Year 7 2023 Overview

Welcome to our Year 7 2023 families. The following documents are to inform you of all the information that you need before your daughter starts at Mount St Benedict College. Please note that some links will open as separate PDF documents. Please take the time to read and fill in all the relevant forms below, as this will make your daughter's transition to Mount St Benedict College much smoother.

ACTION REQUIRED

POLICIES
Please read the following three documents and then accept and submit the Student Technology User Charter:
Click here to read the Student Online Acceptable Use Policy
Click here to read the Student Technology User Charter
Click here to accept the Student Technology User Charter

TEXTBOOKS
Click here to read instructions on ordering the Year 7 2023 textbooks
Click here to order Year 7 Textbooks
Textbook orders need to be placed by Friday 9 December to ensure delivery prior to school starting. When asked for your daughter's email, please choose the 'not sure' option.

RESOURCE KITS
Click here to View and Order the Mandatory Visual Arts Resource Kit
Please order this kit through our supplier, as there are some items included within the cost of the kit which the College provides to the girls and are mandatory.
Orders can be placed now. Orders close on Saturday 31 December.

Click here to View and Order the Optional Stationery Kit
If you would like to order stationery in one convenient place, this is an optional method to do so. Please note: the specified calculator type and model is mandatory. You can source this calculator from any supplier, but please ensure it is this exact one: Casio fx-100AU PLUS
All stationery items must be purchased and ready for use before the first day of school.

LOCAL LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP
Click here to download Hornsby Shire Library Membership Application Form. Please click on print a membership form, complete this form and email it to BenniesLibrary@msb.nsw.edu.au.
All students are required to join Hornsby Library regardless of residential address.

COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
A Zoom Information Session was held for students and parents on Tuesday 22 November at 6:30pm. Click here to view the video of the night. Following this, a separate Cocurricular Booklet was emailed with opportunities to register and further details about the Cocurricular Program at Mount St Benedict College.Click here to see Academy of Sport offerings - Term 1 2023.pdf
Musical Instrument Tuition Program

YEAR 7 RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE INFORMATION
Parent Information about Year 7 Camp
Packing List

Action items:
1. Please read through parent information sheet and packing list for all camp details.
2. Complete the online registration form by Friday 9 December from The Tops Centre (include dietary information here).
Click here for registration form
3. Complete Residential Experience permission form via Operoo (This will be sent via email).

TRANSPORT
Click here for all Public and Private Transport information - including information on the free Bennies Cherrybrook Metro Shuttle Service.
Click here for all Opal Card applications.
Click here for information on how to get to Mount St Benedict College.
Click here to register for a Bennies Private Bus Service - please scroll to the end of the page to complete your EOI to reserve a seat (subject to availability). Please select 'Year 6' as the year group. Please note:BB2 NorthWest service is now operating on a wait list basis.

UNIFORM EXCHANGE
If any of the garments you have purchased for your daughter need to be exchanged for a different size, please send an email with all details to Nikki, our College Shop Manager: college_shop@msb.nsw.edu.au.

FLEXISCHOOLS
Click here to register for flexischools if you are yet to set up an account. Click here for more information.
You will need a Flexischools account to purchase items from our College Shop and Bennies Café.

GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS
This information is used to create individual profiles and facilitate appropriate support for students with high potential.
Click here for Parent Nomination Form for Gifted and Talented Students.

INFORMATION TO BE READ

PARENT HANDBOOK
Parent Handbook

Student Orientation Day was held on
Friday 18 November 8.30am - 3.15pm.

Parent Twilight Orientation was held on
Tuesday 15 November 6.30pm - 8.30pm.

Cocurricular Program Orientation Evening was held on
Tuesday 22 November 6:30pm-7:30pm Click here for the link.

COLLEGE COMMUNICATION
COLLEGE NEWSLETTERS
Click here
COLLEGE FACEBOOK PAGEClick here
COLLEGE INSTAGRAMClick here

LIBRARY RECOMMENDED READING LIST
Recommended Reading List

Thank you for taking the time to submit and read all the information provided. We look forward to welcoming you to the MSB community.

If you have any further questions please contact me at registrar@msb.nsw.edu.au or on 9980 0406.

Ms Narelle McClure
College Registrar