Mission News
Sydney's Picnic for Peace
Sydney's Picnic for Peace
A community-led, interfaith, cross-cultural initiative that brings people together in a spirit of unity, reflection, and hope.
At its heart, Sydney’s Picnic for Peace is a public, interfaith, cross-cultural, and intergenerational event. But it’s more than a gathering in a park. It is a movement. It’s a gentle but powerful reclaiming of community.
A call to come together not in anger, but in unity and resolve. Through shared food, live music, storytelling, spiritual reflection, and open dialogue, we are building something lasting. We are rediscovering what it means to belong.
We are remembering the legacy of peace marches, justice campaigns, and local heroes who believed that Sydney could be a city of compassion. And we are reminding ourselves that we have the power to shape the future together. Find out more!
Kerry Bailey
Dean of Mission
Wellbeing
NSW School Vaccination Program - Year 7
NSW School Vaccination Program - Year 7
NSW School Vaccination Program,
NSW Health will offer vaccinations to all Year 7 students on Monday 25 August 2025
Year 7 – Human Papillomavirus vaccine (HPV)
Plus catch-up Diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis (dTpa) if not received at the previous clinic on 28/7/2025
Also: Year 8 – dTpa and HPV (if not already vaccinated in Year 7)
Year 10 – Meningococcal ACWY (if not given at the previous clinic)
Vaccination will only be provided at school if consent has been received.
Consent given previously remains valid. If you no longer want your child vaccinated, you need to withdraw consent before the day of the school clinic. You can withdraw consent online, notifying the school or contacting the Public Health Unit on (02) 9485 6971.
How to provide consent:
College News
Father's Day Community Breakfast
Father's Day Community Breakfast
Fathers and father figures are invited to join us for our Father's Day Community Breakfast on
Tuesday 2 September at 7.30am.
Enjoy a light breakfast with your daughter and meet with members of our Bennies community.
Advanced Life - Group Photos are now available to order
Advanced Life - Group Photos are now available to order
The following photos were taken on 2 June 2025:
- Mission Captains
- Faculty Captains
- House Captains
- College Captain and Vice Captains
Portfolios - Sport, Learning, SRC, Culture and Arts, Stewardship, Hospitality and Social Justice.
We are pleased to advise that online ordering is now open for the groups listed above. If you place your order before 29 August, you will receive a 20% early order discount by clicking on the link below. Please note that whilst you are not able to preview images in the ordering portal, all purchases are fully refundable for a period of 21 days. The 20% discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
Order your group photos here [use the code to login MFY 5A1 4FR]
Important
- Group photos can only be purchased online. PLEASE DO NOT return payment to your school.
- Photos will be returned to your school for distribution approximately six weeks after the discounted early order period has closed.
- Past years' photographs, including sports, cocurricular and representative groups are also available at your school's advanced order and your child's advanced you photo sites.
If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience, please contact us at www.advancedlife.com.au/contact
Upcoming Events
Cocurricular News
Academy of Dance Showcase
Academy of Dance Showcase
We are excited to announce that tickets are now available for the Academy of Dance Showcase.
The evening celebartes not only the incredible talent and dedication of our dancers, but also the profound value of Hospitality that lives at the centre of our community.
Event details:
Wednesday 27 August - 6.30-8pm - College Hall.
Ticket price $10.
