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28 Nov 2022
From Facebook
Our CathWest students Lucy Hofma and Alyssa Couzins attended a Health Inspiration Program at Nepean Hospital Mon 21 - Wed 23 Nov 2022. 🚑 The students visited and spent time in 6 different wards including Emergency, Intensive Care, Children's Ward and Physiotherapy. They spent a full half day with eight clinicians from Nursing/Medicine/Allied Health and learnt about their career paths from high school, and what the ‘world of work’ really looks like. 👩⚕️👩🔬🏥 #CathWest #Schooldonedifferently #Healthinspirations #Nepeanhospital #NSWHealth
25 Nov 2022
From Facebook
TRADE DAY: HAIRDRESSING 💇♀️💇 The hairdressing students were given a major surprise from the teachers this week. In the last 2 terms, the teachers volunteered their hair to be practiced on by the students during their salon day practicals. The teachers were totally grateful for the wonderful work they’ve done that they have surprised the hairdressing teacher Jo with flowers and the students with sweet treats as a token of their appreciation. 🎊🎁🎉🌷 Great work hairdressing team! 🤩 #Cathwest #Thankyou #Hairdressing #Schooldonedifferently #madebymeghan
25 Nov 2022
From Facebook
Congratulations to the following student leaders for showing courage, determination, values of service and resilience to nominate themselves to serve our community as CathWest Loyola Trade, McCarthy Trade & Loyola Inquiry Pathway Captains. 🤩 Cameron Di Mauro Matthew Reakes Daniel Beady Sophie Galambos Ava Walsh Joshua Burrows James Brogden Caleb Torrisheba Mason Jasmin Jumikah Donovan Alice Bauerhuit Will Dixon Melissa Guigovaz Traegan Terepo Well done all!🤩 #CathWest #Studentleaders #Speeches #Resilience #Courage #Valueofservice
24 Nov 2022
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CSIRO SHOWCASE 11/11/22 THE MISSION: Present solutions to solve local community problems.🌏 CHALLENGERS: 3 Teams from our Year 10 Inquiry Pathway. Team Project Janus. 🖥 Team Oasis. 🌴Team Clean & Green 🌳 These 3 teams presented solutions to several panelist consisting of representatives from CSIRO, CEDP, parents, teachers and students. We would like to thank our panelist for their participation as their feedback was valuable in improving the students’ solutions.👏 WHERE TO FROM HERE: The 3 teams will represent CathWest at the STEM 2022 Showcase. 🖥💫 WE WISH THE TEAMS THE VERY BEST OF LUCK! #CathWest #CEDP #Blacktowncitycouncil #CSIRO #Solvingcommunityproblems
23 Nov 2022
From Facebook
So proud of our Women In Trades graduates from Year 10 Trade Readiness Pathway. . Holli, Sarah, Angel and Lacey participated in a 5 month program called The Future is Bright through Western Sydney Women's. The students connected to mentors in various trades, engaged in industry experiences and developed knowledge and skills in sourcing employment and understanding the right mindset to maintain employment in trade. They certainly are well connected and have developed confidence to take the next steps. #skills #trade #schooldonedifferently #westernsydneywomen
22 Nov 2022
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BEYOND SCHOOL WHAT'S NEXT NOVEMBER was such a successful event. We had over 170 students attend, over 20 providers and many career coaches. We would like to thank all of the attendees specially our providers who gave the students current and past career information and opportunities. 🤩 For more events, please watch this space. #CathWest #CEDP #Beyondschool #TAFENSW #ACU #Barcats #Bestoptionstraining #UAC #CPBContractors #Nationalindigenousculinaryinstitute #OCTEC #Opalhealth #Thehotelschool #WesternSydneyUniversity #Careercoaches #AIGroup #ADF #Jarara #Productivitybootcamp #Productivityforce #AustralianTrainingCompany #Academyofinteractiveentertainment #Programmedskillforce #youthemploymentservices
22 Nov 2022
From Facebook
On the 4/11/22 our students participated in a faith in action Immersion Day getting involved in various charities and foundations to give back to the community. A few students hosted a pamper day at CathWest Loyola where they provided manicures, wash, hair dye, blow dry and style for our visitors from Northwest Disability Services and Street University. Well done Team! #CathWest #NorthWestDisability #StreetUniversity #ImmersionDay #givingbacktothecommunty #Schooldonedifferently #hairdressing #Manicure
21 Nov 2022
From Facebook
Congratulations Sarah Iacono on officially starting your School Based Apprenticeship in CIII Electrical with @mygateway1 and @stoweaustralia ⚡️⚡️go well! #cedp #trainingservicesnsw #hsc #sbats
18 Nov 2022
CathWest careers event an eye opener for students
CathWest Innovation College’s career expo, ‘Beyond School, What’s Next’, has been branded a success by secondary students across the Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains as they joined the popular event to explore various career and study opportunities for after-school.
18 Nov 2022
From Facebook
Flynn has excelled during his work experience with LifeCycle Plus who had described him as a "kind and respectful young man and a joy to have around". He will continue his work experience this December. Well done Flynn and enjoy your work experience! 🤩 #CathWest #Lifecycleplus #Workexperience #schooldonedifferently
17 Nov 2022
From Facebook
DESSERTS ANYONE??? 🥧🧁🍰🍧🍨🍩 The Commercial Cookery students have harnessed their dessert making abilities by creating dessert dishes fit for a 5 Star restaurant. On their menu they have: - Steamed Chocolate pudding with chocolate fudge sauce 🍫 - Ricotta Honey Crepes with Lemon🥞🍋 - Vanilla Panna Cotta with Strawberry Coulis🍮🍓 - Strawberry Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream🍓🍦 - Strawberry Souffle 🍓🍨 Well done all! 🤩 #CathWest #schooldonedifferently #Desserts #Delish #Tradeschool
