G ANDHI HOUSE LINCOLN HOUSE MANDELA HOUSE

Gandhi House recently congratulated two more of our amazing students for the month of June - Emma-Jane Scott who has been bestowed the title of Junior Gandhite of the Month, and Ben Humphreys for Senior Gandhite of the Month.

Emma-Jane’s dedication to supporting our new students has made us extremely proud. The senior honour for Ben Humphreys has been awarded for his unwavering support and dedication to Gandhi House. Ben’s steadfast commitment is genuinely admired, and it is wonderful to see him engage in so many aspects of House life with such positive energy and enthusiasm.

We are also very proud to see one of our House Captains for 2023, Niamh Bingham, being successful in her application to be part of the Rotary Exchange program. Congratulations Niamh!

We’re excitedly looking forward to House Week in Week 9, featuring a newspaper fashion show, Mario Kart Tournament, and table tennis tournament. We anticipate a strong turnout from our Gandhi House champions, eager to bring glory (and points!) to the House.

Let’s shine, Gandhi House!

Mr Alex Hanssen Acting Head of Gandhi House

During extended PCG this week, students had the fantastic opportunity to discuss advocacy and global issues. The students were able to research and discuss topics of social justice that were important to them before creating an advocacy campaign plan.

Next week marks the start of our second House Week, an event that runs every term and is an opportunity for students to compete against the other Houses in competitions for points towards the House Cup.

This term students will participate in Mario Kart, a newspaper fashion show and a table tennis competition. Sign-ups were available from a form on the notices, and I thank all of the Lincoln students who have volunteered.

At the end of this term, we will be hosting the annual Lincoln Charity Day at Supreme Court Gardens.

We will once again be raising funds for Headspace and raising awareness for youth mental health. A link for the donation page will be available soon. The event will start at lunch and will continue to the end of the day. Please look forward to food trucks, inflatables as well as games and activities to finish the term with a positive spirit and much house pride.

Mr Vincent Lim Head of Lincoln House

With Semester One soon coming to an end, Head of Mandela, Mr Thomas Dempers, asked our two House Captains, Ella Moss and Nick Millington to write a short summary of the year so far.

What a remarkable semester it has been!

We dominated the Sync Swim Event at the Swimming Carnival in Term One with our impressive, synchronised dance, creating a powerful bond within our House. Our office-themed dance won the prestigious Interhouse Dance Competition trophy, showcasing the creativity of our amazing dancers. On the sports field, we excelled by securing first place in the Interhouse Cross Country, earning valuable points for our standing on the House leader board. Students of Mandela have made us immensely proud. What a great group of people they are.

Throughout the semester, engaging in House PCG contests brought students from different year group together, fostering collaboration and lasting bonds. From scavenger hunts to creating the longest minty wrapper, to ultimately win a pizza party at the end of term. Mandela House PCGs certainly know how to have fun!

Each term, we celebrate our collective achievements with a delightful morning Mandela Breakfast, reflecting on our many fine successes. Last term, Zuri Hawkins received the prestigious Mandela GOAT award for her kindness and dedication and this term students and teachers will vote for another worthy recipient. Thank you, Mandela House, for an exceptional semester.

Let’s continue striving for excellence and creating lasting memories, cheering each other on and being the best that we can be.