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
01 Dec 2023
From Facebook
Thank you Mr Dane! Kinder have had Mr Dane finishing his pre service teacher training with us for the last 4 weeks. We surprised him with a card and cake to say thank you, good luck and good bye 👋
01 Dec 2023
From Facebook
Look out Santa! You've got mail! Kinder have been very busy writing you some very polite letters (with just a few present requests) and we walked over to the post office to post them today. We are sure he will love our beautifully crafted letters complete with excellent spelling and lovely neat handwriting!
01 Dec 2023
From Facebook
✨✨Congratulations Jordyn for being our highest fundraiser for our school colour explosion fun run ✨✨ We are so sorry you were unwell and missed out on all of the fun last Friday and hope you enjoy your special gift 💕
01 Dec 2023
From Facebook
The count down to Christmas is on! 🎄Happy 1st of December everyone 🎅 The staff and the office at St Canices is well decorated here - thanks Miss Emma for getting us all prepared because - “it’s the most wonderful time of the year !”🥰💫
30 Nov 2023
From Facebook
After 31 years of working at St Canice's - MRS MACPHERSON IS RETIRING!!!!!! An assembly to celebrate our wonderful Ms Jen will be held on Friday 8th December at 2pm in the Hall. We hope you can join us!
29 Nov 2023
From Facebook
Blue Mountains children's author & illustrator to visit St Canice's! We're very excited to have award-winning Blue Mountains children's author Jodie McLeod (Leonard the Lyrebird / Lilah the Lyrebird) visit St Canice's on Monday 4 December to read and talk about her NEW book The Black Cockatoo With One Feather Blue! Illustrated by local artist Eloise Short, The Black Cockatoo takes readers on an adventure through the Australian bush to find a missing blue feather... and discover what's truly important. It's a story about friendship, kindness and the magic of giving, and we're thrilled to have Jodie and share it with us! If you'd like to purchase a signed copy of The Black Cockatoo or any of Jodie's other books you can do so online in advance at Jodie's Etsy store here - https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/JodieMcLeodWriter?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=801717459&from_page=listing Please apply the code LOCAL upon checkout to waive postage fees. Jodie will bring your book to school for your child to collect. Also let Jodie know if you want a personalised message in your book by adding a note when you make your purchase (simply provide your child's name, class and school). The Black Cockatoo With One Feather Blue (hardcover) $25 Leonard the Lyrebird (hardcover) $25 Leonard the Lyrebird (paperback) $17 Lilah the Lyrebird (hardcover) $25 To find out more, visit www.jodiemcleod.com/books
27 Nov 2023
From Facebook
Who doesn't like Fairy bread? Kinder have been learning how to write instructions. What better way to learn than to follow those instructions and enjoy the results of our hard work? Fairy Bread recipe anyone? 🍞🧈🎊
27 Nov 2023
From Facebook
Join us today at 2pm for our Parent Meeting, which combines - book covering in the Library - a cuppa and a chat - an update on school news and views, both from parents and from me We would love you to come along, help out, have a chat and share in our news. God bless, Ms Miriam
26 Nov 2023
From Facebook
Thank you Ms Morley, Carrol, Ava, Grace, Kaiomi, Dean, George, Jonah and Oliver for your amazing support with DIG! Thanks to our families who visited. Thanks to the amazing Blue Mountains Cultural Centre staff who looked after us so well. It was a great afternoon!
25 Nov 2023
From Facebook
Come along to DIG at The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre tomorrow, Sunday, 26 Nov. . Thank you Ms Morley, Carrol and Rochelle for giving up your precious time for St Canice's! Dig is a great way to have fun while supporting your school :)
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)