Tickets are now on sale for the Culture and Arts Dance Showcase.

Ensembles

Ensembles are open for a Semester Two start. If you have been curious about joining, this is your chance to come along, trial an ensemble and see if it is the right fit.

We currently offer Guitar Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Concert Band, College Choir and Flute Ensemble. Students can join from Week Four and continue with their ensemble through to the end of the year.

To register and pay, please log in to Clipboard and select the ensemble under Activity Selection, where you will also find rehearsal times.

Individual Lessons

Semester Two individual lessons are also available with our experienced music tutors. Whether your daughter is just starting out or wanting to build on existing skills, our tutors offer lessons across a range of instruments.

To register and pay for lessons, please log in to Clipboard.

If you have any questions, please speak with a member of the Music staff.

Miss Nicola McKinley
Music Academy Convenor

Term Four Social Sport and Physical Activity Registrations are now OPEN on Clipboard!

Next term, the Academy of Sport will have the following programs on offer:

Social Sport:

🏓 Racquet Sports (Friday Afternoons) - social games of racquet sports including badminton, table tennis and pickleball at school on a Friday afternoon, one sport will be played each week. No previous experience or skill level is required to participate.

Physical Activity:

🥊 Self Defence  (Wednesday afternoons) - learn Self Defence strategies at school on a Wednesday afternoon, no previous experience or skill level is required to participate.

🏋️‍♀️ Bennies Fitness Centre  (Monday, Wednesday, Friday AM/PM) - Now also open to Year 9 students - Improve or maintain your fitness under the supervision of our certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. Available for Y9,10 and 11 Students.

Detailed information is available on Clipboard, which is also where your parents/guardians can complete your registration. If you are interested in participating, please speak with them and ask them to register you.

For enquiries regarding social sport or physical activity programs, please contact Mrs Trofa.

Registrations close Friday 4 September.

Term 4 Sport Registrations are now OPEN on Clipboard!

Next term, the Academy of Sport will have the following programs on offer:

Interschool:

IGSA Touch Football (one mid-week training and one Saturday morning game).

Santa Sabina Volleyball (one mid-week training and one Saturday morning game).

Barker Rugby 7s (one mid-week training and one Monday afternoon/evening game) *Please note: to enrol in this you must have completed our rugby skills course and/or be playing contact sport (rugby union/league) outside of school. Rugby skills is running this term and registrations are still open – please email if you are interested in joining so you can compete in the 7s competition next term.

Detailed information is available on Clipboard, which is also where parents/guardians can complete registration.

Registrations close Sunday, 16 August.

For questions regarding interschool programs, please contact Miss Finegan .

To access the schedule of events for 2026, log in to the BenniesLink (Parent Portal) Calendar 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.

Please view the College Term Dates here.

Bennies Buses Not Operating on Learning Conversation Days

Please note that Bennies Buses (BB1, BB2, BB3 and the Bennies Metro Shuttles) will not operate on the Learning Conversation Days: Wednesday 12 August, Thursday 13 August, Monday 17 August and Tuesday 18 August.

There will be no morning or afternoon Bennies Bus services on these days.

Year 12 students attending HSC Trial examinations on these days should ensure they have planned their travel to and from the College.

At the end of Term Two, an email was sent to parents and caregivers about the Parent and Student Feedback Survey, which MMG Education is conducting as part of the College's continuous improvement process.

Students completed the survey during their timetabled Period One class on Friday 24 July.

Parents and caregivers received an email from MMG Education on the same day, inviting them to participate in the survey. The questionnaire is open for a two-week period, closing on 9 August.

I extend my thanks to everyone who has already completed the survey. If you have not yet had the chance to do so, I encourage you to take this opportunity to share your feedback. Your participation is greatly appreciated and will contribute to the College's ongoing improvement.

Mr Michael Hanratty
College Principal

Prospective families are warmly invited to attend our next College Tour on Tuesday 11 August, 11.00am–12.30pm .

Enjoy a student-led tour of the College, hear from our Principal, and gain insight into the Bennies educational experience.

If you have friends or family with daughters currently in Year 5, please share this opportunity. Enrolments for Year 7 2028 are now open .

Bookings are essential:
https://www.msb.nsw.edu.au/enrolments/open-day-and-tours/

Mrs Marianne Asmonti
College Registrar

If students are going to be absent from school, 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.

The former SMS number should no longer be used. All leave, including sick leave, should be applied for via the College's Parent Portal in Sentral.

If your daughter will be arriving late or leaving early, then select the whole day absence but note the partial absence in the comments section, noting that appointments should be made out of school hours, where possible, to ensure continuity of learning.

Thank you for your assistance in our management of accurate student attendance records.

The following group photos were taken on 26 May:

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.

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

The College Shop would appreciate assistance from our current Bennies mothers and grandmothers at the upcoming Year 7 2027 Uniform Fittings.

We are pleased to offer face-to-face uniform fittings to our incoming Year 7 families.

In addition to assisting families with uniform fittings, volunteers will play an important role in welcoming our new families and strengthening our wonderful Bennies community.

Uniform Fitting Dates

Monday 24 August - Friday 11 September 2026

8am - 1.30pm

You might volunteer for one day or multiple days over the three weeks.

Would any of our Bennies grandmothers be interested in this opportunity?

This is also a great opportunity to meet and work alongside other parents/grandparents at the College.

If you are interested, please register using this link and select your preferred dates.

All volunteers must complete a Volunteer Working with Children Check (if you have not done so already); free to apply. Apply here .

Training will be given on the day, and any help given will be gratefully received.

Mrs Gina Cheng
Acting College Shop Manager

The College shop now has College tote bags available for purchase for $6.

They can be purchased directy at the College Shop or via Flexischools.

The tote bags will also be available for sale in Week 4 only, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at recess and lunch at Student Services. Payment can only be made by EFTPOS.

The College woollen jumpers are now available at the discounted price of $50 (previously $78) as we are no longer stocking the woollen fabrication.

Limited sizes are available, so please visit the College Shop to try on a jumper or check Flexischools for available sizes.

Please note that all discounted jumpers are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged, please try on before purchasing.

Mrs Cheng
Uniform Shop Manager