learning, be confident, and shape a better world.