All About Houses

Unhu students and teachers take a photo during one of their house meetings.

ADKEYSIGA means resilience.

• From the Somali language
• Determination and perseverance
• Show growth from your struggles and challenges
• House Color: Red

IGBOYA means courage.

• From the Yoruba language
• The student will be less of a talker and more of a doer
• Openly embrace the unknown and be courageous enough to set goals
• House Color: Green

SELF-ULWAZI means knowledge of self.

• From the Zulu language
• Value and show that you respect yourself by being honest
• Making sure that our words have “Nia” – meaning
• House Color: Purple

UJIMA means collectiveness.

• From the Swahili language
• Show selflessness
• Showing integrity and doing what is best for the whole
• House Color: Black

UNHU means reciprocity.

• From the Shona language
• Not just saying in words, but showing in thoughts and actions
• Treating others with love, respect, tolerance, and understanding
• House Color: Yellow