Caring and Supporting students

The Chaplaincy The Chaplaincy plays a key role in fostering the mission and ethos of Holy Cross College. We aim to provide students and staff with opportunities to develop spiritually, morally, and intellectually. We are very proud of our Catholic tradition whilst also welcoming students and staff of all faiths. There are many ways for us to develop our faith life. Some of these include:

• Full-time Lay Chaplain available to offer guidance and support • College Chapel • Chaplaincy Room • Monthly Feast Day Mass • Monthly Themed Liturgy/Prayer Service • GIFT Team • Eco Group • Lunchtime Chaplaincy Activities to help grow in fellowship and faith • daily morning prayer • chapel available for personal prayer all day, every day • a room is available for those of other faiths who wish to pray at lunch times • an annual pilgrimage to Lourdes, a chance for our students to volunteer in assisting sick and elderly pilgrims • community work, for example a Christmas party for children from local special needs schools • staff and student assemblies throughout the church’s year and academic year • 4C charities group • Mindfulness and Meditation Sessions • Staff and Student Retreats • Liturgical Assemblies • Catholic Students Group • Chaplaincy Group • Faith Ambassadors Group • Spectrum Bereavement Group.

Caring for and Supporting Students

In keeping with the mission and ethos of Holy Cross, pastoral care is a major priority for us. We aim to provide a safe and secure environment in which you can study and thrive.

We have a strong commitment to value each person as an individual and to enable all our students to maximise their potential during their time with us.

We welcome applications from students with learning difficulties, disabilities or particular educational needs. You will have a specialist Progress Tutor who will monitor your progress. They will also be someone you can turn to if you have difficulties. Your academic progress is discussed regularly with your teachers. The individual action plans developed from these discussions give you and your parents or carers valuable information about what you need to do to achieve your full potential. Our relationship with parents and carers plays an important part in our students’ success. Our Connect portal holds information on a student’s timetable and attendance, progress grades, exam results and detailed careers advice.

Counselling service We offer a confidential counselling service which is available to discuss more personal matters, linking with outside agencies that can offer additional help and guidance to students as appropriate.