Chandler House was named after the Chandler family who were one of the original families to settle in the Happy Valley area.

Chandlers Hill Road is named after the same family, although they actually lived on Education Road.

The House of Mason is named after Charles Henry Mason who donated two acres of land for the original school on Education Road.

Charles Henry Mason was born on 25th July 1861 and was a pupil at the original Happy Valley School.

The House of Nicolle was named after another original family, the Nicolle family who were also one of the first to establish themselves in this area.

Daisy Nicolle was one member of the family who was an original student at the school. Some descendants still attend the school today.

The House of Shepherd is named in honour of Jane Shepherd who was the first teacher at the Happy Valley School when it first opened on Education road (then Red Hill Road) in 1898.

1999 Sports Day Results
     1st Nicolle 1435 pts
     2nd Chandler 1423 pts
     3rd Mason 1389 pts
     4th Shepherd 1330 pts

Hannah, Lynley, Joel and Johnathan accept the Sports Day shield on behalf of the Nicolle House at the 1999 School Sports Day held in March.