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01 Sep 2025

Celebrating Faith, Learning and Mission at 2025 Education Mass

Students, parents and carers, educators and clergy from Catholic schools across the Diocese of Parramatta gathered in a spirit of unity and celebration for the 2025 Education Mass on Wednesday 27 August.

01 Sep 2025

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Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese mourns the loss of former Executive Director of Schools Greg Whitby AM KSG. Diocese of Parramatta Bishop Vincent Long has shared a moving tribute to Greg here: https://catholicoutlook.org/vale-to-greg-whitby-am-former-executive-director-of-catholic-education/ Greg led our organisation, then known as Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta, from 2006 to 2022. He will be remembered fondly, including for his dedication to making a difference to the lives of children and young people across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains through education. Not only was Greg our leader, he was also one of our own: a graduate of St Monica's North Parramatta as well as a former Principal of Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek. A larger-than-life character, his championship of change and innovation was a source of inspiration. He leaves an extraordinary legacy of thought-leadership and advocacy that continues to serve Catholic schools in the Parramatta Diocese today. CSPD gives thanks for Greg’s life and leadership. He will be remembered for his courage, vision and passion, which will live on through the generations of educators he has inspired. We share our sincerest sympathies with Greg’s wife Sue, their children Matthew, Alexandra and Sophie, his grandchildren, and extended family at this very sad time. Eternal rest grant unto Greg, O Lord. May perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

29 Aug 2025

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Today both our campuses came together for our annual "CathWest Celebration Day" . Our students came together to celebrate as a community Trade and Vocation education at CathWest Innovation College. Our Year 12 students were tasked with planning and marketing a stall to support a charity that helps others including #beanieforbraincancer #jesuitrefugeeservice #stvinnieswinterappeal #youthoffthestreets #sirdavidmartinfoundation . Today’s celebration was about recognising the importance of compassion, mercy, and action. Through supporting a variety of organisations who work to make the world a better place, we are reminded of our call to love our neighbour. May we always see the world through the eyes of the Good Samaritan and be filled with your deep compassion. Thank you to the Year 12 students and mission team, especially Veronica for organising a successful day! 🧁⚽🥳 #cspd2024 #catholicschoolsparramatta

28 Aug 2025

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✨ Junior Skills Quest – Explore Your Future ✨ As part of National Skills Week, CathWest Innovation College proudly hosted our neighbouring primary school, St. Aidan's Primary School, Rooty Hill, for our very first Junior Skills Quest! 59, Year 6 students and 6 teachers attended our college to experience a unique opportunity to explore hands-on skills in; 🔨 Carpentry - Guided by our carpentry teacher Paul, students learned about tools in the Trade Workshop and got to sand and varnish boomerangs. Thanks to Jarara Cultural Centre for supplying Aboriginal artwork templates, which students used to decorate their creations beautifully. ⚽Fitness - With help from our CathWest Fitness students, participants joined in games of volleyball and soccer, while also hearing firsthand about studying Certificate III in Fitness. 👱🏻‍♀️Hairdressing- Our talented hairdressing students shared their skills, but were blown away by St Aidan’s students, who produced curls so good they said it took them a year to master! 🧁Hospitality - From milkshake making to colourful cupcake decorating, students had a blast. One highlight was seeing the smile of a student trying a milkshake for the very first time! 🎬 Screen & Media – Students chose between space or ocean themed scripts, performed in the green room, and watched their acting come to life as teacher Ben edited them into incredible backgrounds. The day was filled with curiosity, creativity, and excitement for future Vocational Education courses. The Junior Skills Quest was more than a showcase – it was a celebration of learning, partnership, and community. Watching young students engage so enthusiastically reinforced the importance of connecting education with real-world skills. We look forward to continuing this collaboration with our local primary schools, building strong foundations for the next generation to dream, explore, and achieve their future pathways. For more information on CathWest and studying a VET courses head over to our website https://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/ #NationalSkillsWeek #ExploreAllTheOptions @catholicschoolsparra @vocational_education_vet @nationalskillsweek National Skills Week @careersweekau @vocationalpathways

24 Aug 2025

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Week 6B reminders

23 Aug 2025

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Students learn best when they are connected to the ‘real world’. At CathWest we offer VET courses which give students the opportunity to explore roles and industries for their future career. To find out more about how you can "Explore all the Options" during National Skills Week we invite you to our campus tours next week. Head over to our website for more information. https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/open-day/cathwest-innovation-college #DayInTheLife @followers Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

21 Aug 2025

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🥳🥳Congratulations to the following Year 11 students who were successful in securing a place for the Step Up Into Teaching Scholarship program to support their journey into early childhood/ primary teaching.🎓🎓 Kaitlin: School Based Traineeship as a School Based Support Officer Jessica: School Based Traineeship in Early Childhood Education and Care Shailea: School Based Traineeship in Early Childhood Education and Care These students will commence this program shortly at ACU Strathfield. We are looking forward to seeing where this journey takes you! 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 @acustrathfield @catholicschoolsparra Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

19 Aug 2025

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We are still accepting enrolments for next year. If you have not had a chance to visit our campus, we look forward to welcoming you next week. 👷👷👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳👩‍⚕️🧑‍⚕️ Please head over to our website to register now; https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/open-day/cathwest-innovation-college @Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese @schools

16 Aug 2025

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This week at our Loyola campus we welcomed 14 international students from China. These students, aged between 14 and 15 from Zhongshan Huachen Experimental Secondary School, Zhongshan City in Guangdong province in China have never travelled to Australia before. Excitement was in the air from day one, with 8 CathWest students buddying up with our visitors. Students participated in classroom activities including creating a simple circuit, adding water and sound into the mix where they learnt how to use a Makey Makey gadget. In our Maker Space our students have access to a 3D printer, this creative workshop allowed for our visiting students to add a personalised print design to a t-shirt. As if the week was not busy enough CathWest was hosting STEM (MAD) a project that encourages students to apply Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learnings to make a difference (MAD) in the world by acting for justice and the common good. It was with great excitement our visitors explored, participated and encouraged all the projects. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and life long friendships were made. We look forward to hosting another group next week.

13 Aug 2025

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Our Year 12 ECEC students have hit the ground running this term, engaging in early maths skills experiments designed to develop critical thinking and foster curiosity and discovery. They’ve been exploring the foundations of early childhood education through hands-on activities that highlight the power of learning through play and inquiry. To build on their classroom learning, students also had an amazing day today visiting Mia Mia @macquarieuni — a renowned leader in early childhood care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. This valuable experience deepened their understanding of supervision and safety in early learning environments. At CathWest we offer Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care as a Vocational Pathway. Start your traineeship now! Head over to our website to find out how you can enrol as a Year 10 or 11 student. https://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/enrolmenthttps://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/enrolment @catholicschoolsparra

10 Aug 2025

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Weekly Reminders

09 Aug 2025

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Industry, Education and Community at Bradfield . CathWest, together with the Catholic Schools Diocese of Parramatta, recently met with the Bradfield Development Authority to begin an exciting conversation about how we can work collaboratively. Thank you to the team at Bradfield for hosting us and providing a fascinating tour and valuable insights about the future at Bradfield. #Bradfield #CSPD #Education #Skills

08 Aug 2025

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🎉 Semester 1 Awards Celebration 🎉 We recently came together as a community to celebrate the amazing achievements of our students at the CathWest Semester 1 Awards! Awards were presented for dedication, growth and success across all areas of learning and industry pathways. Congratulations to all award recipients—you continue to show us what it means to take control of your education and make your dreams a reality. 👏✨ Big congratulations to all our award recipients—you’ve made us proud! 💛🖤 #CathWest #SchoolDoneDifferently #StudentSuccess #cathwestproud @catholicschoolsparra @schooldonedifferently

06 Aug 2025

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03 Aug 2025

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Building Stronger Communities Through Education & Support Great businesses don’t grow in isolation — they grow in strong, supported communities. That’s why we’re proud to feature Western Sydney’s leading education and community groups at WEXPO 2025: 👩‍🏫 Macquarie Community College – Delivering adult and vocational education that empowers lives and strengthens the workforce. 🎓 CathWest Innovation College – A Catholic college championing vocational pathways and real-world skills for young professionals. 🌍 SydWest Multicultural Services – Supporting diverse communities across the region through health, settlement, aged care, and more. Whether you’re hiring, training, or looking to connect with the community, these exhibitors bring powerful knowledge and networks to help your business thrive. 🗓️ 22 October 2025 📍 Sydney Showground, Hall 5A – FREE ENTRY from 8.30AM 🎟️ Register now to connect with these organisations at WEXPO: https://tinyurl.com/ycybhcf6 #WEXPO2025 #CommunityExhibitors #WesternSydney #EducationMatters #SydWest #MacquarieCommunityCollege #CathWest #LocalSupport #BusinessWithImpact