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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

🎉 A huge congratulations to our Year 10 Inquiry students who completed their 8-week short course in Events, Marketing and Sales at Blacktown TAFE! 👏✨ From hands-on learning and chatting with industry experts, to an excursion to Westpoint Blacktown and operating the TAFE retail shop (racking up an impressive $900 in sales 💰)—our students embraced every opportunity. A heartfelt thank you to the YES Program and TAFE NSW for making this incredible experience possible! 🙌 #FutureReady #TAFEYESProgram #StudentSuccess #BlacktownTAFE #Year10Inquiry

✈️📦 Our Year 10 students had an exciting day exploring the dynamic worlds of supply chain, logistics and aviation at the Seven Hills Vocational Innovation Centre! Linked to the growing opportunities around Western Sydney Airport, these industries are set to take off — and our students are ready to fly! 🚀🌏 #FutureCareers #WesternSydneyAirport #SupplyChain #Logistics #Aviation #Year10Inquiry #VocationalEducation #SevenHillsInnovation

🎓 A big congratulations to our Year 10 Inquiry students who completed the Early Childhood Education and Care TAFE Taster at Nirimba TAFE! 👏 Their curiosity, care and commitment shone through as they explored what it takes to shape young minds. A bright future in education starts here! 🌟 #TAFETaster #EarlyChildhoodEducation #Year10Inquiry #FutureEducators #NirimbaTAFE

We have the School Holidays covered with our Upskill Workshops for High School Students. 🍹🌼💐 Register your interest now https://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/news-events/event-promos/2025-07-upskill-workshops @whatson.sydney @catholicschoolsparra @@schoolholidayprograms

Our McCarthy Colleague Captain, Amelia was recently recognised at the Secondary School Leaders Reception hosted by Penrith City Council. It was a memorable evening during which she received an award from Penrith Mayor Todd Carney for her positive contributions at CathWest Innovation College and her role as a model student in the Penrith community. Federal MP Susan Templeman was also in attendance to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of Penrith's School Leaders. @mayortoddcarney @@susantemplemanmp @penrithcitycouncil Penrith City Council @@catholicschoolsparra

We are currently accepting enrolments for 2026 at both campuses.👷👨‍🍳 Round One applications CLOSE Friday 13th June. Enrolment packages can be requested from the college website https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/enrolment-pack/cathwest-innovation-college or can be collected from either college campus. Call our office for any further enquires 02 8886 9500.

📣 Today our Year 12 Vocational Pathway students had an incredible opportunity to connect with the NSW Department of Education, who are leading the charge in recruiting for NSW Public Sector Traineeships and Apprenticeships.⁠ 💼✨ ⁠ We were especially proud to welcome back Cooper, one of our 2024 graduates, who is currently completing a Certificate IV in Project Management, whilst completing a traineeship with the Department of Education, Training Services. 🙌 Cooper shared valuable insights into his journey and inspired our students to consider this rewarding pathway.⁠ ⁠ This is a fantastic opportunity for our Year 12 students to embrace their future and take their first steps towards a meaningful career in the public sector! 🚀👩‍💼👨‍💼⁠ ⁠ #VocationalPathways #NSWEducation #FutureReady #Traineeships #Apprenticeships #CareerGoals #Year12 #PublicSectorCareers #ProjectManagement #Inspiration #StudentSuccess #nswpublicsector

I 🎓✨ What an incredible day at the Brett Carter Careers Market at Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre! Today we connected with over 3,500 students who walked through the doors to explore their future career pathways — and we’re doing it all again tomorrow with another 2,500 expected! The CathWest team loved meeting so many enthusiastic young people excited about the opportunity to earn and learn through our School Based Traineeship and Apprenticeship and Vocational Pathway programs, while completing their HSC. 📚👷‍♀️👨‍🍳 Whether it’s trades, health, design, hospitality or tech — there’s a pathway for everyone at CathWest! Come visit us tomorrow and discover how you can build your future with us 💼🛠️ #CathWest #EarnAndLearn #CareersMarket #SchoolBasedApprenticeship #SchoolBasedTraineeship #PathwaysWithPurpose #HSCYourWay #BrettCarterCareersMarket #FutureReady

We will be attending the @brett.carter.events on Wednesday and Thursday at @Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre. 👷🧑‍🍳 Don't miss your chance to meet the amazing @cathwestinnovation team! Students, swing by to discover how you can get a head start on your career and complete your HSC. @catholicschoolsparra What's On Western Sydney @Schooldonedifferently

We are inviting Year 10 students who do not attend CathWest to attend our school for a Try a Career day on 24th June. 👷👷‍♀️ Spots are strictly limited so head over to our website to register now. https://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/news-events/event-promos/2025-06-try-a-career

🚦 National Road Safety Week 2025 This week we come together to spread awareness, and encourage all our students to drive safely, with caution and be responsible when on the road. Stay Alert, Follow Speed Limits, Wear Your Seat, No mobile phones. Let’s commit to safer roads — for our families, friends, and communities. #RoadSafetyWeek #DriveSafe #StayAlert #SafeRoadsSaveLives #nationalroadsafetyweek2025

Happy Mothers Day to all our Mothers, Carers and Guardians in the CathWest community.

For those who missed our Open Nights we do have Campus Tours available this term. Bookings are essential. Please register on our website today. https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/open-day/cathwest-innovation-college#form-section @catholicschoolsparra Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese