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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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.
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.
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21 Jan 2026
From Facebook
🎒✨ Back to School 2026 ✨🎒 We’re excited to welcome our students back for the 2026 school year! 📚 Years 1–6 commence on Monday 2nd February 2026 🌟 Kindergarten will begin on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 We look forward to seeing all our students and families back at school very soon! 💛
21 Jan 2026
From Facebook
✨🐦 Join Little Lyrebirds Playgroup in 2026! 🐦✨ Looking for a warm, welcoming playgroup for you and your little one? Little Lyrebirds Playgroup is a FREE community playgroup held on the beautiful grounds of St Canice’s. 🗓 Every Wednesday ⏰ 9:00am – 10:30am 📍 During school terms Enjoy play-based learning, connection with other families, and a relaxed morning of fun in a nurturing environment. 💛 Register your interest today — we’d love to welcome you and your child! 👉 https://forms.gle/MAt5PcLCRDYsqYTh7
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21 Jan 2026
From Facebook
🎒✨ Back to School 2026 ✨🎒 We’re excited to welcome our students back for the 2026 school year! 📚 Years 1–6 commence on Monday 2nd February 2026 🌟 Kindergarten will begin on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 We look forward to seeing all our students and families back at school very soon! 💛
21 Jan 2026
From Facebook
✨🐦 Join Little Lyrebirds Playgroup in 2026! 🐦✨ Looking for a warm, welcoming playgroup for you and your little one? Little Lyrebirds Playgroup is a FREE community playgroup held on the beautiful grounds of St Canice’s. 🗓 Every Wednesday ⏰ 9:00am – 10:30am 📍 During school terms Enjoy play-based learning, connection with other families, and a relaxed morning of fun in a nurturing environment. 💛 Register your interest today — we’d love to welcome you and your child! 👉 https://forms.gle/MAt5PcLCRDYsqYTh7
12 Jan 2026
Transitioning smoothly into ‘big school’: What parents need to know
The first day of Kindergarten! It’s a milestone filled with excitement, pride and maybe a few nerves (for both you and your child!). Starting “big school” marks the beginning of a whole new adventure, and with a little preparation, you can help make those first weeks calm, confident and full of smiles.
30 Dec 2025
From Facebook
24 Dec 2025
From Facebook
🎄 Christmas Mass Times 🎄 Please see the Christmas Mass times for the Catholic Parish of the Upper Blue Mountains. We warmly welcome parishioners, families, and visitors to join us as we celebrate the joy of Christmas together. ✨✝️
18 Dec 2025
From Facebook
17 Dec 2025
From Facebook
What an incredibly fun morning we had at our Little Lyrebirds Playgroup! 🐦✨ We were lucky to have a very special visitor join us and spread lots of joy. If you’d like to join us in 2026 - our free playgroup runs on the beautiful grounds of St Canice’s every Wednesday from 9am–10:30am during school terms. To register your interest, please get in touch with us— we’d love to welcome you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJNRq_sMYPT8Qajc4ntyYlrzADvyj3kvTYxlCz5YySqVCExg/viewform
16 Dec 2025
From Facebook
The long awaited annual Year 6 water fight finally arrived and did not disappoint! 💦😄 A huge thank you to our amazing Year 5 helpers for keeping things running smoothly and to everyone who helped organise a warm lunch of hot chips and fried chicken to finish the day on a high. What a fantastic memory for our Year 6 students!
12 Dec 2025
From Facebook
11 Dec 2025
From Facebook
🌟 What an incredible day at St Canice's! 🌟 Today our school community came together to celebrate our End of Year Mass, followed by our Awards Ceremony and a heartfelt Farewell to our Year 6 students and the families who are moving on. We are so proud of everything our students have achieved this year. 💙✨ To our Year 6s — thank you for your leadership, your laughter, and the joy you’ve brought to our school. We wish you every success as you begin your next chapter! Thank you to our wonderful staff, families, and community for your support throughout the year. 🙏💛
08 Dec 2025
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08 Dec 2025
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05 Dec 2025
From Facebook
🏀 Celebrating Our Stage 3 Basketball Team! 🏀 At this morning’s assembly, we celebrated our Stage 3 Basketball team, who represented St Canice’s with skill and sportsmanship at the Diocesan Basketball Gala Day. Well done to all players for your dedication, teamwork, and fantastic effort! 👏🌟 #StCanices #BasketballGalaDay #Stage3 #TeamSpirit
05 Dec 2025
From Facebook
📣 Dear Parents and Carers, Please see an overview of the events happening at St Canice’s during Week 9. We have a busy and exciting week ahead, and we look forward to your involvement and support! Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping make our school community so vibrant and supportive.