Prof. Maxim Trevelyan 32 Posted September 7, 2023 The easiest way to help out your house and show your lion’s pride is to earn points! There are lots of ways you can do this so you’re bound to find some that play to your strengths. In this post, the staff give you a brief run-down of the regular point earning opportunities available to you. Whenever a new one opens up throughout the term, we’ll post it as a reply so keep checking back! The first and most obvious is to take part in classes. All classes will give you the chance to earn 300 points in a term through homework and extra credit. If you take several classes (even if you don’t have the time for the maximum of 5 every term), those homework points soon mount up to quite a tidy haul. Class sign-up opened on the 1st of September 2023 and will remain open until the 20th of December, so remember to put your name down for the classes that interest you and get sending in that homework! It’s always a good idea to keep an eye on the individual assignment deadlines so that you don’t run out of time or put too much pressure on yourself. The next are the creative projects offered each month by the Library and Art departments. Department projects alternate each month, one month you will get to be artsy and the next will give you opportunity to brush up on your writing. Visit the 'Departments' tab on the main website. Don't be shy: your submissions are anonymous during the rating period. You can get started by going to your profile and telling everyone 'How you Got Into Harry Potter' in the designated section - that will earn you a cool 10 points! Finally there's the HOL Newspaper, the HOwLer. This is a great chance to earn plenty of points by writing about what interests you. If articles and reviews aren’t your thing, it will also offer creative prompts and the chance to submit your own puzzles, graphics and more. Keep an eye on the Newspaper section of the main HOL Forum for updates about the latest issue. https://hol.org.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=612 Throughout the term, there will be unique and exciting activities to take part in which will give you the chance to earn points along the way. Remember to check the replies to this thread for announcements and reminders about anything that might be occurring! Share this post Link to post
Prof. Maxim Trevelyan 32 Posted September 7, 2023 September started and I see all of you lovely lions and lionesses are hard at work as our points keep piling up. Here are some more opportunities, besides classes, where you can get some more points this month. Library department is asking everyone where did that new book come from and what is it about? Flip through it quickly and tell HOL what do you plan to do with it? Deadline: 1 October The Howler is accepting submissions up until 31 October. Get yourself over to the HOL Forum and read all about the various sections and the fun you can have in them. You can earn up to 60 points! This issue’s theme is ‘Setting Sail’ so make sure to brush up on your pirate talk and swimming lessons. Deadline: 31 October Share this post Link to post
Prof. Sky Alton 260 Posted December 12, 2023 December is always a busy time in the castle and this year is no exception! First things first, it was great to see lions signing up for the annual Secret Elf Gift Exchange. Those of you who did should be receiving news of who you'll be creating a gift for very soon and then you'll have until the end of the month to perform your elfly duties and earn your points. Deadline: 31st December That's not the only thing going on on the HOL Forum though as we're having a party! Don your best dress robes and head over to Dancing in the Moonlight to join the festivities. There are 80 points and 2 awards up for grabs. Deadline: 31st December Lastly, they're building snowmen over in the Art Department. Wrap up warm and go join in! You could earn up to 20 points. Deadline: 31st December Let's finish the term on a glorious note, shall we? Let's go, Gryffindor, let's go! Share this post Link to post
