College News
Open Day - Sunday 1 March
Open Day - Sunday 1 March
Open Day is this Sunday, 1 March, 10am - 2pm.
Open Day is an important community day for the College. We will be welcoming many prospective families who are interested in enrolling their daughters at Bennies.
This is a day where we are proud to showcase our College values of PAX, Hospitality and Stewardship.
Thank you to the parents who have volunteered for the P&F Refreshments and BBQ Service or who are donating baked goods for the Refreshments Table.
All students attending Open Day will have received an email confirming their volunteer role, faculty area, timeslot and further information. If your daughter is volunteering on Open Day, please complete the online permission slip ASAP.
As the car park will be busy with visitors on Open Day, it would be appreciated if you could drop off or pick up your daughter at a side street near the College, or at a side street on the other side of Pennant Hills Road (please use the pedestrian footbridge). Please be safe – there will be many cars around.
The Bennies Metro bus will operate to and from Cherrybrook Metro: Open Day student volunteers are welcome to board with our staff, parents and guests. Please see the timetable. The last bus will leave the College at 2.30 pm. The Metro bus on this day will depart from Gate A – the Beecroft Road gate.
Thank you for contributing to Open Day!
Kylie Gray
Director of Advancement
Upcoming Pupil Free Days
Upcoming Pupil Free Days
This is a reminder of two upcoming Pupil Free Days at the College.
Monday 2 March 2026
The College will be closed on this day.
Monday 27 April 2026
The NSW Government has recently announced that a public holiday has been declared for the Monday after ANZAC Day in 2026 and 2027. The College will be closed on this public holiday.
For College term dates and calendar information, please refer to the:
- College website https://www.msb.nsw.edu.au/term-dates/
- College Parent Portal (BenniesLink) https://bennieslink.msb.nsw.edu.au/
- Calendar (on left-hand navigation bar) or Events display (on the left-hand side of the Dashboard landing page).
- College newsletters - Upcoming Events section.
International Women's Day - Beyond Bennies Assembly- Thursday 5 March
International Women's Day - Beyond Bennies Assembly- Thursday 5 March
The College will be hosting a special Beyond Bennies Assembly in the lead-up to International Women’s Day. We are delighted to feature three former students who will share their stories in response to questions from our Year 12 Learning Captains.
Jessica Pereira - Class of 2016 - College Captain in the College's Jubilee 50th year
Senior Legal Counsel Lawyer at SSI - a national not-for-profit organisation providing social services. Jessica is passionate about social justice. Jessica was very involved in social justice initiatives in her time at Bennies, including advocating for children being held in immigration detention.
Dr Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick - Class of 2001
Professor of Climate Science in the Fenner School of Environment and Society at ANU. Sarah delivered the 2026 ANU Climate Update Address. Sarah was named a female STEM leader driving innovation, won the 2025 Science Communicator of the Year award, and hosts a podcast about climate and weather.
Lisa Harries - Class of 1997
Head of Real Estate and Planning at News Corp Australia. At NewsCorp Australia, Lisa has held various senior roles, bringing together creativity, strategic thinking and leadership, volunteers with the Big Sister mentor program, Sydney Basket Brigade and has volunteered with other organisations that help young people see a bright future for themselves.
In recognition of International Women’s Day, we warmly invite parents and caregivers to join us via live stream for the Beyond Bennies Assembly. The broadcast will take place on Thursday, 5 March from 9.40am–10.45am, and we would be delighted for our MSB community to share in this important occasion. Join via this link .
Kylie Gray
Director of Advancement
Winter Uniform
Winter Uniform
Students will change to winter uniform from the beginning of Term Two, Monday 20 April 2026.
Please check your daughter's winter uniform before the end of Term One and purchase any additional items you may require though the Flexischools website. We ask that all orders are collected by the girls, we will send an email to your daughter letting her know when the order is ready for collection.
Our last day of trading for Term One will be Wednesday 1 April 2026.
If you are new to the College in Years 8-12 and require a fitting for the Winter Uniform, visit the Uniform shop before the end of Week 7.
After-School Canteen Service
After-School Canteen Service
After-school activities and hungry students? We’ve got it covered!
We are pleased to offer an after-school canteen service to support students who remain onsite for cocurricular activities, study sessions, or other school events.
Parents and carers can place an after-school order for their child via Flexischools. Please note that orders must be submitted by 9:00am on the day.
A limited selection will also be available for purchase at the counter, including drinks, snacks, cookies, ice-blocks, and any remaining food from the day.
The extended canteen hours will operate Monday to Thursday, from 3:15pm to 4:15pm.
We hope this service provides a convenient option for families and supports students staying onsite after school.
Upcoming Events
Cocurricular Sport
Term Two, Sport Registrations are now OPEN
Term Two, Sport Registrations are now OPEN
Term Two, Sport Registrations are now OPEN on Clipboard.
Next term, the Academy of Sport will have the following programs on offer:
Interschool:
🏀 IGSA Basketball
⚽ IGSA Soccer
Social Sport:
🏐 Netball
Physical Activity:
🏃♀️ Bootcamp
🏋️♀️ Fitness Centre (Year 10-12 students only)
Detailed information is available on Clipboard, which is also where parents/guardians can complete registrations.
For questions, regarding interschool programs, please contact Miss Bronte Finegan. For inquiries regarding social sport or physical activity programs, please contact Miss StephanieKelleway.
Registrations close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 1 March.
P & F News
P&F Helpers and Donations of Baked Goods Required for Open Day - Sunday 1 March 2026
P&F Helpers and Donations of Baked Goods Required for Open Day - Sunday 1 March 2026
The P&F would appreciate your assistance at the upcoming College Open Day on Sunday 1 March 2026. This is an important day for our community and also for prospective families looking to enrol at the College.
Thank you to those who have volunteered so far.
We urgently require volunteers for the following areas:
- Serve the BBQ sausage sizzle to our students and guests on Open Day (Canteen staff will be cooking and cleaning up the BBQ).
- Serve refreshments to our visitors.
- Morning tea contributions of homemade or bought goods for the Refreshment Stand that we will serve to our guests throughout Open Day. This could include cakes, slices, biscuits, muffins, savoury etc.
The Refreshments Stand will be located in the Hildegard Centre and the BBQ service will be located near the Bennies Cafe/College Canteen on the Blue Gum Walkway.
Further information:
- Morning tea contributions may be homemade or store-bought, including cakes, slices, biscuits, muffins, and savoury items.
- We would also welcome donations of baked goods for dietary options, including gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free etc.
- Clearly label the ingredients on all donations.
- Please do not donate items that require refrigeration.
- Place your name/daughters' name and year group on containers you wish to have returned.
- Drop-off times:
This is a wonderful community event and an excellent opportunity to meet other parents at the College.
Your help is always appreciated for this major event; you can register by clicking this link and selecting your time slot/s of preferred choice.
P&F Year 7 Parent Welcome Event - Friday 13 March 2026
P&F Year 7 Parent Welcome Event - Friday 13 March 2026
Year 7 parents and caregivers are invited to to the Year 7 Parent Welcome Event.
Come along and meet new parents and become a part of the Bennies community.
Canapes and the first drink are proudly provided by the Bennies P&F.
Date: Friday 13 March 2026
Time: 7.00pm – 9.30pm
Venue: Hotel Pennant Hills Function Room, 352 Pennant Hills Road, PENNANT HILLS
Cost: No charge to attend this event. Canapes and the first drink are proudly provided by the Bennies P&F.
RSVP: here by Wednesday, 4 March.
Please note:
- This is a child-free event and bookings are limited to 200 people.
- There is limited parking at the venue, parking is recommended near Pennant Hills shopping centre or side streets (including The Crescent) and using the pedestrian bridges to get safely to the venue.
The P&F Executive Committee
Parish News
Youth Ministry - Is your daughter interested in building her faith with like minded young people? She can join the "Antioch" group on Sundays after the 5pm Youth Mass at St Gerards, Carlingford. They meet in the Parish Meeting Room from 6pm - 8pm to listen to talks, play games and be part of a thriving youth community. All are welcome from the ages of 10 - 23 years old.
Another Youth Group opportunity is available for students in Years 7 - 9. It is called Cana. It is an opportunity to talk about faith, play games and make new friends. They meet on Fridays on the following dates 27/2, 13/3 and 27/4 from 7:30pm - 9pm. This is held at the Parish Hall at St Gerard's Church in Carlingford.
