Last Friday our college community celebrated St Benedict's Feast Day.

Our day started with our College Feast Day Mass, then from the Mass our college community moved to the COLA where every member of the community was given a drum and taught different drum patterns, playing together as a whole community or in a call and response pattern by following the lead of the African Drumming Group. 1000 drums in any one place as you can imagine was a lot of fun but most importantly it was about sharing this memorable experience with every member of our wonderful Bennies community

During Week 10, the College will hold Parent/Teacher/Student Meetings for all Year 7-10 students and their parents/carers.

The purpose of these meetings is to enable parents/carers to discuss the Semester 1 Reports that will be released through Compass on Friday 24 June.

Thursday 30 June - 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm (Zoom Interviews only)

Friday 1 July - 8:10 am - 2:30 pm (Zoom Interviews only)

Parents will be able to book in for Parent/Teacher Meetings through the Compass Conferences booking system.

Bookings open at 9:00 am on Wednesday 22 June and close on Tuesday 28 June at 2:00 pm.

12 Construction have been working on their Wall Framing Competency Task. They were required to read and interpret a set of plans and then build the wall frame from these plans. A door and small window opening were part of the plans. After this frame was built, they had to pull the frame apart and de-nail the timber for use in future tasks.

Mr Shelton

Director of Learning and Teaching

Year 12 have been offered the opportunity to study at school on Wednesday afternoon/evening during the lead in to the Trial HSC examinations.

This is completely optional and I would like to thank members of staff who spend time with Year 12 students after school.

Mr Matthew Limbrey

Year 12 Coordinator

Students from Years 7 to 12 selected in the St Benedict's Dance Team will take part in a full day rehearsal for MISA DANCE.

Students are to attend STRIVE to have their names marked off for the day.

Parents of those students performing are invited to watch their performances at the Dance Festival on Tuesday 21/6/22 at the venue. There is no cost or booking required.

Maria Dao
9SPOH Teacher

Information in this calendar list is correct at the time of publication but is subject to change without notice.

Mon 13 Jun - Queens Birthday Holiday

Tue 14 Jun - MISA Debating Semi-Finals

Fri 17 Jun - Year 9 Reflection Day - Offsite

Tue 21 Jun - MISA Dance Festival

Mon 27 Jun - TAFE Trade Readiness Course

Tue 28 Jun - TAFE Trade Readiness Course ,

MISA Debating Grand Final

Wed 29 Jun - TAFE Trade Readiness Course

Thu 30 Jun - TAFE Trade Readiness Course

- Year 7 - 10 Parent Interviews 3:30pm - 8:30pm (Zoom) **Updated**

Fri 01 Jul - TAFE Trade Readiness Course

- Year 7 - 10 Parent Interviews - 8.10am-2.30pm (Zoom) **Updated**

End of Term 2

Mon 18 Jul - Term 3 Starts

Tue 19 Jul - Stage 6 Academic Award Ceremony - College Hall

Mon 25 Jul - Stage 4 Academic Award Presentation - 8:10am, Stage 5 Academic Award Presentation - 11:00am

Mon 01 Aug - Trial HSC commences

Thu 04 Aug - 2023 Captains Interviews

Mon 08 Aug - Feast of St Mary MacKillop

Mon 15 Aug - Feast of the Assumption, Science Week

Tue 16 Aug - P&F Meeting - 6.30pm, NSWCCC Girls Netball Champs - Penrith

Fri 19 Aug - Science Week, Year 12 High Tea

Tue 23 Aug - Bishop’s Student Excellence Awards (2022 Cohort – Year 12)

Thu 25 Aug - MISA Youth of the Year (MCCC)

Mon 29 Aug - Staff Development Day - Wellbeing / Pupil Free Day, Wellbeing Week

Fri 02 Sep - LIVE 2022

Mon 12 Sep - NSWCCC Athletics - Homebush

Tue 20 Sep - Year 12 Farewell Assembly

Wed 21 Sep - Year 12 Grad Mass and Awards

End of Term 3

Mon 10 Oct - Term 4 Starts

Wed 02 Nov - Senior Retreat

Tue 08 Nov - P&F Meeting at 6.30pm

Fri 11 Nov - 25th Annual CDF Sports Awards

Fri 18 Nov - Year 12 Formal TBC

Wed 23 Nov - Yr 7 2023 Orientation evening - 6.30pm - Hall

Tue 13 Dec - Year 9 Academic Awards - 8:50am - Hall, Year 10 Academic Awards - 12:50pm - Hall, Last Day Year 10 and 11

Wed 14 Dec - Closing Mass and Academic Awards - 7-9

Thu 15 Dec - Students Activities Day

Tue 20 Dec - Term 4 Ends

End of Term 4

It is a worthwhile and positive experience to be involved with the SBCC P&F, working closely with the College Principal and Leadership team to enrich the learning opportunities of our students.

The work of our P&F helps to ensure that our students experience at St Benedict’s Catholic College is of the highest quality.

Expressions of interest are currently sought for the SBCC P&F Executive Team. If you would like to make a contribution to our college as a P&F Committee member please email your details to: pandf@sbccdow.catholic.edu.au.