Holy Cross Spark
“By the time our students graduate from Holy Cross School at the end of Year 6, our deepest desire is that every student is LITERATE, NUMERATE, well versed in the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of their psychological, social, emotional, and physical WELLBEING, and have discovered their SPARK. Combined these four keys open doors to a long, happy, purposeful life, leaving the world a better place for having lived upon it.”
SPARK is one of our primary foci at Holy Cross School. Put simply, SPARK is the ‘thing’ that makes you feel most complete, the thing that evokes happiness, energy, excitement, passion, and love. But, most importantly of all, embracing your SPARK creates purpose and connection. SPARK can be used to soothe our souls and escape the troubles of everyday life when times are tough.
During COVID, when forced to use a digital platform for learning, staff tapped into SPARK in abundance keeping the Holy Cross class communities connected, happy and thriving. In fact, during this time, staff discovered things about the students (and they about each other), that we might otherwise not have learned. Since then, we have hung onto many of those tools, value-adding to our Walker Learning classroom pedagogy.
At Holy Cross School, our commitment to SPARK is relentless. We offer an extensive ever-evolving gamut of clubs (reading, music, choir, dance, sports, running, chess, reporters, gardening, animal rangers, enrichment, instrumental groups t name but a few) to serve as dynamic platforms where students can delve into their interests, collaborate with peers, and develop skills beyond academics.
We celebrate and amplify SPARK on Assembly and through newsletters, showcasing the diverse achievements and pursuits of our vibrant community.
From academic pursuits to artistic endeavours and athletic achievements, Holy Cross School ensures that the SPARK of passion is ingrained in our culture, celebrated, and cherished as a fundamental aspect of our educational philosophy. Through our commitment to nurturing individual passions and providing diverse opportunities for growth, we empower students to embrace their SPARK, cultivate their talents, and thrive as lifelong learners as they prepare for a long and happy future.
