Mount St Benedict College in Pennant Hills, New South Wales, Australia | High School

Mount St Benedict College

Locality: Pennant Hills, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9980 0444

Address: 449c Pennant Hills Rd 2120 Pennant Hills, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.msb.nsw.edu.au

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24.01.2022 LANGUAGES | There may have been several Mount St Benedict College students with sore fingers from furiously typing answers to foreign language questions in the annual Education Perfect Languages World Championships. Students studying German and Japanese participated in the World Championships at the end of Term One, answering a staggering 342,957 questions and achieving an impressive 80 Awards: ranging from a Credit through to an Elite Level Award. Other statistics include: ... 126,588 points earned 410 hours spent online answering questions 73 global ranking 15 category ranking (school with 1001-2500 students) 20th overall in Japanese out of 1,315 schools 42nd overall in German out of 1,082 schools. Madeline from the Year 12 German class deserves a special mention for achieving an Elite award, with a placing of 284 in the world! It is important to mention that some students also answered questions in other languages including French, Arabic, Italian, Spanish to name a few. The Languages Faculty are extremely proud of all award recipients. #bennieslearning

24.01.2022 COCURRICULAR DANCE | It was a delight to welcome back Bennies parents (for the first time in eight months) for a College COVID-safe event - the 2020 Dance Academy Open Evening. #benniescocurricular

23.01.2022 BUSINESS SERVICES SKILLS | Mount St Benedict College Year 11 students who are studying Business Services competed in an in-school Battle of the Business Assistants competition. The competition, designed by industry and skills experts, assesses an individual’s knowledge, practical competence and employability skills against a set of strict criteria. The competition provided an opportunity to put into practice knowledge and skills developed throughout the year in Business Services classes including communication, teamwork, organisation and leadership skills. These students are empowering themselves with high-level skills and preparing for future success in whatever career paths they choose. #benniesclassof2021 #inspiringyoungwomentransformingthefuture

23.01.2022 CLASS of 2021 | An exciting rite of passage at Bennies is receiving a Year 12 jersey. #benniesclassof2021

21.01.2022 DA VINCI DECATHLON | Small teams of Bennies girls from Years 7-10 represented the College at the Knox Grammar Da Vinci Decathlon last week. They competed online for challenges across 10 disciplines, including Engineering, Mathematics, Code Breaking, Art and Poetry, Science, English, Ideation, Creative Producers, Cartography and General Knowledge. Each of our grade based teams had an exciting and challenging day and displayed great collegiality. Today the 7-10 Da Vinci teams joined together for breakfast and to live stream the presentation ceremony. Congratulations to the Year 10 Team, who achieved FIRST in the art and poetry section. Around 200 schools participated each day so placing in any of the 10 challenges is an enormous accomplishment! #bennieslearning

21.01.2022 SWIMMING ACHIEVEMENTS | On the back of some exceptional swimming results, the College would like to congratulate Isabella Johnson (Year 10), Georgia Platts (College Captain, Year 12) and Anneke Van Zoggel (2022 Vice-Captain Portfolios, Year 11) who qualified and are currently competing at the Olympic Swimming Trials in Adelaide. Having three Bennies students competing in an open swimming meet is exceptional and the girls and their families report that it has already been an i...ncredible learning in mindset and resilience as well as physical preparation. The girls have enjoyed meeting and competing with their swimming idols. Results so far: - Isabella Johnson: 100m and 200m Breaststroke. 100 Breaststroke: equalled her ranking to be placed 21st nationally. 200 Breaststroke to come. - Georgia Platts: 400m and 800m Freestyle. 400 Freestyle: placed 40th and improved her ranking by 4 places. 800m free to come. - Anneke Van Zoggel: 100m and 200m Butterfly, and 100m and 200m Backstroke 100 Backstroke: Made the B final and placed 16th! 100m Butterfly: equalled her ranking placing 31st nationally. 200 Butterfly and Backstroke to come. The 2021 Australian Swimming Trials can be viewed on Amazon Prime. The Bennies community celebrate your hard-earned achievements. #benniesclassof2021 #benniesclassof2022 #benniesclassof2023

20.01.2022 Bennies Update - Term Two - Week Eight is now available: https://bit.ly/3wemkK1 This fortnightly edition is a summary of upcoming College events and reminders.

20.01.2022 The College newsletter - Term Four - Week Seven is now available: https://bit.ly/3q5afo0

19.01.2022 We celebrate the Bennies Class of 2020. Congratulations on finishing your HSC exams. Defy the impossibilities by empowering her abilities. #BenniesClassof2020

18.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK | Year 10 Physical Activity and Sport Studies is currently studying a unit called ‘The Wide World of Sports’. This unit looks at the Ancient and Modern Olympics, Paralympics, Highland Games, the Asian Games and Australian Indigenous Games. The girls each researched a traditional Aboriginal game, including how it brought the community together and significance to the indigenous culture. Students then had to modify the game using equipment at the College and teach t...he game to the class. Games included: - Kai (Torres Strait Islands) a number of players stood in a circle and sang the kai wed (ball song) as they hit a ball up in the air with the palms of their hands, in which players attempt to keep the ball in the air as long as they can. The game was played using the thick, oval, deep-red fruit of the kai tree. - Birray (North Queensland) comes from the Wik-Mungkan language meaning ‘march fly’. A game of tag where the tagger closes their eyes and attempts to catch the other players. If the tagger is successful, they make an unpleasant bug noise to represent the march fly’s buzz. - Tha’an (North Queensland) similar to tug o war, means ‘to push’ and was used to test men’s strength and stamina. It was traditionally played with a pole by young and older men at the end of the day in North Queensland. Students modified the game by using a rope. - Boogalah (Juwalarai people, NSW) is a game where the ball (made of sewn-up kangaroo skin) was thrown backwards into the group with an inner and outer circle. #NAIDOC2020 #BenniesClassof2022

17.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK | Year 10 History classes joined together during NAIDOC Week for the unit Changing Rights and Freedoms. The classes focused on the ‘Uluru Statement from the Heart’ and ‘Closing the Gap’ as continuing Indigenous efforts to secure civil rights and freedoms. Student groups were challenged to create a piece of work that conveys an important message about one of these efforts; this could be a theatrical performance, dance, protest song, political cartoon or digital campaign poster. The groups will present their work in the coming weeks. #NAIDOC2020 #BenniesClassof2022

16.01.2022 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | Mount St Benedict College staff gathered for a Spirituality Day focused on Benedictine Living and Education. The MSB community welcomed Very Rev Dr David Ranson, Vicar General of the Diocese of Broken Bay, for the keynote address: What does it mean to live a Benedictine life? This was followed by staff attending three workshops led by religious and theology experts addressing each of the Hallmarks of Benedictine Education: Love and Christ and Neighbour, Prayer, Stability, Stewardship, Hospitality, Community, Humility, Justice and Peace, Conversatio, Obedience and Discipline. The day concluded with staff gathering for liturgy in the Convent Chapel. #benniesstaff

13.01.2022 WELCOME TO YEAR 7, 2021 | We are delighted to be able to welcome Year 7, 2021 for a day of transition activities. #benniesclassof2026

12.01.2022 PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE | The MSB community would like to acknowledge the wonderful achievement of the following students, who have earned certificates for completing the Premier's Reading Challenge - special awards category. Gold award: Hannah (Yr 9) Platinum Award: Rose (Yr 8), Annaliese (Yr 9) and Maddison (Yr 8).... Special congratulations to the following students who have achieved the Premier's Reading Challenge medal - the medal is awarded to students who have participated in the Challenge every year from Year 3 to Year 9. Jordan (Yr 10), Sasha (Yr 10) and Lindsay (Yr 10). Students interested in participating in the 2021 Premier's Reading Challenge will be notified later in Term One with further information.

11.01.2022 MODEL UNITED NATIONS | 20 Year 7 students were chosen to participate in the inaugural Mount St Benedict College, Model United Nations Society Incursion. Thousands of students worldwide take part every year at all educational levels. Many of today’s leaders in law, government, business and the arts including at the UN itself participated in Model UNS as a student. The incursion is run over two days and conducted via Zoom facilitated by Law students (and ex-MSB students) fr...om Macquarie University with complementary assistance from a range of teachers who will support the girls with research, public speaking, debating and other related skills. MSB has chosen a theme related to Indigenous nations around the world. There are direct links between this topic and work covered in MYBennies in particular with the structure and work of the United Nations, the UN Sustainability Goals and Indigenous Understanding. #BenniesClassof2025 See more

11.01.2022 Bennies Update - Term Two - Week Four is now available: https://bit.ly/3tFzFsU This fortnightly edition is a summary of upcoming College events and reminders. Enrolments for Year 7 2023 are now open (girls in Yr 5). https://www.msb.nsw.edu.au/enrolments/how-enrol/

11.01.2022 Bennies Update - Term One - Week Two is now available: http://bit.ly/3rnX7dn This final fortnightly edition for 2021 is a summary of upcoming College events and reminders. Our College Open Day is Sunday 7 March 10am - 2pm. Bookings for prospective families: https://enquiry.msb.nsw.edu.au/events

11.01.2022 VISUAL ART | During One World Week, our Year 10 Visual Art students staged an exhibition featuring artworks based on a social justice issue. We hope you enjoy our ‘Meet the Artist’ series over the next two weeks with Year 10 Visual Art as they discuss the social justice issues that inspired their artworks. Meet the Artist: All Dried Out by Lily #benniesclassof2023 #benniesmission #bennieslearning

10.01.2022 CLASS OF 2020 FORMAL | Let the festivities begin! #benniesclassof2020

09.01.2022 REMEMBRANCE DAY 2020 | Each year on this day Australians observe one minute’s silence at 11am, to pay tribute to the men and women who have served and are still serving in our defence forces and remember those who have died or suffered in conflicts, wars and peacekeeping operations. 1 MIN 11 AM 11 NOVEMBER Lest we forget.... #remembranceday #WeRememberThem #LestWeForget See more

09.01.2022 EMPLOYMENT | Mount St Benedict College is seeking to appoint a Netball Administrator in a casual role. Applications close on Sunday 14 February 2021. Visit the College website for further details about this role: http://bit.ly/2lPICT6 Please share with family and friends who may find this of interest. #benniesemployment2021

08.01.2022 COCURRICULAR SPORT | Congratulations to our Junior Rugby Sevens team for winning tonight at the Barker Rugby Championships. Most of the girls have never played before and they won 4-3 in double overtime in the grand final against Barker. As always, a fantastic display of athleticism and sportsmanship. Well done and what a way to finish the school year! #benniescocurricular

06.01.2022 YEAR 7 2021 SCHOLARSHIPS | Mount St Benedict College and the Mount St Benedict Ex-Students Association (MSBESA) each offer a scholarship to incoming Year 7 students. The scholarships are named in honour of the inspiring Good Samaritan leadership of former principals of Mount St Benedict College. The Sister Christopher Burrows Scholarship awarded by Mount St Benedict College. Congratulations to Catherine, Year 7, 2021. The Sister Mary Hyacinth Roche Scholarship - awarded by ...MSBESA to the daughter and/or granddaughter of an ex-student. Congratulations to Grace, Year 7, 2021. The College and MSBESA were pleased to host the two recipients and their families at a small event this morning. Congratulations to our newest Bennies girls. #benniesclassof2026

06.01.2022 Bennies Update - Term Four- Week Six is now available: https://bit.ly/2KqMUNh This fortnightly edition is a summary of upcoming College events and reminders.

05.01.2022 WELCOME YEAR 7 2021 | Our incoming Year 7's enjoyed a day of transition activities which included spending time with their Heads of House and Homeroom Mentors. Welcome to our newest Bennies girls! #benniesclassof2026

05.01.2022 CHRISTMAS HAMPER APPEAL | Our Christmas Hamper Appeal in partnership with the House of Welcome is about to enter the final two weeks. The House of Welcome, one of the College’s community partners, support refugees and asylum seekers within our local community. We strongly encourage all students, staff and their families to support our appeal through bringing in their contributions of staple foods and household items to be given to the families in need via their daughter's homeroom. On 28 November we will be delivering hampers to these families through our COVID-safe, contactless delivery plan. We are most grateful to those who have volunteered to be involved on this day.

04.01.2022 Creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky! High excitement in the College as the 2022 College Musical has been announced! #Benniesmusical2022 #benniescocurricular

04.01.2022 YEAR 10 SCIENCE | Year 10 Science are currently studying the sun as part of the Biggest Picture Unit. Last week the class took advantage of the increased solar activity to view sun spots. #benniesclassof2022

04.01.2022 PDHPE | Great to see our Year 9 PDHPE classes developing their rhythmic movement, communication and teamwork skills through sequenced Jazz Dance lessons. The Unit will culminate with groups performing their own routines to their class - a combination of a set routine and an extended group routine. #benniesclassof2024

02.01.2022 EMPLOYMENT | Mount St Benedict College is seeking to appoint a Uniform Shop Assistant in a temporary role (45.6 hours per fortnight). Applications close on Sunday 14 February 2021. Visit the College website for further details about this role: http://bit.ly/2lPICT6 Please share with family and friends who may find this of interest. #benniesemployment2021

02.01.2022 MOTHER'S DAY | Our Bennies girls pay tribute to their mothers, grandmothers and important women in their lives. #Bennies

01.01.2022 BENNIES BIG SHOT | What does it take for a business to respond to a changing environment? Our Year 9 and 10 Commerce students found out with an engaging project. The inaugural Bennies Big Shot involved small groups pitching their business idea to a Shark Tank judging panel calling for investment in their developed product. Each business outlined their product, target market, market research, company name and logo, promotion and advertising, website and online capability as ...well as their investment opportunity pitch. The pitched product had to address the current market environment. The judging panel then selected two teams to take their business pitch to the ultimate market MSB COLLEGE ASSEMBLY. We are pleased to announce that the BENNIES BIG SHOT for 2020 is Year 10 Commerce Team: SIYA Safety - LOWKEY. The team’s investment pitch focused on the safety of women with the manufacture of jewellery that functions as a safety device. #BenniesBigShot #BenniesClassof2022