Year 7 2024 Overview
Welcome to our Year 7 2024 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.
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 2024 textbooks
Click here to order Year 7 Textbooks
Textbook orders need to be placed by Friday 8 December to ensure delivery prior to school starting. When asked for your daughter's email, please choose the 'not sure' option.
RESOURCE KITS
Mandatory Visual Arts Kit
- To be purchased at the time of uniform fitting, via the College Uniform Shop.
- Kits will be distributed to students, during their first Visual Arts class of the year.
- Kits will then become available at the College Uniform Shop, for mid-year enrolments
Optional Stationery Kit
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.
YEAR 7 RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE INFORMATION
Parent Information regarding Year 7 Camp 2024
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 8 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 a separate email).
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.
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.
COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
A Parent Information Webinar was held for students and parents on Tuesday 21 November 2023.
Click here to view the webinar.
Click here to see the Cocurricular Brochure.
Click Here to see Term 1 2024 Offerings
Click here to see a Summary of Offerings for 2024.
Cocurricular Program Year 7 Orientation Webinar powerpoint 2024
Please note, majority of the activities will be open for registration in 2024. The only programs that require registration before the end of the year are listed below. To secure your child’s place in these programs, please click the following fact sheets and instructions for the registration process will be in each document.
Academy of Sport (Registrations close Monday 27 November 2023)
Please be aware that there are other programs running during the year, but we only need registrations for those activities listed above as they begin early in Term One, 2024. Further information will be sent out each term. IGSA Badminton and Tennis, and the AFL Independent Schools Competition are not open to Year 7 students in Term One.
Academy of Drama (Registrations close Friday 8 December 2023)
College Musical (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) – Chorus Member
Academy of Music (Registrations close Monday 27 November 2023)
Individual Peripatetic Tuition Program
For further information or questions, please contact:
Mrs Jane Bourke, Cocurricular Administration Officer jbourke@msb.nsw.edu.au
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:BB1 Ryde/Ermington service and BB2 NorthWest service are 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.
SECOND HAND UNIFORM ITEMS
Second-hand uniform items are not handled via the College Shop but are readily available by visiting www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au where you can browse all items listed for Mount St Benedict College.
The Uniform Exchange in Pymble
The College Shop has now partnered with The Uniform Exchange in Pymble. The Uniform Exchange is a physical shop in Pymble where items can be bought and sold. Any bought items come with a 14-day return option.
If you are looking to purchase, we ask that you call before visiting to check their available uniforms.
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.
DIRECT DEBIT REQUEST FORM
Click here to view MSB Direct Debit form
PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Mount St Benedict College Parent Code of Conduct
PARENT HANDBOOK
Parent Handbook
Student Orientation Day will be held on
Friday 17 November 8.30am - 3.15pm.
Parent Orientation Evening was held on
Tuesday 14 November. A link to the information will follow soon. Click Here to view a recording of the session.
Cocurricular Program Orientation Evening was held on
Tuesday 21 November 6:30pm-7:30pm Click here for a recording.
Year 7 2024 First Day of School
The first day of school for Year 7 2024 Mount St Benedict College students is Wednesday 31 January.
Students should arrive at the Hildegard Centre Foyer between 8.00am and 8:15am. Parents are welcome to join their daughters in the Hildegard Centre before school and watch the Year 7 cohort depart on their Guard of Honour at 8.30am.
Parents will receive an email in late January confirming what students should bring on their first day.
COLLEGE COMMUNICATION
COLLEGE NEWSLETTERSClick here
COLLEGE FACEBOOK PAGEClick here
COLLEGE INSTAGRAMClick here
LIBRARY RECOMMENDED READING LIST
Recommended Reading List
PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION
Click here to view Helping Teenagers to Travel Safely information
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