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Clotworthy Clotworthy House is one of Antrim’s most celebrated landmarks with its beautifully restored buildings nested in the award winning Castle Ground Gardens. With history, entertainment, education and service to the community at its core, Clotworthy sits very well as a meaningful addition to the Antrim Grammar School House System. Massereene Massereene is embedded firmly in Antrim’s history as the remnants of Antrim Castle located in the Castle Grounds were once known as Massereene Castle. Various Viscounts assumed control of large areas around Antrim more commonly known as Upper and Lower Massereene. The name is very much a part of Antrim’s history and we are proud to embrace it as a House name that both parents and students will recognise for many positive reasons. Tardree Every town or city has its own woodlands and Antrim is no exception with Tardree Forest as an imposing and well placed backdrop to our own school campus. As one of Northern Ireland’s oldest forests it has a multitude of trails and walkways which prove popular with those looking for a change of scene and peaceful downtime. For us Tardree is a great symbol of growth, recovery and replenishment and brings balance to the other powerful symbols in our House System. Tower Antrim’s Round Tower is a very recognisable landmark in Antrim town and beyond. The Tower’s external structure is still intact and a great testament to the medieval design and construction. What a fine emblem of strength and protection which sits proudly adjacent to Antrim Grammar School. Yet again we are proud to adopt this symbol of longevity and strength as an appropriate House name of which all students can associate. The inaugural year of the new House System proved to be a resounding success with students gaining points for success and excellence in a range of activities including examinations, departmental competition, Character and sports. Tower were proud victors and claimed the 2021-22 title of House Champions. Our House system continues to grow as staff and pupils adopt a powerful sense of belonging and passion to compete. As the opportunities for leadership expand, we see our pupils growing and maturing in this system which gives all our pupils a chance to take part and contribute.

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