Welcome from the Housemaster
I look forward to continuing my role as Housemaster of Richards House.
Over the past 13 years, I have been deeply involved in boarding at College, and each year has brought its own challenges, rewards, and opportunities for growth. I have also spent 16 years in the Technology Department, contributing to a learning area I am passionate about.
My career began in Australia, where I taught Computer Science before moving into several leadership roles, including Head of Technology, Head of Computing, Head of Administration, and, eventually, Deputy Principal at a country school on the NSW mid-north coast.
I remain excited about working to develop young men and consider it a privilege to serve the Richards House community. We look forward to meeting you and supporting your son as he continues to grow and thrive at College, particularly within the supportive and encouraging environment of Richards House.
Kevin Harris
Housemaster
Welcome from Head of Richards House
In Richards House, every boy is seen.
When I first came to College, I was told that the five years here would be some of the best of my life. After being here for four years, I could not understand that statement any better. What makes College so great is the community of Richards House. Our House has a high trust model – trusting the boys to do the right thing and building a family like bond among the boys. What sets Richards House apart is the care for the individual to help build a community of students who enjoy being here. After all, to be loved is to be seen, and, in Richards, House, you are appreciated by all.
George Simonsohn
Head of House 2026
House staff
House booklet
History of Richards House
The decision to build Richards House in 1953 was a reluctant one as the Board of Governors was worried that, should there be another Depression, there would not be enough boarders to fill the House. The architect, Heathcote Helmore, was asked to draw up alternative plans, with either two and three floors. The choice of the former was made and by mid-1956 it was ready for occupation.
In 1998-99, the third floor was added, to the specifications of Sir Miles Warren. Further alterations in 2000 included the addition of the Old Boys’ Theatre between the House and the Quadrangle.
The House was named after Reginald James Richards, 12th Headmaster of Christ’s College. Richards had come to College in 1906 as a 13-year-old Entrance scholar and left in 1912 having been Head Prefect for two years. In his final year at College, he won both a University National Scholarship and the Ormsby Medal.
The Richards House symbol is the lion rampant.