CathWest Innovation College are winners of the 2023 School Pathways to VET Award

 


OUR HISTORY

In 2020, Loyola and McCarthy Catholic Trade Training Centres became CathWest Innovation College.

Building on the past achievements of both Trade Training Centres as well as Loyola Senior High, CathWest has gone on to offer exciting education options for students in Years 10, 11 and 12. McCarthy Catholic Trade Training Centre in Emu Plains became the McCarthy Campus of CathWest Innovation College, and Loyola in Mount Druitt is now known as CathWest Innovation College, Loyola Campus. Both campuses offer impressive facilities that support hands-on, authentic learning experiences.

With carefully designed, innovative student learning programs, CathWest Innovation College has a strong focus on developing skills for success. The college offers a different approach to traditional schooling that is focused on helping students achieve their career goals.

Professional mentoring, industry partnerships, workplace placements and industry-recognised qualifications support this learning.

PRINCIPAL'S WELCOME

With campuses in two convenient Western Sydney locations, we seek to provide young people with a wider range of educational options, in order to ensure more choices for a bright future. At CathWest we are putting students in the driver’s seat when it comes to their learning journey. Our students achieve because we teach them to believe in themselves the way we believe in them.

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PRINCIPAL'S WELCOME

Paul Stenning Principal of CathWest Innovation College

SCHOOL DONE DIFFERENTLY

CathWest is proud to be part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese’s system of 80 Catholic primary and secondary schools operating across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains providing more than 43,500 students with a high-quality, low fee Catholic education.

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! We invite you to discover for yourself how we can transform your learning.

Our approach to learning

SCHOOL DONE DIFFERENTLY

CathWest Innovation College student studying welding

OUR MISSION

CathWest Innovation College is proud to be part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese’s system of 80 Catholic primary and secondary schools operating across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains providing more than 43,500 students with a high-quality, low fee Catholic education.

We aim to provide young people with a wider range of educational options to inform and transform them for the jobs of tomorrow.

WE ARE EMPOWERING OUR STUDENTS TO:
create flexible learning pathways to enhance industry-specific skills, pursue passions and discover opportunities for the future
learn through inquiry and the creation of authentic, real-world learning projects

 

develop dynamic networks and partnerships within a chosen industry

 

apply entrepreneurial and enterprise skills

 

collaborate with members and peers in a supportive and inclusive Catholic environment

 

take responsibility for creating a brighter future

 

DEDICATED EDUCATORS

Inspired learning starts with highly motivated and professional teachers

Like you, we know that great teachers make a real difference in a child’s life. Our teachers are lifelong learners too and regularly undertake professional development to keep up to date with current best practice in education.

Learn about our great teachers

DEDICATED EDUCATORS

Automotive pathway at CathWest Innovation College

BUILDING CHILD SAFE COMMUNITIES

We are committed to providing children and young people with school environments where they are safe, informed and participate, and where the adult community works together with them towards making this happen.

How we protect child safety

BUILDING CHILD SAFE COMMUNITIES

Students and teachers in science class at CathWest Innovation College

THE LATEST RESOURCES AND FACILITIES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF TODAY'S STUDENTS.

CathWest Innovation College has a strong focus on developing skills for success, with innovative pathways for students alongside the current trade training pathway. Professional mentoring; state-of-the-art facilities; exciting industry partnerships; work placements, and recognised qualifications support this learning.

Our state-of-the-art facilities

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OUR FAITH JOURNEY

The teaching of Religious Education is central to all schools in the Diocese who share in the mission of the Church to share the story and vision of Jesus Christ through a daily personal encounter with Him. This personal encounter is reflected in the school’s liturgical and prayer life, sacramental preparation, attendance at parish masses, visits by the parish priest, pastoral care programs, social justice initiatives, music and art.

Our Religious Education Program

OUR FAITH JOURNEY

CathWest Innovation College students with Bishop Vincent Long
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