Aspiring Medics and Dentists gain first-hand insight into undergraduate study at University Taster Day
Earlier this month, our Medics, Dentists and Vets (MDV) students visited the University of Leeds for their Post-18 Subject Taster Day in Medicine and Dentistry. Staff and students from the College were welcomed by the Health Science Outreach Team, who have designed a bespoke programme which provides an overview of the application process, an opportunity […]
Xaverian students swimming in success
Two Xaverian students, Ben Haughton, previously a student at West Hill School and studying A Levels in Biology, Geography and Psychology and Reuben Rowbotham-Keating, previously a student at Chorlton High School and currently studying Biology, Geography and BTEC Sport, gained outstanding bronze and silver medals at the Arena Lisbon International Meeting on 11th and 12th […]
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance Performance Masterclass 2023
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance visit Xaverian College on an annual basis to run performance masterclasses, spending hours coaching A Level Music and BTEC Music Technology students. Earlier this month, Head of Strings, Professor Nic Pendlebury (viola), led the event with two other senior representatives from the department, Sally Pendlebury (cello) and Lana […]
Oxbridge success for Xaverian College students
Ten outstanding students from Xaverian College have received offers to study at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. Following months of intensive preparation, students recently received the news that they had gained offers of places at both universities which have been repeatedly ranked first and second in the UK, and both are […]
Degree Apprenticeships: The ideal route to a dream career?
National Careers Week, from 6-10 March 2023, is upon us this and the week is a chance to reflect and celebrate the success our students have in starting their dream careers. The theme for this year is ‘Together’ and at Xaverian College our Careers Team works hard to support our students in accessing the most […]
Bringing the ancient past to life
Ancient History and Classical Civilisation students recently visited the University of Warwick to attend the University’s biggest outreach event, Warwick Ancient Drama Festival. Staff and students from the University collaborate on producing a play from the ancient past, accompanied by lectures and workshops, and each year over 560 students from across the UK are invited […]
Amazing Apprentice, Remsha Sultana
National Apprenticeship Week, 6-12 February 2023, brings together the entire apprenticeship community to celebrate everything that is amazing about apprenticeships. The theme for this year is ‘Skills for Life’ and in recent years, Xaverian College has been celebrating the success of many students that have progressed to sought-after Higher and Degree-Level Apprenticeships. Remsha Sultana from […]
Amazing Apprentice, Ellie Rafferty
National Apprenticeship Week, 6-12 February 2023, brings together the entire apprenticeship community to celebrate everything that is amazing about apprenticeships. The theme for this year is ‘Skills for Life’ and in recent years, Xaverian College has been celebrating the success of many students that have progressed to sought-after Higher and Degree-Level Apprenticeships. Xaverian alumni, Ellie […]
Apprenticeships – The Secret’s Out!
National Apprenticeship Week, 6-12 February 2023, brings together the entire apprenticeship community to celebrate everything that is amazing about apprenticeships. The theme for this year is ‘Skills for Life’ and in recent years, Xaverian College has been celebrating the success of many students that have progressed to sought-after Higher and Degree-Level Apprenticeships. Lee Jackson has […]
From Xaverian College student to reporting on humanitarian rescues on the Mediterranean Sea
Molly Blackall is a Xaverian Alumni from the ‘Class of 2016’ who studied A Levels in History, English Literature and French and an AS Level in Drama and Theatre. After completing her A Levels and travelling with some Xaverian friends, Molly went to the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) to study International […]