There have been some wonderful opportunities for us to come together in community over the last two weeks!

Last week, Father Jim McKeon presided over a special Mass for Year 7 in our beautiful Chapel, marking the first time since COVID that we’ve gathered students there for Mass. The Chapel’s incredible acoustics made it even more memorable as the girls’ voices filled the space in response to Father Jim’s prayers. Following the Mass, Year 7 students shared morning tea in the College’s beautiful Chapel gardens. It was a special occasion, and we look forward to offering this same opportunity to other year groups in the coming year, further strengthening our sense of community and connection to the Church.

The College is hosting our Annual Year 7 Student Learning Conferences until 10.40am on Thursday 14 November.

As this event involves all teachers (as Homeroom Mentors), all students from Years 8 to 11 will have a later start on Thursday 14 November. School will commence on this day for Years 8-11 at 10.45 am with Homeroom.

There will be supervision available for any student (Years 8-11) onsite at the College from 8.30am – 10.45am in the Library. Students will be able to continue with student-directed learning. All teachers as Homeroom Mentors will be involved in interviews with their Year 7 Homeroom students and parents.

The Bennies Metro Shuttle (this is a free service) will operate additional services on this morning from Cherrybrook Metro Station to the College:

7.15am
7.35am
7.55am
8.15am
8.35am
8.55am
9.15am
9.35am
9.55am
10.15am – final service

Year 7 students must arrive at school for an 8.35am start and will conclude their Student Learning Conferences by 10.40am and will also join Homeroom.

We appreciate your understanding as we celebrate the completion of the first year at the College for our youngest members of the Bennies Community and their parents.

Mrs Sandra Matthews
Acting Dean of Learning Science and Innovation

As part of our commitment to your daughter’s education, the College will implement Progressive Achievement Testing in Numeracy (PAT-N) and Reading (PAT-R). Australian Council of Educational Research (ACER) developed the tests to provide and validate student achievement and understanding as they progress through their educational journey.

Carrying on the theme of Henry VIII's and his six wives from the Year 11 play Queens in Term Two, the Dance, Drama and Music staff provided an opportunity for Year 11 students to attend the musical, SIX at the Theatre Royal on the weekend. This is a globally celebrated musical and has won 35 major international awards, including two prestigious Tony Awards and a Grammy nomination. In this high-octane 80-minute musical experience, the feisty Tudor queens boldly rewrite five hundred years of history. With a global audience of 3.5 million people per year and a staggering 600 million soundtrack streams, SIX the Musical has become a cultural sensation, amassing an incredible 3 billion TikTok views worldwide.

Tickets are now on sale for the CAPA Stage 5 Music and Visual Arts Showcase.

Click here to book.

Check out the newest edition of the Library Newsletter! Read about the delightful new display in the Library for the upcoming Year 7 2025. Explore the latest book arrivals, discover our featured author, and get inspired by the Genre of the Week. Click here.

*College Assemblies For Parents

College Assemblies are livestreamed for the MSB parent community at 9:40-10:45am on the dates specified in the schedule above. The live stream link is here.

Registrations for Cocurricular Sports Programs are now open for Term One, 2025! The College will have the following Sports Programs on offer:

Interschool :

Physical Activity :

Social Sport :

Registrations close Friday 8 November.

For more information about these programs, and to learn how to register, please read the emails from Miss Martin and Miss Kelleway, sent to students and parents in Week Three (Wednesday 30 October).

The AGM will be held on Monday 11 November.

Mrs Christina He, Leader of Cocurricular at the College will be our guest speaker.

The evening includes election of office bearers.

All parents are welcome.

We will meet at the MSB Centre Reception at 6.30pm.

Click here to register

We hope you can join us for our final two webinars streaming live on YouTube and Facebook during November and December. If you miss a live event, you can catch up and subscribe on our UAC Digital YouTube channel.

Topic: Unlocking opportunities – Pathways to uni

When: Wednesday 13 November

Time: 6pm

Where: online via Facebook , Instagram and YouTube

Dive into the exciting pathways to earning a university degree! We’ll explore everything from foundation programs to certificates and diplomas, and even how to fast-track into the second year of a degree program. This session is perfect for students looking to understand how credits and articulation agreements can ease their journey to higher education. Whether they’re exploring new interests or facing some challenges with entry requirements, we’re here to offer friendly guidance and practical tips to help them succeed.

Topic: How to review your UAC application following your ATAR result

When: Tuesday 17 December

Time: 6pm

Where: online via Facebook , Instagram and YouTube

Whether students are thinking about adjusting their course preferences or figuring out what to do next after receiving an offer, this friendly and informative session will serve as a helpful guide. They’ll learn all about adjustment factors, how to modify their course preferences and navigate multiple offers, and even how to defer their studies if they’re considering a gap year. It’s a great opportunity to get the support they need for their next steps.

The Hotel School Sydney Campus

60 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm AEST

If you are keen to learn what a career in nursing is all about, join us in the UTS clinical labs for the Discover Nursing evening! This event is suitable for Years 10-12 (and parents).

When: Wednesday 20 November 2024

Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Where: UTS City Campus

Register now

Please note that the College Shop will be closed for its bi-yearly stock take on 27 and 28 November.

Any orders placed for collection over this time can be collected on 3 December.

Mrs Nikki Horbach
College Shop Manager