Welcome to Hillcrest, a centre for you and your family.
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For women
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SMART for Mothers
If you are beginning the adventure of raising a family, this course covers the challenges and opportunities you might face living in contemporary British society.
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Be a Happy Mum
A series of interactive sessions providing professional support to empower young mothers and promote their well-being. It usually take place on a Friday morning with babysitting provided.
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Workshops on the Teachings of the Catholic Faith
Periodic workshops delve into the depths of Faith by exploring contemporary topics designed for mothers and occasionally for mothers and daughters, led by knowledgeable speakers.
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Spiritual Development
We organise monthly mini Christian retreats with time for personal reflection, prayer guided by a priest and talks given by women. We also arranged annual residential retreats at conference centres.
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Family events
We prioritise the family, organizing annual events like the May pilgrimage and summer picnic, while supporting the Family Development Foundation to foster children's well-being and meaningful lives.
For girls
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Saturday Club
Girls from year 4 and above take part in activities like trips, sports, crafts, drama, and have talks on Christian virtues. There are also termly adventure weekends, along with personalised mentoring sessions
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Study
Our well-equipped study room with Wi-Fi, printing, and laptops provides a productive environment for your daughters to excel in their work, free from distractions and supervised during silent study.
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Volunteering
Volunteering and service are integral to our Christian identity, fostering respect for all individuals and a heightened awareness of others' needs through care home visits, and international social projects.
About Us
At the heart of Hillcrest is the idea of personal growth and development, supporting you to acquire the values and virtues that are so important for a happy and fulfilled life, within a framework of Christian principles.
The activities at Hillcrest aim to support you to acquire the character needed for a clear personal purpose and direction in a changing world, secure in the knowledge of your own dignity and unique worth in your family, peer group and society.
Get involved
Volunteers play a vital role in our Saturday Club and throughout Hillcrest Centre, assisting with activities and study supervision. We welcome skilled-based support and encourage new activity ideas. Contact us to contribute or share your ideas.