It has been a fantastic start to the term for school sport and enrichment at Good Samaritan Catholic College. Our students continue to demonstrate pride, resilience, and a genuine passion for representing our community across a wide range of competitions and learning opportunities. Our Representative sport teams have launched into Term 3 with energy and determination across the weekly AFL, Rugby 7s and All Abilities 7‑Aside Football competitions. Students have shown outstandi

GSCC Drama Club continues in term 3! Every Wednesday 3pm-4pm in P102. Please complete the following google form if you are interested: https://forms.gle/FSDnTCzurYgp2Lhp8 Come along to learn: performance skills articulation, projection and confidence in public speaking acting skills character work collaboration/ team building skills Involvement in Drama has major benefits for students in gaining real-world skills, including: improvement in social skills collaboration improve

Jai Duong, of Year 8, performed Frederic Chopin's Étude Op.10 No.4 at the 2026 SCS Classical Music Recital on Sunday 9th August at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Soloists for the recital were chosen through exceptional Eisteddfod performances and video auditions. Jai began his musical journey during the COVID-19 lockdown, initially self-teaching piano via YouTube. In 2024, he commenced formal studies with his current instructor, marking the beginning of his classical tra

On Friday 31st July, the Year 10 and 11 Music classes attended an excursion to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music to participate in workshops for Balinese gamelan and lyric writing. Lily Lazar of Year 10 music has kindly offered her notes from the day. From the moment our class sat on the train until the time we returned home, our day was filled with adventure, joy and learning. Exploring the world of music at the Conservatorium was an exciting experience and a privilege to g

We are thrilled to announce that GSCC has entered this year’s Tournament of Minds (TOM) competition! Our team is already hard at work putting their critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to the test as they tackle a complex STEM Challenge. This year’s Tournament of Minds team is composed of Matilda Butt, Alana Dang, Monique Farrugia, Angela Khov, Ryan Li, Aayushi Pandey, and Sarai Thongphrachanh from Year 10. The team has been tasked with creating an or

After the intensity of the Trial HSC examinations, there is real value in taking a breath. For Year 12, the weeks after the trials can feel like a turning point. Much of the school journey is behind them, yet some of the most significant moments still lie ahead. The Reflection Day gave students the chance to step away from study schedules and exam papers, and to spend time thinking about who they have become, what they have shared, and how their faith can guide them into the

Mary: A Model of Faith, Service and Compassion The Solemnity of the Assumption and the Good Samaritan Community As we recently celebrated the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we are invited to reflect on the extraordinary example Mary gives to us as people of faith and, particularly, as members of the Good Samaritan Catholic College community. The Assumption celebrates our belief that Mary was taken into Heaven, body and soul, at the end of her earthly

A chess tournament can turn on one quiet move. Across a crowded room, while clocks tick and pieces come off the board, students must think clearly, stay calm, and make decisions under pressure. At the recent Sydney Chess Academy Interschool Chess Challenge, the GSCC Chess Club did exactly that. GSCC achieved Overall School Champions, securing 1st place in a strong interschool field. It was a standout result for the club and a proud moment for every student who represented the

Across the span of the past week, Good Samaritan students were able to celebrate and recognise the importance of wellbeing being composed of many parts. Each day focused on a certain aspect of wellbeing to allow students to grasp a greater understanding of wellbeing. Throughout the week there were various activities and initiatives available for students to engage with. One major part present throughout the week was the Wellbeing Week Gratitude Wall available for students eac

It has been an exciting term in the world of Kings and Queens… SCS Gala Day On Wednesday the 10th of June our 6 teams, consisting of 22 students, travelled to St Anthony's of Padua in Austral for the Sydney Catholic Schools Chess Gala Day. Competing against 9 other SCS schools and over 140 students, our 6 teams battled it out through 6 gruelling rounds lasting 30 minutes each. Every single one of our competitors played with grace and exemplary sportsperson ship. Thank you for