- Principal's Message
- Current Year 7 Families Meet & Greet
- Reminder of school procedures: Leaving Early, Arriving Late or Messages
- NSW School Vaccination Program 2026
- Photo ordering still possible
- Homework Club
- Attendance Matters
- Year 11 & Year 12 HSC Success Webinar
- Dates for your diary
- A Note from our P&C - An Invitation
- MHS Uniform Shop
- Canteen
- Community Announcements
Principal's Message
Week 5 at Mullumbimby High School was bustling with exciting learning opportunities, sporting achievements, and important reminders for our school community.
University Showcase
We were pleased to welcome representatives from several universities and TAFE NSW to our school. Year 11 students had the valuable chance to explore a wide range of pathways to university and further study, learn about university life, and discover scholarship opportunities. It was particularly inspiring for our students to meet university staff who were former Mullumbimby High students, reinforcing the strong connection between our school and higher education providers.
A successful sporting week
It was a very busy and successful sporting week at MHS, with our students embodying the school motto of “Play the Game”. The Open Boys Basketball team demonstrated great effort at the Far North Coast CHS Gala Day, securing a win and a strong performance in their matches. Our Lawn Bowls team performed admirably, winning their first match against Wollumbin and competing fiercely against the eventual champions, Ballina Coast. Furthermore, congratulations to our AFL players — seven of whom were selected for the Far North Coast AFL team to compete at the upcoming North Coast Championships. This is a fantastic achievement reflecting their skills and dedication. In swimming, well done to our 15 Years Girls and 14 Years Boys 4 × 50 m relay teams — Billie, Harper, Jinja, Lily-Rose, Marley, Molly, and Phoenix — who excelled at the Far North Coast Swimming Carnival and have qualified for the North Coast Swimming Championships in Kempsey. Special congratulations to all swimmers who achieved personal bests and represented our school with pride. In Year 12 Health and Movement Science, students embraced a hands-on learning experience focused on recovery strategies. They explored muscle recovery techniques by using trigger balls to release tight muscles, followed by an immersive ice bath session. This practical approach enabled students to better understand how athletes support muscle recovery and enhance performance. I want to commend all students for their enthusiasm and commitment in taking on this challenge.
A gentle reminder regarding Monday early departure
Permanent leave passes for 2:30pm on Mondays are only available to students who live in Mullumbimby and can walk or ride home directly. Students requiring early leave due to a one-off appointment must apply through the front office before 10:00am on that day. Recently, there have been numerous late requests which we cannot accommodate going forward, except in exceptional circumstances. This policy ensures we maintain our duty of care and student safety. Thank you to families for your understanding and cooperation.
Coming Up this week, we have our Step-Up evening!
This is a great opportunity for our future students and their families to get to know our school a little better. At MHS we have excellent relationships with our partner primary schools, and our school staffs work together to ensure that every student who transitions to and through our schools is genuinely known, valued and cared for. If you have a student in Year 5 or 6, please join us on Thursday evening from 5:15pm for a tour of the school and an opportunity to meet our dedicated and expert educators.
Current Year 7 Families Meet & Greet
Monday 9 March from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, all current Year 7 Parents and Carers are invited to a Meet & Greet afternoon in the school library. This is an informal opportunity to meet our school staff and other Year 7 parents. Light refreshments will be served. Parents are also invited to stay back and join the P&C meeting afterwards if they wish.
Reminder of school procedures: Leaving Early, Arriving Late or Messages
GOING AWAY 5 DAYS OR MORE? A reminder to our school community that the NSW DET requires that parents arrange holiday DURING school vacations. If your family holiday is during school time, you will need to inform the School Principal in advance and submit a permission to leave from school. An application for leave should be provided at least two weeks prior to departure. Ask our office for an “Application for Leave” BEFORE the holiday. ABSENT, LATE OR EARLY? If your child is not at school, let us know they are safe. We will let you know they are not at school with an SMS message if we have not heard from you. COMING IN LATE? School starts every day at 8:50am for all students. If students arrive after that time and miss CARE (roll call), please let the school know why they are late or provide them with a note. Students need to sign in at Student Services Office as soon as they arrive on the premises. LEAVING EARLY? Only legitimate one-off appointments will be approved by the principal. A note or a phone call should be made to Student Services before 9:30am and a leave pass will be processed. MESSAGES TO STUDENTS? Please call before 2pm. Only URGENT messages will be passed on during class time. We ask that all arrangements regarding after school activities be discussed with your student BEFORE school to avoid stress and distraction.
NSW School Vaccination Program 2026
As part of the NSW School Vaccination Program 2026, the following vaccines will be offered free of charge at school on the following dates:
- Tuesday 31 March - Yr 10 Vaccinations
- Wednesday 10 June - Yr 7 Vaccinations
- Wednesday 28 October - Yr 7 and Yr 10 Vaccinations
YEAR 7 STUDENTS
- diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine – 1 dose
- human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine – 1 dose
YEAR 10 STUDENTS meningococcal ACWY vaccine – 1 dose
To have your child vaccinated at school, you need to give your permission (consent) either online or by filling out and returning the paper consent form. TO DO
- Read the school vaccination program information. Translations are available. Please refer to the NSW Health webpage: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/school_vaccination_language.aspx
- Sign the consent form — you can do this online or on a paper consent form.
- Return the consent form back to school as soon as you can.
- Talk to your child about getting vaccinated. Information for students.
YOU WILL NEED 1. Medicare card details for you and your child. 2. name of the secondary school your child will attend in Year 7 or Year 10, 3. your Service NSW login details (this is the same account you might use to renew your driver’s license). 4. if you don’t have a Service NSW account, you can create one by visiting https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/services/myservicensw-account/how-to-create-an- account. MORE INFORMATION For detailed steps on how to provide consent, please watch the How to Provide Consent Video or refer to the NSW Health webpage (https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/online- consent-school- vaccination.aspx).
If you or your child do not have a Medicare card, internet access or you are unable to complete the online consent, ask your child's school for a paper consent form. On vaccination day, children should eat a good breakfast and wear a short-sleeve shirt like their sports uniform. After getting the vaccine children can play sport, shower, and do after-school activities as normal. For more information on routine school vaccinations, please visit: www.health.nsw.gov.au/schoolvaccination.
Photo ordering still possible
If your child attended the school photo day or catch-up day, it is not too late to order it. Just remember to use the code V4G5YUN6 on the School Photographer's website button.
Homework Club
Attendance Matters
Coming to school regularly makes a big difference - it helps you keep up with your learning, stay connected, and give yourself the best chance to succeed. We're excited to announce that this year, we're recognising students who show a strong commitment to being at school. At the end of each term, all students with 95% attendance or higher will go into the draw to win a $500 gift voucher. Two vouchers will be awarded every term so there's plenty of chances to win. Vouchers can be used at a range of stores, including JB Hi-Fi, Foot Locker, City Beach, EB Games and plenty of other leading retailers. So come to school each day, stay consistent, and you could be in the draw to win $500!
Year 11 & Year 12 HSC Success Webinar
The University of Newcastle has partnered with InspirationED to host a practical, insight‑packed webinar designed specifically for Year 11 and 12 students (and their parents) who want to strengthen their study approach and get expert guidance from someone who truly understands the HSC landscape. Strategies for HSC Success Webinar - University of Newcastle and InspirationED Date: Monday 16 March Time: 7:00pm Location: Zoom Webinar – Register Here
Dates for your diary
- Monday 2 March - School Photo catch up if you missed it!
- Tuesday 3 March - FNC Netball at Cavanbah Centre
- Thursday 5 March - STEP UP Info for Yr 5 & Yr 6 students and families @ 5:15pm to 7:30pm
- Thursday 5 March - ADF presentation. See Ms Clarkson if you are interested
- Monday 9 March - Year 7 Parents and Carers Meet & Greet @ 4:30pm to 5:30pm
- Monday 9 March - AGM for P&C @ 5:30pm in the school library
- 11 March to 23 March - NAPLAN period for Yr7 and Yr9 students
- Monday 16 March - South Passage Excursion all week
- Friday 27 March - Expression of interest for High School Year 7 are due
- Tuesday 31 March - Year 10 Vaccination program (only with permission)
- Wednesday 1 April - Transition Day for Year 6 students @ 1pm to 3pm
- Thursday 2 April - Last day of school - end of Term 1
A Note from our P&C - An Invitation
Our next ordinary P&C meeting will be on Monday 9 March, starting with our AGM. Please join us in the school library at 5.15pm for a 5.30pm start. Light refreshments will be served. Paid members are entitled to cast votes during the meeting. If you’d like to become a paid member before the meeting, please fill out a form and pay your $2 annual membership at the school office before 9 March so we can get you signed up. We warmly welcome new members. Grants writers needed - One of the ways we secure funds for our school is by applying for grants. If you have experience in this area, or are keen to learn, please reach out and give us a hand. Any feedback or enquiries, please contact us by email: mullumbimbyhighpandc@gmail.com Or phone Amy Colli 0429 804 890
MHS Uniform Shop
Canteen
Students should hand in their lunch order at the canteen before 9:30am to avoid disappointment.
Community Announcements
The safe driving course is delivered by qualified trainers and experienced driving instructors. The course is broken down into two (2) Modules. To attend the course, learner drivers need to:
- have a valid learner licence
- be under 25
- have completed at least 50 logbook hours of on-road driving (excluding any 3 for 1 bonus hours)
- have included night driving in some of those hours.
- Fee: $140
Free Course for Concession Card Holders. SDCL - Tuesday 3rd & 17th March - 4 to 7pm Barista - Tuesday 3rd & 17th March - 4 to 7pm
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