On Tuesday 16th August the St Canice’s community was blessed with a glorious day to enjoy their Olympic inspired activities.
We started the day with an Opening Ceremony – marching into the playground behind our flag-bearers. The athlete’s and official’s oath were read. This was followed by a spectacular Torch entrance by Mrs Kondek and lighting of the “cauldron” by Mrs MacPhearson. Then Mr Geerlig opening the games.
Then the day’s activities began. Children participated in Equestrian (hobby horse) events, shot put (bean bags), cycling (trike/balance bike), marathon, Thai Chi, dance, boomerang throwing, basketball and soccer. There were commentators, referees (who sin-binned those who were too awesome or gorgeous) and a real sense of fun as we all “got physical”.
In the afternoon we gathered in the hall for the medal ceremonies for each event – there was lots of anticipation and cheering! We were lucky enough to have a dais (made by Mr Van der Walle) and medals (made by the Van der Walle family). After this, we were treated to the various cheers / dances of our competing countries. There was Dutch, Polish & Irish dances, as well as a Haka, Italian & USA cheers plus a Jamaican Anthem.
Everyone had fun and we witnessed some amazing moments of the Olympic spirit of fair play. Another occasion to be proud of our St Canice’s community.
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23 Jul 2026
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📚✨ A wonderful morning at Katoomba Library! ✨📖 A small group of St Canice's students enjoyed a fantastic visit to the Katoomba Library's weekly Storytime program with Ms Kate and Ms Sarah. Filled with engaging stories, fun songs and creative craft activities, Storytime is a wonderful free community program held every Wednesday during the school term from 11:00 am – 11:45 am. It's also the perfect activity to enjoy after the Little Lyrebirds Playgroup, which runs every Wednesday during school term from 9:00 am – 10:30 am at St Canice's. Families with children aged 0–5 are warmly invited to come along, connect with other local families and enjoy a fun morning before heading to Storytime at the library. Our students had a fantastic time listening, learning, creating and discovering the joy of books. 📚💙 A big thank you to the wonderful team at Katoomba Library for providing such a welcoming and engaging experience for our community! #StCanicesKatoomba #LoveOfLearning #Storytime #LittleLyrebirds #CommunityConnections #ReadingForLife
22 Jul 2026
From Facebook
🎉 Welcome Back to School at St Canice’s! 📚✨ Our students are back and ready to jump into another exciting term of learning, growing and making memories together. It has been wonderful seeing our classrooms filled with smiles, conversations and the joy of reconnecting with friends. We’re looking forward to all the learning experiences, achievements and special moments that this term will bring. #StCanicesPrimary #BackToSchool #LearningTogether #OurSchoolCommunity
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From Facebook
📚✨ A wonderful morning at Katoomba Library! ✨📖 A small group of St Canice's students enjoyed a fantastic visit to the Katoomba Library's weekly Storytime program with Ms Kate and Ms Sarah. Filled with engaging stories, fun songs and creative craft activities, Storytime is a wonderful free community program held every Wednesday during the school term from 11:00 am – 11:45 am. It's also the perfect activity to enjoy after the Little Lyrebirds Playgroup, which runs every Wednesday during school term from 9:00 am – 10:30 am at St Canice's. Families with children aged 0–5 are warmly invited to come along, connect with other local families and enjoy a fun morning before heading to Storytime at the library. Our students had a fantastic time listening, learning, creating and discovering the joy of books. 📚💙 A big thank you to the wonderful team at Katoomba Library for providing such a welcoming and engaging experience for our community! #StCanicesKatoomba #LoveOfLearning #Storytime #LittleLyrebirds #CommunityConnections #ReadingForLife
22 Jul 2026
From Facebook
🎉 Welcome Back to School at St Canice’s! 📚✨ Our students are back and ready to jump into another exciting term of learning, growing and making memories together. It has been wonderful seeing our classrooms filled with smiles, conversations and the joy of reconnecting with friends. We’re looking forward to all the learning experiences, achievements and special moments that this term will bring. #StCanicesPrimary #BackToSchool #LearningTogether #OurSchoolCommunity
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📚 You're Invited to Our Final Community Open Day! 🌿 Come and experience what makes St Canice's Primary School such a special place to learn, grow and belong. Join us on Wednesday 12 August from 9:30 am – 11:00 am and discover our vibrant classrooms, meet our dedicated teachers, and see our students' learning in action. Whether you're considering Kindergarten or another year level, our team will be available to answer your questions and guide you through the enrolment process. ✨ Explore our school ✨ Meet our wonderful staff ✨ Learn about our caring community ✨ Find out how to enrol 📅 Wednesday 12 August 🕤 9:30 am – 11:00 am Register now to secure your place. We can't wait to welcome you and show you around! https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/open-day/stcaniceskatoomba #StCanicesPrimary #CommunityOpenDay #BlueMountainsSchools #FutureStudents #CatholicEducation #Katoomba
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🌿💛❤️🖤 NAIDOC Week 2026 🖤❤️💛🌿 This week, communities across Australia come together to celebrate NAIDOC Week — a time to honour and recognise the rich history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Here in the Blue Mountains, it is a wonderful opportunity for our community to learn, reflect, and deepen our understanding of the First Nations cultures and histories of the Dharug and Gundungurra peoples, while celebrating the oldest continuous living cultures on Earth. This year marks a very special milestone as we celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC Week with the 2026 theme: ✨ 50 Years of Deadly ✨ 📅 5th – 12th July 2026 We encourage our school community to take part in local celebrations, listen, learn, and celebrate the strength, resilience, and incredible contributions of First Nations peoples — past, present, and future. https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/naidoc-week #NAIDOCWeek2026 #50YearsOfDeadly #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #BlueMountainsCommunity #CelebrateCulture #LearnReflectCelebrate
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📚🦘 Learning, sharing, and building confidence at St Canice’s! Our Stage 1 students proudly shared their learning by reading their information reports on a selected animal to our Stage 2 students. This wonderful activity gave students the opportunity to showcase their research and writing skills while building confidence in speaking and connecting with others. It was fantastic to see our students learning together and supporting one another across stages. Well done, Stage 1! 🌟🐨🐍
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Last week, all students at St Canice’s had the exciting opportunity to participate in a free clinic facilitated by Blue Mountains OzTag. 🏉 Throughout the sessions, students developed important skills including passing, kicking, tagging, teamwork, and communication — all while staying active and having lots of fun! A huge thank you to Blue Mountains OzTag for providing such a fantastic experience and helping our students build confidence, skills, and a love of sport. We loved every minute! ⭐
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From Facebook
It might be the final week of Term 2, but there’s no slowing down at St Canice’s Primary School, Katoomba! 🌟 From creative Art, hands-on Science, inspiring Music, and active Sport, our students are busy learning, growing, and having fun every single day. At St Canice’s, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to discover their strengths, build confidence, and thrive. 💙 If you’d like to learn more about what St Canice’s Primary School can offer your child, we’d love to hear from you. 📚 Kindergarten 2027 enrolments are now open – get in touch today! https://www.stcaniceskatoomba.catholic.edu.au/ Come and discover what makes our school community so special. #StCanicesKatoomba #FutureReady #Kindergarten2027 #LoveOfLearning
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🎉 Huge congratulations to our very own Ms Sally on the incredible achievement of writing and illustrating her very own book, Skyhawk Sam (2026)! 📚✨ Skyhawk Sam follows a young boy named Sam on a journey to find balance — both on his bike and within his family — discovering that true connection means feeling supported, even from a distance. 💙🚲 We are so proud to celebrate the creativity and talent within our St Canice’s community. 📖 Where to buy: Pick up your copy now on Amazon! Congratulations, Ms Sally — what an amazing accomplishment! 👏🌟 #StCanicesProud #AuthorSpotlight #SkyhawkSam #CelebratingSuccess
27 Jun 2026
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27 Jun 2026
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🌟 FREE School Readiness Program – Little Learners 🌟 Is your child getting ready to start school in the next few years? We’d love to welcome you to Little Learners ! 💙💛 Starting Term 3, our FREE School Readiness Program is designed for children aged 3.5–5 years and focuses on building the confidence and skills children need for a successful transition to Kindergarten. The early years are such an important time for learning and growth, and we know that preparing for school can sometimes feel overwhelming for families. That’s why our program provides a fun, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn through play while becoming familiar with a school setting. Through exciting play-based experiences, children will develop: ✨ Social and emotional confidence ✨ Language and communication skills ✨ Early literacy and numeracy foundations ✨ Independence and school readiness skills ✨ New friendships and a love of learning Join us as we support your child on their journey to Kindergarten and help them build strong foundations for lifelong learning. 🌈📚 📍 Starting Term 3 👧 For children aged 3.5–5 years 💙 Places available now – come and join the fun! #LittleLearners #SchoolReadiness #StartingSchool #EarlyLearning #stcanices
26 Jun 2026
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⚽ St Canice’s joined the rest of the nation today as we proudly cheered on our mighty Socceroos in their World Cup clash against Paraguay! Students came together dressed in green and gold, enjoying the excitement of the match and showing plenty of Aussie spirit as we supported our team. 💚💛 A special thank you to our wonderful Stage 1 students who prepared some delicious themed treats for everyone to enjoy as part of the celebration. ✨ What a fantastic way to come together, celebrate sport, teamwork and national pride. Go Socceroos! 🙌 #GoSocceroos #WorldCupSpirit #StCanices