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College News
  • Reminder About Parking Near the College
  • Canteen Purchases – Important Reminder
  • Year 12 College Graduation Ring Orders
  • Advanced Life Catch up Photos
  • Library Newsletter
Upcoming Events
    Cocurricular News
    • Cocurricular Program Term Three Update
    • Honk! Jnr. - Junior Production
    College Shop
    • Uniform Shop Closed for Stocktake
    Parish News

      College News

      Reminder About Parking Near the College

      Reminder About Parking Near the College

      The College has received complaints from local residents located near the Hull Road driveway. It has been disappointing to hear of cars regularly parked over resident driveways and instances of double-parking, particularly around 3 pm on weekdays during the school term.

      We kindly ask all members of our community to be respectful of our neighbours when parking and picking up your daughters. Just as importantly, we remind you that student and pedestrian safety is a priority for us all. Unsafe or illegal parking can pose serious risks to students and others navigating busy streets during peak times.

      Please:

      • Allow clear access to all driveways.
      • Avoid parking on curbs or nature strips.
      • Park only on one side of narrow streets.
      • Do not use the College driveway to turn around, as this creates serious hazards for students, pedestrians, and other drivers.
      • Consider an alternative pick-up point if the area is too congested.

      We also remind families that there is to be no student drop-off or pick-up via the College's Hull Road entry at any time.

      In addition, we encourage the use of public transport options available from the College, including the free Bennies shuttle bus service to and from the Cherrybrook Metro.

      Thank you for your continued cooperation in supporting both our students’ safety and our positive relationship with the local community.

      Canteen Purchases – Important Reminder

      Canteen Purchases – Important Reminder

      Students are reminded that mobile phones are not to be used for purchases at the Canteen .

      Accepted payment methods are:

      Flexischools

      Cash

      Keycard (physical card)

      Students must not ask staff to write notes requesting an exemption from this rule, as such notes will not be accepted by the Canteen.

      Please note:

      • Any student who is rude or disrespectful to Canteen staff will not be served and will be asked to leave the area immediately.
      • Demerits will be issued for inappropriate behaviour.

      All members of staff must be treated with courtesy and respect. This is a non-negotiable expectation of our College community.

      A reminder that this policy has been in place since last year, and all students have had ample time to make alternative arrangements for payment.

      Briohny Hickey
      Deputy Dean of Wellbeing

      Year 12 College Graduation Ring Orders

      Year 12 College Graduation Ring Orders

      The Year 12 College Graduation Ring is available for viewing and sizing on a table near Student Services. This quality jewellery piece is solid sterling silver and engraved with the student's graduating year. The MSB Ex-Student Assocation generously subsidise 25% of the cost of each ring - the total purchase price per student is $60. To purchase the College Ring please complete the following steps:

      1. Make payment via the College website and (select "Year 12 College Ring").

      2. Once payment has been made, complete the form included and note your receipt number and email the completed form to mblackman@msb.nsw.edu.au by Friday 6 June 2025.

      Unfortunately no orders can be received beyond this date. We place this as a bulk order to ensure we receive a discount.

      Michelle Blackman
      Marketing Team

      Advanced Life Catch up Photos

      Advanced Life Catch up Photos

      Students or staff who missed having their portrait or sibling photos taken on Photo Day will have another opportunity on Tuesday 27 May .

      Catch-up photos will take place during lunchtime in the Library Collaborative Space .

      Michelle Blackman
      Marketing Team

      Library Newsletter

      Library Newsletter

      The latest issue of the Library Newsletter is now available! Check it out to see the newest books to arrive in the Library, learn about our featured author and get reading inspiration from the Genre of the Week.

      Upcoming Events

      Upcoming Events ​
      College Athletics Carnival Thursday 5 June
      Pupil Free Day Friday 6 June
      King's Birthday Public Holiday Monday 9 June
      College Assembly - Wellbeing, Learning and Mission * Tuesday 10 June
      College Tour Thursday 12 June 11am - 12.30pm Click here to book
      Cocurricular Junior Production: HONK! JR. Tuesday 17 June 7pm, Thursday 19 June 7pm, Saturday 21 June 3pm. Book here
      College Assembly - Wellbeing, Learning and Mission * Tuesday 24 June
      MSB Day Liturgy, MSB Day, House Dance Festival, Last Day of Term Friday 27 June Liturgy 9.15-10.30, Activities and House Dance Competition 11am - 3.15pm

      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 livestream link is here.

      Cocurricular News

      Cocurricular Program Term Three Update

      Cocurricular Program Term Three Update

      Please click here to view the Term Three Cocurricular Program Update. This was shared with students and parents via email on Thursday 22 May.

      Honk! Jnr. - Junior Production

      Honk! Jnr. - Junior Production

      Exciting news, tickets for the Junior Production Honk are now on sale!

      Our talented Year 7 to 9 students and staff have been working hard to make this a performance you don't want to miss! The musical follows Ugly, a duckling who feels different, and his journey of self-discovery as he meets a variety of characters and learns that being different is not a bad thing.

      Click here to book

      College Shop

      Uniform Shop Closed for Stocktake

      Uniform Shop Closed for Stocktake

      Please note that the Uniform Shop will be closed for its biyearly stock take on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 June.

      Any orders placed for collection over this time can be collected on Tuesday 10 June.

      Nikki Horbach
      College Shop Manager

      Parish News

      St Gerard Majella’s – the Catholic Parish of Epping & Carlingford:

      • The parish of Epping and Carlingford is looking to start “Community Dinners”, a free, open weekly meal for anyone who wants to share a meal in company, both parishioners and non-parishioners alike. Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School Epping is the ideal location to host this. The parish is hoping to create four teams of volunteers who will cook and serve one week each month. If you would like to find out more you can contact Fr Jim on 9876 2853 or jim.mckeon@bbcatholic.org.au.
      • Cana Youth group for students in Years 7-9 meet fortnightly on Fridays at the hall at St Gerard’s in Carlingford from 7:30 – 9:00pm. You are welcome to come along for talks, games, activities and the opportunity to make new friends. They will be meeting on the following dates: 30 May, 13 June, 27 June. For enquiries contact Holly on 0404 710 588 or holly.lawton@bbcatholic.org.au .

      St Kevins Centenary Mass, 27 June.
      Click here to RSVP.

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