National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations histories and cultures and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on Earth.

NAIDOC Week 2025 marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of NAIDOC Week, honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture and resilience. The NAIDOC journey began as a movement for recognition and rights, sparked by Indigenous communities who saw a future built on justice and equality. Over the decades, it has grown into a powerful national celebration, a testament to the enduring strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

As we commemorate this 50-year legacy of NAIDOC Week, we also look forward, honouring the next generation who will carry the torch, shaping the future with courage, insight and deep respect for our roots. Guided by the wisdom of our Elders and the groundwork laid by our forebears, each NAIDOC Week reinforces our vision for an Australia where Indigenous voices are not only heard but also lead the way.

The 2025 NAIDOC Week theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy”, celebrates not only the achievements of the past but also the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of our communities and the legacy of our ancestors. From solid foundations, the next generation will rise — grounded in history and the strength of our Elders; inspired by a shared vision; and committed to building a legacy of unity, respect and self-determination for all.

To celebrate NAIDOC week, Year 5-6 students have been writing poetry.  I have permission to share this poem, written by a proud Aboriginal student - Tate Pearce.

Respect

Respect our culture, make it fair, 

For all us Aboriginals

living out there.

The Ancestors' footprints, from their feet,

Their stories so good,

I wish we could meet.

The mountains, the sea, the grass and the trees

all hold a story.

The language we share,

the ground and the air,

Us Aboriginals will always care.

From the footprints and stories,

the paintings and drawings,

Respect Aboriginals.

Do it now.

We've been here

from when Mother Nature began.

Respect our ancestors,

make them proud.

Make sure you spread the words of

Indigenous respect around.

So that's all I ask,

to spread the word today.

So when we are together,

Respect will show us the way!

Congratulations to the following students who received awards at our last assembly.

Thank you for your patience in relation to the delivery of our school photos.  They have arrived at school and will be sent home with our students this afternoon.

Bootcamp @ City Park

Kingball Glen Dhu Primary School v MHPS 

Netball MHPS v Youngtown Primary School

Football Glen Dhu Primary School v MHPS

Soccer MHPS v Glen Dhu Primary School

One of the favourite events of the year is our School Disco. Discos are held throughout the school day ensuring all students can attend and be involved. Students are not required to wear school uniform on this day.

Disco times: 

Year 3 - 4 classes 10:00 am - 10:55 am

Year 1 - 2 classes 11:25 am - 12:10 pm

Kinder - Prep classes 12:15 pm - 12:55 pm 

Year 5 - 6 classes 2:00 pm - 2:55 pm

Following on from the Brooks High School Transition Staff visiting MHPS tomorrow, on Thursday 3 July, all Year 5-6 students will be visiting Brooks High School. We will be leaving Mowbray Heights Primary School at 1:15 pm and returning by 2:45 pm.

Students must be in full school uniform.

5-6 Class Teachers

On Friday 4 July, Year 1-2 classes will be watching the movie Finding Nemo (Rated G).   

After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clown fish sets out on a journey to bring him home. 

On Friday July 4, students from Years 3-6 will be watching the movie, Lilo & Stitch. This film follows the wildly funny adventures and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl Lilo, and her fugitive alien 'dog' Stitch. 

The following sizes are available in the 2025 Year 6 Short Sleeve Leavers Polos. The tops are $40.00 and can be purchased at the school office. These are the last sizes available and no further orders will be placed.

We are hoping that any uniform items that your children have outgrown might be donated to school. These come in very handy when students have accidents, get wet or get muddy!