Message from our Principal
A busy term
We are settling into Term 3 which is arguably the busiest term of the year. It was wonderful to celebrate our Muggi Muggi Culture for NAIDOC week with our Dancers in week 1 sharing their culture at Brunswick Heads and Mullumbimby Public Schools as well as with us at our school assembly last week. It is such a privilege to have so many committed elders and leaders in our community to share this cultural knowledge and grow it with our students. A very big thank you to Chloe Power and Adam Culbert who were instrumental in the organisation of the week for our students.
Year 10 Subjects and Activities
Thank you to the families of Year 10 students who attended our Subject Selection Showcase last week. Our students have some big decisions to make over the next few weeks about their pattern of study for Year 11 and 12. For those that couldn’t make it along, I really encourage you to come along with your young person for the individual interviews in week 3. Getting the right pattern of study for each student is so important to ensure a successful and supported two years of senior studies. When discussing subject selection always focus on the three key questions; “Am I good at this?”, “Do I enjoy this?” and “Do I need this subject for my future?”
This week is another big one for Year 10, with many of them experiencing the Snow excursion while others are attending the Northern Rivers Career Expo and completing work experience. No mater which pathway, our students will be getting a great deal of benefit, growth and learning.
Check In Assessments for Year 7 to 9
Also, this week we are undertaking Check-In Assessments with Year 7, 8 and 9. This is an opportunity for us to get a snapshot of our student learning in comparison to the rest of the state but also to help us to identify learning gaps to fill or areas of strength to celebrate. These are low stakes tests for students but are really invaluable to us as educators to check our own teacher professional judgment about where students are achieving. The great thing about them too is that the feedback is very quick (within the week) allowing us to pivot in programming to ensure our students are getting what they need in their learning.
HSC Trial Examinations
Next week, Year 12 start their HSC trial examinations, so we are sending our unconditional love to them as they prepare for two very big weeks.
Save the dates for the CAPA showcase
Have a fantastic week two and be sure to put the special dates for the CAPA showcase (5 to 10 September) and Year 11 Drama Production of “The Life of the Insects” and also if you are able to assist in supporting the Community Fundraiser for Uncle Scotty, please see the dates and details on the flyer that follows.
Respect | Responsibility | Learning |Bree Harvey-Bice, PRINCIPAL
Support Scotty’s Raffle – Amazing Prizes to Be Won!
We’re running a raffle to support our mate, Scotty Sentance, and would love your help!
- 🎟️ Tickets from just $5 – prizes include vouchers, local goodies & unique experiences
- 🗓️ Winners drawn Friday 23 August at the school & education staff fundraiser (no need to be present - you will be contacted directly if you win)
- 📎 Buy tickets online – see above flyer for full details
Other ways to support Scotty:
- GoFundMe - gofundme.com/f/scotty-sentance-needs-our-help
- Community Bingo Night - Friday 9 August, 7:00pm @ Mullum Ex-Services Club (book direct with the club – all welcome!)
Please feel free to share this with friends, family, and your networks. Every ticket and donation is helping, and it means a lot to Scotty, his family, and all of us who are backing him. Thank you!
Contacts: Chloe.Power11@det.nsw.edu.au or Jennah.Adams1@det.nsw.edu.au
Save the Dates!
CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ART SHOWCASE - 5 to 10 Sept
Week 2, 3 & 4 for your diary
- Sunday 27 July to Friday 1 August - Snow Trip Excursion
- Monday 28 July - Careers Workshop for Year 10
- Monday 28 July - Bell Shakespeare’s touring ensemble at school
- Monday 28 July - 5.30pm Community Conversations at the Neighbourhood Centre supported by MHS P&C
- Tuesday 29 July - Northern Rivers Careers Expo Year 10
- Wednesday 30 July - Work Experience Year 10
- Thursday 31 July - Baribunmani Wanyi Ngay Aboriginal Youth Program (Yr9-12)
- Thursday 31 July - NC Athletics in Cudgen
- Friday 1 August - Snow Trip Excursion GC airport return at 4:35pm (parents pickup)
- Monday 4 August to Friday 15 August - Yr12 HSC Trial Examinations
- Monday 11 August - P&C Meeting at 5:30pm in the School Library.
- Monday 11 August - Open Boys and 16s Girls Futsal in Coomera
- Tuesday 12 August - EKKA Excursion (all day)
- Wednesday 13 August - Sports Excellence Gold Coast Suns Excursion
- Thursday 14 August - Ten Pin Bowling Challenge
A Note from our P&C
Date change alert🔔
Next P&C Meeting: Monday 11 August, 5:30pm in the School Library. The meeting will begin at 5:45pm. We’d love you to join us.
Contact Amy Colli 0429 804 890 or email: mullumbimbyhighpandc@gmail.com
Community Conversations with Mullumbimby Neighborhood Centre: Invitation to MHS Parents on Monday 28 July
Dear P&C members and friends,
How can we make Mullumbimby even better for our kids, our families, and ourselves? The Mullumbimby Neighborhood Centre (MNC) wants to hear from you at a special Community Conversations evening just for MHS parents and staff.
Mel Williams from the MNC says: "We are really hoping for this to be meaningful work in our community, long term, not just a one-off project that disappears in time. We are looking to re-connect our community and build capacity along the way."
"We have held some really great conversations with different groups this year, and we are beginning to understand what truly matters to our community. It’s been really interesting, and we are beginning to see some 'ripples' of change."
"Of course, one of the hardest demographics to reach is the working/family/middle section of our community, for obvious reasons (they are busy working and making ends meet, etc.) However, we do need to hear these voices to have an understanding of what is meaningful to them."
That’s us! This session is a chance to share what matters most to MHS families—whether it’s wellbeing programs, safe streets, after-school activities, or anything in between. The more voices in the room, the stronger the ripple effect.
Event details
- What: Community Conversations workshop
- When: Monday, 28 July
- Time: Arrive 5:30 pm for a 5:45 pm start (wrap-up by 7:15 pm)
- Where: MHS Library
- Refreshments: Light catering provided by the Neighbourhood Centre
Why come?
- Be heard. Shape the projects and priorities that affect our children and community.
- Connect. Meet like-minded parents, staff, and MNC facilitators.
- Give back. Your input supports the invaluable work of the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre.
Kindly RSVP workshop attendance by the end of this week.
Please email your attendance to mullumbimbyhighpandc@gmail.com so we can plan catering. Walk-ins are welcome too. Let’s pack the library and make sure the voices of busy, everyday families are front and centre. See you there!
The shop is open every Mondays from 8:30am to 9am. You can order and pay for uniforms online . You will be able to nominate at checkout if you are picking up your order or if it can be given to the student. Orders will be processed on the same days as the uniform shop is open (Monday). Payment can be made in store by cash, cheque, debit or credit card. Any uniform shop enquiries can be sent to mullumuniforms@gmail.com
Early Leave Pass
Please note that any request for early leave should be called in as early as possible (student can also drop a note at the office before CARE at 8:50am), especially on Sports Days. It can be difficult on those days to find your student at a last-minute notice as some are involved in sports outside the school grounds.
Breakfast Club on Monday Mornings
Every Monday morning from 8:20am to 8:40am at the Wellbeing Hub, Mullum High's Breakfast Club is back. Cereal, toast, banana smoothies and milkshakes. Everyone is welcome, everything is free. All you need to bring is your smile and all you need to do afterwards is wash up. Come and say hi.
Homework Club on Thursday Afternoons
Every Thursday afternoon starting Week 2 from 3pm to 4pm in the School Library, everyone is welcome and light snacks will be provided. This is a great opportunity to get some one-on-one help with school work, homework or assessment tasks. Bring a friend and a task to work on.
Careers Information & News
Sunshine Sugar is pleased to advise that the following Apprenticeships and Traineeships are available for 2026. Applications close 10 August 2025 so please share with your student community.
Broadwater Mill:
- Electrician (Industrial) Apprenticeship – be fully supported by our professional tradespeople at Broadwater Mill to become a qualified Electrician. www.seek.com.au/job/85666933
- Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship – receive structured on-the-job training at Broadwater Mill to become a qualified Mechanical Fitter. www.seek.com.au/job/85666317
- Boilermaker Apprenticeship - become a qualified Boilermaker over a four-year apprenticeship program. www.seek.com.au/job/85666768
Harwood Mill:
- Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship – join our team in Harwood and excel in mechanical fitting. www.seek.com.au/job/85709229
- Electrician (Industrial) Apprenticeship – enhance your expertise with industrial electrical training at our Harwood Mill & Refinery. www.seek.com.au/job/85709097
Our Condong Mill will have Fitter, Boilermaker & Electrician Apprenticeships to be advertised in October.
Any questions, see Ms Clarkson at the Careers Office.
Reminder: Mullumbimby High School Careers Website is available to explore courses and careers www.mullumbimbycareers.com.au
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