Acknowledgment

St Columba’s Catholic College and the St Columba’s Art Prize acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and waters on which we gather to work, learn, and celebrate; this is the country of the Dharug and Gundungurra people.
We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and we extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

About

About

A place where learning, creativity and community meet

The transformation of St Columba’s College’s heritage-listed sandstone building into a vibrant gallery space in 2025 highlighted not only the College’s commitment to the arts but also its rich sense of history and place. Already, the St Columba’s Art Prize has a solid foundation upon which to build a significant cultural event in the Blue Mountains. As we head into its second year, we look forward to another inspiring celebration of ideas, artistic skill, and creativity from artists across Australia. This special event reflected the spirit of the school itself – where tradition and innovation come together to inspire creativity, learning, and community.

About St Columba's Catholic College, Springwood

St Columba’s Catholic College is a co-educational school for students in Years 7 to 12. Surrounded on all sides by the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park, the College was originally built as a seminary in 1909. Today it combines historic sandstone buildings with state-of-the-art, modern facilities that create a unique learning environment. The striking mix of old and new reminds our students to value the past, live for the present, and have hope for the future.

The College features purpose-built learning facilities; extensive playing fields and courts; a cross-country track; a large and well-equipped agriculture plot; outdoor performance spaces; and a pristine, natural setting.

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Located in beautiful surrounds of Springwood, St Columba's Catholic College is the top Catholic secondary school in the Blue Mountains.