Xaverian College celebrates ‘Class of 2025’ with first-ever Xaverian Xtraordinaire Awards on Leavers’ Day
Xaverian College marked a momentous occasion today as the Class of 2025 came together for a heartfelt and high-spirited Leavers’ Day Celebration. At the centre of this year’s festivities was a brand-new tradition – the inaugural Xaverian Xtraordinaire Student Awards. These awards were introduced to honour the extraordinary commitment, achievement, and resilience demonstrated by students […]
Former Xaverian student achieves runner-up spot at Weekend Film School Manchester with no-budget film
Former Xaverian College student, Finlay Cronshaw-Hardy, has been named runner-up at the acclaimed Weekend Film School Manchester short film competition, thanks to his raw and resourceful filmmaking talent in creating the no-budget short film, ‘Bobby’. The script for the film, written during the summer by Finlay’s housemate and friend, Cameron, came to life through pure […]
Safa’s journey to the National Youth Theatre
When Safa Khokhar, former Manchester High School for Girls pupil, came across an advertisement for the National Youth Theatre’s (NYT) Audition Choice Award, she immediately shared it with a friend, and without hesitation, they both decided to apply. What started as a spontaneous decision turned into a life-changing opportunity. This August, Safa will embark on […]
Xaverian student wins Caius Choir’s State School Composition Prize
Sam Bishton, from Xaverian College, Manchester has won the inaugural Caius Choir Choral Composition Prize after judges praised the high standard of entries. His piece was performed live by Caius Choir at Evensong in the Gonville & Caius College Chapel on Sunday 11th May. The Choir of Gonville & Caius College launched the choral composition […]
Xaverian students host languages exchange visit with German students
Xaverian German languages students welcomed a group of students from various German schools in the town of Bad Pyrmont in Northern Germany. The student exchange has its origins in the mid-2000s when a few exchanges took place with German schools but, more recently, since 2015 when German Teacher, Keith Barlow, was looking for a partner […]
Xaverian College empowers futures at annual Pathway’s Day
Xaverian College’s Pathways Day has again been a great success and in attracting local employers, universities and training providers to help Year 12 students decide on their important next steps following sixth form. The annual event allows all Year 12 students the opportunity to think about their future direction and consider all the options available […]
Xaverian College’s Easter Concert hits all the right notes
Xaverian College’s Music Department delivered an unforgettable Easter celebration with a sold-out concert at the Royal Northern College of Music on March 30th. Featuring a rich tapestry of ensembles and soloists, the event welcomed the Mayor of Manchester and thrilled an audience of family, friends, and the wider community with musical talent that earned a […]
Gripping success – Xaverian College climbers reach the top
Xaverian College is celebrating a remarkable achievement at the Greater Manchester School Climbing Championship, held on 19th March at Rock Over Climbing in Central Manchester. Five talented students represented the College in the Sixth Form category and delivered outstanding performances, securing multiple podium finishes. Leading the charge was Joe Badham, who claimed first place in […]
Xaverian student lands ultra-competitive UKAEA Degree Apprenticeship
Peace Adeoye, Xaverian College student, recently received the news that she has secured a highly-coveted Electrical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship at the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), an organisation operating at the forefront of clean energy innovation in the UK and around the world. With an acceptance rate of just 0.7%, the UKAEA’s Apprenticeship Programme […]
Xaverian Alumni return to inspire students on the road to university
Graduates of Xaverian College’s Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary (MDV) Science Programme have returned to the classroom to share their experiences of how the course prepared them for university. Since the programme was launched in 2019, 94 students have landed a place at their first-choice university. The MDV programme aims to support Xaverian high-achievers who wish […]