What do you know about crayfish? Probably not as much as St Canice’s Primary, Katoomba Year 3 and 4 students! These clever kids recently become custodians of the Blue Mountains Crayfish.
As part of a term-long project led by the Blue Mountains City Council, students learned lots about their local environment, in particular the critically endangered crayfish.
St Canice’s joined Katoomba Public School and Katoomba High in the joint project. Each school was assigned a different area of focus.
The learning culminated in a “Swamp Fest” held at the end of Term 3, attended by more than 200 students, staff and members of the local community.
The festive atmosphere provided an opportunity for everyone involved in the project to come together to share what they had discovered about endangered creatures in the Blue Mountains, their significance to the local ecosystem, and the importance of protecting the environment.
“The Swamp Fest was the perfect opportunity for students to share their learnings and use their persuasive skills to help our community to look after our environment,” St Canice’s Principal, Mark Geerligs said.
“Students have been able to apply their learning in a real-life context, giving their learning purpose and an audience.”
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St Canice's Brekky Club
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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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In the Blue Mountains, community matters and that’s what St Canice’s is all about.⭐ We’re a small, caring school with a close-knit feel, committed teachers and learning spaces designed to help children thrive. If you’re looking for a school where your child is known, supported and encouraged, we’d love to welcome you. Book a tour and learn more about enrolling at St Canice’s. https://www.stcaniceskatoomba.catholic.edu.au/enrolment
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🎒✨ 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! 💛
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28 Jan 2026
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In the Blue Mountains, community matters and that’s what St Canice’s is all about.⭐ We’re a small, caring school with a close-knit feel, committed teachers and learning spaces designed to help children thrive. If you’re looking for a school where your child is known, supported and encouraged, we’d love to welcome you. Book a tour and learn more about enrolling at St Canice’s. https://www.stcaniceskatoomba.catholic.edu.au/enrolment
21 Jan 2026
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🎒✨ 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
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✨🐦 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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🎄 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
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17 Dec 2025
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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
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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!
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🌟 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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05 Dec 2025
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🏀 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