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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...


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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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29 Aug 2024

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Congratulations to our students who recently attended the 2024 Rotary Youth Vocational Education Awards Ceremony and were recognized for their excellence of achievement, dedication and commitment towards their Vocational Education and Training in Business, Construction, Fitness and Hospitality. πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘·πŸ‘©β€πŸ³πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ At @cathwestinnovation we are proud to see our students take a proactive approach towards their career pathway. For full details of the award winners, head over to the CSPD website: ==>www.parra.catholic.edu.au/24-RotaryAwards ==>www.parra.catholic.edu.au/whats-on/galleries Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Skills NSW SkillsONational Skills Week #cspd2024 #vocationaleducationandtraining #rotarynsw
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25 Aug 2024

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Announcing our final Upskill School Holiday Program for 2024! Some exciting new courses this holidays including white card (14+) and traffic control (17 years +)! β˜•πŸ‹οΈβ€β™€οΈπŸš¦πŸ‘· Register now to guarantee your place. https://forms.gle/nj65PFxn9wRdbh8k6 or head to our website - https://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/news-events/event-promos/2024-08-upskill-at-cathwest. #schoolholidaynsw #cspd2024 #UpSkills #westernsydneyevents #penrithschoolholidays #parramatta
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24 Aug 2024

From Facebook

Are you in Year 10, 11 or 12 and looking for a casual position in retail? Would you like guidance on how to prepare your CV and own the room for an interview! Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese together with JD Sports are hosting this great workshop on Monday 2nd September 2pm - 2pm @ CathWest Loyola Campus. The session will include an opportunity to apply for a job at JD Sports within Western Sydney. Head to https://forms.gle/KFEUGh1iudGkN3vj6 to register your interest now. #highschooljobs #resumewriting
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23 Aug 2024

From Facebook

Today has been an amazing day, where the staff and students of CathWest have shown their selfless attitudes by donating much needed items for our local Emerton Ignite Store. The day has been filled with lots of generous hands and hearts coming together to share our community spirit. #communitysupport #caringforothers #schooldonedifferently #pyjamaday2024
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23 Aug 2024

Education mass celebrates faith in action

Hundreds of students, parents and carers, teachers and clergy from Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Parramatta gathered for the 2024 Education Mass to celebrate our schools’ commitment to Faith in Action and their positive engagement in the community.
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23 Aug 2024

From Facebook

Today we are pleased to release Encountering Jesus a new Religious Education Curriculum for Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese. This curriculum will provide all students with the opportunity to come to know Jesus and deepen their understanding of the Catholic tradition.
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22 Aug 2024

From Facebook

Tomorrow CathWest will hold Pyjama Day, in support of donating items to Emerton Ignite food store which help those in need in our local community. Please bring in two items to show your support. #communitysupport
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21 Aug 2024

From Facebook

What a game changer of an event we held at CathWest for National Skills Weeks on Monday, we were joined by Peter Mackey, Executive Director of Skills and Industry at Bradfield City Authority ✈️who shared with our students the skills set and job opportunities which will come from the new greenfield city of Bradfield and the Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility. Next up Nick Ryan, from Western Sydney Businesses shared his enthusiasm for the growth within Parramatta and Western Sydney area and how now is an exciting time to start your VET and Apprenticeship Pathway! What a privilege our students at CathWest are getting, by starting their career journey while completing HSC schooling. πŸ‘·β€β™€οΈπŸ‘·πŸ‘©β€πŸ³πŸ‘¨β€βš•οΈ Lastly we were joined by a panel of experts (who also offered workshops to students) including Duncan Ellis and Georgia Hackett from Deloitte who gave us an overview of Cyber Security emerging roles available at Deloitte and Radha Reddy from Bedford College on how a career in aged care can be very rewarding and Maree our very own CathWest teacher in Childcare who shared her passion and journey from staring off as a primary school teacher to running a Childcare Centre and now teaching Childcare at CathWest. An inspiring event which highlighted, if you set yourself up with the right skillset and determination you can achieve success - we are proud that our students @CathWest have commenced that journey in their trade or industry pathway. #nationalskillsweek #NSWk2024 #skills #realskillsforrealcareers #gamechanger @deloitte Western Sydney International Airport Western Sydney Western Sydney Business Connection #Bedfordcollege

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