G ANDHI HOUSE LINCOLN HOUSE MANDELA HOUSE

Gandhi House has been abuzz with excitement as we gear up for a range of exciting events in the upcoming term.

The Gandhi Dance Squad has been working hard on their choreography for the InterHouse Performing Arts Festival. Their dedication and hard work are sure to make them a force to be reckoned with. The squad is committed to showcasing their best moves and representing their House with pride.

In addition to the Dance Squad, Gandhi House is also forming their Inter-House Drama Team. Students who are interested in competing in Improvisation Drama are encouraged to sign up on the House Board located on Level 1. With their creativity and quick thinking, the Drama Team is sure to bring their A-game to this Festival. We need students from each year group within the team so I encourage everyone to have a go.

A quick reminder that Gandhi House will be holding its Charity Day Colour Run at the end of the term. This event is a fun way for students to come together and support a worthy cause. More information about the event will be shared in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!

Whether you love dance, drama, or charity work, Gandhi House has something for everyone to get involved in.

Mr Peter Quan Head of Gandhi House

While on the surface it may look like things have started to calm down in Lincoln, we are busy gearing up for our next big event, the Inter-House Preforming Arts Festival. This event will be held early next term and will feature an improv comedy competition as well as a dance battle between the Houses. We aim to WIN!

It has been fantastic to see so many students sign up for the event and while it is still relatively early days, I am excited for what our students are going to come up with for their routines. There may even be a cameo from yours truly on the night!

Sign-ups are also on the House Boards now for the newly created House Week competitions that will occur each term in Week 7 and contribute to the House Cup. This term there is Volleyball, Chess, and Super Smash Bros for students to compete in. Each competition will have a Senior and Junior team, with the winning teams earning 50 House Points towards the House Cup!

I encourage as many Lincoln students to sign up as possible. Get together with your friends and participate in one of these exciting upcoming events. This is our chance to shine and I look forward to seeing the competition begin next week.

Mr Vincent Lim Head of Lincoln House

Last week marked our first Mandela House Breakfast. Pancakes were cooked by students of PCG M7 and M8 for the whole House. Students could grab some pancakes on the roof to start their day, and hopefully they were able to talk and get to know others members of Mandela House that bit better. Overall, it was a great morning, but we learned a lot on how to make the next one in Term 2 even better, for example, not running out of time!

GLEE or the newly named Inter-House Performing Arts Festival is now in full swing. We have started well, and congratulations to all students who were selected for the team and to those who auditioned and had a go. We have a lot of work to do to win back the title that we have only lost once, but I am confident we will get there. Team Green is indeed a fighting force!

Every Thursday during PCG, some friendly competition is happening between the PCG’s of Mandela. This week, PCG’s were tasked with making the highest Marshmallow Tower. Well done to Mr Sloan’s PCG for taking the win this week!

Mr Tom Dempers Head of Mandela House

Learning to GROW at St George’s Growth Mindset to help you achieve your best

High school can be a challenging and stressful time for many students. It’s a point when we’re asking them to balance multiple priorities, from academic and co-curricular activities, all while navigating social dynamics and trying to find their place in the world. However, by adopting a growth mindset, high school can also be a time of great opportunity for personal growth and development.

Most students have completed their first assessment or are getting close to it. By having a growth mindset, they can use these thoughts to turn any feedback from teachers into an opportunity for future success. A growth mindset is the belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work.

It’s the opposite of a fixed mindset, which assumes that our abilities and intelligence are predetermined and unchangeable. A growth mindset allows us to embrace challenges and setbacks as opportunities for learning and development, rather than as evidence of our limitations.

Our Year 12 students, enrolled in FlexiTrack High, have just completed and successfully passed their first university-level assignment. Whether they achieved a standard pass or a distinction, the focus is on responding to and actioning feedback so that they can continue to grow and develop as learners. Our students are learning to embrace the challenges of a new style of learning and focus on effort over natural ability and be open to feedback and constructive criticism. Finally, by being supportive of the growth of our students and encouraging them to seek out positive influences, we can help them to achieve their personal goals.

Our Year 10s have also started to discuss work experience which will take place for all students in Term Two this year. This is a wonderful chance for all of our students to have a taste of the world of work and I look forward to see the diverse range of work placements being undertaken by the Year 10 students this year. Further details regarding work experience was sent out to all families this week.

Mrs Sharan Tagore APEx and Careers Coordinator

Staff Book Review

Robert Muchamore is a popular author of young adult fiction, with many of his books featuring teenage protagonists who find themselves in thrilling and often dangerous situations. Many of his books deal with themes such as espionage, crime, and adventure, and they are often action-packed and fast-paced, making them appealing to many young readers.

Robert Muchamore’s Robin Hood series is a reimagining of the classic legend of Robin Hood, with a focus on the character’s early years. The series follows Robin and his band of outlaws as they fight against the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham and other enemies, using their skills and wits to outsmart their foes.

As a mum of a 12 year old boy myself, it has been a pleasure to watch my son, captivated by this series of books. He is not an avid reader, but when he finds something he enjoys, he finds it hard to put down (I often have to tell him close his book, turn off the light and go to sleep). He has enjoyed reading all the Robin Hood series and is now up to book five of Robert Muchamore’s Cherub Series. These books are fast-paced and exciting, with relatable characters. They also provide an opportunity to introduce children to historical fiction, which can be a valuable learning experience.

Mrs Michelle Hort Marketing Specialist