Sports Houses
BAGLEY COLOUR: RED
Bagley House is named after Charles Frederick Bagley who was born at Eton and became one of the be know and most highly respected businessman in Queensland. He founded Michelmores and was chairman of the Mackay Harbour Board from 1933 until his death in 1949.
SPILLER COLOUR: YELLOW
John Spiller is credited with being the father of the Sugar Industry in Mackay. He was the first to plant cane in the district and began crushing at Pioneer Mill in 1871. Mr Spiller was one of the first to employ South Sea Islanders, even studying their language and customs so that he could understand them. He aslo ran the first steam locomotive on his estate in 1880.
FITZGERALD COLOUR: BLUE
Thomas Fitzgerald was an outstanding personality in the early settlement of Mackay. He owned cane farms and built Meadowlands Mill. Mr Fitzgerald donated land for a church, laid out the Mackay Racecourse and entered Parliment.
NORRIS COLOUR: GREEN
Mr JR Norris opened the first State School in the Mackay district in September 1871. The school was the original Central State School and Mr Norris was Principal for 43 years until he retired in 1915. He was well known for driving to school on his horse and buggy, collecting pupils along the way.
SPIRIT OF NORTH CUP
The Student Council Executive of 2012 developed this concept to encapsulate the Citizenship and Service activities which form a large part of the life of North High. The cup is awarded at the Annual Academic, Cultural and Citizenship Awards Evening to the House whose students contributed most in these two areas of school life as shown through the House member's participation in activities as varied as the Cancer Head Shave and 40 Hour Famine, Debating, Maths and Science Competitions, Art Awards, contributions to tschool events, including the annual Fair and Tournament of the Minds and for involvement in and contributions to special days such as the school participating in the region's Marina Fun Run. Points are awarded by teachers.