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
Everyone is Welcome!
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
09 Aug 2025
From Facebook
✨ On Friday, our St Canice's community came together to celebrate St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, the patron saint of Australia and our parish. Mary’s guiding words — “Never see a need without doing something about it” — remind us of the importance of kindness, courage, and action. She believed that when someone needs help, we should be the ones to step in. As we walk together at St Canice's, we carry Mary’s spirit with us. We reflect on how we can support one another and make our community stronger and more compassionate — just as she did. May we keep her message in our hearts each and every day. 💙🙏 #StMaryMacKillop #StCanices #WalkingTogether #KindnessAndCourage
09 Aug 2025
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📅 Week 4 – Term 3 Update Please see the week 4 schedule. A quick reminder to all our wonderful families that this week we will be collecting cereal for our annual food drive. 🥣✨ All donated items will be delivered directly to St Vincent de Paul, helping support those in need within our community. Thank you for your generosity and continued support! 💙 #CommunitySpirit #FoodDrive #StVincentDePaul #Week4Update
09 Aug 2025
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08 Aug 2025
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📚 Library Day with Ms Sarah 📚 Library day is always a highlight of the week at St Canice’s! Not only do students get to borrow from an incredible selection of books, but they also learn valuable skills from Ms Sarah on how to run and care for a library. From borrowing and returning books to caring for covers and learning the library system, students from all stages are engaged and hands-on. Ms Sarah creates such a warm and welcoming space where a love of reading truly grows. ✨ Excitement is also building for our upcoming Book Week Parade on Friday 22nd of August – there’s been lots of chatter about which character to dress up as! We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity shine. #StCanicesReads #LibraryDay #BookWeek2025 #LoveOfReading #BookParadeFun
06 Aug 2025
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Thank you to Mr O and our incredible FIAT Team for organising Jersey Day! 🏉🎽 Students were invited to wear a jersey from their favourite sports team or their house colours 💙❤️💛💚 to raise awareness for children who don’t have access to sporting equipment 🏀⚽ A great cause and a fun day for all! 🙌😊
06 Aug 2025
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🥞 A reminder that Brekky Club is on tomorrow! 🥣 All St Canice’s students are invited to join us in the hall from 8:20am to 8:40am for a warm and welcoming start to the day. See you there! 🌞🍞🍎
05 Aug 2025
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📚 Book an Adventure at St Canice’s! 🌟 Join us as we celebrate the joy of reading! 📖 Book Parade 🕘 9:00am 📅 Friday 22nd August Come dressed as your favourite book character and parade your love for reading! 📚 Book Fair Open 🛍️ Discover new reads and support our school! 📅 Friday 22nd August 📅 Monday 25th August 📅 Tuesday 26th August We look forward to seeing you there!
05 Aug 2025
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St Canice's Parent CAFE Meeting tomorrow Wed 6th at 1:50pm. Join us via Zoom or F2F. Coffee / Tea bikkies for those who can come on site. Get all of the news, join in the chat and hear Maggie share excellent strategies around body safety for children. Check COMPASS for the agenda and the Zoom link:)
05 Aug 2025
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05 Aug 2025
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🏉 Jersey & House Colours Day – Tomorrow! 🎽 A reminder that tomorrow, all students are encouraged to wear a sport jersey or their house colours to school! This initiative is to help raise awareness for schools that don’t have access to sports equipment. This meaningful event has been organised by our Stage 3 Faith in Action Team, who are leading the way in showing empathy and support for others. Let’s come together as a community and show our colours for a great cause! 💛💙❤️💚
04 Aug 2025
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Stage 2 Futsal Gala Day ⚽ Today our Stage 2 students participated in the Futsal Gala Day at the Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre. All students demonstrated exemplary behaviour, enthusiasm, and outstanding sportsmanship throughout the day. A big thank you to Ms Sally, Ms Kate, and Mr O for their supervision and support and for Ms Kylie for organising— days like this wouldn’t be possible without you! 👏 We are incredibly proud of our students efforts and the way they represented our school! 👏💙 #FutsalGalaDay #ProudSchoolMoment #TeamSpirit #Stage2Sports
04 Aug 2025
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🌿 Sky Country – Solidarity and Hope: Learning Together Then, Now and Always 🌿 Last Friday, we officially launched our Term 3 unit of learning at St Canice’s: Sky Country – Solidarity and Hope. We are excited to embark on this meaningful journey as we explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, deep connections to Country and Sky Country, and the hope we create by learning together — then, now, and always. By nurturing communities that understand and value First Nations perspectives and identity, we take important steps toward a more just, inclusive, and united future for all. 📸 We hope you enjoy these highlights from our special launch day! ✨ Save the Date ✨ Sky Country Expo 📅 Friday 12th September Join us for a celebration of learning, culture, and community featuring: 🎶 Student singing in Dharug and Gundungurra languages 🩰 Cultural dance performance by Wagana Dance, choreographed by local artist Jo Clancy 🏫 Open Classrooms showcasing student learning from Term 3 We look forward to welcoming you! #SkyCountry #SolidarityAndHope #StCanicesKatoomba #LearningTogether #FirstNationsVoices #AboriginalAndTorresStraitIslanderPerspectives #CommunityCelebration #SkyCountry #SolidarityAndHope #StCanicesKatoomba #FirstNationsPerspectives
03 Aug 2025
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02 Aug 2025
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🌟 You're Invited – St Canice's Community Open Day 🌟 We warmly invite you and your family to join us for St Canice’s Primary School Katoomba’s Community Open Day! Come and see why our caring Catholic school is a wonderful place for your child to learn, grow, and thrive. With a strong focus on academic excellence and a nurturing environment, we’re excited to welcome you into our school community. 📅 Wednesday 13 August 2025 🕤 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Meet our dedicated teachers, explore our learning spaces, and discover what makes St Canice’s so special. ✨ We can’t wait to meet you! 📌 Register now to attend – we’d love to see you there! https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/open-day/stcaniceskatoomba #StCanicesKatoomba #CommunityOpenDay #CatholicEducation #BlueMountainsSchools #EnrolNow #SeeOurSchoolInAction
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 Program’s Term 3 unit of learning, “Sky Country - Solidarity and Hope: Learning Together Then, Now and Always.” 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 – 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.
