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CathWest Innovation College have a strong focus on developing skills for success. Open to students in Years 10-12, we put students in the driver’s seat when it comes to their learning journey. At CathWest you can get your NSW HSC, undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship, set up your own business, achieve industry recognised credentials or even gain entry into university. This is school done differently! More...
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21 Sep 2022
From Facebook
Congratulations Noah Saunders for officially starting your School Based Apprenticeship with Das Autohaus Emu Plains. What a great start and well done. Go well! πππ#cedp #hsc #realskillsforrealcareers
16 Sep 2022
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BITTERSWEET AND VERY PROUD OF OUR YEAR 12 STUDENTS as they celebrate their last day today. This week was full of celebration from both Campuses. π₯² Year 12s its been a memorable journey and we wish you all the very best! We hope that you take your experiences and knowledge that you gained at CathWest to an amazing and bright future. βΊοΈ
16 Sep 2022
From Facebook
The Year 12 Retail Cluster class has created their display units and show cased their creativity and marketing prowess. π Beautiful work class! π€©
15 Sep 2022
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MURU MUTTIGAR EXCURSION YEAR 12 TRADE CERT III ECEC Recently our Year 12's attended Muru Mittigar as part of their Cultural studies. Students had a great day and were provided with opportunities to explore Aboriginal artifacts & culture. Students participated in using aboriginal symbols and clay to tell stories, explore Aboriginal plants and boomerang throwing. What a great day for the Year 12s! π€©
15 Sep 2022
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1 Week to go!!!! Are you in Year 9 or Year 10? Interested in Trying a Trade in : - Hairdressing (places still available) πββοΈ - Metals (places still available) βοΈββ - Carpentry (waiting list only) π¨πͺ - Childcare (waiting list only) πΆπ§ - Automotive (waiting list only) π TRY A TRADE @ McCarthy Campus. September 21 2022. Register now! π
14 Sep 2022
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Last week, our awesome teacher Kathleen volunteered so that the Hairdressing class can witness the process of hair dying. Cameron looked after her and learnt in the process. πββοΈ 1) Prep π©β𦳠2) Dye 𧴠3) Washπ§π§ββοΈ 4) TreatπββοΈ 5) Blow Dry π©βπ¦° Hair Success! Well done Cameron! π€© #Schooldonedifferently #CathWest #beautysalon #hairdressing
13 Sep 2022
From Facebook
Last week our Staff and Students celebrated R U Ok? day! They explored how to start a conversation through art work and some wore yellow for the day. π Thank you all for participating. π€©π #CathWest #ruok2022 #schooldonedifferently #itsokaytoaskRUOK
12 Sep 2022
From Facebook
Last week our Year 10 Design students from CathWest Innovation College showcased their work as young entrepreneurs. These students have participated in a program through Future Anything that enables them to solve a problem in society by ideating a solution through a product or service. This entrepreneurial program developed our students capability skills in communication, project management, critical thinking, creativity and innovation and adaptive mindset. Our young entrepreneurs pitched to our shark tank team and CathWest parents. π¦π¦π¦ The shark tank team were as follows: Stephen Rutter: Founder of The Scale Insitute Katelin Vincent: Founder of YouGoGirlfriend Headspace Reps from Mount Druitt We would like to thank our courageous students on their commitment with this program and delivery of their pitches. YOU ARE ALL INSPIRATIONAL! Well done! π€© #Schooldonedifferently #CathWest #Entrepreneurship
09 Sep 2022
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This week CathWest was represented at the Diocese Education Mass and Mission Partners Expo by Year 11 student leaders Sophie Galambos and Joshua Burrows. It was also a good opportunity to meet Bishop Vincent Long, who reminded us of the important role Catholic education has in serving others and caring for our common home. π
08 Sep 2022
From Facebook
Tomorrow at our Loyola Campus. Our Year 10 Inquiry Pathway students will hold a Social Enterprise Expo. At this event we will have our own SHARK TEAM π¦that will provide feedback to our Entrepreneurs. Well done Year 10s! π€© #schooldonedifferently #CathWest
08 Sep 2022
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Today is R U OK Day! A CONVERSATION CAN CHANGE A LIFE Inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with those in their world who may be struggling with life. You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life: 1) Ask R U OK? 2) Listen 3) Encourage action 4) Check in https://vimeo.com/742551291
07 Sep 2022
From Facebook
Year 12 Carpentry are putting their knowledge into practice by creating the foundations for a driveway. They have dug the hole, created the trench mech and placed them ready for the concrete slab to be poured! π¨β Great job!π€© #buildingfoundations #CathWest #schooldonedifferent
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26 Sep 2022
Upskill at CathWest
Use the Term 3 School Holidays 26 - 28 September for an opportunity to upskill for employment outcomes and develop skills in your passion area. Limited spaces still available!
