St Columba's Catholic College, Springwood

A huge lunchtime crowd gathered in the Quad today for the latest edition of The Feed, our popular careers and pathways series.

We were delighted to welcome representatives from Macquarie University and University of Sydney who spent the lunch break chatting with students about university life, study options, pathways, and future career opportunities. Both stalls were absolutely swamped, with students asking thoughtful questions and taking away plenty of valuable information about what life at Macquarie and USYD has to offer.

It was also especially wonderful to welcome back Emma Hyslop (St Columba’s Class of 2023), who returned to the College as a Student Ambassador for the University of Sydney. It is always rewarding to see our graduates sharing their experiences and helping inspire the next generation of students.

A sincere thank you to all of our university representatives for generously giving their time and providing our students with such informative and engaging conversations. Your support helps our young people make informed decisions about their futures, and we are incredibly grateful.

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

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/

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.

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

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

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

⭐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.

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.