The Power of Belonging — How the CBC House System Shapes Our Community
At Colegio Británico de Cartagena, colors are more than what you see — they are what you feel, live, and share.
Behind every yellow, red, or blue shirt lies a story of identity, teamwork, and personal growth.
Our House System is one of thosetraditions that defines who we are: a community that learns, celebrates, and transforms together.
A tradition that connects generations
Inspired by the British school model, the CBC House System brings together students, teachers, and staff into three lifelong families. From their very first day in Preschool to their graduation, each student belongs to one House — a space that nurtures friendship, leadership, and a sense of belonging that lasts for years.
At CBC, the Houses are much more than teams or symbols. They are living spaces where empathy is practised, leadership is learned, and collaboration becomes second nature. Competing doesn’t mean defeating others — it means growing together. It’s about celebrating shared achievements and valuing both individual effort and collective success.
Values that prepare for life
Each House carries a unique spirit. Lions embody balanced strength and purposeful leadership; Dragons ignite knowledge in action, courage, and perseverance; Unicorns inspire imagination, creativity, and open-mindedness.
But beyond their differences, all share a single core: communication.
The Communicators attribute from the IB Learner Profile runs through every House, reminding us that communication is the bridge to understanding and change. Whether it’s the lion’s roar, the dragon’s wise flame, or the unicorn’s thoughtful voice — all express the same power: the power to connect.
The IB spirit in action
The House System brings the IB Learner Profile to life.Through every project, assembly, or friendly competition, the IB attributes turn into daily habits: curiosity that drives inquiry, reflection that leads to growth, open-mindedness that embraces diversity, integrity that guides actions, and balance that sustains wellbeing.
Learning goes beyond the classroom — it becomes experience. Students develop as thinkers, communicators, and global citizens who understand that leading is serving and that every challenge is an opportunity to grow.
One community, one shared purpose
At CBC, the House System strengthens wellbeing, belonging, and holistic development. It reminds us that preparing for the world means building strong, compassionate communities.
Because here, colors may set us apart — but values bring us together.
And that sense of unity, that invisible energy shared among Houses, is what makes us grow. Together.