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Ever wonder what high school looks like when you trade textbooks for real-world experience? 🤔✨ Shoutout to all the amazing Year 10 students who joined us this week for an epic 'Try a Career' day! The energy was unmatched, and you absolutely crushed the workshops. Here is a quick recap of the madness: 🚗 Automotive: Learnt the basics of car maintenance and went head-to-head in a high-speed tyre-changing challenge. 🔨 Carpentry: Mastered the tools and built custom wooden mallets from scratch. 🧸 Childcare: Got a taste of early childhood education with heaps of hands-on play, painting, and reading. 🚧 Civil Construction: Got hands-on with paving, digging, and a legendary nail-driving comp. 💇‍♀️ Hairdressing: Stepped up the style game learning to braid and curl like pros. 🩺 Nursing: Practiced life-saving skills like CPR, wound care, and injection basics. 🎬 Screen & Media: Took over the studio to write scripts, act, and produce original content. Why settle for a boring routine? At CathWest, you don’t have to choose between finishing school and starting your career. You get to roll up your sleeves, be creative every single day, and complete your HSC while getting paid and qualified through a School-Based Apprenticeship (SBA) or Traineeship. 🙌💼 Ready to build a future you're actually excited about? Drop a 🛠️ in the comments if you came along, and hit the link in our bio to check out our upcoming open days! 🔗👇 https://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/enrolment #TryACareer #Year10 #HighSchoolVibes #HSC #SchoolBasedApprenticeship #Traineeship #TradieLife #CreativeIndustries #HandsOnLearning #ECEC #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #anate #parramattamarist #skillsnsw @ambroseearlylearningandcare @anategroup Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese @catholicschoolsparra @TAFE NSW @tafensw St John Paul II Catholic College, Schofields & Nirimba @ambroseearlylearningandcare @stjohnpaul2cc St Agnes CHS Rooty Hill @parramatta.marist Xavier College @xavierllandilo #stjohn

🌟 Year 12 ECEC Excursion to Mia Mia Child and Family Study Centre 🌟 Our Year 12 Early Childhood Education and Care students recently had the incredible opportunity to visit the renowned Mia Mia Child and Family Study Centre. During the excursion, students observed high-quality early childhood practices in action and gained valuable insight into how educators create meaningful learning experiences that inspire children's curiosity, learning, and sense of belonging. They were particularly impressed by the centre's commitment to children's rights, inclusive practices, positive relationships, and strong partnerships with families from diverse cultural backgrounds. The visit provided a fantastic real-world learning experience, allowing students to connect their classroom studies with professional practice and deepen their understanding of excellence in early childhood education. Thank you to the team at Mia Mia for sharing their expertise and inspiring the next generation of educators! 💛📚👶✨ #ECEC #Year12 #FutureEducators #MiaMia #EarlyChildhoodEducation #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #inspiringyoungminds #miamiachildandfamilystudycentre

Welcome to week 8A.

👷‍♀️✨ Women in Trades Conference 2026 ✨👷‍♀️ Our Year 10 and 11 girls across both campuses had an inspiring day at @southerncross_college celebrating the achievements of women thriving in trade careers and exploring the many opportunities available in this growing sector. Through powerful stories from Sally Sitou MP and Dominique Gill, Urban Core students gained valuable insights into the importance of trades in Australia's future workforce and the role women can play in shaping it. 💡 Key messages from the day: �• Give it a go�• Be curious and ask questions�• Follow your passion�• Build your network With women currently making up only 2% of the construction trades workforce, there is enormous potential to create a more diverse and innovative industry. Here at CathWest we are helping to grow the construction industry by providing opportunities for woman to study subjects such as Civil Construction, Automotive, Plumbing, and Electrotechnology. Diversity brings fresh perspectives, strengthens workplaces, and contributes to greater productivity and better outcomes for our communities. A fantastic day of learning, inspiration, and empowerment for our CathWest students. URBANCORE Sydney Catholic Schools #SydneyCatholicSchools

🎉 Celebrating student success! Meet Chloe, a driven CathWest student who thrives on hands-on learning and practical skills. Known for her positive attitude and fierce determination, she has been gaining incredible experience on-site with John Holland, working right at the Penrith Stadium redevelopment! 👷👷 As part of our Trade Readiness pathway, Chloe is focused on gaining as much industry exposure as possible this year while working towards completing her HSC. At CathWest, our flexible pathways mean students don't have to choose between finishing school and starting their career—they can do both by securing a School-Based Apprenticeship (SBA). Chloe's hard work is building the perfect foundation to do exactly that! Read the full article and see how Chloe’s fantastic work ethic is turning her passion into a career. @johnhollandgroup @catholicschoolsparra @nepeannews @skillsnsw Skills NSW #cspd2026 #schooldonedifferently

Welcome to week 7B

Big congratulations to Kalan! 🌟 We are so proud to announce that Kalan was a NSW regional finalist for School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year! 🏆While he did not take home the top prize, Kalan is already a winner in our eyes. Everyone here at CathWest Innovation College is incredibly proud of his amazing attitude, commitment, and dedication to his school-based apprenticeship. 🔨✨ Kalan is working hard with Bradali Building Services to become a qualified carpenter. With his fantastic work ethic, we know he is going to be an absolute superstar in the trade! 🪵 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese #NSWtrainingawards2027 @skillsnsw #bradali

✈️ Exciting opportunities are taking off at CathWest! ✈️ As proud recipients of the WSI Soaring Scholarship Program, CathWest recently invited Year 10 students and parents to tour the incredible new Western Sydney International Airport ahead of its official opening in October 2026 — and what an amazing experience it was! Students and families had the opportunity to see firsthand one of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects, valued at an incredible $5.3 billion. Even more exciting was learning how much of the airport has been built using locally sourced materials: 🪨 Flooring stones sourced from the Nepean River 🏗️ Terminal materials manufactured in Blacktown ⛰️ Sandstone supplied by Gosford Quarries Did you know? By 2032, WSI estimates the airport will welcome more than 10 million domestic and international visitors each year! This experience gave our students valuable insight into the future of aviation, infrastructure, tourism, and employment opportunities right here in Western Sydney. A huge thank you to all of our students and parents who attended and represented CathWest so positively throughout the tour. We look forward to sharing the next exciting steps of the program soon, including invitations to apply for the upcoming Microcredential Program in Aviation Operations. Stay tuned! ✈️ #WesternSydneyUniversity #CathWest #WesternSydneyInternational #WSI #FutureReady #AviationCareers #WesternSydney #StudentOpportunities #Infrastructure #CareerPathways

Here at CathWest we are supporting National Reconciliation Week (NRW). A chance for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. 💜 The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day. #cspd2026 #NRW2026 @catholicschoolsparra

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Huge congratulations to Kalan on being named a finalist for School based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Award ! 🎉 From a very young age, Kalan knew he wanted to follow in his grandfather's footsteps and become a carpenter. He spent his weekends right beside him in the shed, learning the tools of the trade and bringing countless wooden creations to life. 🪵🔨 Today, Kalan is an incredibly dedicated, reliable, and enthusiastic student and apprentice. We are so proud of the tradesman he is becoming and wish him the absolute best of luck with his nomination. You've earned this, Kalan! 👏✨ #NSWTrainingAwards #Apprentice #Carpentry #FutureTradie #ProudMoment #SkillsNSW @training_awards #bradalibuilding @catholicschoolsparra #catholicschoolsparramatta #cspd2026 #skillsnsw2026 #skillsnsw

Cathwest's FIAT group represented our school at Lifted Leaders: Unleashed held at Nagle College Blacktown. Australian born Catholic Singer, Lou Daniels shared her personal testimony about leaning on God through the tough times and being hopeful through trials. Students were able to reflect on this topic through shared discussion, personal reflection and collective prayer.🙏🏻🙏🏽 @catholicschoolsparra @parracatholic @naglecollege @catholicyouthparra #cdspfaithinaction @_loudaniels

Calling Year 10 students who would like to explore a Trade or Vocational pathway.💇👷 CathWest is once again holding our Try a Career day for any Year 10 student considering a Trade or Vocational Pathway option for Year 11, 2027. When: Wednesday 17th June. Location: CathWest Innovation College, Loyola Campus Time: 8.45am - 2.15pm Student may select one career to explore: Automotive Childcare Civil Construction Carpentry Hairdressing Nursing Screen & Media Please note, this EOI does not guarantee your place. Successful candidates will be emailed. Please head to our website to register: https://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/news-events/event-promos/2025-07-try-a-career

Welcome to week 5B. Notes: CathWest is once again supporting the Vinnies Winter Appeal. We ask if students can donate pantry food items. Thank you for your support.

Meet Gabby! 👋 As our Leader of Wellbeing (Student Pathways Support), VET Teacher (ECEC & Business Services), AND a champion on our Diversity Team, she wears many hats! 🎓 In our latest feature celebrating National Careers week, Gabby shares her inspiring career journey and her top tips for students dreaming of stepping into the classroom. Thinking about a career in Early Childhood Education & Care ? 👩‍👧‍👦👩‍👧‍👦 Gabby will be running the ECEC, Try a Career day for Year 10 students interested in finding out more on 17th June. Head over to our website to register your interest ✨ https://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/news-events/event-promos/2025-07-try-a-career @careersweekau @catholicschoolsparra @ambroseearlylearningandcare Career Industry Council of Australia

📋✨ Behind the scenes with our amazing alumni durning National Careers Week! ✨📋 Did you know that our very Cooper is part of the team bringing the NSW Training Awards to life? As an Event Coordinator, he is working hard behind the scenes to celebrate the best in Vocational Education and Training across the state. We always knew Cooper was destined for great things, and we are so proud to see him shining in the events industry. 🧑‍🎤🎬 Here at CathWest students can study Screen & Media or Entertainment. Check out the opportunities for Year 10 & 11 students on our website: https://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/about @training_awards #NSWTrainingAwards #EventManagement #AlumniPride #SchoolDoneDifferently #CareerPathways @catholicschoolsparra @careersweekau #ncwau26

Day 2 of National Careers Week! Today we are celebrating our incredible hairdressing student Isabella, who is already making waves on the floor. 🌟 Isabella's passion for making people feel beautiful and confident shines through the moment she picks up the hairdryer. 💇🏼‍♀️💇🏼‍♀️ Drop a 💇‍♀️ below to support hands-on learning and school done differently! #NationalCareersWeek #HairdressingStudent #FutureStylist #SalonLife #CareerGoals Career Industry Council of Australia @catholicschoolsparra #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese

🏎️ Happy National Careers Week! 🏎️ To celebrate this week at CathWest, we are putting our students—both past and present—in the spotlight to showcase where hands-on learning can take you! 🌟 Today, we are kicking things off with an Alumni in the Spotlight. Meet Connor! Connor is currently completing a highly sought-after Automotive Apprenticeship with Ferrari. We absolutely love seeing our graduates shift into high gear and chase their career goals. Stay tuned tomorrow as we put one of our current students in the spotlight! 👀 #NationalCareersWeek #CathWestAlumni #Apprenticeship #Ferrari #CareerGoals @careersweekau Career Industry Council of Australia @catholicschoolsparra @scuderiaferrari Ferrari @tafensw TAFE NSW

Welcome to week 4A. Weekly Reminders.

🖐️ Hands-On Learning in Early Childhood Education Our Year 11 Early Childhood Education students are diving deep into the second module of their Certificate III qualification! 📚✨👩‍ The day began with rich professional discussions regarding the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), professional practice, and the importance of meaningful observations. While our mornings focus on essential theory and content, we love to wrap up the day by putting a practical twist on what we’ve learned. 🌟 Today’s Spotlight: The "Hand of Practice" Activity Students participated in a reflective exercise to bridge the gap between theory and their personal identity as Early Childhood Professionals. 👉🏻Professional Identity: Students traced their hands and identified five key characteristics on their fingers that make them great educators. 👉🏻The "Why": On the wrist, they articulated their personal "why"—the driving force behind their choice to enter the education sector. 👉🏻EYLF Alignment: To extend their thinking, students mapped these traits to the five EYLF Learning Outcomes, identifying how they personally strive to support these outcomes in their professional roles. It is inspiring to see our future educators reflecting so deeply on their practice! #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ECE #FutureEducators #VETis #TradeStudents #EYLF #ProfessionalPractice #EarlyYears #Year11 #VocationalEducation #LearningThroughReflection #ECEProfessionals @catholicschoolsparra Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese