What an ABSOLUTE stellar start to the term lions. Each one of you has a fiery tenacity and chivalrous curiosity that has only just begun to shine. While proving that we are a force to be reckon with this term, our development as a house is still within the stellar nursery of our evolution and must keep fighting the good fight! Everyone of you has done this so far, but these 5 have risen above and set the bar high right out of the starting gate:

Hera - 65
ArianaBlack - 54
Holmesian Feline - 51
Harry174 - 49
PhoenixStar - 49

Remember that all work and no play makes for stressed and burnt out lions - none of you are allowed to go prematurely supernova on me - so make sure to take some time out of your academic pursuits for something FUN.

Most importantly, continue being your own sort of Gryffindor. NOW LET'S ALL GET BACK OUT THERE AND MAKE GODRIC GRYFFINDOR PROUD!

ROAR ON LIONS!

Well done lions! We'e made it just about half way through the term and, thanks to all your fine and noble efforts, have remained at the top! I trust by now you all have realized that Gryffindor is full of a wonderful group of smart, brave and creative people, but even such talented individuals as yourselves must remember not to get complacent! Those Clever Claws are picking up momentum at the speed of light! But bold Gryffindors are not to be outdone, so make sure you are moving at.....LUDICROUS SPEED!

While all of you have brought something stellar to the table, these five lions started the term blazing and have shown no signs of slowing down!

Hera - 135
Holmesian Feline - 132
ArianaBlack - 129
PhoenixStar - 118
Harry174 - 117

Don't forget to break up all your studies for a bit of fun! The Big Lions, Little Lions house challenge is still on and it looks like Sir Nicholas wants to join is as well! Or, for something a little more quiet, perhaps curling up with a good book in the reading lounge?

Keep fighting the good fight and LET THEM HEAR YOU ROAR!

Congratulations on all of your achievements thus far, lions! With less than half of the term left you all continue to impress and strive for excellence. You all are making Godric Gryffindor, not to be confused with Jeremy Gryffindor, proud. So continue to wear your scarlet and gold robes with pride! Here are the 5 that continue to shine above the rest! STELLAR work!

HeraLecter - 220
Holmesian Feline - 195
ArianaBlack - 194
PhoenixStar - 176
Harry174 - 170

A special shout out to those who helped lead Gryffindor to victory in the most recent Gobstones match. Thanks to your efforts, Gryffindor will be in the Champtionship Match against Slytherin! So why not grab the gobstones set in the Game Lounge and practice? Looking for something more active? Why not grab a friend, or an enemy, and head down to the Dueling Arena? Not only will doing so hone your spellwork, but your efforts will only help Gryffindor secure a House Cup victory. That's two fwoopers with one stone, lions!

Keep fighting the good fight and LET THEM HEAR YOU ROAR!

To paraphrase the legendary Mr. Spock, what makes one an exceptional leader? Some of you may have come to realize your potential already and are seizing opportunities, and some of you may still be searching for your own footing and Gryffindor confidence. However, I look at each and everyone of you and see a strong leader already, you just need to believe in yourself! Just look at all you have accomplished already this term as a house! And there is still more term to go! While everyone's contributions are significant, here are the five that have truly appraised the role of a leader:

HeraLecter - 348
Holmesian Feline - 301
DaniDiNardo - 292
ArianaBlack - 288
Harry174 - 281

While Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff battle out their final Gobstones match of the term (why don't you go down and show some school spirit and support them?!) don't forget that we have a Championship to win and suppiles to practice with in the Game Lounge. Just continue being STELLAR lions!

Keep fighting the good fight and LET THEM HEAR YOU ROAR!

We're in the home stretch here lions! Let's be sure not to stumble those last 500 meters an fall on our faces just before the finish line, shall we? Congratulations to your collective efforts in keeping our pasteboard up to date and each other motivated! You all have truly come together as a proper pride whilst keeping your individual voices and Gryffindor attitudes! Gryffintudes! Everyone's contributions are important, but here is a special shout to our top 5 lions:

Hera - 463
Holmesian Feline - 407
DaniDiNardo - 404
Harry174 - 384
ArianaBlack - 382

Still looking for ways to leave your mark on the term? If competition is what you desire, we are facing off against Slytherin in the Championship Gobstones match and there is always challenging another person to a duel in the Dueling Arena. If support is more your style, you can cheer on your housemates and friends at the Gobstones Viewing Area or come join the hunt for the mysterious and evasive Fairy Tale Book of Fairy Tales in the library!

Keep fighting the good fight and LET THEM HEAR YOU ROAR!

Congratulations lions! You've made it through the term relatively in one piece. What a term it has been! As you each head to the Great Hall for the closing feast, I want you all to think about everything you have accomplished this term as an individual and as a house. Nothing it too small. Stand with your head held high and embrace your greatness, lions! You've earned it. Congratulations especially to our final top five of the pride for the term:

Hera 678
DaniDiNardo 658
Harry174 609
Holmesian Feline 604
ArianaBlack 565

A special shout out to Mr. Adair (ArianaBlack), Mr. Atreyu (Holmesian Feline), Miss Cambridge (DaniDiNardo), Mr. Zeke (Hera), Mr. Paton (Zoe), and Miss Valentine (PhoenixStar) for leading Gryffindor to victory in the championship match and securing the Gobstones Cup! It truly was an outstanding season! Well done!

Well done this term, Gryffindors! THEY CERTAINLY HEARD YOU ROAR!

ROAR ROAR GRYFFINDOR!