27 June 2025

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

We are so proud of our Mini Vinnies! With your help, they raised much needed money for The Vinnies Winter Appeal and Pete’s Place. Thank you for your generosity in supplying delicious treats for the cake stall.

Today’s long awaited Colour Run was a huge success. The addition of slime this year provided an extra layer of challenge. Gumboots certainly came in handy.

Congratulations to Malu Rodrigues-Wise who was the recipient of this week’s Walk Worthy of God Good Sport Award at assembly this morning. His teachers say he is always happy to join in and include others with a smile on his face. He plays fairly, shares and always enjoys himself.

I hope many of you will be able to join us for a liturgy and morning tea next Thursday as we farewell a very special lady; the wonderful Mrs Watts. See details further down in the newsletter.

Warm regards,

Margaret

UPCOMING EVENTS

Term 2

• Monday 30th June - 4th July - NAIDOC Week Celebrations
• Monday 30th June - Dental Van Visit
• Tuesday 1st July - Confirmation Mini-Retreat
• Thursday 3rd July - Mrs Watts' Farewell Liturgy and Morning Tea
• Friday 4th July - Presentation of Term 2 Effort Awards 
• Friday 4th July - Student reports available in Compass

Term 3

• Monday 21st July - Staff Development Day (pupil-free day)
• Tuesday 22nd July - First day of Term 3 for students
• Tuesday 22nd - Friday 25th July - Book Fair
• Friday 25th July - Grandparents’ Day
• Friday 8th August - Barney Barselaar Cup
• Tuesday 26th August - Netball Schools Cup Regional Final
• Tuesday 26th August - Diocesan Athletics
• Monday 22nd - Wednesday 24th September - Year 5 Camp
• Monday 22nd - 23rd September - Year 4 Camp
  

WHAT'S THE BUZZ?

Liz Watts’ Farewell

Please RSVP  here by Monday morning if you are able to come along.

Colour Run

The Colour Run was a fantastic success, bringing our community together for a day filled with smiles and fantastic energy!  The children (and the staff) had a wonderful time. These are the magical days where beautiful memories are made. Watch this space and our socials for photos next week.

NAIDOC Week at MHOC

This year’s NAIDOC Theme is The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy. There will be events for children all week including guest speakers, a performance by our Aboriginal student at Mater Christi, a visit by Garby elders, activities at lunch and recess as well as classroom activities.

NAIDOC Week culminates with our annual NAIDOC celebration on Friday 4th July at 12pm. All welcome!

Grandparents’ Day

We are excited to be hosting our annual Grandparents’ Day celebrations on Friday 25th July. We always align this special day with the Feast of St Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus, which is held on 26th July each year.

Please RSVP for catering purposes here

LOVING LEARNING

What's Happening in Year 1?

This week, our Year One students have been busy creating stop motion animations —a short multimodal text inspired by A Year on the Farm, which we explored earlier this term. Each project includes visual elements and sound features designed to captivate the audience. We had a wonderful time learning new technology skills using our iPads. 

Take a look at some of our fantastic creations below!

Exciting News: NBN News Visits Our School!

This week, the NBN News team visited our school to learn about our collaborative EcoArt sculpture, Jellyfish Dreams. Our students have been deeply invested in creating this piece, working together to design and build it as a powerful message about environmental conservation. The sculpture, made from sustainable materials, represents our commitment to protecting marine life and the environment. The students were thrilled to share their passion and the story behind their work with the news team.

As part of the upcoming EcoArt Competition, Jellyfish Dreams will be on display at Coffs Central Shopping Centre, where it will join other local artworks raising awareness about our planet. We are so proud of our students’ dedication to this project and look forward to seeing the impact their work will have on the community.

FROM THE MISSION DESK

Year 6 Class Mass

This week, Year 6 attended Mass and celebrated a very special feast day -  the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. This solemnity marks the birthday of the cousin of Jesus, who was chosen by God to prepare the way for Jesus’ coming.

Fr Joy explained that even before John was born, God had a special plan for him. When he grew up, John bravely called people to get ready for Jesus by turning away from sin and choosing love and kindness. He even baptised Jesus in the Jordan River!

We remember John as a messenger of hope and courage. He was someone who listened to God and helped others do the same. Fr Joy encouraged us to follow his example by sharing God’s love through our words and actions each day. It was a lovely celebration for Year 6 to share together as a class and faith community.

What's Been Happening in Religious Education in Year 3?

This Term in Year 3 we have been busy preparing for our Confirmation. We have been learning all about Pentecost and the Fruits of the Holy Spirit, discovering how these gifts can guide us in our daily lives. 
We were also super lucky to participate in a retreat run by the Year 10 ministry students from Saint John Paul College. During this retreat, we learned about the power, strength, and gifts that we can receive from the Holy Spiritand we sang, prayed and created artworks. 
Please keep us in your prayers as we continue to prepare for this special Sacrament. 

Bake Sale Success!

A huge thank you to everyone who donated baked goods and to all the students who supported the cause by making a purchase. Thanks to your generosity, we raised a whopping $860 to help those in need in our community. 

A special thank you to Mrs Fletcher and the Mini Vinnies team for their wonderful organisation and smooth running of the event. What a fantastic example of compassion and teamwork in action!

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Confirmation Retreat

As part of the children’s preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, we have organised a mini-retreat at Sawtell church, for all candidates next Tuesday 1st July.

This retreat will offer students the opportunity to pause, reflect, and prepare for their upcoming Confirmation through a variety of activities. Students will also take part in a Confirmation practice session during the day.

Parents and carers, please check Compass to give permission for your child to attend this retreat.

Term Two Class Masses

All parents and carers are warmly invited to join us for our weekly class Masses at Sawtell Catholic Church. We’d love for you to stay afterwards for a cuppa and some morning tea. It's a great chance to catch up and connect with others in our school community.

Tuesday 1st July - Year 3 (and all students making their Sacrament of Confirmation) Confirmation Mini- Retreat. All parents are most welcome to attend the 9:30am Mass.

The Term 3 Class Mass schedule will be shared in next week’s newsletter.

SENSEI'S CORNER

The children have loved working in groups to learn Japanese script. Students are beginning karate belt colour training as they progress in their learning.  Year 3 are learning hiragana and Year 4 are doing katakana. This script learning will continue well into Term 3, when we might see some students reaching the higher belt colours of Green Belt or Red Belt.  At OSHC, some students were finding ways to keep the Japanese theme running by making the red and white flag of Japan  in melty beads and Olivia made the character ka か. 

SPORT NEWS

MHOC 2-6 Athletics Carnival

Yesterday, our school finally enjoyed the Athletics Carnival at Coffs Stadium. While the program was modified to fit the day, the excitement and fun were definitely not affected!

Students gave their best, showing great teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the day. It was wonderful to see everyone encouraging each other and enjoying the friendly competition.

Thank you to all the staff, parents, and volunteers who helped make the day possible.

We still have a lot of data to process from the day and we hope to be able to publish updates to school records next week, as well as celebrate our age champions.

In the meantime, congratulations and good luck to our Zone team who will be taking on the other Clarence schools at the Zone carnival on Wednesday:

Connor Adams, Frankie Barreto Gunn, Daisy Biddle, Ollie Brandon, Peyton Brown, Asha Cook, Byron Currie, Andi Dennis, Pearle Desic, Sonny Diacono, Luke Doust, Ella Duncan, Eli Fernie, Olivia Fitzgerald, River Griggs, Eoin Handsaker, Jacob Harrington, Violet Higgins, Tommy Hudson, Victoria Jones, Olivia Joshy, Alice Maddison, Nate Maguire, Alex Masefield, Alba McCrimmon, Louis McLeod, Chael McMurray, Addison Mendoza, Karlos Mendoza, Charlotte Miller, Harry Munro, Scarlett Nixon, Zac Pearson, Selva Ponciano Maciel, Ned Rapley, Charlie Schmetzer, Ella Snow, Arlo Stitt, Laila Summers, Lacey van Hoeck, Sophie van Hoeck, Layla Verbruggen, Zac Walker, Lillian Whitehill, Quinn Woodgate.

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LIBRARY WHISPERS

It’s been such a busy week in the library with preparations for the Book Fair well underway. The Book Fair will be running in Week 1 of Term 3 from Wednesday 23rd to Monday 28th July. Opening hours for parents are 8.15 to 8.45am and 2.45 to 3.15pm and will also be open at recess for students. The Fair will be running all morning on Grandparent’s day and will finish at 12pm. For those of you who would rather buy and pay for books at home, there is a QR Code that can be scanned. Brochures with the QR code will be going home throughout the week, but please contact me if you have any questions.

I’m running a Design Your Own Book Cover competition for students to win a $20 voucher to spend at the Book Fair. Students can make up their own book or use an existing book, but the cover should be an original design, not just a copy of the book. I’ve had so many kids in at lunch and recess designing their covers and have quite a few entries already! Winners will be announced Thursday 24th July, so students are encouraged to get cracking with their covers!

Scholastic Book Club books have been given to students this week. I believe there are still a number of students who haven’t received their books, but I’ve had an email from Scholastic to tell me they’re on their way!

Book Fair

OSHC

Week 9 at MHOC OSHC

Children immersed themselves in a range of sensory experiences, from slime and foam to messy play that encouraged exploration and hands-on learning. Our construction activities sparked innovation and teamwork, while a variety of team sports brought energy, collaboration, and lots of laughs.

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Looking ahead, our Vacation Care program is running for the July holidays, and we’re excited to welcome families to a schedule full of enriching experiences. Highlights include archery, a visit from a wellbeing support dog, excursions to Springloaded, golf, and the movies, along with a range of engaging in-centre activity days.

Please note that places are now very limited, so we encourage families to book as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

HABITS OF MIND AWARDS

Term 2 Week 9

CANTEEN NEWS

What's Cooking?

NEWS FROM OUR PARISH

Baptism

The Sacrament of Baptism is available to those requesting it. Please ring Jennifer at the Parish Office (66583544) or talk to Amber Biddle or Margaret Ryan at school if you have any questions.  Alternatively, if you wish to register for Baptism, there is now the option of an  online request form .

Parish Website , E-bulletin & Facebook Page

For all the latest news from our parish, check out the Parish website or subscribe to our  new e-bulletin which can be sent directly to your inbox each week. Why not sign up today by entering your details in the sign up box on the Homepage or Contact page of the website!

And don’t forget to check out our FaceBook page

MHOC SCHOOL COMMUNITY FORUM

Feedback Please

The MHOC School Community Forum provides opportunities for families to get together across a range of social and educational activities and events throughout the year.  We would love to know which events interest you and your family to assist us with our planning. 

Please take the time to let us know your thoughts on this short survey.

COMMUNITY NEWS