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🤩🤩We are looking forward to welcoming our staff and students for an exciting Term 3. School resumes for students on Tuesday 22nd July. 👷🧑‍🔧 Also a reminder to schedule the students conference sessions for Friday. @catholicschoolsparra

🌟 Our July Upskills was a big hit! 🌟 We kicked things off by getting creative and engaging all our senses in our very first Floral Arrangements Workshop with the wonderful Gail @floralteambuildingandevents. Participants walked away with stunning floral creations—and a new appreciation for the art of floristry! 🌸🌿 💄 In our Beauty course, students explored the world of skincare and cosmetics, learning facial techniques and makeup skills. ☕ Meanwhile, in Café & Customer Service, students put their hospitality skills to the test—taking orders, making milkshakes and mocktails, and serving up smiles to their parents! 🍓🥤 🎨✨ With creativity flowing and pencils in hand, the Character Illustration & Design students explored what it takes to develop a unique character—from personality to visual style. By the end of the session, each student had brought their very own character to life! 👾✏️ 💇‍♀️✂️ In our Hairdressing Workshop, students got hands-on with the art of blow drying, styling and straightening —learning the foundational skills needed in the salon. A big shout-out to all the participants who brought their enthusiasm and curiosity to every session. We love seeing you build confidence, try something new, and have fun while doing it! All the workshops offered provide a pathway to commence a SBA and complete your HSC at CathWest. Keep following our page to find out more about the opportunities CathWest offers. @limitless_brows_and_beauty @jessicabyrnehair @siaristidou @maxtownes @catholicschoolsparra @floralteambuildingandevents #CathWestInnovation #UpskillsProgram #FloralWorkshop #StudentSuccess #HandsOnLearning #BeautySkills #CaféTraining #MocktailsAndMore

🎤Our inspiring College Captains Akylious, Jazmine, and Amelia proudly represented our school at the NSW Youth Forum alongside Penrith MP Karen McKeown, Chris Minns our NSW Premier and other significant ministers. They engaged with key NSW leaders and shared insights on important youth issues such as cost of living, housing affordability, youth crime and mental health. A fantastic opportunity to lead, listen and be heard! 👏🌟 #YouthVoice #StudentLeadership #NSWYouthForum #FutureLeaders

👶✨ Our Year 10 Inquiry students had a fantastic time at the Childcare Education Encounter Day at St Andrew’s College, joining with other CSPD schools! From hands-on activities to inspiring chats with educators and employers, the day was filled with valuable insights and opportunities. Students are now motivated and preparing to secure work experience for the next block in early August. A very productive and inspiring day! 💡👩‍🏫🧸 #CSPD #InquiryLearning #ChildcareEducation #FutureEducators #StAndrewsCollege #WorkExperienceReady

We have the School Holidays covered with our Upskill Workshops for High School Students. 🤩🤩 We still have availability in Floral Arrangements, Hairdressing Foundations and Character Illustration & Design for Visual Media. Head over to our website to register your interest - https://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/news-events/event-promos/2025-07-upskill-workshops

If you are still considering Cathwest as an option be sure to come and check what we offer - book in for the campus tours this week. https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/open-day/cathwest-innovation-college