Year 7 Students will be creating a mask based on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

If you have a daughter, or know someone who has a daughter commencing Year 5 this year, now is the time to submit your Expression of Interest (EOI). This is easily accomplished by visting the College website and selecting Enrolments where you will find "How To Enrol". You can also book for the College Open Day on Sunday 2 March. All families who have lodged their EOI will receive the link inviting them to complete their Application for Enrolment in the week commencing Monday 3 March. If you have any questions, please email registrar@msb.nsw.edu.au or call 9980 0406

Important Information about Sentral

The Sentral Parent Portal has been upgraded with a new link and a refreshed design. Parents now have access to Sentral again via the College parent portal, BenniesLink , or through a direct link. Please ensure you review the updated Sentral Log in Guide for important information. Please note: the new Sentral link will not be active until the update is complete.

Updated Guides

New user guides will be available on BenniesLink and the College website from Monday 10 March , including:

How to access the Sentral Parent Portal

How to reset your password

How to book a Learning Conversation Interview

Technical Support

Before seeking assistance, please refer to the guides linked above for important steps on logging in. If you need further support, contact help@msb.nsw.edu.au .

Scott Broadbridge-Brown
DIRECTOR OF ICT

CDC NSW have advised that there are a few minor changes to their current bus timetable which commenced on Monday 17 March 2025, and include:

More routes such as the 637 and 638 morning services have been added to the advice, as there were occasional reports that route 2037 was arriving late at Mount St Benedict College. Due to connections at Galston High School at 7:58am, the bus was unable to depart earlier. Students now have earlier options, which have now been added to the timetable below.

Route 3144 will no longer operate. This was a school bus from Beecroft Station to Mount St Benedict College which was not being used in the past year. Students have other services to Mount St Benedict College from Pennant Hills Station which can be used instead such as the 632 and 625 bus in the morning. Click here to see timetable.

We remind students they must have a valid Opal card to travel on all public transport, including school buses and must tap on and off, both morning and afternoon.

If you wish to work out a route to Mount St Benedict College for your child please use the Trip Planner section on the TransportNSW website via the following link: https://transportnsw.info/

School Travel Passes

Students who require a School Opal card or travel pass but have not yet applied need to apply or update their details as soon as possible.

In the Opal network, students should travel with a Child/Youth Opal card until they receive their valid School Opal card. If outside Greater Sydney, parents should contact their local bus operator to discuss their travel needs.

Students living in rural and regional areas will receive their travel pass from their nominated transport operator. It may be issued via their school or be sent directly to them at home. Note : some rural and regional operators do not issue travel passes. Students/parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass.

Terms of Use

Students using School Opal cards must tap on and tap off in line with the Opal terms of use .

This includes travel within the approved times between 6.30am and 7.00pm from Monday to Friday on school days only. Students must use their Child/Youth Opal card for any travel outside these times.

All students are required to comply with the Student code of conduct . The code of conduct aims to ensure the safety and well-being of school children and other passengers. It is important that parents ensure their child is aware of this, as failure to comply with the code of conduct can result in a suspension from travel.

To access the College calendar log in to BenniesLink (Parent Portal) Calendar.
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.

Students will be returning to school at the beginning of Term Two in full winter uniform.

It is compulsory for all Year 10 students to purchase the senior blouse for winter. Stocks of this and other winter items will be available from March.

The winter blouses are the same fit (apart from the sleeve) as the summer blouse so please order the same size as your summer blouse, or go up or down a size as required.

All senior winter uniform items can be ordered online through Flexischools. When you receive your order, please try it on at home and return to the College Shop with the tags and packaging if an exchange is required. Please note we cannot refund or exchange tights that have been taken out of the packaging.

1. Please purchase the items your daughter requires before Tuesday 25 March, through the Flexischools website to ensure that you will receive items before the end of Term One 2025. Please click here to access the Flexischools site.

2. Please click here to obtain a copy of the current price list. All prices are also listed on the Flexischools website.

3. The College Shop will send an email to your daughter when the order is ready to collect from the College Shop. Please disregard the collection date given to you by Flexischools when you place your order.

We have partnered with the Uniform Exchange in Pymble. They have many families looking to purchase second hand uniforms but are very low on stock. If you have any uniforms that you no longer need and would like to sell them please visit the Uniform Exchange website for more information.

www.theuniformexchange.com.au

For over 165 years the Sisters of the Good Samaritan have eased the pressure placed on vulnerable women and children by offering a safe haven, education, food security and hope.

Today is a great day to donate to the Sisters’ ministries in Australia, the Philippines, Kiribati and Timor Leste!

If you wish to support a particular program please choose your preference on the donation form.

Blessings to you Good Samaritan. Thank you for your generosity.

Click here to donate.

A two day Dance workshop will be held at the College for dancers aged 12-15 years old from 10.00am - 4.00pm.

Level 3 – must be 12-15 years old with 2-3 years' experience

This two-day workshop will extend dancers in a range of dance styles. Explore the abstract forms of contemporary dance, the performative theatrics of theatre jazz, express yourself in lyrical choreography and find your groove in hip hop.

Fee: $215.00

To book tickets click here

Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney
GIANT BOOK FAIR MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
Friday 11 to Sunday 13 April 2025
12 Wally's Walk, Macquarie University

Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney (Lifeline H2HS) is delighted to announce the return of the highly anticipated Giant Book Fair to Macquarie University—the first Book Fair at this iconic venue since 2019!

Set in the heart of Macquarie University, this location offers easy access via public transport, making it the perfect spot to explore an incredible collection of books, vinyl records, and jigsaw puzzles.

Over 80,000 pre-loved books of outstanding quality, range, and scope will be available for purchase across over 50 categories, including: General Fiction, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Children’s & Young Adults, Biography & Memoir, Cookery, History, Literature, Music, Science, Military, Old Favourites, Sport, Travel, Study Guides and Textbooks, and more.