Starting the Year
At the start of Term 1 timetables are issued to all of our Year 8 students, they are also available through Sentral, which can be accessed by computer or smartphone.
Year 8 Assessment Calendar
The Year 8 Assessment Calendar is a guide to due dates and other important information for Year 8. Individual class submission dates may vary due to the respective class timetables. The calendar is indicative of the week that a task will fall due. For courses where there is no formal written exam, assessment may fall due in class during the assessment or exam week.
Illness and Misadventure
Our Illness/Misadventure application form is the correct way to apply for extensions of assignment due dates and special consideration regarding examinations.
Y8 Curriculum Handbook
Our Y8 Curriculum Handbook outlines the current mandatory and elective courses for students. In Term 3 students and parents/carers will receive a booklet and guided through the Subject Selection process for Year 9. Subject specific staff will also be available for student and parents/carer consultion.
Parent Learning Group
Early in Term 1 each year we commence our Parent Learning Group (PLG) for Year 8 in the Learning Centre. Here are the most recent Year 8 presentations for parents:
We always welcome feedback and suggestions for future meetings, please Email MHS with the subject Year 8 PLG Suggestion.
Invitations for the Parent Learning Groups are sent via email. Please ensure you have a current family email contact listed with the school to ensure you receive school correspondence.