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Leaving school and heading to Holy Cross is the first step to a new future. This is a new and exciting time for you as you prepare to make the transition from school to sixth form college.

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Bar Mock Team

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Interfaith Week 2023

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Carbon Accounting

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Bury Remembrance Parade 2023

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Enrichment Visit to the Tower of London

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One World Week 2023

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World Mental Health Day 2023

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Sport Enrichment October 2023

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HM Prison Shrewsbury

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A prayer for peace

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Greater Manchester Ethics Committee

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Letters Against Isolation

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Macmillan Coffee Morning

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Sport Enrichment September 2023

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Army in Education

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The Hope Experience Event

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Skydive Journey

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Alumni students met in Brussels for climate emergency

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Edge Hill University Graduation July 2023

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Results Day 2023

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Holy Cross College
@holycrossbury - Dec 7

Psychology students should be proud of their achievements having completed a five week course in advanced statistics. The course covers content beyond their A level specification & helps to equip them with the skills needed to analyse data when studying psychology at university. pic.twitter.com/IDcDVcCNpc

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Holy Cross College
@holycrossbury - Dec 5

A fantastic session at the Accountancy, Tax & Business clinic in collaboration with Bolton University. Students engaged in real-life tax issues relating to income and capital gains tax, obtaining invaluable experiential learning along with fostering future leaders in finance. pic.twitter.com/BO6xndzQD9

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Holy Cross College
@holycrossbury - Nov 30

Applications to our Sixth Form for entry in September 2024 is midnight today. Please note, applications received after this deadline will be placed on a waiting list. https://t.co/aoWp2JeT9s pic.twitter.com/1wPr38sWiS

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@holycrossbury - Nov 28

Congratulations to the Bar Mock Team! An amazing experience for all the students involved and for finishing second. A huge thank you to Sonya O'Brien at NLR Solicitors for running a support session with our students in preparation for the competition. https://t.co/3WpkeirIMX pic.twitter.com/VVodI78Yqd

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@holycrossbury - Nov 24

Thank you to Khizra Mosque for hosting a guided tour for our staff and students, it was an honour to observe midday prayers. The Q&A session with the Imam, gave a greater understanding of Islam and how a Muslim’s faith impacts upon their daily life.https://t.co/AOqqfQ7cjX pic.twitter.com/uHmYHiPgRj

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@holycrossbury - Nov 22

Dr Sadiq and Dr Bridge provided a thought-proving insight to the ever-developing landscape of carbon accounting. Also, a discussion regarding sustainable careers in accounting, which enriched learners on thinking about their next career steps.https://t.co/V4IqYaqKax pic.twitter.com/TOj8I46XqN

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@holycrossbury - Nov 15

On behalf of Holy Cross College & the SRC, Abbie & Beth took part in the Bury Remembrance Parade, laying a wreath at Bury Cenotaph. The service was a chance to remember friends & family that have been lost in conflict and to prayer for peace in the world. https://t.co/9weCWmgxVt pic.twitter.com/svKxaiGujW

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@holycrossbury - Nov 10

Remembrance 2023:We pause to remember those in the Armed Forces, those currently serving, veterans and to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.https://t.co/WOhtH4sfnU pic.twitter.com/qfWyLJpPuh

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@holycrossbury - Nov 8

History students visited the Tower of London as part of Rebellion and Disorder in the Tudor Period 1485 to 1603, followed by a tour of the South Bank taking in Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, crossing Millennium Bridge and finishing at St Paul’s Cathedral.https://t.co/umCzcuYczg pic.twitter.com/eYNqls8iYB

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@holycrossbury - Nov 3

One World Week 2023Final week of half term was an opportunity to celebrate diversity and focus on our shared humanity, as a Catholic College we are proud of the diversity of our community.Full Story visit: https://t.co/Xkhp1I2i16 pic.twitter.com/d8T2mC9ZoN

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@holycrossbury - Nov 1

Y10 and Y9 music learners had an amazing time at @HolyCrossBury at the music tech workshop yesterday. Learners had a chance to observe recording in progress and learn how to mix their own music. Budding producers in the making! #Producer #music #recording #bury pic.twitter.com/uvOHXXtZRh

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@holycrossbury - Nov 1

A huge thank you to staff & students who celebrated World Mental Health Day. It was great seeing the vibrant yellow around college. Our SRC group provided activities & signposted two main mental health charities Young Minds and Together-all for students who may require support. pic.twitter.com/03ErUYD3Mw

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@holycrossbury - Oct 31

Thank you to Mr Peter Barrow from @HolyCrossBury for coming into @stmonicas @STOC_CAT this afternoon to speak about taking Politics A-Level at Holy Cross. It was a really interesting session and hopefully the students who attended will go away armed with lots of information. pic.twitter.com/DEsqCF8r0R

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@holycrossbury - Oct 18

A huge thank you to the University of Bolton, for inviting students to a Pro Bona Accountancy clinic, observing chartered accountants giving advice on real business & accounting issues, including a live link from London with local and national businesses.https://t.co/V4IqYaqKax pic.twitter.com/fwTNw3qqDA

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@holycrossbury - Oct 13

A huge thank you to HM Prison Shrewsbury for hosting an amazing visit. Our criminology students were able to see the design of the prison including prison cells, previously used execution rooms and the processes involved in keeping people imprisoned.https://t.co/Dg5GBlE0it pic.twitter.com/PMzWswddwL

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@holycrossbury - Oct 11

A Prayer for PeaceIsraeli-Palestinian conflict:https://t.co/7cILmEuqGF pic.twitter.com/jqqG8TnhtC

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@holycrossbury - Oct 11

Raising aspirations for Year 10 with an A Level Politics visit from Holy Cross @STOC_CAT @StGabsBury @HolyCrossBury pic.twitter.com/yrTRaayIbQ

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@holycrossbury - Oct 11

Israeli-Palestinian conflict https://t.co/eVaawSNpEc via @CAFOD

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@holycrossbury - Oct 11

Staff and students would like to thank the Bishop of Manchester David Walker, who visited college last week to give a talk about his role as Chair of the Greater Manchester Ethics Committee, followed by a Q&A session:https://t.co/GDCf9eyGQc pic.twitter.com/qJIu46xAll

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@holycrossbury - Oct 10

Our last event for Y11 prospective students:Monday 16th October, 5.00pm - 8.00pm.To book a place visit: https://t.co/Qp9Cq2sXFB pic.twitter.com/30RFFl4lQn

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Scarlett Griffiths

Spencer Bland

Lucy Glynn

Alice Jane Fletcher-Mills

Andrew Whitworth

Amanda Courtney

Find your ideal course

Welcome to Holy Cross College

Sixth Form

University Centre

Enrichment

What Makes Us Special?

About Us

Course Fees & Funding

Support for Learning

Courses

Entry Requirements

Choosing Your Subjects

Careers

University Centre Courses

Sixth Form Courses

Explore our...

Sixth Form

Sixth Form

University Centre

University Centre

News & Social

News & Social

Bar Mock Team

Interfaith Week 2023

Carbon Accounting

Bury Remembrance Parade 2023

Enrichment Visit to the Tower of London

One World Week 2023

World Mental Health Day 2023

Sport Enrichment October 2023

HM Prison Shrewsbury

A prayer for peace

Greater Manchester Ethics Committee

Letters Against Isolation

Macmillan Coffee Morning

Sport Enrichment September 2023

Army in Education

The Hope Experience Event

Skydive Journey

Alumni students met in Brussels for climate emergency

Edge Hill University Graduation July 2023

Results Day 2023

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