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Set in our historic sandstone campus, St Columba’s is a dynamic and high-performing college for students from Year 7-12. We offer quality Catholic secondary education that combines the pursuit of excellence with our commitment to faith.

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03 Jun 2026

From Facebook

Our Year 7 students have arrived at The Great Aussie Bush Camp! Full of energy and excitement, they wasted no time and are already enjoying their first round of activities. We are seeing lots of smiles and friendships being made and strengthened.
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02 Jun 2026

From Facebook

Tickets for Under the Spotlight are now on sale! Don't miss out on a fantastic night of music, dance, drama and song. Running for two nights only, the production will showcase the talent and creativity of students in Years 7 to 12. Purchase tickets online: https://www.bluemountainstheatre.com.au/what-s-on/season-2026/st-columbas/
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27 May 2026

From Facebook

Today we were delighted to welcome student ambassadors Malini and Ashlee from UNSW to the College for The Feed in the Quad. The girls were fantastic, chatting with a huge number of students throughout lunchtime and sharing their experiences and insights about university life at UNSW. Our students asked some excellent questions and were genuinely excited to learn more about future study opportunities and pathways. A big thank you to Malini and Ashlee for their time, energy and enthusiasm. We really appreciate you visiting the College and inspiring our students. You are welcome back anytime! Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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25 May 2026

From Facebook

National Reconciliation Week is held each year between 27 May and 3 June - these dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. This week at the College, staff are wearing "I'm in" buttons and a display in the library gives students lots to explore. We have the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Innovate RAP available, the 'How to be a First Nations Ally' booklet from Amnesty International, and information from the Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation KBHAC. We have loads of books to read and even some First Nations artists Spotify recommendations. At St Columba's we are #AllInForReconciliation #NRW2026
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22 May 2026

From Facebook

Last Friday, St Columba’s proudly celebrated Book Week in the very best way — with creativity, community spirit and plenty of fun! 📚✨ Students and staff embraced the occasion with incredible costumes and enthusiastic participation in our annual Book Week Parade. From classic literary characters to imaginative creations, the effort and joy on display made the day something truly special. We also enjoyed our annual "Book Themed Cake Competition' with some incredible and delicious creations. While Book Week is often associated with primary schools, it remains a much-loved tradition here at St Columba’s. It is wonderful to see our students and teachers continue to celebrate the joy of reading, storytelling and imagination together each year. Importantly, our Book Week celebrations also support a cause close to the College community — the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Through this annual fundraiser, we help support access to culturally relevant books and literacy resources for children and communities across remote Australia. A huge thank you to everyone who participated, donated and helped make the day such a success. 📖 Donations to our Book Week Indigenous Literacy Foundation fundraiser via the QKR App will remain open until today for anyone still wishing to contribute. The Indigenous Literacy Foundation Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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20 May 2026

Blue Mountains teenagers dominate UTA11 races on day one

Blue Mountains teenagers Lulu Green and Odin Bren­nan claimed the first titles of the 2026 Ultra-Trail Australia last Thursday as they battled their way to victory in the UTAII (llkm).
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19 May 2026

From Facebook

⭐SAVE THE DATE⭐ St Columba's Catholic College's annual celebration of the performing arts, Under the Spotlight, will be held on the evenings of 23 and 24 June at Blue Mountains Theatre, Springwood. Join us for a night of entertainment as we showcase the talent and creativity of students in Years 7 to 12. Tickets will go on sale soon.
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19 May 2026

From Facebook

Congratulations to Chloe (Y10) on her selection for the 2026 NSWCCC 16 Girls Rugby League team! We wish her all the best at the Australian Championships, which will be held in Coffs Harbour in July.
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17 May 2026

From Facebook

Odin Brennan! Lulu Green! Congratulations to you both. We are so proud of you both! Ultra-Trail Australia By UTMB UTA11 winners both from St Columba's Catholic College, Springwood Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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15 May 2026

From Facebook

Two local legends indeed! Both St Columba's Catholic College, Springwood students! Congratulations Lulu and Odin!! Blue Mountains Gazette Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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15 May 2026

From Facebook

Today at lunchtime, we welcomed Kiri and Pat from Endeavour Energy to the College as part of The Feed in the Quad. Students were excited to learn more about Endeavour Energy’s fantastic apprenticeship program, which has recently opened for applications. Kiri and Pat spoke with many interested students about the opportunities available and what a future career in the industry could look like. Thank you to Endeavour Energy for taking the time to ⚡ connect ⚡ (see what we did there?) with our students and share such valuable insights and advice. Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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14 May 2026

Music, art, movement: why creativity matters more than you think

Did you know creativity is one of the biggest predictors of how well children do in school and in life?
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13 May 2026

From Facebook

We’re delighted to see the 2026 St Columba’s Art Prize featured in today’s Blue Mountains Gazette. Thank you to the Gazette for shining a spotlight on the incredible artists, students, sponsors and community members who helped make this year’s exhibition such a success. Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese St Columba's Art Prize Belle Property Lower Blue Mountains Western Sydney University Susan Templeman MP
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11 May 2026

From Facebook

Today’s Feed in the Quad was a little different, with not one, but two organisations visiting the College to speak with students about their future pathways. We welcomed Josh, Zack and Lincoln from SEDA, who shared information about SEDA’s Double Diploma program and the unique opportunities it offers students interested in sport, business and hands-on learning pathways. We also welcomed Gen and Wael from Western Sydney University, who spoke with students about everything they need to know about studying at Western — from courses and campus life to university pathways and support services. It was fantastic to see so many students engaging so positively throughout the lunchtime session, asking thoughtful and insightful questions about their future options. A big thank you to SEDA and Western Sydney University for taking the time to visit the College and connect with our students today. Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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10 May 2026

From Facebook

Year 11 Health and Movement Science students were fortunate to welcome Glenbrook physiotherapist Tony Larven to St Columba’s this week as part of their Collaborative Investigation project. With more than 30 years’ experience in sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, Tony led an engaging practical workshop on biomechanics, giving students valuable insight into injury prevention, movement, rehabilitation and performance. Tony has worked extensively in elite sport, including more than 20 years with the Australian Olympic Canoe Slalom program and 17 seasons with the Penrith Panthers. Students greatly appreciated the opportunity to learn from someone with such a wealth of professional experience and expertise. Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

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09 Jun 2026 07:00 PM - 09 Jun 2026 08:30 PM

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How can you help your child learn at home without stress, conflict, or overwhelm? Join CSPD’s Learning Outcomes team for a practical parent session focused on simple, realistic ways families can support learning at home, from primary through to secondary school.

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