We live in challenging times – a viral pandemic; failing economies; a deteriorating climate; a deepening divide between the poor and the rich, and a growing disconnect among the villagers …

At a function held on Tuesday 11 February 2020 at the University of Western Australia, James Evans, a former student and 2015 Dux at Holy Cross College in Ellenbrook, was …

I believe that the key to all learning is being able to read and write well and confidently. When I was a child I could read and write, but not …

An Earworm is a catchy piece of music that continually repeats through a person’s mind after it is no longer playing. They can be fun, at least to begin with, …

I want to begin this blog by highlighting the impact of parent participation on children’s learning and social-emotional wellbeing. “The research overwhelmingly demonstrates that parent involvement in children’s learning is …

Pluck the day, as it is ripe!

Carpe diem is a Latin aphorism, often translated to mean – “seize the day”. A more literal translation of carpe diem would be …

I hope all families are in good health and spirits, having enjoyed a restful break and fully energised and recharged for an exciting new school year. As the 2020 school …

Holy Cross College students continue to shine in the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).

Our median ATAR score was 80.55, placing Holy Cross College just outside the top 50 …

It has hard for me to believe that this day has come – my last day with students at Holy Cross College. It has been a privilege to have had …

In the past week we have been treated to delightful Christmas concerts presented by the Pre-kindergarten students.  It is a reminder that Christmas and the end of the year are …

This week  a group of System leaders, Principals and Teachers from Catholic Education Tasmania visited Holy Cross College. They were particularly interested in the pedagogical approach in the early years …

Last Friday two of our staff were presented with special awards at the Associated and Catholic Colleges  Service Awards Ceremony.  Mrs Christina Davini and  Mr Ian Wilson received Outstanding Service …