A Warm Welcome: Erasmus Visit from Stockholm to HCC
We were delighted to welcome Ann and Jenny from Stockholm to High Cross College this week! During their visit, they learned about the Irish education system, experienced daily school life in HCC, and had the opportunity to observe a variety of classes across the school. It was a wonderful day filled with learning, collaboration, cultural exchange, and […]
Success for Our Athletes at South Connacht Finals
Well done to all our Intermediate and Senior athletes who competed in the South Connacht Track and Field in Dangan today. Special mention to Myah Gallagher, who came 1st in the 800m, to Rachel Treacy, who came 2nd in the 80m hurdles and 3rd in the 200m and to Tailte O’Callaghan, who came 2nd in the Javelin. […]
Best Musicial Direction at the AIMS Awards
Our production of Sister Act has won Best Musical Direction at the AIMS Awards! This national award recognises the outstanding musical quality and leadership behind our production and is a testament to the dedication, talent, and teamwork of everyone involved. A huge congratulations to our music teachers, orchestra members, cast singers, and chorus singers for […]
Zoe Alexander Shines at All-Ireland Schools Golf Finals in Lucan
Huge Congratulations to Zoe Alexander on a brilliant performance at the All-Ireland Schools Golf competition in Lucan on Monday. Zoe qualified for the All-Ireland final after finishing 3rd in the Connacht Qualifiers earlier this year. On Monday, Zoe played a brilliant round and finished on a score of 40 points. This placed Zoe in joint […]
South Connacht Track and Field Success
Well done to all our Minor and Junior athletes yesterday who competed in the South Connacht Track and Field in Dangan. Special mention to Mischa Munatswa, who came 1st in the 100m, and Emer Newell, who came 4th in the 100m. Congratulations to Aoibheann O’Malley, who came 1st in the Junior 100m and 1st in […]
History beckons for Leaving Cert student Savanagh O’Callaghan in Philadelphia
Leaving cert student Savanagh O’Callaghan will attempt to create history at the world-famous Penn Relays in Philadelphia this weekend. The winner of the High School girls 5000m Race Walk over the past two years, Savanagh will try to win a 3rd consecutive title on Saturday and in so doing would become the first athlete in […]
Maths Pi Quiz
We’re very proud of our 3rd Year students who represented the school at the regional round of the National Pi Quiz. All four teams performed exceptionally well, demonstrating great teamwork, skill, and composure throughout the competition. They were fantastic ambassadors for the school. All four teams performed brilliantly and did the school proud. A special […]
Success for High Cross College at Connacht Junior Mace Debating Final
The Connacht Final of the Junior Mace debating competition was held on 31st January in Coláiste Iognáid in Galway. Róisín Sice-Brogan and Zara Treacy excelled, winning two out of two of the opening rounds. They did the school and themselves proud on the day. Transition Year students Katie Devaney and Aoibheann Ryan took part as […]
Success at South Connacht Cross Country
Well done to all our students who competed in the South Connacht Cross Country athletics competition on Thursday. You did HCC proud! A special mention to Emer Newell, Molly Brandon, Tegan Rooney, and Niamh McWalter, who have all progressed to the Connacht Finals. The finals will take place on February 3rd. We wish the girls […]
First Year Success at IMTA National Maths Competition
We are bursting with pride as we celebrate the incredible performance of our First Year students in the recent IMTA (Irish Maths Teachers’ Association) National First Year Maths Competition. Our students showcased exceptional problem-solving skills, dedication, and a true passion for mathematics. While the competition was stiff, the talent within our halls was clear to […]