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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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When Holy Cross expanded into higher education, its vision was to become a centre of excellence providing locally-based education for undergraduates.

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Carol singing in Manchester

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Spirit Studios University Centre Manchester

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Christmas Evening 2022

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Application Deadline

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Sports Update November 2022

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Faith Week Celebrations 2022

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Ex-student, Hannah Harrison joins COP 27 UK's Youth Delegation

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Holy Cross College Remembrance Day Service 2022

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Great results from our sports terms before half term

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Welcome to our new website

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One World Week 2022

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First of our Music Live Nights

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Singer/songwriter Bronnie makes an impact at Holy Cross College

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Psychologist Philip Zimbardo

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Hello Yellow for World Mental Health Day

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Bury MP's visit Holy Cross College

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POSTED 05/10/2022

Letters Against Isolation

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POSTED 14/09/2022

Wordsworth's Dove Cottage Grasmere

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Career Event 2022

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Congratulations to all our students on their A level and BTEC results

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Holy Cross College
@holycrossbury - Dec 7

To raise money for The Christie, our Choir and musician students sang carols in Manchester last week. Their performance was so impressive that Waterstones invited them back this week. https://t.co/LAyz491cI6 https://t.co/K50nkhmMQr

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@holycrossbury - Dec 5

A huge thank you to #Spirit Studios, who invited our Music Tech students to participate in workshops involving studio recording, electronic composition & live sound engineering last week. Music Technology - Music Technology - Music Technology - Course Finder - Holy Cross College https://t.co/3w4hLpB0hN

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@holycrossbury - Dec 1

Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day. Our SRC students will sell Red Ribbons to raise awareness of the importance of breaking the stigma of HIV and AIDS. See below an event in Bury today from 4-6 pm. https://t.co/jvu2RypHLy

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Holy Cross College
@holycrossbury - Nov 29

Tuesday 13th December, our Christmas Evening is returning this year to its traditional format with cabaret-style table seating, a cash bar and a mixture of music from our orchestra & choir, dance pieces and theatrical readings. Tickets are now on sale: https://t.co/smLi5Hy0BS https://t.co/KkayBncxW2

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@holycrossbury - Nov 22

This week our Eco-Champions are looking at ‘Rainforest Awareness Initiatives’ and asking staff to teach part of a lesson without using paper. Paper accounts for 26% of landfills. Climate 101: Deforestation | National Geographic - YouTube https://t.co/BneEH6OhVJ

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@holycrossbury - Nov 18

Good luck to our staff who will be doing the Bury 10K on Sunday, in aid of the devastating floods in Pakistan. https://t.co/aiowfnvel4 If you would like to donate: https://t.co/H69gkZQmLz https://t.co/4V50NplBzl

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@holycrossbury - Nov 18

As part of the Inter Faith Week celebrations, our Faith Ambassadors were invited by the Bury Faith Forum to run a Faith Arts and Craft workshop for primary and secondary pupils at their Focus on Faith Event held at Guardian Angels Parish Church in Bury. https://t.co/AOqqfQ7cjX https://t.co/jsThBgVT7V

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@holycrossbury - Nov 17

As part of our Interfaith Week Celebrations, students enjoyed a trip to our local Sikh Gurdwara in Cheetham Hill this week. We learnt about the core principles of the Sikh faith and enjoyed ‘langar’, the traditional hospitable meal offered to all who come to the Gurdwara. https://t.co/3JLsg9bERJ

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Holy Cross College
@holycrossbury - Nov 16

We are currently advertising for the following positions: • Teacher of Sociology and/or Criminology, Law and Business Studies • Casual Cover Supervisor • Casual Exam Invigilator • Foundation Governor x 3 For further information, please visit: https://t.co/645RgGSKug https://t.co/J9x0j3XMTd

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Holy Cross College
@holycrossbury - Nov 15

COP 27 is in full swing, and ex-students Hannah Harrison, has joined the proceedings as part of the UK's Youth Delegation. Hannah is in charge of the posts on Instagram and Twitter, which can be found here if you wish to follow: https://t.co/R4gRNKIVOU https://t.co/jAXt2uvqgX https://t.co/rjlPVeuQLZ

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@holycrossbury - Nov 11

Holy Cross College Remembrance Day Service 2022 'When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today.' John Maxwell Edmonds (1875-1958), https://t.co/vbj6nGXu1w https://t.co/vvAqSP1Kgx

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@holycrossbury - Nov 4

United Nations Climate Change Conference 2022 Climate change is more than politicians talking about ‘emissions targets. Think of one-way climate change affects people around the world today. How about in 50 years? What about 100? https://t.co/1Vh0Mvl5gh https://t.co/YbjF5DZ7nP

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@holycrossbury - Nov 2

Great results from our sports terms before half term: Football 1st Vs Sir John Deane 4 - 0 Football 2nd Vs Sir John Deane 2-1 Netball 1st Vs Sir John Deane 49-11 Basketball Boys Vs Preston 34-64 Well done to Jenny Murphy at the AOC Golf Tournament with an 85-gross score. https://t.co/VEembTQh9W

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@holycrossbury - Oct 31

Thank you to all staff and students who supported One World Week in college. The week was an opportunity to celebrate our diversity and promote justice, equality and inclusion whilst remembering the importance of looking after the world. https://t.co/emZem85p8U

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@holycrossbury - Oct 21

Many thanks to all staff and students who did a fantastic job on our Open Events this month. Seeing the college so busy with prospective students exploring the campus facilities and faculty departments was lovely. https://t.co/v7fznv19b7 https://t.co/mNtaowoWSS

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@holycrossbury - Oct 19

A huge thank you to Bronnie. Students enjoyed an exceptional performance of her single ‘Scream’ and covered versions of other indie rock songs, followed by a talk using her experiences to talk to students about the importance of positive mental health. https://t.co/CNa3P80Atb https://t.co/LxQyQHIAXb

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@holycrossbury - Oct 14

Many thanks to Psychologist Philip Zimbardo, infamous for his Stanford Prison Experiment, for his live webinar with our students, followed by a live Q&A this week. https://t.co/mmcUWZh5lB https://t.co/3SdUuoUX40

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@holycrossbury - Oct 12

Bring it back – how to give e-waste a new lease of life https://t.co/g16WIeF5lE

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@holycrossbury - Oct 12

A huge thank you to the Psychology Team for hosting a pop-up cake sale om Monday for Hello Yellow - World Mental Health Day. As well as being plenty of homemade cake, a raffled for three lovely hampers, staff and students wore yellow. https://t.co/vRxofJdLAR https://t.co/y12WQdlZ4Z

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@holycrossbury - Oct 10

Next Monday will be our last Open Event for September 2023 entry. Booking system is now available online. https://t.co/Wzsn8FK9FM https://t.co/8HomFYLVqK

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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

Carol singing in Manchester

Spirit Studios University Centre Manchester

Christmas Evening 2022

Application Deadline

Sports Update November 2022

Faith Week Celebrations 2022

Ex-student, Hannah Harrison joins COP 27 UK's Youth Delegation

Holy Cross College Remembrance Day Service 2022

Great results from our sports terms before half term

Welcome to our new website

One World Week 2022

First of our Music Live Nights

Singer/songwriter Bronnie makes an impact at Holy Cross College

Psychologist Philip Zimbardo

Hello Yellow for World Mental Health Day

Bury MP's visit Holy Cross College

Letters Against Isolation

Wordsworth's Dove Cottage Grasmere

Career Event 2022

Congratulations to all our students on their A level and BTEC results

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