Principal's Message
Dear Parents and Community members, I hope this message finds you well.
Transition to High School
I’d like to begin by extending a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in the recent Year 6-7 transition afternoon. Our future Year 7 students had a fantastic experience, and the positive feedback from our Partner Primary Schools was wonderful to hear. Thanks to Jackson Meaney’s incredible work, we are building a strong Year 7 group for 2027. Having 140 extra young people onsite does make it quite hectic in the bus lines and we will be working on this before Year 6’s next visit.
Parent-Teacher Evening
Our Parent Teacher Evening was a terrific success with an excellent turnout and many meaningful interactions between teachers and parents. It was described by one teacher as a “bit of a lovefest,” which truly reflects the supportive spirit of our community. If you missed the opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher, please don’t hesitate to reach out by phone.
Girls Futsal win!
Congratulations are also in order to our Under 14s Girls Futsal Team for their outstanding wins at the South East Queensland Futsal Championships. Your efforts make us all proud!
Looking Ahead
Our school is actively preparing for its external validation process, which assesses our achievements and sets the path for future growth. This important review highlights the invaluable work of our staff, students and community partners, and provides a chance for reflection and renewal of our School Excellence Plan.
Connect and Thrive
Student voice and agency remain central to our work. The ‘Connect and Thrive’ event last term gave our students a powerful platform to share their views. We are responding by encouraging further student participation in shaping positive change within our school community. If your child is interested in being part of this exciting next phase, please encourage them to get involved, all students have been emailed the details of how to get involved. Office of youth Connect and Thrive Video featuring our students. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dpFACewT6I
High Achievers Class
We also continue to support a rich range of programs for our high potential and gifted students through the High Achievers Class and related initiatives such as Accelerated Maths, Sports Excellence, debating, and more. This year we will be refining selection processes for our High Achievers class and rebranding it to be called an extension class. This will help us to identify and nurture a broader diversity of talent, ensuring more students can achieve their potential. The selection process will focus on the intellectual and social emotional domains of high potential. Expressions of interest will be welcomed from Year 6 students for the 2027 cohort at the end of this week and closing at the end of term.
School Uniforms
A reminder as it gets cooler that blue Mullumbimby High School hoodies and jumpers are our school uniform, for all students Year 7-11. Year 12 have their commemorative jersey that they are able to wear. Please, no more black jumpers or hoodies, especially ones emblazoned with logos.
Keeping Kids Safe Online
Parents and carers can access a series of webinars and resources on how to ensure online safety for your young people through the e-safety commissioner. Upcoming webinars about how "AI is influencing new online risks" and "The trust trap" https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/cybermarvel/parents
Thank you for your ongoing support, and for partnering with us to provide the best possible educational experiences for our students.
Have a fantastic Week 4. Ms Bree Harvey-Bice, PRINCIPAL
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)
If you have ever wondered where our core values of respect, responsibility and learning come from, it is from the Positive Behaviour for Learning program. This year a staff team are revitalising PBL to better support our students and to maintain our high expectations of all. Each week, we will have a focus on a different behaviour. Last week, we saw the positive outcome of these reminders though the excellent behaviour of students at our ANZAC assembly. The Week 3 focus is on being on time to class. “In class, on time, ready to learn.” As always, thank you for your ongoing partnership. It means everything to our students to know they are seen, known, and valued — by their teachers here at school and that what they do here at school is valued by you at home.
Sports News
The school will host Monaro High School on Thursday 28 May for an afternoon of interschool sport. Students will have the opportunity to compete in Futsal, Rugby League, Basketball and Netball. Please note that the school Athletics Carnival, originally scheduled for Friday 29 May, has been rescheduled to Wednesday 3 June to accommodate this event.
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.
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!
Dates for your Diary
- Monday 11 May - NC Golf in Port Macquarie
- Monday 11 May - Sports Excellence Boot Camp
- Tuesday 12 May - Certificate 1 Tourism
- Wednesday 13 May - Futsal vs Cape Byron
- Wednesday 13 May - Yr10 Program
- Wednesday 13 May - Yr10 Women's Group
- Thursday 14 May - Yr7 STEM Day
- Thursday 14 May - Yr8 Young Men's Reconnect
- Friday 15 May - FNC Volleyball at Mullumbimby HS
- Monday 18 May - Futsal 16s in Coomera
- Tuesday 19 May - Certificate 1 Tourism
- Wedneady 20 May - Shearwater Sports visit
- Wednesday 20 May - Year 10 program
- Thursday 21 May - Careers Expo in GC
- Thursday 21 May - Yr8 Young Men's Reconnect
- Friday 22 May - FNC Cross Country BBHS
- Wednesday 27 May - Monaro HS Sports Visit
- Wednesday 3 June - MHS Athletics Carnival
A Note from our P&C
We’re delighted to share that the P&C and Mullumbimby High School have agreed to co-fund a number of long-awaited Faculty Wishlist items, supporting learning across a range of areas:
- CAPA (Drama): Sony FX30 Cinema Camera Pro Kit
- TAS: Twin drum sander
- TAS: Sawgrass Virtuoso sublimation printer
- HSIE: Archaeology dig kits
- Science: 5 × Airlink Bluetooth sensor connectors
- Wh
Decision to fund these items was made at the P&C’s most recent meeting last Monday. There was strong agreement in the room that this is exactly what our fundraising should enable – practical, high-value resources that will be used and appreciated by students for years to come. It’s a fantastic outcome, and a great example of what can be achieved when the P&C and school staff work closely together. With these contributions, the P&C’s financial support to MHS now exceeds $17,000 over the past 12 months. We’d like to sincerely thank everyone who makes this possible – our dedicated volunteers who organise events, write grants and lend a hand wherever needed, as well as our wider school and local business community for their ongoing generosity and support. This collective effort, built over many years, is what allows the P&C to contribute meaningfully to the school. Looking ahead, this year’s P&C Trivia Night Fundraiser is shaping up to be another great evening – please save the date: Friday, 21 August.
Careers News
Early university applications via the School Recommendation Program Round 1 will open on 25 June 2026.
University of Sydney Webinar - Admission pathways and entry schemes Date: Wednesday 13 May 2026 TIme: 4 :00 pm - 4:30 pm (AEST) Register via the following link - https://www.sydney.edu.au/study/events-for-prospective-students/undergraduate.html Year 10 In Term 3, Year 10 students will participate in the subject selection process for the HSC. There are two upcoming University webinars that outline key considerations and offer the opportunity to hear from student ambassadors sharing their stories and experiences with subject selection and transition to University studies. Macquarie University - Year 10 Webinar Date: Wednesday 13 May 2026 Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (AEST) Register via the following link - https://page.mq.edu.au/year-10-webinar-2026.html University of Newcastle - Year 10 Subject Selection Webinar Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026 Time: 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Register via the following link - https://www.newcastle.edu.au/events/info-sessions/y10-subject-selection-webinar For careers info, refer to Mullumbimby High School careers website - https://mullumbimbycareers.com/
MHS Uniform Shop Volunteer Roster
The MHS P&C is calling for volunteers to help our Uniform Shop Coordinator, Dorothee, for just ONE hour on Monday mornings (8:30–9:30am). The Uniform Shop plays a crucial role in raising funds that directly support programs, resources, and opportunities for all MHS students. By volunteering a single hour, you’re making a meaningful contribution to our school community. If you’re able to help, please email Caroline with your available date(s) and phone number at caroline.a.henning@gmail.com Your time—no matter how small—makes a big difference!
Canteen
Students should hand in their lunch order at the canteen before 9:30am to avoid disappointment.
Community Announcements
Please note all announcements included here are for your information and further details should be checked directly with organisers.