Open Day | 4 March

03 Feb 2026

From Facebook

Today, we were delighted to welcome back our returning students, who eagerly reconnected with friends and shared stories from their school holidays. As a new school year begins, it brings the start of a brand-new chapter. We wish all students and families a wonderful year filled with learning, growth, and meaningful connections. #gilroyframework #TheGilroyWay

03 Feb 2026

From Facebook

Gilroy Catholic College Open Evening is scheduled for Wednesday 4 March 2026 from 4pm till 7pm. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in both self-guided and organised tours of the College. There is no need to pre-register. Please be aware that there may be a short wait depending on the demand for organised tours. The first tours will begin at 4pm and the final tour will end at 6:45pm. There will be a presentation from our College Principal, Cheryl Merryweather, at 5:30pm in the College Hall. As such, guided tours will stop at 5pm in preparation; they will recommence following the presentation. Parking and access to the College We ask that you enter the College through the Marie St Bus Bay gates. Ample street parking is available on surrounding streets and at Coolong Reserve. Enrolment To request an enrolment application please visit the College website. Once you have received the application this can be emailed or submitted via the College office. The College Office will be open until 6:30pm on the night to accept enrolments and payment. Our College office hours to receive applications are 8:30am to 3:30pm. The final date for receipt of enrolment applications to be considered for first round offers will be Friday 27 March. First round letters of offer will be sent during the week beginning 25 May 2026.

03 Feb 2026

From Facebook

02 Feb 2026

From Facebook

Welcome Year 7! Today we were delighted to welcome our new Year 7 students and their families to Gilroy Catholic College. There was plenty of excitement as students reunited with friends, made new connections and captured special moments together. After the excitement died down, Year 7 students joined their Wellbeing Groups and our College Leaders were on hand to help guide them! Families and staff then gathered for our Welcoming Mass, where. Ms Merryweather warmly welcomed the Year 7 families to Gilroy. She reflected that they are now part of our community, our family and as such we all stick together. As a family, we are here to help our students grow and learn, so at the end of this journey, they will be the best version of themselves and find their place in the world. Father Joe continued this sentiment during Mass, talking about our Catholic identity and how the core of our faith is the family and their love for each other. Following Mass, parents and carers enjoyed morning tea and the opportunity to connect with one another as their children begin this new chapter. Year 7, we are so glad you are here — we look forward to supporting you throughout an exciting year ahead!

02 Feb 2026

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30 Jan 2026

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At the end of Term 4 last year, Year 9 Religion students created a prayer wall in the shape of a dove, reflecting their final unit of study, “Is the right to fight for peace?” The students focused especially on praying for peace in Nigeria, with the wall holding their personal reflections and intentions. Students from other year levels, as well as staff, were also invited to contribute their own prayers and intentions. In the spirit of the second week of Advent and the lighting of the Candle of Peace, the prayer wall served as a powerful reminder of our shared hope for peace in our world and within our own communities—particularly for those who are most vulnerable.

29 Jan 2026

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Yesterday, Gilroy Catholic College staff gathered for a community Mass at St Michael’s Church in Baulkham Hills. Father Joe presided and reminded us that we had chosen a particularly fitting day to celebrate, as it was the feast day of St Thomas Aquinas, the patron saint of teachers and students. In his homily, Father Joe reflected on our role as educators, reminding us that our responsibility extends beyond imparting knowledge. We are also called to impart wisdom — the skills, values and understanding that help students grow holistically, so they are ready to step out into the world with confidence and become amazing individuals!

29 Jan 2026

From Facebook

We are excited to introduce the GCC Alumni Association and warmly invite all former students of Gilroy Catholic College to join us and share your journey with our current students. The GCC Alumni Association aims to: ✹ Foster meaningful mentorship opportunities between alumni and students ✹ Build strong connections to industry and diverse career pathways ✹ Support students through shared experiences, insights, and real-world perspectives The association will support initiatives such as our ongoing Lunch and Learn sessions, as well as a new series of Pathways Breakfasts, where alumni can speak with students about their careers and offer a “day in the life” insight into their professional journeys. Click the link below to join the GCC Alumni Association: https://forms.gle/zJGEfkcKgkvB2Lzq8 We look forward to welcoming you back into the GCC community!

28 Jan 2026

From Facebook

Staff returned to Gilroy Catholic College yesterday to begin the new school year with purpose and energy. The day focused on setting our 2026 strategic goals and curriculum planning, and began with a reflection on our Catholic identity through the 2026 Mission SIP. Together, we explored how we can deepen students’ understanding of Scripture within the Catholic tradition — as a living text, continually interpreted and reinterpreted for the present day. The session concluded staff placing their intentions on the cross and praying together as a school community. A hopeful and energising start to the year ahead. We look forward to welcoming our students back next week! #BackToSchool #ProfessionalLearning #StrategicGoals #TeamWork

28 Jan 2026

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22 Jan 2026

From Facebook

Day in the Life of a Plumbing Apprentice Recently, some of our Year 10 students took part in the Day in the Life of Plumbing program at the Kingswood TAFE Institute of Applied Technology - an amazing real-world learning facility. Students threw themselves into every challenge: replacing tap fittings, bending pipes, fitting guttering, soldering, and even operating a scissor lift! They also worked in teams to install a stormwater drain - a task that even first-year apprentices find tough - and our teams finished first and second on the day. All the boys represented our school brilliantly, but a special shout-out to Zac for his outstanding leadership and determination during the stormwater drain challenge. Thank you to the team at Kingswood TAFE and the REIP team for hosting us on the day and providing this amazing hands-on taster experience. #TAFE #cspd

20 Jan 2026

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At the end of 2025 Gilroy Catholic College students Carlton (Year 9) and Caleb (Year 10) travelled to Belfast, London and Paris as part of The Wanderers Australia Junior AFL team. Congratulations boys on this wonderful opportunity!

15 Jan 2026

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Gilroy Maths Champions! Australian Mathematics Competition In August 2025, 81 students from Years 7–10 took on the Australian Mathematics Competition — an incredible effort by all! Distinction: 7 Credit: 23 Proficiency: 45 Participation: 6 We’re so proud of every student who stepped up to the challenge! Maths Olympiad This group of students showed outstanding dedication throughout the year, working hard every Thursday morning, and pushing themselves to extend their learning. Their commitment and perseverance were clearly reflected in their completion of the Maths Olympiad, where they challenged themselves with complex problems and demonstrated impressive resilience and enthusiasm. We are incredibly proud of all of these students for effort and achievement.

13 Jan 2026

From Facebook

When night falls and the last student leaves, the school changes. The playgrounds that once rang with laughter and hurried footsteps grow silent. Classrooms, so full of movement and noise just hours ago, become still—only the faint hum of the lights or the ticking of a clock breaks the quiet. Yet, in that stillness, the spirit of the day remains. The air seems to remember the curiosity, the friendships, the small victories and lessons learned. Each desk holds a trace of thought, each chair a story paused but not ended. The school at night feels like it is dreaming—resting, but alive with the energy of all it has seen. It waits patiently for morning, when the doors will open again and the quiet will burst into life once more. In its silence, there is hope: a reminder that learning never truly ends; it simply rests until the world is ready to begin again. #cspd

12 Jan 2026

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