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Mount St Benedict College is a Catholic, independent, girls' high school in the Good Samaritan tradition, offering holistic education based on Benedictine values of Pax, Hospitality and Stewardship. Girls from the Northern and North West regions of Sydney attend the College.

Mount St Benedict College commenced on February 1, 1966 with 65 students under the guidance of Sisters Christopher Burrows and Hyacinth Roche. The College is now an incorporated body which operates as an independent Catholic Congregational school with a Board of Directors. In 2008 there were approximately 835 girls from Year 7 to Year 12.

History
Established by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan of the Order of St Benedict in 1966, the school is an independent Catholic girls’ school located in the Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay and run under the auspices of the Sisters through its Board of Directors and the school Principal.

About the School
The Catholic view of life and the mission of Christ underpins and influences all the policies and practices of the school community and these principles remain the fundamental reason for the school’s existence. The students receive formal religious education and are also encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities which seek to broaden their understanding of, and commitment to, the faith life of the Church and its service to the broader community.

In 1987, in line with other Good Samaritan Schools, Mount St Benedict College was incorporated as a Company with a Board of Directors. The first lay Principal was appointed in 1994. The current Principal is Mrs Maria Pearson.

Today, Mount St Benedict College is a community of over 800 girls and 100 staff following in the Benedictine tradition of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. Since its inception, the Benedictine values of Pax, Hospitality and Stewardship have permeated the education process, preparing our students to become women of competence, confidence and compassion.

Curriculum
Mount St Benedict College offers a rigorous academic programme and a comprehensive curriculum, in the spirit of the Benedictine and Good Samaritan tradition. The curriculum caters for a diverse range of needs of students and allows for the more able students to engage in fulfilling and rewarding courses of study while also catering to the needs of students with special learning needs.

The co-curricular life of the College spans the academic, cultural and sporting interests of the girls and enriches the educational experience of the students by developing critical thinking and independent learning which assist them in their course work learning.

Co-Curricular Activities
The College offers a comprehensive program of co-curricular activities, including:
 * Future Problem Solving
 * Da Vinci Competition
 * Tournament of the Minds
 * Debating & Public Speaking
 * Mock Trial
 * Duke of Edinburgh Award

Sports
Mount St Benedict College offers students the opportunity to participate in sport at a representative level as well as in co-curricular teams. In addition all students in Years 7-10 participate in a fortnightly Physical Activity program.

Notable Alumni
Famous Australian Sporting Representatives who are ex students include:
 * Jana Pittman (Athletics)
 * Joanne Carter (Iceskating)
 * Catherine Cox (Netball)
 * Jackie Gallagher (Triathlon)