Dance students impressed the crowd with a range of dazzling performances
Hundreds of students from 35 primary and secondary Catholic schools from across the Diocese showcased their creative talents in a series of music, dance and strings performances throughout June, culminating in the ‘Best Of’ performance on 23 June.
The showcase events demonstrated the high calibre of choral, music and dance work from Catholic schools, under the Parramatta Diocese’s creative and performing arts initiative, CAPTIVATE.
The program provides learning and performance experiences for students, as well as builds expertise and a sense of community across the system. CAPTIVATE is very popular with five new schools joining the program since last year.
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
www.parra.catholic.edu.au
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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.![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.
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23 Oct 2025
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🍳 St Canice's Brekky Club 🍞 📅 Thursday, 30th October ⏰ 8:20 AM All St Canice's students are warmly invited to join us for breakfast! Come along, enjoy some tasty food, and start your day with friends. See you there! 😊![426379072836953_1309732561168262-1]()
22 Oct 2025
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🌸✨ Spring Blooms Bright in the Blue Mountains! ✨🌸 Our talented students from Kindergarten to Year 6 have come together to create a vibrant mural celebrating the abundance of beautiful spring flowers blooming right here in the Blue Mountains. Under the guidance of our wonderful specialist art teacher, Ms. Dani, who always says “Art is the magic of life,” every brushstroke brings the natural beauty of our region to life. This collaborative artwork captures the spirit and colours of our stunning surroundings — a true tribute to spring’s magic in the Blue Mountains! #SpringInTheBlueMountains #FloralMural #CollaborativeArt #ArtMagic #MsDaniInspires
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23 Oct 2025
From Facebook
🍳 St Canice's Brekky Club 🍞 📅 Thursday, 30th October ⏰ 8:20 AM All St Canice's students are warmly invited to join us for breakfast! Come along, enjoy some tasty food, and start your day with friends. See you there! 😊
22 Oct 2025
From Facebook
🌸✨ Spring Blooms Bright in the Blue Mountains! ✨🌸 Our talented students from Kindergarten to Year 6 have come together to create a vibrant mural celebrating the abundance of beautiful spring flowers blooming right here in the Blue Mountains. Under the guidance of our wonderful specialist art teacher, Ms. Dani, who always says “Art is the magic of life,” every brushstroke brings the natural beauty of our region to life. This collaborative artwork captures the spirit and colours of our stunning surroundings — a true tribute to spring’s magic in the Blue Mountains! #SpringInTheBlueMountains #FloralMural #CollaborativeArt #ArtMagic #MsDaniInspires
21 Oct 2025
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🌊 Stage 2 Excursion to Narrabeen! 🌿 What an awesome day exploring the beach environment! We did an experiment to demonstrate beach erosion using our white tubs, got hands-on with weather instruments to check temperature, wind speed, direction, and humidity, and discovered fascinating plants and animals in the rock pools. And of course, we couldn’t resist having a splash at the water’s edge! A perfect day of learning and fun by the sea. ☀️🐚🌬️ #BeachDay #OutdoorLearning #Stage2Adventures #Narrabeen
20 Oct 2025
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🚐🌊 Stage 2 Have Arrived in Narrabeen! 🌊🚐 We're happy to share that Stage 2 have arrived safely in Narrabeen and are all set for an exciting adventure ahead! 🏕️🌿 The energy is high, the weather is kind, and the fun is just beginning. #Stage2Camp #NarrabeenAdventures #LearningOutdoors #SafeAndSound
20 Oct 2025
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🐾 What a wild Friday! 🐾 Our Kindergarten students had an amazing day visiting Sydney Zoo alongside our lovely friends from OLN. From Kangaroos to Crocodiles, there was so much to see, learn, and explore! 🦘🐊 It was a day full of smiles, wonder, and friendship. 💛 Thank you to everyone who helped make this excursion so special! #KindyAdventures #SydneyZoo #OLNandUs #LearningBeyondTheClassroom
17 Oct 2025
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🌟 You’re invited! 🌟 We’d love you and your family to join us for St Canice’s Primary School Katoomba’s Community Open Day. Our caring Catholic school is a wonderful place for your child to learn, grow, and thrive. With a strong commitment to academic excellence, we’re excited to welcome new families into our community. 📅 Date: 5 Nov 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Meet our dedicated teachers, ask your questions, and learn all about how to enrol your child. We can’t wait to show you around and share what makes St Canice’s so special! 👉 Register now to secure your spot! https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/open-day/stcaniceskatoomba #StCanicesKatoomba #OpenDay #Community #CatholicSchool #FutureLearners
15 Oct 2025
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📚 Reminder: Change of day! Bring your library bag and be ready to borrow tomorrow, Thursday 16th October. Don’t miss out on your next great read! 📖✨ #LibraryDay #BookLovers #ReadOn
14 Oct 2025
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🗣️ Our debating team meets every Tuesday at lunch with Mr. McCarthy! If you love sharing your ideas and sharpening your debating skills, come join us! 💬🔥 #DebatingTeam #SpeakUp #CriticalThinking #Teamwork
14 Oct 2025
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🌟 Term 4: Gymnastics with ZING Active! 🤸♀️🤸♂️ This term, our students will have a fantastic time exploring the world of gymnastics through the ZING Active program! Designed to teach children various ways to move their bodies, the program focuses on developing fundamental movement skills—both locomotion and non-locomotion—tailored to their age and learning goals. Throughout the sessions, students will practice safe movement techniques while mastering specialised skills on a variety of equipment. It is amazing to see their confidence grow as they refine their abilities! Beyond physical skills, the children will also strengthen their interpersonal skills by learning to participate safely and respectfully with their peers. A big shoutout to everyone for showing such great teamwork and enthusiasm! We can’t wait for more exciting movement adventures this term! 💪✨ #ZINGActive #Gymnastics #MovementSkills #Teamwork #ConfidenceBuilding #ActiveKids
07 Oct 2025
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30 Sep 2025
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🌟 Inspiring Minds, Shaping Futures 🌟 Come be part of a warm and welcoming community where every student is encouraged to achieve personal excellence. Our school nurtures skills and passion to help your child make a positive impact — now and in the future. 📅 Don’t miss our FINAL Community Open Day! Register today and see what makes St Canice’s so special. 🔗 https://www.stcaniceskatoomba.catholic.edu.au/ #StCanicesKatoomba #EnrollNow #CommunityOpenDay #EducationMatters
26 Sep 2025
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23 Sep 2025
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🙏 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who generously donated to our Vinnies Appeal! Your kindness and support have made a real difference. Just a reminder — tomorrow is the final day to drop off your donations. We’re so grateful to everyone who has participated in this year’s collection. Let’s finish strong! 💙 #VinniesAppeal #ThankYou #CommunitySupport
23 Sep 2025
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🌟 EVERY FACE HAS A PLACE AT ST CANICE'S! 🌟 We would LOVE for your child to join our wonderful community. Come and see what makes St Canice’s so special at our FINAL Community Open Day! 📅 When: Wednesday, 5th November ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Discover our vibrant learning environment, meet our friendly staff, and find out why St Canice’s is the perfect place for your child to grow and thrive. ✨ REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE and be part of something amazing! ✨ https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/expression-of-interest/stcaniceskatoomba #StCanices #OpenDay #Community #JoinUs
20 Sep 2025