News and Events
Samaritan Shines
Food + Art + Music
November 14
4-6pm
Saint John’s Campus – Xavier Courtyard
BBQ, student cooking, student art work, student woodwork, Samaritan Bands and other performers!
*Tour our Secondary Campus including the new Saint John’s Centre!*
Tours at 4.30pm + 5pm.
All families welcome!
Transition to Secondary
Transition to Secondary – Program Dates + Information
Students are given the opportunity to engage in lessons with the current staff and students at the Saint John's Campus.
Our Transition Program will commence Week 5.
Year 12 Farewell Mass
Year 12 Farewell Mass
Wednesday 23 October at 9am
Held in Samaritan Hall
*All families welcome*
Click here for Facebook Event Details
Primary Sports Day
Primary Sports Day!!
Friday, September 6 at Saint John’s Campus Oval!
School Photos
SCHOOL PHOTOS
Our Lady Help of Christians Campus
>>Tuesday 3/9
Saint John’s Campus
>> Wednesday 4/9
St Teresa’s Campus
>>Thursday 5/9
Order now online via https://www.advancedlife.com.au/ and enter code H9K 8GE 7BV
Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent Teacher Interviews
Primary Campuses- Week 3, 6/8 + 8/8
Secondary Campus – Week 4, 12/8 + 13/8
Parents/Caregivers book via link below
https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/
Codes have been issued by Head of Campus.
Secondary Campus Tour
SECONDARY CAMPUS TOUR!! π£
We are currently accepting enrolments across all year levels at Saint John's Campus for a 2025 start!
Join us for a Secondary Campus tour, led by Principal, Damien Judd.
Come and check out our new building! π
Meet at the Front Office - enter via Gowrie Avenue.
π Wednesday, May 22 at 4pm
Secure your place now at Whyalla’s only Reception to Year 12 school. A place for your child to thrive. Samaritan College - character through community.......
#Characterthroughcommunity #RaisingHeartsAndMinds
2024 Mid-Year Reception Enrolments
Mid-Year Reception Enrolments
If you have a child who will turn 5 on or before October 31 2024, please contact us for an enrolment package!!
Our Lady Help of Christians Campus - (08) 8649 2077
St Teresa's Campus - (08) 8645 8381
NO 2024 fees required for new reception students who enrol at our mid-year intake!
Don't wait, enrol now!!...
Join our R-12 Learning Community now!!
Character through community.....
Secondary Sports Day!
Secondary Sports Day!! ππ
The countdown is on for Secondary Sports Day!.....
π FRIDAY April 5
π Held at Jubilee Park
π THURSDAY April 4 - Half Day Sports Day
π Held at Saint John's Campus Oval
2024 Sportsday Program available now!!!
Secondary Campus Tours
SECONDARY CAMPUS TOURS!!
We are currently accepting enrolments across all year levels at Saint John's Campus for a 2025 start!
Join us for a tour of our Secondary Campus, led by Principal, Damien Judd. Check out our new building!
π£ Meet at the Front Office - enter via Gowrie Avenue. π£
π Tuesday, April 9 at 4pm
π Thursday, April 11 at 4pm
Secondary Campus Tours
SECONDARY CAMPUS TOURS!!
We are currently accepting enrolments across all year levels at Saint John's Campus for a 2025 start!
Join us for a tour of our Secondary Campus, led by Principal, Damien Judd. Check out our new building!
π£ Meet at the Front Office - enter via Gowrie Avenue. π£
π Thursday, March 7 at 4pm
π Tuesday, March 12 at 4pm
π Thursday, March 14 at 2pm
Secure your place now at Whyalla’s only Reception to Year 12 school. A place for your child to thrive.
Samaritan College - character through community.......
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Opening College Mass
Opening College Mass
We gather together as an R-12 College to celebrate our Catholic Identity and give thanks in gratitude for the blessings and peace we will receive over the coming year.
2024 theme is “Let your light shine!” β¨
All Samaritan families welcome!
Click here for the Facebook Event info!
#Characterthroughcommunity #RaisingHeartsAndMinds #Letyourlightshine
Academic & Achievement Assembly
Let’s celebrate the Class of 2023!
Families are welcome to attend the Academic & Achievement Assembly at Saint John's Campus - Thursday February 1 at 9am.
Click here for event details.
2024 Dates
REMINDER>>
End of Term 4 – TUESDAY, December 12 at 3:20pm
2024, TERM 1 Dates
Front Offices open - Monday, January 22
Staff Development Day – Monday, January 29
Students Return – Tuesday, January 30
2024, UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
> Monday January 22, 8:00am - 4:30pm
> Tuesday January 23, 8:00am - 4:30pm
> Wednesday January 24, 8:00am - 4:30pm
> Thursday January 25, 8:00am - 4:30pm
> Friday January 26 – CLOSED
Primary Christmas Celebrations
Primary Christmas Celebrations
> St Teresa’s Campus
Tuesday, December 5
Family Night + Colour Run
5.30pm - Family Night + BBQ
6.15pm - Carols commence
7pm - Colour Run
> Our Lady Help of Christians Campus
Wednesday, December 6
Carols + Christmas Fair!
5.30pm - Christams Fair + Stalls
6.30pm - Carols commence
All families welcome :)
Samaritan Shines
Samaritan Shines
Food + Art + Music
November 22
4-6pm
Saint John’s Campus – Xavier Courtyard
BBQ, student cooking, student art work, student woodwork, Samaritan Bands and other performers!
*Tour our Secondary Campus including the new Saint John’s Wing!*
All families welcome!
Year 6 Transition Program
Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent Teacher Interviews will be held during Week 10 across all three campuses.
Primary Sports Day
Primary Sports Day is Friday 8 September
Held at Saint John's Campus oval.
Click here for Sports Day Booklet!
School Photos
School Photos!
Our Lady Help of Christians Campus
> Tuesday 5/9
Saint John’s Campus
> Wednesday 6/9
Saint John’s Campus students are to wear full winter or full summer as per our new guidelines.
This means that whatever uniform you are choosing to wear, the Samaritan blue jumper is to be worn with the exception of Year 12s who wear their commemorative hoodies.
PE uniform is not acceptable and if they PE that day, students will need to change into their winter or summer uniform to have their photo taken – this includes their individual photos.
St Teresa’s Campus
> Thursday 7/9
**Sibling Envelopes available from your campus Front Office!!**
Order now online via https://www.advancedlife.com.au/ and enter code H9K 8GE 7BV
Campus Tours
Everyone’s Welcome at Samaritan College!
Join us for a tour during Catholic Schools Open Week
Primary Campus Tours - Tuesday 22 August at 9am
Secondary Campus Tour - Wednesday 23 August at 4pm
Enrol Now! Join our R-12 Learning Community...
Samaritan College - Character through community
2023 Mid-Year Reception Enrolments
Mid-Year Reception Enrolments
If you have a child who will turn 5 on or before October 31 2023, please contact us for an enrolment package!!
Our Lady Help of Christians Campus - (08) 8649 2077
St Teresa's Campus - (08) 8645 8381
NO 2023 fees required for new reception students who enrol at our mid-year intake!
Small class sizes across both primary campuses!
Don't wait, enrol now!!...
Join our R-12 Learning Community now!!
Character through community.....
Enrolment Tours
Enrolment Tours are back!
Our three campuses are running enrolment tours on the same dates, at the same times!
No bookings required! Click here for flyer!
We are currently accepting enrolments for immediate start, Mid-Year Reception or 2024 start! Ring Karen on 8649 2077.
Meet the Teacher Evenings
“Come and meet your child’s teacher, meet the new staff and hear about what’s happening in 2023! Students are welcome to attend. See you there!”
Saint John's Campus + info for 2023 Yr12 students! Monday, February 6 – 7pm to 8pm π
St Teresa’s Campus Tuesday, February 7 – 7pm to 8pm π
Our Lady Help of Christians Campus Wednesday, February 8 – 7pm to 8pm π
Uniform Shop
Uniform Shop Opening hours for the beginning of 2023 are: Monday 23 January 2023 - Wednesday 25 January 2023 and Friday 27 January 2023 8:30am-4:30pm.
During school terms (including this week) the uniform shop is open Wednesday 8am-10am and Thursday 1pm-4:30pm.
Uniform expectations and price list is available below.
https://www.samaritan.catholic.edu.au/enrolment/uniform
Vinnies Christmas Appeal
Every year our generous Samaritan community donate to the Vinnies Christmas appeal. The volunteers at St Vincent De Paul always gratefully accept the donations of food, toys for children and gifts. Many families Christmases are made better and brighter by our donations.
This year we are again accepting non-perishable food, toys for children, gifts for adults and donations of new summer clothes for children.
These contributions to the appeal will assist Vinnies to help bring Christmas joy to families who are doing it tough. Donations can be made to any campus. Please send your donation to the office at your campus or to your child’s classroom by the end of week 8.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Samaritan Spectacular 2022
Countdown is on for the Samaritan Spectacular 2022! πΌ π
Goodluck to all the students performing in the show.
Tickets on sale now π€©
https://www.countryarts.org.au/.../middleback-arts-centre/
Fun Run
School "Colour" Fun Run π’π‘π΅
Thursday, December 8th after Family Night
Welcome back to Term 4! We are in full swing for the Fun Run at the end of this term, and still have 3 weeks of fundraising left.
You have all been doing a fantastic job so far this year, keep up the great work. π
Primary Parent Teacher Interviews
To facilitate this process, we will use the ‘schoolinterviews’ platform again.
Primary Parent/Teacher interviews will be held in Week 10: Monday September 20, Tuesday September 21, Wednesday September 22 and Thursday September 23, 2021.
Our Lady Help of Christians Campus CODE: vra5z Instruction Sheet
St Teresa's Campus CODE: aaaj9 Instruction Sheet
Futures Evenings
Unfortunately, we have had to change our Futures Evening from a live event to a recorded one.
We apologise for any inconvenience, but hope you find the presentation informative.
Click here to watch the presentation.
Little Stars
The Little Stars program is a FREE child-centred play program that encourages new friendships + share positive experiences within the Samaritan Community! [π]
[π] Little Stars encourages each child to explore, invent, discover and experiment through play!
[π] At Little Stars, we strive to support your child to feel confident and have a strong sense of belonging as they look to begin their educational journey at Samaritan College.
[π] Little Stars is one of the first steps to forming ‘character through community’ at Samaritan College!
[π] Join us Friday mornings 9am to 10am at Our Lady Help of Christians Campus! All welcome!!
Mid-Year Reception Enrolments
Are you thinking about enrolling your child at the Mid-Year Reception intake?
Join us for a ‘School Experience Morning’ – see + experience the classroom environment and our littlest Samaritans in action!
Saint Teresa’s Campus – Monday 6 June, 9am – 10am
Our Lady Help of Christians Campus – Thursday 9 June, 9am – 10am
All welcome
We are accepting enrolments for our Mid-Year Reception intake at both primary campuses!
Enrol now! Download an enrolment package...
https://www.samaritan.catholic.edu.au/enrolment
NO 2022 fees required for new reception students who enrol at our mid-year intake!
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Join our R-12 Learning Community!
Campus Tours
See and experience life at Samaritan College!
Primary Campus Tour!
St. Teresa’s Campus
π
Thursday, May 26 at 9am
Our Lady Help of Christians Campus
π
Friday, May 27 at 10am
Currently accepting enrolments across all year levels for a 2023 start! Limited places available for Mid-Year Reception intake with no 2022 fees required!
Saint John's Campus
****NEW DATES***
π Monday June 6 at 4pm
π Wednesday June 8 at 2pm or 4pm
π Wednesday May 11 at 2pm or 4pm
π Tuesday May 17 at 2pm or 4pm
Dates to remember
π DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday, 13 April - end of Term 1!
Families are reminded to contact your campus Front Office immediately if your child will be attending school on our Pupil Free Days, Thursday, 14 April or Monday, 2 May (as per letter/email from Mr. Judd).
UNIFORM SHOP
Check opening times + dates below!
Opening School Mass
Last week, we celebrated our College Mass. We were grateful for the opportunity to be altogether.
Our theme was ‘Who is my neighbour?’
Click here for some amazing photos from the morning.
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code to make your booking.
Click here for Information Sheets
Secondary Sports Day
Secondary Sports Day is on this Friday March 18 at Jubilee Park.
Casual Clothes Day
We as a Samaritan community want to help so this Thursday 10th March all campuses will be having a coloured clothes day with a gold coin donation. Our donations will go to two charities, Caritas Ukraine and the St Vincent De Paul Flood Appeal.
https://www.caritas.org.au/donate/ukraine-appeal/
https://www.vinnies.org.au/page/Find_Help/Flood_appeal/
Our coloured clothes day will hβave a rainbow theme to show unity to those in need around the world and here at home.
Samaritan Vacancies
Would you like to join our Samaritan College Community?
We have multiple teaching vacancies for a 2022 start at Saint John's Campus - applications closing soon!
Samaritan College – Whyalla’s only Reception to Year 12 school!
Christmas Celebrations
R/Year 1-Year 2/3 End of Year Liturgy Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 9am – Monday November 29
Year 3/4 – Year 5/6 End of Year Mass Saint John's Campus, Samaritan Hall (gym), 9am – Tuesday November 30
Our Lady Help of Christians Christmas Celebration – Wednesday December 1
St Teresa's Campus Christmas Play – Wednesday December 1 (times TBC)
Our Lady Help of Christians Christmas Play – Thursday December 2 - starts at 5.30pm
STC Family Night – Thursday December 2 - starts at 5.30pm
Year 6 Activity Day – Friday December 3
Year 6 End of Primary Years dinner – Tuesday December 7
New rules and guidelines for CESA Schools
All the new rules and guidelines for CESA Schools post November 23.
COVID19 vaccinations for staff in schools
Information regarding COVID19 vaccinations for staff in schools and Early Childhood Education Care settings. Click here for the announcement.
Saint John's Campus Christmas Appeal
Samaritan staff and families are invited to bring donations of non-perishable food and new toys/books/clothes to Saint John's Campus. These items will be taken to Vinnie’s in week 9 and distributed to needy local families to help make their Christmas a little bit brighter.
Samaritan Shines
Any students wishing to perform a song or other entertainment at our College's debut "Samaritan Shines" variety night are invited to audition!
"Samaritan Shines" will stage between 5.00-7.00pm at St Johns Campus on Tuesday 16th November, and provide a wonderful opportunity for students, staff and the Whyalla community to mingle and celebrate all the great things our College offers.
Any students wishing to participate in the entertainment programme should email our Band Director Alison Hams ali@alisonhams.com to discuss and schedule an audition.
Spaces are limited so spots will be granted on a first-in basis.
COVID vaccine in schools
You may have read in recent media announcements that a range of SA schools will offer the COVID vaccine during the school day. Samaritan College is one of those schools selected.
Today students received information and a consent form regarding the COVID vaccine, which is being offered to children aged 12 years and over. Students at Saint John's Campus have the opportunity to receive their first dose of this vaccination at school on Tuesday, November 9th, with their second dose being offered on Wednesday December 1.
The vaccine administered will be the Pfizer vaccine and the whole process is coordinated by HealthCare Australia with qualified staff on site and recovery areas for the students provided.
Please note that this is NOT compulsory and ONLY students that have returned the required consent form will receive the vaccination. Please note that consent must be provided by BOTH parents/legal guardians. If both parents cannot sign the form then please utilise alternative COVID vaccination options i.e. Whyalla Hospital.
It is very important that the consent form is returned by Friday November 5. If you do not want your child to participate then simply do not fill in the form. Copies of the consent form and the Information Sheet can be found on our website.
Please contact for any further information.
Community Announcement Letter
Dear Parents and Caregivers
Please click on link for announcement regarding Samaritan College’s new Deputy Principal for 2022 and beyond.
Community Announcement Letter.
Kind regards
Damien Judd
Principal
Enrolment Tours Year 7-12
π£ TOURS ARE BACK π£
Is your child Year 7 or Year 8 in 2022?
We are currently accepting enrolments across all year levels at Saint John's Campus!.
Join us for a tour of our secondary campus, led by Principal, Damien Judd.
THURSDAY October 14 at 2pm or 4pm
TUESDAY October 19 at 2pm or 4pm
Secure your place now at Whyalla’s only Reception to Year 12 school. A place for your child to thrive.
Sports Day
The combined Primary Sports Day will be held Friday - September 17 at Saint John's Campus.
Secondary Parent Teacher Interviews
Secondary Parent/Teacher interviews will be held in Week 10: Tuesday September 21 and Wednesday September 22, 2021.
To facilitate this process, we will use the ‘schoolinterviews’ platform again.
Saint John’s Campus CODE: a96x7 Instruction Sheet
Parents who do not have internet access can make bookings via any campus front office. Interviews are strictly 20 minutes - if you require more time, please contact teachers directly to make alternative arrangements. Bookings for this event are now open and will close on Friday Week 9, September 17.
Community Announcement
Dear Parents and Caregivers
Please click on link above for announcement regarding Mr John Lyons' appointment to the new Catholic school in Renmark.
Further information to come soon regarding the appointment process for the new Deputy Principal.
Kind regards
Damien Judd
Principal
School Photo Day
School Photos are scheduled for Week 7!
Our Lady Help of Christians Campus - Tuesday 31 August
St Teresas Campus - Wednesday 1 September
Saint John's Campus - Thursday 2 September
All students should have received a school envelope alternatively photos can be ordered online.
ORDER NOW go to www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the code H9K 8GE 7BV
Dear Parents,
School photographs are scheduled to be taken by advancedlife . Whilst an envelope and flyer will be distributed shortly, if
possible it is our preference that ordering be completed online to reduce administration and potential security issues related
to the return of cash and envelopes on photo day.
Orders for packages and sibling photographs can be placed securely online at www.advancedlife.com.au using our school’s
unique 9 digit advancedorder code. Portrait and group package orders are due by photography day.
Should you wish to purchase a sibling photograph online, the order must be placed no later than the day before photography
day. Sibling photographs will only be taken if an order has been placed.
Should you have any queries concerning school photographs or online ordering, please contact us at www.advancedlife.com.au/contact
Little Stars
ππ Little Stars returns in this THURSDAY 5th August at 9am ππ
π Little Stars is FREE for families in Whyalla and is the perfect transition to school program for 3-5 year olds!
π Little Stars is staffed by Reception Teacher, Mrs. Carrianne Molyneux.
π Little Stars is based at Our Lady Help of Christians Campus {Children intending to enrol at St. Teresa’s Campus also attend!}.
π Little Stars is a great start for our Mid-Year Reception students to familiarise themselves with our College.
“Little Stars is uniquely designed to enhance the learning environment for our youngest learners!”
Please share with interested Whyalla families!
All welcome! π
Mid-Year Reception Enrolment
If you have a child who will turn 5 on or before October 31 2021, please contact us for for an enrolment package!!
Our Lady Help of Christians Campus π (08) 8649 2077
St Teresa's Campus π (08) 8645 8381
NO 2021 fees required for new reception students who enrol at our mid-year intake. FREE Term 3 & 4 Tuition!
Check out our website for more information, or download an enrolment package now!! https://www.samaritan.catholic.edu.au/enrolment
Applications for Mid-Year Enrolments closing soon!!.
Don't wait, enrol now!!...
Join our R-12 Learning Community now!If you have a child who will turn 5 on or before October 31 2021, please contact us for for an enrolment package!!
Our Lady Help of Christians Campus π (08) 8649 2077
St Teresa's Campus π (08) 8645 8381
NO 2021 fees required for new reception students who enrol at our mid-year intake. FREE Term 3 & 4 Tuition!
Check out our website for more information, or download an enrolment package now!! https://www.samaritan.catholic.edu.au/enrolment
Applications for Mid-Year Enrolments closing soon!!.
Don't wait, enrol now!!...
Secondary Campus Tour
Is your child in Year 7 or 8 in 2022?
Join us for a tour of our secondary facilities, led by Principal Damien Judd.
TUESDAY June 22 at 2pm
We are accepting enrolments across all year levels at Saint John's Campus for a 2022 start!
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Join our R-12 Learning Community now!
Samaritan College - Character through community.....
Enrolment details available via our website ππ
https://www.samaritan.catholic.edu.au/enrolment
Secondary Campus Tour
Exploring secondary school options for 2022 - Year 7 to 12??
Join us for a tour of our secondary facilities, led by Principal Damien Judd.
WEDNESDAY June 9 at 4pm
Join our R-12 Learning Community now!
Samaritan College - Character through community....
We are accepting enrolments across all year levels at our Saint John's Campus! Click here for enrolment details.
Mid-Year Reception Enrolment 'School Experience Morning'
Are you thinking about enrolling your child at the Mid-Year Reception intake? Join us for a ‘School Experience Morning’ – see and experience the classroom environment and our littlest Samaritans in action!
- St Teresa's Campus - Monday 7 June, 9am -10am
- Our Lady Help of Christians Campus - Thursday 10 June, 9am - 10am
All welcome! We are accepting enrolment for our Mid-Year Reception intake at both primary campuses! Enrol Now! Download an enrolment package or go to https://www.samaritan.catholic.edu.au/enrolment for more information.
NO 2021 fees required for new reception students who enrol at our mid-year intake!
ThinkUKnow
Samaritan College will be hosting a ThinkUKnow Australia presentation on TUESDAY June, 1 at 7pm in the Samaritan Hall.
π£All parents, carers and teachers are encouraged to attend.
Samaritan College will be hosting a ThinkUKnow Australia presentation on TUESDAY June, 1 at 7pm in the Samaritan Hall.
π£All parents, carers and teachers are encouraged to attend.
Parent/Teacher Interviews
To facilitate this process, we will use the ‘schoolinterviews’ platform again.
Parents who do not have internet access can make bookings via any campus front office. Interviews are strictly 20 minutes - if you require more time, please contact teachers directly to make alternative arrangements.
Bookings for this event are now open and will close on Friday Week 9, March 26.
Primary Parent/Teacher interviews will be held in:
Week 10: Monday March 29, Tuesday March 30 and Wednesday March 31, 2021.
Please use the following codes when booking interviews: OLHCC - fd7qh - STC - u6tkw
Secondary Parent/Teacher Interviews
Week 11: Tuesday April 6 and Wednesday April 7.
Please use the code when booking interviews: SJC - p5gjc
Secondary Sports Day
SPORTS DAY>>>
MACKILLOP HOUSE win the shield at the 2021 Secondary Sports Day!!! Congratulations!
π₯MACKILLOP: 1,484
π₯RICE: 1,364
π₯BENEDICT: 1,356
MACKILLOP HOUSE win the March Past!! Congratulations!
Events were held at Saint John's Campus on Thursday March 11 and Jubilee Park on Friday March 12.
Year 6 Camp! βΊοΈ
Last week our Year 6 students from both primary campuses attended the Errappa Blue Light Camp at Iron Knob!
Camp is a fantastic opportunity for our students to build confidence + self-esteem, develop leadership skills, a sense of responsibility and respect for one’s self and others, as well as draw on skills of resilience and independence away from home! π
Visit from Bishop Karol
It was clear Bishop Karol thoroughly enjoyed his interactions with our students; Mr Judd having to remind Bishop Karol on several occasions to ‘keep moving’ because we had three campuses to visit!
On tour Bishop Karol spoke with our Stage 1 & 2 Art students; he asked our newest reception students what they like about school? (monkey bars the most popular answer) and he read a special prayer book hand made by a Year 2 student.
The day reflective of this years Diocesan theme: Come and stay I welcome you...
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Little Stars
The Little Stars Transition program is staffed by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher. The program is uniquely designed to enhance the learning environment for our youngest learners"
Come along and enjoy a fun and inclusive environment, specifically designed for children to be successful...
Opening College Mass
Due to the expected extreme hot weather on Thursday morning, the R-12 Mass will be Friday 12 February at 9am at Saint John's Campus Oval.
High Achievers Award
Today we recognised some of our high achievers from 2020 including some students who gained an appresticeship. Our Senior Student Council was also presented to the student group for the first time. We thank UniSA Whyalla Campus and Hood Sweeney for sponsoring the awards.