It has been an outstanding term of sport for Good Samaritan Catholic College, with our students achieving success across a wide range of competitions and representing the College with pride, commitment and sportsmanship. SCS Interschool Sport – Winter Season Success Our Winter season teams have enjoyed tremendous success in the Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) Interschool Sport competition. Congratulations to our Junior Boys Soccer, Intermediate Boys Soccer and Intermediate Girl

Exciting things have been happening in the HSIE department this term. Our students have been engaged in a variety of activities that have deepened their knowledge and understanding of the topics they have been studying in class. These activities can not take place without the support of our staff and I would personally like to thank all HSIE staff for their assistance and dedication. Please keep an eye out for the activities running in the HSIE Department next term! Mrs Pen

Our Year 10 Newman Mathematics students recently embarked on a unique challenge that bridged the gap between textbook algebra and digital graphic design. As part of our Linear Relationships topic and using Desmos, an advanced online graphing tool, students designed custom flags—built entirely out of mathematical equations. At first glance, a flag looks like a collection of simple geometric shapes. However, behind the facade is a complex web of Coordinate Geometry and Linear R

It has been an incredibly busy and exciting term for Science at Good Samaritan Catholic College. Our senior students have been out in the field and in world-class laboratories, while our junior scientists have been mixing up a storm on campus. Here is a look at what our students have been up to: Year 12 Investigating Science: Dive into Nuclear Technology On the 11th of May, our Year 12 Investigating Science students visited the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organi

Pentecost: Living the Gifts of the Holy Spirit at Good Samaritan As we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost in the Catholic Church, we are reminded that this is often called the “birthday of the Church.” Pentecost marks the moment when the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles, filling them with courage, wisdom and faith so they could go out and share the message of Jesus with the world. In the Acts of the Apostles, we hear that the disciples were gathered together in fear and

The Good Samaritan Catholic College Athletics Carnival, held on Tuesday 21 April, was a vibrant celebration of school spirit, determination, and community pride. From the first starter’s gun to the final relay, students filled the track with colour and energy, creating an atmosphere that reflected the very best of our College culture. Competition was strong across all age groups, with students pushing themselves, supporting their peers, and contributing to an unforgettable da

On Tuesday 31 March (Week 10), the Good Shepherd and Good Samaritan Specialist Support classes participated in a day of reflection during the season of Lent, engaging in meaningful Lenten activities. The day began with a reverent liturgy, followed by a reflective re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross, respectfully portraying the journey of Jesus. This was a valuable opportunity for Specialist Support students to come together in the spirit of Lent for prayer, reflection,

Term 2 Chess has started strong at GSCC! Both our Tuesday lunch Chess Club and Thursday sport chess sessions are thriving with enthusiastic players. Tuesday Chess Club Our Tuesday Chess club now has over 30 members from Years 7–12, all gathering to play casual games against friends—both familiar faces and newcomers. Whether you're an accomplished player or a complete beginner, you're welcome here. New players are always encouraged to join! Come along at the start of lunch eve

Good Samaritan Catholic College was honoured to welcome Michael Usher from 7NEWS, who visited the College to observe and engage with the wide range of initiatives taking place across the school. His visit provided a valuable opportunity to showcase the dynamic learning environment at the College, particularly the work of the Special Events and Media Team, which offers students a unique and authentic platform to develop skills in media production, communication, and storytelli

On February 18 , our Year 11 Investigating Science students traded their traditional classroom for the diverse ecosystems of the Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre . This mandatory fieldwork excursion provided a vital opportunity for students to step into the role of environmental scientists, collecting primary data to support their ongoing studies. Building on the foundation of Modules 1 and 2 , students focused on the practical application of scientific observati