PROUDLY PART OF THE COMMUNITY OF 
OUR STORY
Established by the Sisters of Charity in 1901, St Canice’s has been nestled in the Blue Mountains for over 100 years. We are a Kindergarten – Year 6 co-educational primary school that serves the communities of Katoomba, Leura, Wentworth Falls, Medlow Bath, Blackheath and Mt Victoria.
Our school is a welcoming, safe and innovative learning community for local students and their families. Enrolling at St Canice's is a chance for your family to be part of our story too! More...
Principal’s welcome
St Canice’s is an integral part of our local community, and I am proud to be leading the school in continuing its mission to help students to love selflessly, to live responsibly and to learn purposefully. More...
Enrolling now
We warmly welcome new families to join our school community. Enquiries and enrolment applications for all grades are welcome any time of the year, although the main enrolment period is between March and May in the year before your child will start at our school.
OUR STORY
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VIRTUAL SCHOOL TOUR
Our virtual tour is a great way to see our school’s learning spaces and facilities at your convenience.
VIRTUAL SCHOOL TOUR
WHAT'S ON More news
14 Nov 2024
From Facebook
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🎵🎶 Last Wednesday, our St Canice’s School Choir and Stage 3 Harmony Group joined Ms Frazer, Mr O and another 130 students from BMGS and Kindlehill for the 2024 Upper Mountains Independent Schools Music Festival. This year, the festival was held at the beautiful Wentworth Falls School of Art. We had a wonderfully exciting day surrounded by music! Congratulations to all involved. 🎵🎶⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #stcaniceskatoombamusic #stcaniceskatoombachoir #stcanicesmusic #stcanicesmusicstringsprogram🎻
11 Nov 2024
From Facebook
We had a beautiful Remembrance Day Assembly on Friday and our student leaders did us proud today at Katoomba RSL's Remembrance Day Ceremony. We will remember them.
11 Nov 2024
From Facebook
It's that time of year again! These are our St Canice's Student Captain Candidates for 2025. We congratulate Owen, Violet, Mark, Nyah, Rupert, Ella and Billy (absent) for putting themselves forward to be selected to represent the students of St Canice's. We wish you all the best of luck and we will all wait patiently for the voting process to be finalised. Thank you to all of the parents, friends and extended family members who came in to support the students!
10 Nov 2024
From Facebook
Have you seen our painted playground games? We had so much fun playing those games on Friday.
05 Nov 2024
From Facebook
🕵️♂️ Top Secret Mission Alert! 🕵️♀️ Attention, Secret Lyrebird Agents! 🎒✨ Your next assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to bring the school spirit to life with stealth, smarts, and creativity! Our Secret Agent Lyrebirds for week 4 are here to ensure our playground is clean and tidy, students are wearing uniforms and encouraging everyone to get to school on time! #stcaniceskatoomba💙 #lovewhereyoulearn
05 Nov 2024
From Facebook
A big thank you to everyone who joined us at Brekky Club! 🍞☕️ Thank you also, to those parents who assisted, your support and energy made the morning extra special. 🌞 Why St Canice's Loves Brekky Club! 🍎🥪 "Brekky Club is more than just a meal—it’s a great way for our students to start the day!" Here’s why we believe it’s so valuable: ✅ Boosts learning and focus for the day ahead ✅ Builds friendships in a relaxed, welcoming space ✅ Creates a supportive community at our school ✅ Encourages on-time arrivals and a positive start! Thank you to everyone who joins us and to those who make it possible. Your support is making a real difference! 🌟 #BrekkyClub Can't wait to see you all again on Friday 29th November! 😊 #BrekkyClubCommunity #stcaniceskatoomba #lovewhereyoulearn
04 Nov 2024
From Facebook
K/1 were busy making a chicken playground this afternoon. We tried various things- a swing, a slide, a maze. We discovered that they loved the tunnel!🐥🐥🐥
04 Nov 2024
From Facebook
On the weekend we added some ducks to our growing brood. We are in ducky love! No names yet...any suggestions?🐣🦆
01 Nov 2024
From Facebook
Welcome to Vanilla and Goldie! Honeycomb is very happy to have two new friends. And K/1 have been busily recording with great detail all the changes we can see in just a few days! I wonder what will happen over the weekend?🐥🐥🐥
01 Nov 2024
From Facebook
William is an early bird and gets to Brekky Club for a yummy breakfast every time! Jump out of bed Everyone this morning! Brekky Club starts at 8:15. Last orders at 8:30. See you there!
PARENT AREA
Volunteer Training
As part of our commitment to keeping students safe, all volunteers and contractors are required to complete the building child safe communities undertaking form and child protection training module.
Compass Parent Portal
Compass is our primary parent communication tool for day-to-day updates, upcoming events, and important notifications so it is essential that all parents download the app.
School Uniform
Students are required to wear their full uniform, especially when representing the school at sport or for any other purpose. Parents and carers are encouraged to learn about our school uniform guidelines.
Canteen Service
An external canteen company promotes healthy, homemade meals available for online order and delivers to the school twice a week (Monday & Friday)
