As the Mannix House captains, we have been working hard to improve the attitude and participation in Mannix House, bringing a more uplifting spirit to our activities and events. We’re proud of the progress we’ve already made, including achieving second place in House Swimming with almost every event filled, and winning first place in the Summer Reading Challenge, beating the previous record. These results reflect the positive changes we’re beginning to see.

We also want to acknowledge everyone involved in House Eisteddfod. Although we didn’t achieve the result we had hoped for, we are incredibly proud of the spectacular amount of effort put in by all. It was amazing to see everyone show pride for the house and support one another throughout the process. As we begin this second term, we are already noticing this strong change take effect within the house with the attitude, and participation at the forefront of this development, and are looking forward to showing this during house athletics.

We must commend every single member of our house, as each and every one of you has demonstrated incredible leadership, passion, and dedication in helping to change and improve the culture of Mannix. It has been inspiring to see how everyone has stepped up, embraced the challenges, and committed themselves to making our house a better place for everyone.

We also want to take a moment to recognise and thank our amazing new Head of House, Mr Simpson. From the moment he joined us, he has brought an incredible energy and a genuine passion for helping each of us grow and succeed. His leadership has made a real difference, not just in the way our House runs, but in the way we all come together as a community. His encouragement and belief in what we are building here have given us the confidence to keep pushing forward.

As we head into this second term as House captains, we want to make it clear that we are not done yet. We are committed to continuing this momentum right through to the very end. Together, we will keep pushing, supporting each other, and striving to leave a lasting impact on the Mannix culture for years to come.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road.

2025 Mannix House Captains
Liam Beckett & Ella Hart

Student of the Fortnight:

We are excited to recognise Erik Lai (9/MCMS) from Year 9 as our Student of the Fortnight. New to leadership this year, Erik may be a quieter presence, but his impact within Mannix House has been incredibly strong. He leads through his actions, always stepping up when needed and showing great reliability, care, and positivity. Erik’s quiet dedication consistently lifts those around him, and his genuine commitment to making a difference truly reflects the spirit of our house. We are incredibly proud of the way Erik has embraced his leadership role and the outstanding example he is setting for others.