This week we held the very first meeting of our new GSCC Book Club in the library. Meeting every Wednesday at recess, Book Club is a welcoming space for students to read, share recommendations and discover new books with fellow readers. It was lovely to have so many students from all different year groups attend our first session this week. Reading has many benefits, including improving vocabulary, building imagination, reducing stress and helping students develop empathy by

Our Year 10 English students recently enjoyed an engaging performance of Shakespeare's Macbeth presented by Bell Shakespeare. The incursion provided students with a dynamic and contemporary interpretation of the play, helping to contextualise Shakespeare's ideas and language for a modern audience. The interactive performance brought key scenes and characters to life through humour, audience participation and insightful commentary, deepening students' understanding of the text

Living as Pilgrims of Hope: Pope Leo XIV's First Encyclical and Our Mission at Good Samaritan Catholic College On 15 May 2026, Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence). Published on the 135th anniversary of Rerum Novarum, the document is not simply about artificial intelligence. Rather, it is a profound reflection on what it means to be truly human, reminding

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,