Community, Celebration and Creativity – Year 12 Community Culture Day 2026
After three mini-lessons from 9:00 to 12:00, Community Culture Day started with Xav’s own world cup football tournament. Although several teams competed, I think the first game taught us an important lesson. It was a 5v5 game between teachers and students. On the outside, the students should win. They have speed, agility and mobility, but […]
The Xaverian Art Exhibition 2026 Through a Student Lens
Our recent Art Exhibition displayed Fine Art, Graphics, Photography and Textiles and work made by the ingenious Year 13s. The event brought together staff, students, family and friends to celebrate and admire their creative work. It was a night you had to be there, full of a range of art in different shapes, sizes, colours […]
From Lanyards to Love – Year 13 Leavers Day 2026
After two years of lengthy coursework, tricky exams, and extensive revision, Year 13 have finally approached Leavers Day. A day of celebration, achievements and friendship, they now say “hello” to a new chapter of life. The day was described as “energetic” by multiple members of staff who looked on proudly as the students they taught, […]
Inspirational Voices and Celebrations Mark International Women’s Month 2026 at Xaverian College
Xaverian College proudly marked International Women’s Month 2026 with a dynamic programme of events, celebrating the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women across a range of fields. Organised by the College’s Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) team, this year’s activities brought students and staff together to learn, reflect and be inspired. The celebrations began on Monday 9th March with […]
Xaverian students secure coveted places on national British Film Industry residentials
Four Xaverian students recently secured places on British Film Institute (BFI) residentials and programmes which took place in various cities around the UK, which only welcome 200 attendees each year. The programmes are designed to encourage students to work alongside industry professionals to gain hands-on experience of filmmaking to help develop practical knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as documentary […]
From aspiration to achievement – Xaverian College’s Oxbridge success
Xaverian College is proud to celebrate an exceptional year of Oxbridge success for its Year 13 students. Out of 13 students gaining places at both universities, nine secured places at the University of Oxford and four at the University of Cambridge, across a wide range of highly competitive subjects including Medicine, Law, History, Classics, Computer Science and Archaeology. All […]
Living out the Xaverian College mission
Rooted in the Gospel, social justice lies at the heart of Xaverian College’s mission, and this term, our students and staff have once again demonstrated the power of compassion, generosity and community action. Through three major charitable initiatives, the College has supported some of the most vulnerable people in our local area, putting faith into action in meaningful and practical ways. […]
Xaverian students shine at AoC regional sport tournaments
Xaverian College students have once again demonstrated their exceptional talent, teamwork and dedication at the AoC Sport North West regional tournaments, held in November across multiple venues in Preston. Representing the College in Football, Rugby, the 5K Run, Men’s Volleyball, Table Tennis and Women’s Basketball. Students competed against colleges from across the region with energy, enthusiasm and pride. The level of competition was fierce, but Xaverian rose to […]
World-class music education in action at Xaverian College
Xaverian College welcomed six senior representatives from the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) for two exceptional days of performance masterclasses this month, culminating in the highly anticipated Xaverian College Young Musician of the Year Competition. The RNCM tutors, renowned figures in their fields, visited on the 5th and 12th of November 2025 to deliver three hours of intensive, […]
Xaverian College celebrates the opening of its new Science building
Xaverian College is delighted to announce the official opening of the new Sunbury Building, a flagship development that marks an exciting new chapter for Science education at the College. Purpose-built, modern and designed with students in mind, Sunbury now stands as a state-of-the-art hub for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science and Medical Science subjects. The name ‘Sunbury’ has long been woven into the identity of Xaverian College. The […]