Little Lyrebird Learners | School Readiness Program
We know starting school is a big step, which is why St Canice's designed Little Lyrebird Learners. Delivered by our dedicated teaching staff, the program aimed at 4-5 year olds helps children develop confidence and familiarity in a school setting before they begin Kindergarten. Whether you are planning to enrol at St Canice's or not, all children are welcome to join.
One morning a week, children will take part in structured, age appropriate activities and a guided exploration of the key areas within a school - making the transition to school so much easier!
The program focuses on:
- Social and cooperative play
- Familiarisation with important school routines
- Gross motor activities (big movement games)
- Early literacy and numeracy activities
- Fine motor skills (cutting, drawing, tracing)
Little Lyrebird Learners | School Readiness Program
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the program start and when will it run?
The program will be launching on Wednesday 25 June and will run at St Canice's Primary on Wednesday mornings until the beginning of Term 4 2025.
Is there a cost associated with the program?
No, the program is completely FREE.
How long will each session run?
The program will run from 9am to 10:30am each Wednesday during the school term.
Am I required to stay on-site with my child while the session takes place?
Yes. Our insurance requires a parent or carer to be present for any child who is not enrolled as a student at St Canice's.
If I sign my child up for the program, am I then expected to enrol my child at St Canice's?
No, there is no requirement to enrol at St Canice's, the program is open to ALL children starting school in 2026. We always welcome new families and are happy to provide enrolment information if you would like it.
Am I able to attend your Little Lyrebirds Playgroup with a younger child while my preschooler takes part in Little Lyrebird Learners?
Absolutely! We welcome parents and carers to stay onsite with the playgroup while their children attend the school readiness session. Both will be running at the same time to make things easier for families.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
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CONTACT US
If you have any questions regarding the Little Lyrebird Learner School Readiness Program please reach out to us via our enquiry form.
LATEST NEWS All news items
22 Aug 2025
From Facebook
πβ¨ What an incredible response to our Book Fair! We will be opening the fair again this afternoonβso if you get a chance, pop in and have a browse. The Book Fair will also be open Monday and Tuesday mornings next week. A big thank you to Ms Sarah, our Librarian, and Ms Barnes for all their organisation and planning, and to our wonderful families for purchasing books. β€οΈ Thanks to you, weβll receive a portion back to help us fill our library with even more amazing books for our students to enjoy!
22 Aug 2025
From Facebook
β¨π Highlights from St Caniceβs Book Week Celebrations β¨ This yearβs theme, βBook an Adventureβ, brought so much joy, imagination, and creativity to our school! From colourful costumes and exciting story times to fun activities and adventures through books, our students truly embraced the magic of reading. π« Thank you to our staff, parents, and carers for helping make Book Week such a memorable celebration! β€οΈ #BookWeek2025 #BookAnAdventure #StCanices
21 Aug 2025
From Facebook
πβ¨ Book Week 2025 β βBook an Adventure at St Caniceβs!β β¨π π BOOK PARADE - TOMORROW π Friday 22nd August π 9:00am π Upstairs Open Area Come dressed as your favourite book character and show off your love of stories in our fun and colourful Book Parade! ππ« π¨βπ©βπ§ Parents and carers are warmly welcome to stay for the morning session and enjoy recess with your child afterward. ποΈ BOOK FAIR Discover exciting new reads and help support our school library! π Open Dates: Friday 22nd August Monday 25th August Tuesday 26th August Letβs make this Book Week an adventure to remember! ππ π Ms Sarah Librarian #BookWeek2025 #BookParade #StCanicesReads #BookAnAdventure
21 Aug 2025
From Facebook
π§οΈ It may have been wet, but that didnβt dampen the spirits of our amazing athletes who gave it their all at the Nepean Zone Athletics Carnival! πββοΈπββοΈπͺ A huge congratulations to everyone who competed β your determination and resilience shone through despite the weather. We're so proud of you all! ππ #NepeanZone #AthleticsCarnival #ProudMoment #RainOrShine
19 Aug 2025
From Facebook
On Friday Kindergarten to Year 6 enjoyed a sunny cultural day down at Garguree, The Gully. We began with Jo Clancy leading us in a gentle acknowledgement song to the Dharug and Gundungurra ancestors to let them know that we were coming peacefully onto their country. Jo explained that many dances have been danced on country at The Gully over thousands of years, we then danced all together. Jo taught us that The Gully continues to be a place that can love all of us together. Stages 2 and 3 went for a walk with Paul where they selected their own message stick to use for their Expo dance. They spent time sanding and getting to know their own piece and over the coming weeks the children will paint their own designs onto their message stick, inspired from their experience on country at The Gully. Kindergarten and Stage 1 went searching for bees with Jo rehearsing the song as they went before enjoying dancing with bare feet on the soft grass practising the kangaroo and bee dance ready for the Expo. Our shared time at The Gully allowed us the time to focus our senses on what we could see, smell, feel and hear. Students worked together in small groups and also spent time listening to stories about the history of The Gully. Please remember to Save The Date for our Sky Country Expo on Friday 12th September where you can see your beautiful children perform and showcase all of their learning from this immersive term of Indigenous perspectives.
17 Aug 2025
From Facebook
π Fatherβs Day Liturgy & Afternoon Tea π π Wednesday 3rd September π 2:00pm We warmly invite all dads, grandads and special father figures to join us for our Fatherβs Day Liturgy, followed by a delicious afternoon tea. We canβt wait to celebrate with you!
16 Aug 2025
From Facebook
π A Big Week at St Caniceβs! π π³ Brekky Club β Thursday 8:20amβ8:40am in the hall Fuel up for the day with a yummy breakfast! π₯β π Book Week Parade β Friday 9am Come dressed as your favourite book character and join the fun πβ¨ π₯« Food Drive Reminder β This week weβre collecting small tins of tuna or salmon for St Vincent de Paul. Every tin helps someone in need π Thanks for your amazing community spirit! #BookWeek2025 #BrekkyClub #CommunitySpirit #FoodDrive #StVincentDePaul #Week5Update
14 Aug 2025
From Facebook
A reminder for families to check your compass parent portal for details of our whole school excursion to Garguree β The Gully π€πβ€οΈ Guided by Jo Clancy and Aunty Carol, our students will deepen their connection to this ancient place as they continue learning a Dharug Cleansing Dance β a dance inspired by the spirit of The Gully itself. π Save the date: Friday 12th September π Sky Country Expo β come and see our Kβ6 students perform this special dance and share their learning. A beautiful celebration of culture, connection, and Country. πΏ
14 Aug 2025
From Facebook
More exciting news from Stage 1. The Magic Mailbox has mysteriously delivered letters to all Stage One kids. How Magical! The Stage 1 kids have taken their letters home to read them with their parents. I wonder what other mysterious and magical letters may appear in the magical mail box?
14 Aug 2025
From Facebook
Last Friday, during our dance, Jo Clancy, our amazing dance teacher, shared the special meaning behind the ochre we wore. For boys, Jo painted three lines; for girls, three dots. Each symbol represents: β¨ Connection to your own Spirit β the strength and light within you. π Connection to Country β wherever you were born, linking you back to the land. π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Connection to Family β your parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, and all those who came before you. A beautiful reminder that we are always connected β to ourselves, to the land, and to our people. β€οΈ
13 Aug 2025
From Facebook
π What an incredible morning at our Community Open Day! π We had an outstanding turnout for a delicious BBQ breakfast and a wonderful showcase of learning in our open classrooms β featuring science, art, and music. π¨π¬πΆ Our Little Lyrebirds and Little Lyrebird Learners had an extra treat with a jumping castle π°π A huge thank you to everyone who came along and made the day so special! πβ¨
13 Aug 2025
From Facebook
Guess what? Stage 1 have a Magical Mailbox in their classroom, where letters magically appear. Students have written letters to all kinds of people and are hoping to receive a magical letter shortly.
12 Aug 2025
From Facebook
π Community Open Day β Tomorrow! π Join us Wednesday 13th August, 9:30am β 11am for a morning of connection, learning and fun at St Caniceβs. π Check out the schedule below and RSVP here: www.stcaniceskatoomba.catholic.edu.au We canβt wait to see you! π
11 Aug 2025
From Facebook
π Little Lyrebirds Playgroup β Picnic & Playtime π Join us this Wednesday during the St Canice's Community Open Day for a morning of fun, friends, and fresh air! π Free BBQ Breakfast π§Έ Picnic & Playtime for our Little Lyrebirds π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Everyone Welcome Itβs a great opportunity to connect, play, and enjoy our beautiful school grounds. We canβt wait to see you there! ππ
11 Aug 2025
From Facebook
βοΈ A beautiful sunshine-filled day to play outside at St Caniceβs! π Join us for our final Community Open Morning for 2025 π This Wednesday 13th August π€ 9:30am β 11:00am Start the morning with a BBQ breakfast π³π₯, then explore our open classrooms showcasing science π¬, art π¨, and music π΅. β¨ All are welcome! Please RSVP via our website https://www.stcaniceskatoomba.catholic.edu.au/?/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=brand&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22245539411&gbraid=0AAAAA9UnMgKP5vMmPVpB7u3ziSBhCiLuR&gclid=CjwKCAjwhuHEBhBHEiwAZrvdciA6Y8k7hUGNCSnmfA7YIeAZNbtCt7m8o5KGy4AA4PCKfe88aVD5KRoCHuMQAvD_BwE
UPCOMING EVENTS All upcoming events
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12 Nov 2025
2026 Kindergarten Orientation
You are invited to the St Canice's 2026 Kindergarten Orientation! During this time, your child will have the opportunity to meet the other students, teaching staff and explore the learning spaces. Learn more.![St Canice's Katoomba Sky Country Dreaming Expo]()
12 Sep 2025
Sky Country 2025 Expo
St Canice's Katoomba is hosting an expo to celebrate what students have been learning through our Indigenous Education Programβs Term 3 unit of learning, βSky Country - Solidarity and Hope: Learning Together Then, Now and Always.β The Expo will feature a smoking ceremony, musical performances, open classrooms and more.![breakfastclub]()
07 Aug 2025
St Canice's Brekky Club
All students are invited to join the St Canice's Brekky Club. Brekky Club will now run on Thursdays β 7th, 21st, and 28th August.![playgroup]()
30 Jul 2025
Little Lyrebirds Playgroup
Little Lyrebirds Playgroup is a FREE event for all little ones aged 0 - 6. Held at St Canice's Primary School every Wednesday of the school term, 9am-10:30am. Everyone is welcome.
