The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is available to all 14 - 24 year olds and a number of Catherine McAuley students are taking part.
Participants are required to complete four sections at each level: Voluntary Service, Skill, Physical Recreation and Adventurous Journey.
During Term 2 students met each Friday afternoon to learn some of the skills they will need to complete their practise journey camp to take place later in the year. Students are learning orienteering, first aid and how to pitch a tent. On a recent Friday afternoon it was camp cooking the students were practising as they used small camp stoves to cook pasta.


Jasmine, from the Year 11 Student Media Team, interviewed Mr Foran and Ms Nicolson about the program and the skills the students are learning.
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07 Jul 2025
Nexgen Women's Trade Day Program @ CathWest Loyola Campus
Ready to explore a future in trades? We’re offering two hands-on training days designed especially for women and you can choose to attend one day or both!07 Jul 2025
Upskill Workshops @ CathWest Loyola Campus
Use the Term 2 School Holidays 7 - 8 July for an opportunity to upskill for employment outcomes and develop skills in your passion area. Limited spaces are available!13 Aug 2025
Become an IT Trainee and earn while you learn
If you are a Year 10-12 student, attend an information session on either 13 or 14 August 2025 (4pm-6pm) at Aengus Kavanagh Centre, 59 Railway St Rooty Hill NSW 2766 to get started.
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