At Holy Cross College we continue to strengthen our academic culture providing opportunities for students to embrace challenges, pursue excellence and prepare themselves for the future with confidence and purpose.

Earlier this term, our College community came together at the Academic Assembly to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Year 7–10 students. It was a wonderful occasion to recognise the effort, determination, and excellence that so many of our students bring to their learning each day. For the first time, we used each student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) to determine award recipients. This provided a fair and consistent way to acknowledge achievement across all subjects and ensured that students who applied themselves broadly and steadily were celebrated.

A student’s GPA is calculated by including every grade a student earns. Each grade is given a numerical value. These values are then added together and divided by the number of subjects studied, producing a single score, the GPA. This means that every subject counts equally, and the result reflects a student’s overall academic performance rather than strength in just one or two areas. It provides a fair and balanced measure of learning, while also encouraging steady effort and improvement across the board.

Alongside this initiative, we are delighted to announce an expanded suite of elective courses for Year 9 in 2026. In addition to our current offerings, students will now have the opportunity to select from exciting new subjects such as Philosophy, Psychology, Marine and Aquaculture, Korean, Film Studies, Critical Thinking, International Studies, Drama, Peak Performance, and The Athlete’s Edge. These additions reflect our commitment to nurturing diverse interests and equipping students with the skills to thrive in a changing world. We are especially grateful to our dedicated staff who have generously offered their expertise to deliver these courses, and we look forward with anticipation to seeing the choices our Year 8 students make as they prepare for the next stage of their learning journey.