Patterson
Patterson House is a passionate community that is instilled with ambition. Our teamwork and tenacity underpin what we do. We foster enthusiasm and reliability and offer support to all. Our doors are always open and like The Goonies, we never say die!
Patterson House is named after Robert Arthur Patterson (1896-1917)
Robert Arthur Patterson entered St Bartholomew’s School in 1907. He excelled academically, obtaining Junior and Senior County Scholarships, third and Second Class Honours in the Cambridge Senior Local Examinations, achieving a distinction in French, and several School Prizes. Patterson played half-back for the school football team, captaining the School XI during the 1911-12 season, and was an excellent actor and speaker.
After travelling for 18 months in France and Germany, Patterson entered Jesus College, Cambridge, but his study there was cut short, as he joined the Army early in the First World War. By spring 1915 Patterson was a 2nd Lieutenant in the Rifle Brigade, and became Captain in the spring of 1917. He was killed on the12 April 1917, a few days after his promotion, whilst leading an attack on a German trench. He is buried in Pont-du-Jour Military Cemetery, Athies, France.
Patterson House Team are:
- House Head: Mr Rabin
- House Achievement & Progress Leader: Mr Wilson
- House Manager: Mrs Cox
Our Sixth Form Leader is: Miss Bilcliff
Patterson House Charity
Patterson House Charity is Guide Dogs. Guide Dogs offer a wide range of services with and without dogs to support people living with a vision impairment, and are the world’s largest assistance dog organisation.
St Bart’s recently announced that thanks to the hard work of Patterson students in raising an additional £2500, the school will be sponsoring a 10th dog to be named Major! Major has been named to recognise all the work that former House Head Mr Brooker did for Patterson students and his role as Major in the CCF.
