Important Events
School Calendar
Upcoming Events:
TERM 1:
School Photos - Year 10 & 11: 9 February & Year 12: 20 February 2026
Commissioning Mass: 13 February 2026
Year 12 Vocational Work Experience Block - 9 March - 13 March 2026
Year 11 Trade Industry Placement - 16 March - 27 March 2026
Year 10 Work Experience: 30 March - 2 April 2026
TERM 2:
Staff Learning Day (Pupil Free) - 20 April 2026
School resumes 21 April 2026
Public Holiday 27 April 2026 (ANZAC Day in lieu)
Open Evening McCarthy: 28 April 2026
Open Evening Loyola: 30 April 2026
Year 10 Work Experience: 11 May - 15 May 2026
Year 12 Vocational Experience: 1 June - 5 June 2026
Year 10 Work Experience: 15 June - 19 June 2026
Year 11 Trade Industry Placement: 15 June - 19 June 2026
Year 11 Vocational Experience: 15 June - 19 June 2026
TERM 3:
Staff Learning Day: 20 July 2026
Year 10/11 Conferences : 6 August 2026
Year 12 Vocational Experience: 31 August - 4 September 2026
Year 11 Trade Industry Placement: 14 September - 25 September 2026
Year 10 Work Experience: 21 September - 25 September 2026
Year 11 Vocational Experience: 21 September - 25 September 2026
TERM 4:
Inquiry and Vocational Information
Inquiry and Vocational Information
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Trade Information
Trade Information
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Canvas - Learning and Assessment
Canvas - Learning and Assessment
Click on the image above for direct link to Canvas for Students
Click on the image above for direct link to Canvas for Students
Click on the image above for direct link to Canvas for Parents/Carers
Click on the image above for direct link to Canvas for Parents/Carers
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.
Learning Information
Learning Information
Year 11 Preliminary HSC
Assessment Handbook 2026
CathWest Preliminary HSC Assessment Handbook 2026.pdfYear 12 HSC
Assessment Handbook 2025/26
CathWest HSC Assessment Handbook 2025-26.pdfCathWest Skills
Passport
CATHWEST SKILLS PASSPORT.pdf2026 Stage 6 Learning Packages
Vocational Education & Training
CSPD (Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese) Vocational Education and Training Information
CSPD (Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese) Vocational Education and Training Information
Click here to find out what VET courses are offered through the diocese.
CathWest Agreed Practices
Agreed practices.pdfWellbeing Information
Wellbeing Information
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
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.
CathWest Flexischools App Instructions 1108 (1).pdfCareer Pathways for Year 11
Career Pathways for Year 11
Industry Streams 2027 (with links).pdfPage updated
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