Holy Cross College Ryde
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Holy Cross College is a Sydney, Australia high school in the suburb of Ryde, opened by the Patrician Brothers in 1890. Holy Cross maintains extensive sporting facilities, including the Frank St. Oval and Cressy Road oval.
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[edit] Library
The school's library, self acclaimed Cardinal Gilroy Library maintains a small amount of non-electronic resources and is most widely used by both students and staff for its internet access, although the majority of internet sites are banned, including factual informational sites.
[edit] Music department
The music department in A Block has one band room and a piano room which are available for use. The band room has a drumkit, keyboard, acoustic and electric guitars.
[edit] TEC Program
From 1994 to early 2003, the school has labeled itself the "College of Lifestyle Technology", maintaining the popular TEC Program, whereby students receive laptops for their cost plus an additional fee of $500 to be allowed to bring them to school and are distributed work electronically. The course runs from years 7 to 8, although students may still bring their laptop to class in later years.
