A House Points display is one of the most important visual elements of your entire House system. It is the heartbeat of the competition—the place pupils visit every day and the display that shapes excitement and momentum across the school. A stunning display does more than look impressive. It builds anticipation, reinforces fairness and motivates pupils in a way no announcement alone can achieve.
The Guardian System makes this especially easy because the complete package includes everything needed to design a high-impact, fully consistent visual experience.
Here is how to create a House Points display that pupils love and staff can update confidently.
1. Start With a Clear, Central Location
Your points display must sit somewhere pupils pass naturally. Strong locations include:
- the main corridor
- near the hall entrance
- by the office reception
- across from the playground doors
Visibility matters. If pupils cannot see the display frequently, it cannot build momentum.
2. Use Your Guardian Crests as the Anchor
The Crest Logos should form the foundation of your display. These heraldic-style crests immediately give the Houses a sense of importance and tradition. Position them at the top or centre so pupils can easily identify their House at a glance.
This instantly elevates the display from a generic scoreboard to a unified part of your whole-school identity.
3. Add Modern Banners or Mini Banners for Impact
A striking display needs depth, colour and shape. Modern Banners and Mini Banners from the Guardian package bring the House colours to life and make the points board feel purposeful rather than improvised.
Mini Banners work well in smaller spaces, while Modern Banners create strong vertical framing for larger boards.
4. Make the Points Board Fully Transparent and Fair
Pupils trust the House system more when they can see points being added openly. Choose a format that:
- updates quickly
- is visibly fair
- treats all Houses equally
Common options include magnetic numbers, Velcro cards, sliding bars or a digital screen linked to the House Point Dashboard. The key principle is consistency. Every House must be shown with equal space and equal prominence.
If you want to ensure fairness across the whole system, this guide may help: How to Redesign an Outdated House System.
5. Use Digital Wallpapers to Link Screens to the Display
If you have a digital screen near your display, add matching Digital Wallpapers. When pupils see the same colours, crests and branding on screens and walls, the experience feels unified. This is especially powerful when displaying live totals using the House Point Dashboard.
6. Add Motto Posters to Frame the Values
A high-quality display is not just about numbers. It should visibly reinforce the values behind the competition. Motto Posters placed around the board help pupils understand what Maluhia, Armastus, Fedelta and Kebaikan stand for, keeping the focus on peace, love, faithfulness and kindness rather than scores alone.
7. Keep the Display Easy to Update
A display quickly loses impact if it becomes outdated. Choose a system staff can update in under 30 seconds. If it takes too long, it will stop being maintained.
The Guardian System’s Dashboard Template makes this simple by streamlining updates and ensuring consistency across the year.
8. Add Celebration Space for Weekly Highlights
Include a small section dedicated to weekly moments such as:
- House winners of the week
- standout pupils
- photos from tournaments
- examples of kindness, resilience or teamwork
This gives your display warmth and personality. It shows progress, not just totals.
9. Use Equal Space for Every House
A fundamental principle of the Guardian System is fairness. Each House must have equal space, equal-sized icons and equal visibility. Even unintentional differences—such as one banner being larger or one crest being brighter—can undermine trust in the system.
10. Add Lighting or Backgrounds for Extra Impact
If your school wants something visually dramatic, consider subtle enhancements such as LED strip lighting, spotlighting or textured backgrounds. These additions help the display stand out even from a distance.
A Stunning Display Builds a Stronger Culture
When pupils can see their House rising or falling in real time, the energy across the school shifts. A great House Points display becomes far more than a tally—it becomes a symbol of teamwork, belonging and pride.
With the Guardian System’s crests, banners, wallpapers, dashboards and motto posters, schools have everything needed to create a display that feels professional, exciting and truly worthy of their pupils.
If you want to take the next step in strengthening culture through displays, this guide may help: House System Display Ideas for School Corridors.
