Public Speaking in High Cross College
High Cross College hosted its inaugural Senior Public Speaking Competition. It was a fantastic event which will hopefully be the first of many! Congratulations to winners, Shay Collins and Jennifer Mahe, from Glenamaddy Community School; and to runners-up, Juliette Darricau and Caoimhe Meehan, from High Cross College. The Glenamaddy C. S. team focused on the […]
All Ireland Success for High Cross Athletes
Well done to all our athletes who took part in the All-Ireland Track and Field Finals in Tullamore last weekend. Massive congratulations to our gold medalists! 1st Year Student Aoibheann O’Malley secured a gold medal in the minor high jump. Aoibheann achieved a personal best (PB) of 1.58m and also set a new championship record. […]
Amazing Athletics Achievement for High Cross College
Congratulations to all our athletics students who recently competed in the Connacht Track and Field Finals! Our Minor, Junior, and Senior teams collectively brought home the trophy for the best overall school. Well done to everyone involved, and best of luck in the upcoming All Ireland Championships in Tullamore! Highlights from the Finals: 1st Year […]
You Are Not Alone This Summer
As we head into summer, we want you to know: You are NOT alone. If things feel overwhelming or you just need someone to talk to, there are amazing supports available 24/7. Whether it’s stress, sadness, anxiety, or anything else, please reach out. You matter. 📞 Important contacts: 💬 Talk to a trusted adult, or […]
High Cross College Football Blitz 2025
It was a great day of football: the first annual High Cross College 4th and 5th Class Football Blitz. Well done to the students from our local primary schools who braved the elements and played fantastic football. It’s great to see such a high level of skill and enthusiasm amongst the children, and this is […]
Music Therapy comes to High Cross Hub
A huge thank you to Mary Lardner from O’Toole’s Supervalu Tuam for sponsoring €1,000 towards a music therapy programme for the students in The Hub at High Cross College, Tuam! Mary visited the school on Friday last to join a group music therapy session with Tracy and the students.The students presented Mary with cards that […]
High Cross College Eurovision Song Contest 2025
What an incredible event! Our annual Eurovision Song Contest was a huge success, with a fantastic number of class participants showcasing songs in French, German, Polish, Irish, and English as a foreign language. It was a celebration of talent, creativity, and the joy of language learning. The performances were full of energy and passion, and […]
Literary Accolades for High Cross Students
Huge congratulations to Ethna Eldo on being a finalist in the Transition Year National Short Story Writing Competition! We’re incredibly proud of her achievement and her generosity in donating €50 of her €150 prize to the National Breast Cancer Research Institute. Well done, Ethna! Your talent and compassion inspire us all!
Coffee & Cake at High Cross College
We hosted a special Coffee & Cake Morning to celebrate and thank our incredible Student Council and Prefect Team for their dedication, leadership, and contribution throughout the school year. From organising events to being role models for their peers, these students have truly gone above and beyond to make High Cross College a better place […]
Politics Takes Over
Maya Bacci, recent recipient of the Exceptional Contribution to HCC Debating Society Award 2025, attended the 28th National Session of European Youth Parliament Ireland in Cork at the end of April. Over 70 delegates and 50 volunteers from across Europe discussed pressing and current issues to develop collaborative resolutions around the theme of “Igniting Change: […]