Chandler House was named after the Chandler family who were one of the original families to settle in the Happy Valley area.

Chandlers Hill Road is named after the same family, although they actually lived on Education Road.

The House of Mason is named after Charles Henry Mason who donated two acres of land for the original school on Education Road.

Charles Henry Mason was born on 25th July 1861 and was a pupil at the original Happy Valley School.

The House of Nicolle was named after another original family, the Nicolle family who were also one of the first to establish themselves in this area.

Daisy Nicolle was one member of the family who was an original student at the school. Some descendants still attend the school today.

The House of Shepherd is named in honour of Jane Shepherd who was the first teacher at the Happy Valley School when it first opened on Education road (then Red Hill Road) in 1898.

2000 Sports Day Results
   1st    Mason 1661 pts
    2nd  Nicolle 1640 pts
   3rd   Chandler 1526 pts
   4th   Shepherd 1460 pts

Mason teachers, Yvonne Ridge, Brian Young, Doug MacLean and Jenny Gormly, join in the celebrations.

Mason House Captains accept the shield.

Mason team members react as the winning House is announced.

Mason members  proudly displays the Sports Day Shield for the seventh time since 1978.