World Environment Day, celebrated each year on June 5, is the most renowned day for environmental action.
This year the theme is biodiversity – a concern that is both urgent and existential. Recent events, from the bushfires in Australia, the US and Brazil, to locust infestations across East Africa – and now, a global disease pandemic – demonstrate the interdependence of humans and the webs of life, in which we all exist.
As we enter into a week celebrating the World Environment, we want to highlight how some of our schools are caring for our earth.
How lucky are our students at St Columba's Catholic College having our very own farm onsite.
Check out the chickens, roosters, llamas and cows. They are so well cared for.
St Columba's Catholic College Springwood
www.stcolumbasspringwood.catholic.edu.au
-
01 Aug 2026
From Facebook
As part of the College's support for the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal, students from Years 7–12 took part in a Winter Stay-Out event. Through experiential learning, faith in action, and community spirit, students deepened their understanding of homelessness and poverty during an evening of challenges, reflection, and a powerful talk from Vinnies NSW Kim Crawford. A huge thank you to all the St Columba's families who contributed to our Winter Woolies Drive - your generosity has helped keep many people in our community warm this winter. 🧣❄️ #faithinactioncspd #winterappeal #socialjustice #vinniesNSW Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
31 Jul 2026
From Facebook
Celebrating excellence, leadership and the bright future of St Columba's. On Wednesday morning, our College community came together for our Semester 1 Academic Awards and Leadership Commissioning, with more than 280 parents joining us to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students. Students were recognised for their commitment to learning through the presentation of Academic Awards, along with Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards, acknowledging their dedication, perseverance and pursuit of excellence throughout the semester. The ceremony also marked an exciting milestone as we officially commissioned our new Student Leadership Team. It was a proud moment to present each of our student leaders with their leadership badge, while our 2027 College Captains, Mieke Watson and Lachlan Billiards, and Vice Captains, Lily Boersma and Beckett Kearns, received their College blazers. Congratulations to every student recognised on the day. We are incredibly proud of your achievements and look forward to seeing our new student leaders inspire and serve our College community in the year ahead. Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
Latest News More news
01 Aug 2026
From Facebook
As part of the College's support for the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal, students from Years 7–12 took part in a Winter Stay-Out event. Through experiential learning, faith in action, and community spirit, students deepened their understanding of homelessness and poverty during an evening of challenges, reflection, and a powerful talk from Vinnies NSW Kim Crawford. A huge thank you to all the St Columba's families who contributed to our Winter Woolies Drive - your generosity has helped keep many people in our community warm this winter. 🧣❄️ #faithinactioncspd #winterappeal #socialjustice #vinniesNSW Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
31 Jul 2026
From Facebook
Celebrating excellence, leadership and the bright future of St Columba's. On Wednesday morning, our College community came together for our Semester 1 Academic Awards and Leadership Commissioning, with more than 280 parents joining us to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students. Students were recognised for their commitment to learning through the presentation of Academic Awards, along with Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards, acknowledging their dedication, perseverance and pursuit of excellence throughout the semester. The ceremony also marked an exciting milestone as we officially commissioned our new Student Leadership Team. It was a proud moment to present each of our student leaders with their leadership badge, while our 2027 College Captains, Mieke Watson and Lachlan Billiards, and Vice Captains, Lily Boersma and Beckett Kearns, received their College blazers. Congratulations to every student recognised on the day. We are incredibly proud of your achievements and look forward to seeing our new student leaders inspire and serve our College community in the year ahead. Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
29 Jul 2026
From Facebook
Be sure to check out the Schools on Show feature in the Blue Mountains Gazette today! Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
29 Jul 2026
From Facebook
Congratulations Jenna! First the gold and now the bronze! Outstanding! 🥇Gold 100m Freestyle s13 🥉Bronze 50m Freestyle S13 #jennawinsgold #jennawinsbronze Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games Australia
28 Jul 2026
From Facebook
It was wonderful to welcome Liliana Arango from University of Tasmania and Seona Findlay from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture to St Columba's this morning. Seona spoke with Year 12 Agriculture and Year 11 Primary Industries students about the many opportunities available to them studying Ag at UTAS. Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese #agriculture #careersinagriculture #agronomy #Sustainability
28 Jul 2026
From Facebook
UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT 2026 Late last term our St Columba's Community was once again treated to the wonderful event that is 'Under the Spotlight'. It is hard to believe that so much talent exists in just one school! Congratulations to the talented and dedicated cast of performers and crew. It was an excellent showcase of the Performing Arts at SCCC. Special thanks to all of the staff who worked so hard to bring this annual spectacular together. #performingarts #music #drama Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
27 Jul 2026
From Facebook
⭐ Cross Country Success for St Columba's ⭐ In late June, 17 students from St Columba's Catholic College competed at the NSWCCC Cross Country Championships. We were thrilled to send such a large team to the event, with the College having the highest number of representatives of any PDSSSC Secondary School. At these championships, the following eight students qualified for the NSW All-Schools Cross Country Championships: Alexis Galloway-Smith Tasman Harrison Darcy Waring Odin Brennan Alton Freeman Keeden Harrison Benjamin Merrick Joshua Simone NSWCCC Cross Country Results 12 Years Girls Elizabeth White (46th/58) 13 Years Girls Alexis Galloway-Smith (9th/70) Ruby Ross (38th/70) Eva Hetherington (39th/70) 16 Years Girls Lulu Green (13th/53) Ava Lorking (22nd/53) 17 Years Girls Madeline Southers (19th/44) 18 Years Girls Annalise Blattman (15th/45) Annika Vasilev (29th/45) 14 Years Boys Tasman Harrison (6th/53) 15 Years Boys Darcy Waring (6th/54) 16 Years Boys Odin Brennan (3rd/50) 17 Years Boys Alton Freeman (1st/44) Keeden Harrison (3rd/44) River Rodemark (14th/44) 18 Years Boys Benjamin Merrick (4th/40) Joshua Simone (7th/40)
25 Jul 2026
From Facebook
Massive news out of Glasgow with St Columba's alum, Jenna Jones winning the 100m freestyle S13 at the Commonwealth Games and taking gold for Australia! Congratulations from all at St Columba's Jenna - such an awesome result! Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games #WeAreUnstoppable
24 Jul 2026
From Facebook
Congratulations to Year 11 students Ava, Hailey, Trinity, Annabella and Isobel who completed their first university subject during the recent school holidays. These five students are getting a head-start on their university study through the Step Up Into Teaching (SUIT) program at Australian Catholic University (ACU). Coming to a classroom near you in 2032! Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
23 Jul 2026
From Facebook
Over the recent holiday break, Year 12 student Nik represented New Zealand at the U18 Water Polo World Championships in Portugal. Nik made his mark on the world stage, scoring four goals throughout the tournament. The New Zealand team achieved a ninth-place finish – the highest ever placing by a New Zealand men's team at a Water Polo World Championships. What an incredible achievement! Congratulations, Nik, on your outstanding performance.
17 Jul 2026
From Facebook
Alumni Spotlight | Olivia King - Class of 2009 When Olivia King (Class of 2009) graduated from St Columba’s, she was beginning a creative journey that has since taken her to the forefront of international type design. Today, her work is helping shape the visual identity of globally recognised organisations while making reading more accessible for millions of people around the world. This year, Olivia received one of the design industry’s highest honours, a D&AD Yellow Pencil, awarded for her work on Penguin Inclusive Sans, the new global brand typeface for Penguin Books. Widely regarded as one of the most prestigious creative awards in the world, the D&AD Yellow Pencil recognises work that demonstrates outstanding creative excellence, exceptional craftsmanship and innovation. Winning a Yellow Pencil places Olivia among the very best designers working internationally. Her work in accessible typography extends beyond Penguin. Olivia is also the creator of Inclusive Sans, an open-source typeface developed through extensive research into legibility and readability. She has since created customised versions for both Penguin Books and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, demonstrating how thoughtful design can meet the needs of globally recognised cultural institutions while remaining accessible to diverse audiences. Olivia’s success is a wonderful example of where creativity, innovation and a commitment to inclusion can lead. The St Columba’s community warmly congratulates her on receiving a D&AD Yellow Pencil and looks forward to following the next chapter of her remarkable career. Learn more about the D&AD Awards here: https://www.dandad.org/awards/d-ad-awards Read Liv's responses to some of our questions in the comments. #alumni #design #yellowpencil #penguins #sfmoma #classof2009 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
17 Jul 2026
What's It Really Like to Send Your Kid to a Catholic School?
If you've ever assumed that attending a Catholic school means you have to be Catholic and that the fees are expensive, you're not alone. It's a common perception, but for many families, the reality looks quite different.