Important Events
School Calendar
Upcoming Events:
TERM 4:
Mon 12 October: Staff Learning Day - Pupil Free Day
Fri 23 October: Year 10 Vaccinations Catch-Up - Loyola Campus
Mon 16 Nov - Fri 20 Nov: Year 10 Work Experience Block
Wed 25 Nov: Orientation Day for NEW 2027 students - Loyola Campus
Wed 2 Dec: Orientation Day for NEW 2027 students - McCarthy Campus
Mon 7 Dec - Fri 11 Dec: Year 12 2027 Vocational Pathway Work Experience Block
Mon 14 Dec - Tue 15 Dec: Conferences - Availability for students/parents to seek feedback
Wed 16 Dec - Thu 17 Dec: Staff Learning Days - Pupil Free Days
At CathWest Innovation College, Canvas serves as an essential Learning Management System (LMS), streamlining communication and enhancing the educational experience for students, teachers, and parents alike. By using Canvas, the school provides a centralized platform where students can access learning materials, submit assignments, and receive feedback, all in one place. Additionally, parents are granted access to this system, allowing them to stay informed about their child’s progress, assignments, and other important updates. Parents can access Canvas by following the steps outlined in the provided PDF, ensuring they stay connected and actively involved in their child’s learning journey. This access fosters a collaborative learning environment and strengthens the support network surrounding each student.
Year 11 Preliminary HSC
Assessment Handbook 2026
Year 12 HSC
Assessment Handbook 2026/27
CathWest Skills
Passport
2027 Stage 6 Learning Packages
Vocational Education & Training
Click here to find out what VET courses are offered through the diocese.
CathWest Agreed Practices
Click on the link above to complete the Google form to make an appoint with the College Counsellor.
Forms and Notes for Students and Families
SCHOOL EVENTS/NOTES
Year 12 Term 4 Retreat Day - November 17th
Year 10 Term 4 Retreat Day - November 27th
New students - Orientation Day - Loyola - November 25th
New students - Orientation Day - McCarthy - December 2nd
Loyola Campus Cafe - Ordering Procedures
CathWest Loyola Campus operates a cafe during recess and lunch breaks. We use an online ordering system via Flexischools.
Please Note: CathWest is a cashless site, EFTPOS terminals are available for payments.
ACCOUNT Set-up
1. Download the Flexischools App from the App Store or from Google Play.
2. Open the Flexischools App and click 'Like to register?', enter your email address and follow the instructions in the email to set up your account. (If you do not receive an email from Flexischools to finalise your account set-up, please check your spam/junk folder).
Once your account is set-up, add new student; search for the school name, CathWest Innovation College 91 North Parade Mount Druitt; enter student details and Year group.
3. To make ordering fast and simple, you can set-up automatic top ups in your 'User Profile'.
ORDER
1. Place your order - click on 'Order Food' tab at the top of the home page.
2. Select student name.
2. Make your selection.
3. Make payment - select your payment option and complete payment to place you order.
Please note, orders must be placed by 8:15am on the day the order is required.
If you have any questions regarding the ordering process, please contact the college.
McCarthy Campus - Recess Food Truck/Lunch Ordering Procedures
CathWest McCarthy campus students have access to a food truck that comes onsite everyday during the recess break - 11:00am-11:30am. Students are able to purchase from a range of hot food, snacks and hot and cold beverages.
If students wish to place a lunch order, this needs to be ordered through the Flexischools app (see instructions below). Please note, lunch orders need to be placed on the app no later than 8:30am on the day the order is required.
In addition to the above services, the McCarthy campus has an outdoor kitchen with a microwave, fridge, hot water and filtered water taps that students can access during recess and lunch breaks.