Message from our Principal
2026 Student Leadership Team
As we come into the last three weeks of term, it is time to celebrate a number of milestones. The first of these is the election of our 2026 School Captains. It takes a great deal of courage to put yourself forward for any sort of leadership position and we had a number of excellent school leaders deliver their speeches for their peers before the election. Some of the key values that our student leaders spoke about were listening deeply to the ideas and opinions of others; not always being the loudest voice in the room; unity; belonging; hard work; volunteering and activism. Their optimism and determination put our school in a great place to move forward into 2026.
Congratulations to Lucas Johnson, Scarlett Clifford and Lucy Wraight who have been elected as our Senior SRC representatives, Juliette Adlard and James Muddle our School Vice Captains and Harriet Killips and Elia Klugman, our 2026 School Captains.
Drama Production
Last week saw the culmination of many hours of rehearsal, planning and development with the Year 11 Drama production of The Life of the Insects. For those of you who were able to attend, you would know what an excellent production it was. Congratulations to our creative and talented cast and crew and a very big thank you to Marissa McEwan, our wonderful Drama teacher who guided our students to help realise their creative vision.
Congratulations to the cast and the production team.
CAPA Showcase on Wednesday 10 September
This week will see our visual arts and music students’ talents on show at the CAPA Showcase on Wednesday Evening. Our 2026 Year 7 students from our partner primary schools will be joining us for a sneak peek earlier on Wednesday afternoon.
Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG)
On Friday last week, I joined Chloe Power and Adam Culbert from our Aboriginal Education Team to participate with our local and regional Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) and others from as far south as Coffs Harbour and west to Kyogle and Casino to workshop the Partnership agreement between the Department of Education and the NSW AECG. This version of the partnership agreement is at its halfway point and there is currently a review taking place across the state.
There were some deep conversations, learnings and listening in that room in Grafton. There is also a recognition that as a community and as a department there is still room for growth and improvement in the way we ensure our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students and all students engage with Aboriginal cultures and histories. Our local Tweed-Wollumbin AECG meets once a term. The next meeting will be at Tweed River High School, from 4pm to 6pm on Monday 20th October. All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community members are encouraged to come along and have their voice heard.
Respect | Responsibility | Learning | Bree Harvey-Bice, PRINCIPAL
Creative & Performing Arts Showcase
Art Exhibition - Don't miss it!
Wednesday 10 September -- The CAPA Showcase is open to our community from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with an Art Exhibition and HSC Major Works on display.
Year 6 transition students are invited to see the CAPA showcase on Wednesday 10 September from 12:50pm to 3pm.
Music Performance - Wednesday 10 September 5:45pm
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 8 September - P&C Meeting at 5:30pm at school
- Wednesday 10 September - CAPA showcase - Exhibition and Music 4:30pm - 7:30pm
- Wednesday 10 September - Yr6 transition students from 12:30pm
- Friday 12 September - Byron Shire Council & SRC consultation meeting
- Monday 15 September to 24 September - Yr11 Preliminary Examinations
- 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 at 9:15am
- Friday 26 September - Last day of school for all students' term 3
- SPRING BREAK
- Monday 13 October - Term 4 Staff Development Day - No students at school
- Tuesday 14 October - All students return to school for Term 4
- 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 Dinner
A Note from our P&C
P&C Meeting Tonight
Tonight, Monday 8 September, at 5:30pm in the School Library. The meeting will begin at 5:45pm. We’d love you to join us.
Trivia Night
P&C are working towards our next fundraiser in the form of a bumper trivia night. Please be in touch with any prize donations or ideas. There will be plenty to organise and we’d love your help if you’d like to join our team. We welcome all skillsets. Save the date - Friday 14 November
Uniform shop
A reminder that we sell the seniors white shirts. We’re well stocked with all sizes and they’re ready for purchase. With only a few weeks left of this term, we encourage you to pop into the uniform shop on a Monday morning or get your online orders in soon. Term 4 is just around the corner, and we look forward to seeing our year 10 cohort looking smart in their senior shirts.
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.
Community Announcements
1000 Voices is a community-led project to help solve homelessness here in the Byron Shire. The project is part of the Ending Rough Sleeping Collaboration Byron Shire. They're gathering our community's perspectives, ideas and experiences to uncover what's working, and what barriers we need to break through. Our local insights will guide immediate actions and long-term goals. The Survey is open until 14 September - Add Your Voice here! or visit Byron Shire Council Website.