Point Earning Opportunities (Autumn Term 2024)

[Prof. Sky Alton 280]

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 opens on the 1st of September 2024 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!

 

[Prof. Amy Lupin 9]

Here are some point earning opportunities for October:

The HOwLer, HOL’s newspaper, is accepting contributions for its next issue until 31 October. The theme is conversations, though you're welcome to submit other pieces - just make you get your ideas approved first. You can earn up to 60 points through your submissions.

 

Ever wanted to step into the shoes of a particular Hogwarts headmaster or headmistress? The Library has a new project that lets you do just that. This project is worth up to 20 points and is due on 31 October.

[Prof. Sky Alton 280]

Can you believe it's nearly the end of term already?

The final deadline for most classes will be on the 15th of January but that isn’t always the case for every class, so be sure to double check. Whether you're ahead with your homework or playing catch up, you're doing great. You got this!

And just because the term is winding down doesn’t mean there aren't opportunities to earn some extra points outside of classes.

Once you’ve handed in your homework, you still have a chance to earn some extra points by submitting to the school newspaper, the HOwLer. Come up with something that fits the theme of “hidden depths” or go in a totally different direction, it’s up to you. Head over to the HOL Forum to find out more and get your ideas approved in time for the deadline on the 20th of January.

If you’re feeling artistic, you could celebrate the new year (and snag some more points) with the Art Department as they explore all kinds of new beginnings. You’ve got until the 1st of February for that one.