Hemens
Upper School Day
Boys, Fourth Form-Upper Sixth
Hemens is a boys Day House for approximately 80 boys from 14 -18 years of age. The House came into being in the late 1960s and is named after Arthur Hemens who was Chairman of the Governors from 1965 to 1982.
Hemens is located next to the Lower School Centre and provides the boys with a base during the school day. The House has common rooms and work areas for all pupils, as well as a small kitchen where the boys can make snacks, toast and drinks.
The aim in the House is to encourage the boys to enjoy their school life, and to flourish and develop as responsible and confident young men. Hemens boys are asked to consider others in the House and beyond, to respect them for their strengths and to help them in their weaknesses. The boys are contributors and people who relish every challenge thrown at them, whether in the classroom, on the sports field, on stage or in debates. Dauntsey’s provides a huge range of activities and the boys in the House are encouraged to take advantage of this offering.
Everyone in the community should feel that they have something to offer and should not be afraid to give their all in whatever they do. Hemens is home to county sportsmen, academic scholars, grade eight musicians and fine actors, and all boys strive for excellence in their own field.
Housemaster – Jimmy Devney
Jimmy joined Dauntsey’s in 2016 and was previously Head of PE at Newport High School.
A passionate sportsman, Jimmy is Head of PE and Head of Hockey at Dauntsey's. He studied Sports Development and Coaching (BSc) at Cardiff University, followed by a PGCE in Physical Education. In 2023 he was awarded his cap from Hockey Wales, in recognition of when he played for Wales in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games in 2014.
Before taking up the position of Housemaster of Hemens he tutored in Rendell House. Outside of work, Jimmy is kept busy by his twin daughters.