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Wellbeing News
School Attendance via the Parent Portal
School Attendance via the Parent Portal
Regular school attendance is essential for every student’s learning, growth and sense of belonging at Mount St Benedict College. Attendance is not simply a requirement; it is a foundational component of academic progress, strong relationships, and emotional wellbeing.
If students are going to be absent, parents should inform the College via Sentral in the College's Parent Portal by 8am, so we know if a student does not attend her first lesson that she is safe and cared for.
All leave, including sick leave, should be applied for via the College's Parent Portal. https://bennieslink.msb.nsw.edu.au/
- Log in to the BenniesLink Parent Portal https://bennieslink.msb.nsw.edu.au/
- Click on the Sentral tile on the BenniesLink dashboard or go to the Sentral Parent Portal https://www.msb.nsw.edu.au/about/parent-portal/
- Within Sentral, select the Absences button from the main menu on the left-hand side.
- Select Submit a Future Absence Request (green box).
- Complete the required fields and submit the request.
Sheri Upasiri
Dean of Wellbeing
Cocurricular News
College Musical Support Crew - Registrations Open!
College Musical Support Crew - Registrations Open!
We are now calling for any students that would like to be involved in the Support Crews and Teams for the upcoming College Musical, Wizard of Oz. It is a great way to be involved in such a unique and treasured College community event.
Applications and registrations are via Clipboard and parents will be required to provide permission. There are some eligibility requirements for each role available as outlined below.
| Role | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Props Crew (coordinating props for the performances) | Year 8, 9, 10, 12 |
| Stage Crew (assistance with moving sets on stage during the performance) | Year 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Musical Tech Crew (AV Tech support) | Students have already been selected from the MSB Tech Crew |
| Make-Up Crew (assistance with make-up for the cast) | Year 10, 11, 12 |
| Set Support Team (assist with set decorating and construction) | Year 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Costume Support Team (assistance with making, embellishing of costumes) | Year 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Show Night Volunteers (assistance with Show Night logistics e.g. tickets, refreshments, ushering etc) | Year 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
We hope to see many of our students get involved!
Christina He
Dean of Cocurricular
Study Hub Term Two Registrations Open
Study Hub Term Two Registrations Open
Registrations for Study Hub in Term Two are now open on Clipboard. After a very successful Term One, we are hoping to see even more students get involved with this great new initiative.
What is Study Hub?
Study Hub offers academic mentoring for Year 7 and 8 students from the unique perspective of former students who know the Bennies Learning Experience first-hand. The program helps students build confidence, strengthen essential skills, and develop positive study habits in a supportive environment.
Students can complete homework, work on revision tasks, or make progress on assessments. For those with afternoon cocurricular activities, Study Hub will provide a practical way to use time productively while waiting for programs to begin.
It takes place from 3:30 - 5:30pm with options to leave at 4:30, 5:00 or 5:30pm. It is held in the D100 classrooms from Monday - Thursday afternoons.
Christina He
Dean of Cocurricular
College News
Harmony Day Monday 16 March
Harmony Day Monday 16 March
As we celebrate Harmony at Bennies on Monday, 16 March, students are invited to change into their country's National Dress (once at school) or wear orange (at school only).
Students must change back into their school uniform before leaving school in the afternoon. We look forward to seeing some National Dress!
Sheri Upasiri
Dean of Wellbeing

Harmony Week at the Canteen
Harmony Week at the Canteen
The Canteen is participating in Harmony Week with a daily menu of food from around the globe. Please note these cannot be pre-ordered via Flexischools; students should purchase directly from the Canteen at lunchtime.

CDC NSW Hills District School Bus Changes Commencing Mon 23 March 2026
CDC NSW Hills District School Bus Changes Commencing Mon 23 March 2026
CDCNSW have advised of the following changes to Government School Bus Services for Mount St Benedict College that will commence from Monday 23 March 2026:
Morning Routes:
Route 2041 starts four minutes earlier (Seven Hills Station to Oakhill College via Kings Langley).
Route 2131 starts four minutes later and will have a larger bus allocated (Castle Hill Station to Mount St Benedict College via Cherrybrook Station).
Route 2132 withdrawn, (Castle Hill Station to Mount St Benedict College via Cherrybrook Station). Students to catch earlier 2131, 632, 633 services to school.
Please click here to see the updated school bus advice. The first two pages are the morning services and the last three to five pages are the afternoon services.
We remind students they must have a valid Opal card to travel on all public transport, and must tap on and off morning and afternoon.
Upcoming Events
| Upcoming Events | |
|---|---|
| P&F Year 7 Welcome Evening | Friday 13 March 7pm - 9.30pm |
| Naplan Year 7 Conventions of Language Test | Monday 16 March |
| Naplan Numeracy Test-Years 7 and 9 | Tuesday 17 March |
| Year 10 Residential Experience | Wednesday 18 March - Friday 20 March |
| Year 12 Half Yearly Exams | Friday 20 March - Friday 27 March |
| Year 11 Learning Conversations (Zoom) | Tuesday 24 March |
| College Tour | Wednesday 25 March Click here to book |
| Easter Liturgy | Wednesday 1 April |
| Staff Talent Quest | Wednesday 1 April |
| End of Term One | Wednesday 1 April |
| Beginning of Term Two | Monday 20 April |
College Shop
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.


