Wednesday 11 November 2026

Year 8 News - 12 November

Welcome to the midpoint of Term 4. Students should discuss upcoming work and deadlines with their parents and carers to organised for the final weeks of the term.

Parents are encouraged to check PAM to support submission deadlines.

Leadership Interviews

Mr Evans and Mrs Lethlean have recently conducted interviews with Year 8 students interested in taking positions of leadership as Year 9s in 2027. Students are to be congratulated on their poise, professionalism and preparedness throughout the interview process. The quality of applications was outstanding, and successful candidates will be announced in the coming weeks.

Maths Competition

Congratulations to the students who participated in the recent Maths Competition. All received participation awards, and some received credit and distinction acknowledgements. Well done Year 8s. (Please note, not all students were present to collect their certificates).

Oscar BarberOliver BoxellLily Capicchiano
Alex ConnollyWilliam EvertonAva Giblin
Tane GrantEllie HawkesMabel Hogan
Darby LambArchie McCulloughXavier Merrett
Ebony MustonThomas O'MaraLucy Patching
Cale PolsonIsabelle RobertsonHarper Ryan
Xavier RykersPhilipa SiblyIsamora Silitonga
Raphael SingeViolet WalshJayde Young

Food Share Food Drive

Our Term 4 fundraiser is a food drive for Bendigo Foodshare. Year 8 students are asked to bring canned vegetables or fruit, soups and canned meals. Please ensure these are non-perishable items.

All donations are going to struggling families in the Bendigo community and beyond. Please hand donations to the General Office or to your MHG teacher.

Shrek Production

Applications are now open for Backstage Roles. Application and interview information is available on SIMON notices.

  • Head of Backstage 
  • General Backstage
  • Props Master
  • Hair and Make-up
  • Costume Assistants
  • Lighting
  • Audio
  • Dance and Ensemble Captains

See Ms Cilauro, Mrs Sexton or Ms Ross for further details

Subject changes information

The following information has been shared with students during assembly. Parents are encouraged to support their child in requesting changes during Week 8.



Mrs Hayley Lethlean, Mr Josh Hann and Mrs Marine Snyman, Year 8 Leadership Team