Xaverian’s annual Toy Appeal brings holiday joy to the local community
Over the last 50 years, Xaverian College has been raising money and collecting gifts for families within the local community as part of their Christmas Toy Appeal. Throughout November and December, staff and students from across the College came together to raise money which is used to buy gifts for children within the local community. […]
Unforgettable end to the year for Musicians at Xaverian College
From the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester to the Royal Albert Hall in London, Xaverian Music students have had some unforgettable experiences and put on some amazing performances in this busy half term. On the 27th of November 2024, the Xaverian College Orchestra was invited to perform at the Music for Youth Proms […]
Xaverian creative students inspired by the bright lights of New York
Creative students studying A Level Film Studies, Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Media Studies, Photography and Textiles at Xaverian College recently jetted off across the Atlantic Ocean on their annual trip to New York. After landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport, they set off to midtown Manhattan to watch the sunset as the iconic skyline […]
Meet our new Student Council members!
Each year, Xaverian elects six students to join the Student Council. Responsible for representing the student body, the Council leads a number of initiatives and activities to support the development and wellbeing of all students. The Council regularly meets with Senior Leaders at the College to discuss students’ views and any issues arising from College […]
Computer Science students gain second place in local Hackathon
A group of students from Xaverian College recently gained second place in a Hackathon led by The University of Liverpool Maths School (ULMaS), in collaboration with Inversity, the skills startup equipping British students with applied AI skills. With the aim of offering young people within the local area the opportunity to engage with high-quality AI […]
Music students showcase talent in competitions and live performances
Xaverian College students proved their talent in the Xaverian College ‘Young Musician of the Year Competition’. With 20 entries from the Music A Level course and across the College, the standard of performances impressed the judges with all students performing to a high professional standard. The judging panel for the competition, that consisted of Xaverian […]
A Level Geography students immerse themselves in the deserts of Spain
James Foster, Curriculum Leader – Geography, reporting on a recent Xaverian College trip for Geography A Level students. Year 12 Geography students experience the many fascinating topics they learn about in the classroom in a number of trips as part of their Geography A Level course. The most recent visit was to the Tabernas Desert […]
Xaverian College marks Black History Month
Black History Month is marked every October, with a range of events, lectures and social gatherings organised all across the UK. Taking place annually since 1987, Black History Month is a nationwide celebration of Black people’s contributions to British society throughout history. This year’s theme, ‘Reclaiming Narratives,’ invites us to reflect on and correct historical […]
Xaverian students’ exceptional achievements in University of Cambridge National Chemistry Competition
Year 12 Chemistry students have again excelled at the University of Cambridge National Chemistry Competition with 23 students gaining awards out of 17,000 who entered across the country. High-flying chemistry students take part in the competition to delve further into the subject and test their knowledge by answering challenging Chemistry questions on a 90-miunte online […]
Astronomical success on Results Day
Results Day at Xaverian College was filled with excitement and pride as students studying A Level Science and Mathematics subjects showcased their exceptional achievements in the recent examinations. Across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics subjects, 287 A* and A grades were awarded. Students have secured many highly competitive places, including Medicine, Engineering and […]