College News
Bennies Café and Online Ordering
It is recommended to place orders through
Flexischools
(families must set up a
Flexischools account
).
Click here to see the 2024 Bennies Cafe Menu Operated by Made Fresh
Open Day
Save the Date - Bennies is holding our annual Open Day on Sunday 3 March from 10.00am - 2.00pm.
Tell your friends with daughters currently in Year 5 that enrolments for Year 7 2026 are now open. Prospective families can register to attend: https://enquiry.msb.nsw.edu.au/events , and lodge an online Expression of Interest to reserve your daughter's position on our database.
Bennies Metro Bus Service
Free Private Bus Service to Cherrybrook Metro
No need to register for this service
All MSB students are welcome to use this service
Currently operating
Bus stops: Shuttle between College and Cherrybrook Metro Station each school day. 7.15am, 7.45am and 8.15am (the last shuttle departs from Cherrybrook Metro at 8.15am). 3.20pm, 4.00pm, 4.45pm and 5.15pm (the last two shuttles depart from the College to time with Cocurricular activities).
On Thursday mornings (Week B) Bennies Time 7:15am, 7:45am, 8:15am, 8:45am and 9:15am (the last shuttle on this day departs from Cherrybrook Metro at 9:15am).
Please email transport@msb.nsw.edu.au should you have any queries relating to the MSB Private Bus Services.
To reserve a seat on a Bennies Private Bus Service,
complete the online form.
If you require a bus to Cherrybrook Metro in the afternoon, please note there are several buses you can catch.
The College now has six afternoon buses travelling to Cherrybrook Metro from 3.15pm - 3.35pm.
Students should review the list of buses below for a second option to the Cherrybrook Metro in case their earlier bus is full.
Departing from Gate D (Convent Chapel side of the College):
The Bennies Bus Shuttle departs at 3.20pm, 4pm, 4.45pm and 5.15pm (Express to Cherrybrook Metro, ie the only stop is Cherrybrook Metro). Tap on with College ID card for this private Bennies bus.
Please note: If the 3:20pm Bennies Metro Shuttle service is full, there are two Hillsbus services (bus number 632) at this bus stop which also stop at Cherrybrook Metro (students will need to use their Opal card for the Hillsbus service).
Departing from Beecroft Road/Undercroft Area:
The 3535 departs at 3.20pm (all stops to Oakhill College, including stopping at Cherrybrook Metro).
The 3539 departs at 3.27pm (Express to Cherrybrook Metro, i.e. the only stop is Cherrybrook Metro).
The 3572 departs at 3.30pm (all stops along the way to Cherrybrook Metro).
The CDC NSW Government Bus Timetable is linked below for your reference. The first two pages list the morning buses and the last two pages list the afternoon buses.
Click here to download the latest bus timetable.
From the Fees Desk
Annual Fees Statements for 2024 have been emailed to all families. Term One fees are due Friday 9 February.
If the College holds a Direct Debit Authority to deduct payments automatically from your bank account or credit card, payment processing for the year will commence as follows:
Friday 9 February for weekly, fortnight B and term payments.
Friday 16 February for fortnight A payments.
Monday 19 February for monthly payments (17th of the month, or next business day).
Term Two payments are due 3 May 2024 .
Term Three payments are due 26 July 2024 .
Term Four payments are due 18 October 2024 .
Direct Debit Authorities remain in force until the College receives notification in writing. New authorities can be downloaded from the College website. Please click here . Please email completed form to fees@msb.nsw.edu.au
If you wish to confirm your payment arrangements or require a copy of your 2024 statement, please contact Monica Seto on 9980 0445 or fees@msb.nsw.edu.au
Extended Fee Payment Option – Edstart
Families in need of an extended payment plan beyond the current school year may consider contacting Edstart on https://edstart.com.au/msb
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College Shop
The College Shop is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during Term Time between 8.00am-12.00pm and 1.00pm-4.00pm, and is located near the Hall Courtyard.
Click here to see the 2024 College Shop price list
Upcoming Events
P & F News
The P&F proudly invites parents and caregivers of Mount St Benedict College to our first parent forum for the year.
Mount St Benedict College will be hosting a ThinkUKnow presentation focusing on cybersafety on Wednesday 21 February, and all MSB parents and carers are encouraged to attend.
ThinkUKnow Australia is a partnership between the Australian Federal Police, Microsoft Australia, Datacom and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The program is delivered in collaboration with policing partners New South Wales Police Force, Northern Territory Police, Queensland Police, South Australia Police, Tasmania Police, Western Australia Police, as well as Neighbourhood Watch Australasia.
The presentation will be delivered by a local law enforcement member and an industry volunteer. This is a fantastic opportunity for parents and carers to learn more about young people and the online environment, and how you can help them be safe and responsible users of technology.
The session will cover:
What young people SEE, SAY and DO online
The challenges they may face
How to report and get help if things go wrong
When:
Wednesday 21 February
Time:
6:45pm arrival for a 7.00pm start.
Where:
Mount St Benedict College, Hildegard Theatre.
RSVP:
Friday 16 February. Numbers are limited.
Click here
to register.
Cost:
Free
Please note that this presentation for parents and carers is not suitable for children due to the nature of the topics discussed.
We hope you can join us on this evening.
Juliet Mearns
P&F President
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