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Samaritan College Samaritan College is an R-12 co-educational Catholic school with 2 primary campuses and one secondary campus.

We are a three campus school, catering to the Reception to Year 12 education needs of Whyalla parents and caregivers who desire an alternative, faith-filled Catholic education for their families. Our goal is to support you, as the first and ongoing educators of your children, to assist in the formation of capable, responsible, resilient and hope filled citizens. We are student-centred in our approach, having a focus on developing the whole person. This means we do not limit ourselves to just the academics, but also foster a child’s spiritual, social, emotional, and physical development and well-being. We have a motto that β€˜no child could possibly be bored’, if they embrace all that we have on offer. In preparing them into responsible young adulthood, there is also an expectation that students learn about committing to community life and are therefore expected to be involved in all aspects of schooling at Samaritan. Developing positive and productive relationships is the key factor in creating quality learning opportunities for our students. We strive to work with the child, whether it is subject learning or working through the social education matters that will inevitably arise. Teachers and education support staff are charged with the responsibility of getting to know their students well. To understand the learner allows us to adapt learning situations to meet the needs of the individual as well as the group. With the aim of familiarity in mind, we encourage ongoing communication and will endeavour to involve you in the school life of your children in our care.

Year 7 in 2027? πŸ‘ŒOur Year 6 Transition Program begins next term and is a fantastic opportunity for new students to conne...
25/09/2026

Year 7 in 2027? πŸ‘Œ

Our Year 6 Transition Program begins next term and is a fantastic opportunity for new students to connect with future classmates, explore Saint John's Campus and build confidence for the exciting journey into secondary school.

Learn more πŸ‘‡
https://www.samaritan.catholic.edu.au/secondary/transition-to-secondary

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πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Primary Sports Days 2026The final weeks of Term 3 provided a wonderful opportunity to celebrate participation, ...
25/09/2026

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Primary Sports Days 2026

The final weeks of Term 3 provided a wonderful opportunity to celebrate participation, house spirit and community through our Primary Sports Days. ✨

This year saw the introduction of separate Junior Primary and Upper Primary events, allowing activities to be tailored to each age group. It was fantastic to see students competing with enthusiasm, encouraging one another and demonstrating the values of respect, teamwork and perseverance throughout both days.

A special thank you to Dale Raymond, whose vision, planning and leadership brought this new format to life. Introducing change requires courage and thoughtful preparation, and Dale's commitment helped ensure two highly successful events for our students and families. - Principal, Nick Baird. πŸ’™πŸ’›πŸ’š

Congratulations again to MacKillop House for being crowned our 2026 Primary Sports Day Champions! πŸ†πŸ’™

πŸ“· Photos supplied by Amy Quist
Adapted from the Samaritan College Newsletter, 24 September 2026.

REMINDER>> End of Term 3/Commencement of Term 4 πŸ“†A friendly reminder that Term 3 will conclude on Friday 25 September (T...
24/09/2026

REMINDER>> End of Term 3/Commencement of Term 4 πŸ“†
A friendly reminder that Term 3 will conclude on Friday 25 September (Today). Classes will conclude for students at 12:30pm on this day. Front Offices will be closed from 1:00pm. Staff + students will return for Term 4 on Monday 12 October πŸ“–πŸŽ“

Primary Campus Tours are back in Term 4! πŸ“£Families enrolled for 2027, along with those considering enrolment for 2028, a...
24/09/2026

Primary Campus Tours are back in Term 4! πŸ“£

Families enrolled for 2027, along with those considering enrolment for 2028, are invited to join us for a Campus Tour.

πŸ“ St Teresa’s Campus
Wednesday, 21 October at 9am or 5pm
Wednesday, 28 October at 5pm

πŸ“ Our Lady Help of Christians Campus
Monday, 19 October at 4pm
Tuesday, 20 October at 9am

Explore our learning spaces, meet our dedicated staff, and discover what makes Samaritan College a welcoming and vibrant R-12 learning community.

πŸ’™πŸ’šπŸ’› Samaritan College - a place where we form character through community.

End of Term 3/Commencement of Term 4 πŸ“†A friendly reminder that Term 3 will conclude on Friday 25 September. Classes will...
24/09/2026

End of Term 3/Commencement of Term 4 πŸ“†
A friendly reminder that Term 3 will conclude on Friday 25 September. Classes will conclude for students at 12:30pm on this day. Front Offices will be closed from 1:00pm. Staff + students will return for Term 4 on Monday 12 October πŸ“–πŸŽ“

β˜€οΈ Sunshine, teamwork and plenty of action! Our Year 2 Phillips and Francis students had a fantastic time at the recent ...
24/09/2026

β˜€οΈ Sunshine, teamwork and plenty of action! Our Year 2 Phillips and Francis students had a fantastic time at the recent cricket clinic, developing new skills, working together and enjoying some active learning outdoors. 🏏 What a great way to learn, connect and have fun in the fresh air! 😊

🌟 At Reception Davies/Paterson, we embrace play-based learning as a powerful way for children to explore, discover, and ...
24/09/2026

🌟 At Reception Davies/Paterson, we embrace play-based learning as a powerful way for children to explore, discover, and make sense of the world around them.

Through hands-on experiences, imaginative play, problem-solving, and collaboration with peers, students develop important literacy, numeracy, social, and emotional skills in meaningful and engaging ways. πŸ“šπŸ”’πŸ€

Play-based learning nurtures curiosity, creativity, confidence, and independence, helping children build strong foundations for lifelong learning while fostering a genuine love of coming to school each day. 🌱✨🎨

We love seeing our students learn, grow, and thrive through the joy of play! πŸ’™

We're still smiling about Wellbeing Week 2026 and reflecting on what an incredible week it was at St Teresa's Campus! πŸŽ‰βœ¨...
23/09/2026

We're still smiling about Wellbeing Week 2026 and reflecting on what an incredible week it was at St Teresa's Campus! πŸŽ‰βœ¨

Our Wellbeing Week brought together students, staff, families, community organisations and local businesses to celebrate connection, belonging and wellbeing. πŸ€πŸ’š Throughout the week, students participated in a wide range of experiences designed to support their physical, social and emotional wellbeing, including the Smoothie Bike πŸš΄β€β™€οΈπŸ₯€, fitness sessions πŸ’ͺ, cooking classes πŸ‘©β€πŸ³, photography workshops πŸ“Έ, Friendship Corner πŸ’›, Friendship Bracelet Club 🧡, basketball skills sessions πŸ€, painting 🎨, cinema experiences 🎬, the Mega Body Experience, R U OK? activities πŸ’¬ and many more opportunities to learn, connect and have fun.

A highlight of the week was seeing students build new friendships 😊, develop confidence 🌟, learn practical skills and strengthen their sense of belonging through shared experiences with peers, families and community members. The week also provided wonderful opportunities for students to demonstrate leadership, kindness and teamwork. πŸ‘

We extend our sincere thanks to all of our volunteers, guest presenters, community partners, families and staff who generously gave their time to make Wellbeing Week such a success. πŸ™ Your support helped create meaningful experiences that our students will remember for years to come.

Together, we are building a strong, connected and caring school community where every child can thrive. πŸ’šπŸ’›πŸŒ±

The positive connections and memories created throughout the week continue to have a lasting impact across our campus. 😊


πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’› Two weeks on, we're still reflecting on the wonderful moments shared during Wellbeing Week 2026 at our Primary Campu...
23/09/2026

πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’› Two weeks on, we're still reflecting on the wonderful moments shared during Wellbeing Week 2026 at our Primary Campuses. πŸ’›πŸ’™πŸ’š

At Our Lady Help of Christians Campus, we kicked off the week on Monday with our Father's Day activities before spending recess and lunch dancing and singing the day away. πŸŽΆπŸ•ΊπŸ’ƒ

On Tuesday, students enjoyed creating Kindness Rocks through a rock painting activity with Steph and our wonderful helper, Emma. 🎨πŸͺ¨πŸ’•

Wednesday saw students participating in a range of wellbeing activities led by Rebecca Marks and Nora Cowan, supported by Emma. 🌟

On Thursday, students worked with Kelly to create beautiful Aboriginal bracelets while learning about culture and connection. πŸ–€πŸ’›β€οΈ

We wrapped up the week on Friday with a fantastic wellbeing-themed assembly presented by 5/6 Arcobelli-James, followed by a huge bake sale organised by our amazing SRC. Together, we raised funds to support those at the Good Samaritan Inn, raising over $275 dollars to those who may struggle with wellbeing. πŸ§πŸ’š

A huge thank you to all staff, students, volunteers, and community members who helped make the week such a success. Looking back, we're grateful for the many opportunities our students had to connect, show kindness, express their creativity, and strengthen their wellbeing.

While Wellbeing Week may be over, its message continues to inspire us as we make wellbeing a priority every day. πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’›

Here's to continuing to make wellbeing a priority every day! πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’›

🌟🚧 Little Stars Playgroup is Under Construction! 🚧🌟With exciting building projects beginning at Our Lady Help of Christi...
23/09/2026

🌟🚧 Little Stars Playgroup is Under Construction! 🚧🌟

With exciting building projects beginning at Our Lady Help of Christians Campus, Little Stars Playgroup will not be running for the remainder of Term 3.

We look forward to connecting with families through our Reception Transition activities in Term 4 and will share further information in due course.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue Building Our Future. πŸ—οΈπŸš§

Address

70 Gowrie Avenue
Whyalla, SA
5600

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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+61886458568

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