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LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT WAY TO LEARN?

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...


Accepting enrolments now

We warmly welcome new families to join our school community. Enquiries and enrolment applications for all grades are welcome any time of the year, although the main enrolment period is between March and May in the year before your child will start at our school.


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Year 10 Programs at CathWest Innovation College
YEAR 10 PROGRAMS

CathWest accepts enrolments from Year 10 and offers two exciting learning programs that help prepare students for their senior career pathways - Trade Readiness or Inquiry.

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YEAR 11 & 12 POGRAM

All our students start down a career pathway in Year 11. We offer career pathways across a range of industries and tailor each student’s learning program to best suit the career goal they have selected.

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02 Oct 2024

From Facebook

School Holidays should be fun, so that is why @CathWest we offer Upskills Courses for high school students. πŸ™β€β™€οΈπŸ™β€β™‚οΈ Beauty by @limitlessbrows&beauty was a full class, our students learnt the techniques in providing a facial and how to apply make-up, focusing on making the eyes pop! These students all enjoyed an insight into the beauty industry. πŸ’„πŸ‘ πŸ‘πŸ’„ Who doesn't enjoy a good hot chocolate or cappuccino? β˜• β˜• A skill every parent can appreciate, these students are now confident in making any type of coffee with an industrial coffee machine. β˜• β˜• For our creative students, #Max_towns a former student of @CathWest shared his ideas and enthusiasm for Character Illustration & Design, and how "everything is a shape". Lots of talent in the room! πŸ¦ΈπŸ¦Έβ€β™€οΈπŸ¦Ήβ€β™‚οΈπŸ¦Ήβ€β™€οΈπŸ§™β€β™‚οΈπŸ§. #schoolholidaynsw #penrithholidays Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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30 Sep 2024

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Today we welcomed students to our School Holiday Upskills courses. Hairdressing: A rep from De Lorenzo spoke about hair & scalp health and students were able to take a close look using technology that magnified their scalp, each student than had a chance to cleanse, treat and style each other’s hair in our very own CathWest hair salon. Barista: Hot Chocolate, Latte, Cappuccino, you name it these students can now make it! Here at CathWest we hold the Upskills Courses Term 1, 2 & 3 of the school holidays. Keep an eye on our page to find out what courses we will be including next year. β˜•οΈβ˜•οΈπŸ‘©β€πŸ¦³πŸ‘©β€πŸ¦³β˜•οΈβ˜•οΈ
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26 Sep 2024

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We would like to recognise the amazing way our Yr10 Inquiry students embrace the Cathwest Agreed Practices, The Agreed Practices Awards are given to Yr10 Inquiry students at the end of each term. ⭐️⭐️ Our Term 2 and Term 3 recipients have been: Respect for Myself: Callum and Emily, πŸŽ– Respect for Cathwest: Zion and Tyler, 🀩 Respect for Others: Hamish and Nikkita, πŸŽ– Respect for Technology: Katrina and Shailea 🀩 #schooldonedifferently
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26 Sep 2024

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25 Sep 2024

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A huge congratulations to our students who graduated yesterday! πŸ₯³πŸŽ“πŸŽ“πŸ₯³ It was great to see so many families supporting and cheering on our excited CathWest Graduates of 2024! πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ“ We wish you every success in your career pathway!πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈπŸ‘·β€β™€οΈ β€œYou are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” #vocationaleducationandtraining #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #Graduation2024 @BREED Australia Apprenticeship Support Australia #cspd2024
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19 Sep 2024

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Congratulations to our class of 2024 Nursing Graduates! To discover how you can start a nursing degree whilst at school head over to our website https://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/ to find out more info. Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Nepean Blue Mountains Health
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14 Sep 2024

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We still have spots available for our Upskill School Holiday Courses. Do you have an interest in coffee making, hairdressing, fitness, 2D Animation...? Head over to our website to secure your spot. https://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/news-events/event-promos/2024-08-upskill-at-cathwest #schoolholidayswesternsydney #cspd2024 #penrithwhatson
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13 Sep 2024

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Our students and staff came together yesterday today to ask R U OK? We were reminded ANY day, Ask the question, listen, encourage action, and most importantly check in as a conversation can make a world of difference.🌞🌞 R U OK? @catholicschoolsparra Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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11 Sep 2024

From Facebook

We encourage our staff and students to check in with each other, have regular, meaningful conversations, listen, catch up, be there for one another. Tomorrow all students are invited to wear a splash of yellow to school, and ask R U Ok? Any Day! R U OK? @catholicschoolsparra Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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09 Sep 2024

From Facebook

Meet our young entrepreneurs from CathWest who engaged in a 6-week short course in how to start your own business. The course was delivered by Emmanuel Martin from BREED Australia ( Blacktown Regional Economic and Employment Development). The course focused on the building blocks in starting your own business from mindset to the practicalities. Thank you to Emmanuel for your enthusiasm, support and expertise shared throughout the time. #entrepreneurlife #cspd2024
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06 Sep 2024

Bishop of Parramatta recognises student excellence

Each year, one Year 12 student in every Catholic secondary school in the Diocese of Parramatta is awarded the Bishop of Parramatta Award for Student Excellence. This prestigious award is nominated by the school principal and recognises a student’s witness to their Catholic faith and outstanding contribution to the school community in areas such as academic excellence, sporting achievement, creative and performing arts, social justice, vocational education and community involvement.
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04 Sep 2024

From Facebook

Paige was a 2024 recipient of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute School Science Award. This award recognises and encourages excellence and achievement in STEM. Paige has excelled in her science education at @cathwestinnovation and has played an integral role in the Zoo of Poo team (Quantal Bioscience) where students have participated in cutting edge research of the microbiome of hindgut fermenters. We are so proud of Paige and her dedication to her STEM education! πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬πŸ¦πŸ¦ #victorchangcardiacresearchinstitute #stemeducation #cspd2024
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03 Sep 2024

From Facebook

Yesterday JD Sports provided a Recruitment Program for our young people in Western Sydney, with real employment opportunities. βš½πŸ§¦πŸ‘Ÿ The Talent Acquisition team from JD Sports were welcomed by enthusiastic students from CathWest Innovation College, St Agnes CHS Rooty Hill, Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown, Emmaus Catholic College and St Andrew's Catholic School College. The program was designed to prepare high school students with knowledge and insight into working for a company such as JD Sports, and build on their confidence and skills to then apply for a job interview within the organisation. Students engaged in hands on activities about resume building and had the opportunity to present back to the group. Practical interview tips were given with plenty of real-life examples as well as how to prepare for a group interview with JD Sports, for the upcoming casual positions. We wish our Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese success in applying for these casual positions available at JD SportsJD SportsJD Sports. πŸ‘©β€πŸ¦±πŸ§’
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31 Aug 2024

From Facebook

Did you know at CathWest our students commence a School-based Traineeship, Apprenticeship or multiple Vocational Education Training Courses while completing the Higher School Certificate? πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘·πŸ‘·β€πŸ’» Do you have a son or daughter keen on starting their career journey while finishing school? On Tuesday 3 September we will be at The Western Sydney Apprenticeship/Trainee & Jobs Expo at Penrith Regional Sports Centre at Cambridge Park, 3pm - 7pm (free event). Pop on down to talk to our CathWest Team. View the Digital Newspaper here The Western Weekender : https://bit.ly/wwaug30-24 to find out more info on the Brett Carter Events. #vocationaleducationandtraining #westernsydneyevents #brettcarterevents #Apprentieshipcareersaustralia #WesternSydney
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30 Aug 2024

From Facebook

Congratulations to Matthew who recently represented Australia at the 2024 World Duathlon Championships in Townsville, competing and achieving 15th place in his category. Well Done, awesome effort! πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸš΄ #worldtriathlonmultisportchampionshipstownsville2024 #duathlon2024 #cspd

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  • Upskill at CathWest Innovation College

    30 Sep 2024

    Upskill at CathWest
    Use the Term 3 School Holidays for an opportunity to upskill for employment outcomes and develop skills in your passion area. Limited spaces still available!
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