What's On? Week 9 | Term 3 | 15 September 2025 | Mullumbimby High School Newsletter

Preliminary Examinations

This week and into next week, our Year 11 students will be completing their final exams for the HSC Preliminary Course. Having our new hall in action this year has made things much more comfortable for students as they undertake their examination.

Professional Learning for our Staff

Yesterday afternoon, all staff engaged in some professional learning in Trauma Informed Practice. This accredited, evidence based and research informed, professional learning, for education staff assists us to keep up to date on best practice to support our young people and their families. The alarming statistics that we looked at from the Australian Child Maltreatment Study (40.2% of 16-34 year olds of the 8500 surveyed reported multiple maltreatment types, 43.8% reported exposure to domestic violence) really highlighted that our schools are part of a greater ecosystem of society. What this means in a single classroom setting is that approximately 10 students per class have experienced multiple forms of maltreatment and 11 students in a class have been exposed to domestic violence. These are just two of the forms of maltreatment that have a trauma impact on people in our Australian communities, no matter their postcode.

The positive news is that PCEs or Positive Childhood Experiences such as family foundation, family resilience, the school, the community and a positive adult presence, provide a buffer against adversity and promote lifelong wellbeing. Positive relationships at school really matter and having an adult in your world who is your champion can make all the difference to a child or young person. With over 70 staff here at MHS with this knowledge, we are sure that we can help to be a PCE for our students.

Homework Club

A reminder that homework club operates in our library every Thursday afternoon and is a great opportunity for students to catch up on assessment tasks or have apace for quite study prior to exams.

Farewell to the Year 12 2025 Cohort

Next week will be our Year 12 student’s final week of secondary schooling. They will have a week of final revision and some celebratory activities as well. Their Presentation Assembly will take place on Thursday 25 September at 9:15. Parents, Carers and Community Members are invited to celebrate this milestone for our Year 12 students.

Every Day Matters

As the term draws to a close next week, a reminder that Every Day Matters. Every day, students can be learning and improving on their skills and building their social skills with friends at school. Friday of week 10 is an official school day. Let’s break the false belief that we don’t do anything on the last day of term. We do. We continue to learn, engage with each other and create lasting memories for the future.

Respect | Responsibility | Learning | Bree Harvey-Bice, PRINCIPAL

Volunteers are needed for HSC

Mullumbimby High School is still seeking volunteers who can assist as readers and writers for our upcoming HSC examinations on the following days:

• Tuesday 21st October 2025 - 9:15 am till 12:30 pm
• Monday 3rd November 2025 - 1:45 pm - 3:30 pm
• Tuesday 4th November 2025 - 9:15 - 12:30 pm

NOTE: THE START TIME IS ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL - THIS IS 10 MINUTES PRIOR TO EXAM START TIME. THE FINISH TIME MAY BE EARLIER.

Preferably, we would like the same volunteer for each session, as our students benefit greatly from consistency.

Requirements:

• Clear handwriting and excellent reading skills
• A caring and calm attitude
• Volunteer Working With Children Check. Volunteer Working With Children Check (https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check )

If you are interested in supporting our students in this important way, please contact Karen Barnard pm 0413 764 155 or via email: karen.barnard2@det.nsw.edu.au. Your help will make a real difference.

Dates to add to your diary

• Monday 15 September to 24 September - Yr11 Prelim Exams (check timetable)
• Wednesday 17 September - Yr9 and Yr10 Photography @ Swell in Currumbin
• Monday 15 September to 24 September - Yr11 Preliminary Examinations
• Monday 22 September - Outdoor Education Camp over the next 3 days
• Thursday 25 September - Yr12 Graduation Ceremony and Farewell from 9:15am
• Friday 26 September - Last day of Term 3 for all students
• SPRING BREAK - STAY SAFE
• Monday 13 October - Term 4 Staff Development Day - No students at school
• Tuesday 14 October - All students return to school for Term 4
• Wednesday 15 October - Catch up Vaccination Program for Yr7 & Yr10 students
• Wednesday 15 October - First Aid Course for Yr11 students
• Thursday 16 October - Yr12 2025 HSC examinations start today for the next 4 weeks
• Monday 20 October - Yr8 Emu Gully Camp for 3 days
• Monday 10 November - Yr12 2025 Formal Gala Dinner

A Note from our P&C

Uniform shop

Senior’s white shirts are available - Year 10s have only a couple more weeks of this term to prepare and be ready to step into term 4 wearing your senior uniform. White polos with our school logo are also available for purchase. Place your orders online or pop into uniform shop first thing on a Monday morning to buy yours.

Uniform Shop Volunteers

Are you available to join our dedicated team for just a couple of hours a week? We’re looking for help on either Monday or Wednesday mornings. Please email us to discuss: mullumbimbyhighpandc@gmail.com

Trivia Night Fundraiser Event

SAVE THE DATE - Friday 14th November. Lots of fun and prizes to be had by all. Watch this space for more details.

Next P&C Meeting

Monday 27 October, 5:30pm in the School Library. The meeting will begin at 5:45pm. We’d love you to join us.

Any Queries?

Please reach out via the contact details:

• Amy Colli 0429 804 890 or
• Email: mullumbimbyhighpandc@gmail.com

Careers Information & News

Any questions, see Ms Clarkson at the Careers Office or the Careers Facebook page.

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