Physics Olympiad success for Year 12 Xaverian Students
Fifteen Xaverian Physics students have excelled themselves by achieving three silver awards and twelve bronze awards in the national Physics Olympiad Senior Challenge back in January. The competition is widely recognised as being the pinnacle of achievement for Physics students across the country with over 6000 of the most able Year 12 physicists taking part. […]
From the classroom to Cape Sounion – Xaverian’s Ancient World students visit Athens
Xaverian College students of Ancient History and Classical Civilisation recently embarked on an unforgettable journey through Greece, immersing themselves in the rich history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes of this ancient land. The adventure began at the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion, where students marvelled at the temple’s dramatic cliffside setting overlooking the Aegean Sea. At Delphi, they […]
What if every student had an AI tutor in their pocket?
Barbara Bogomolova, Year 12 student at Xaverian College, recently launched Mini Silicon Valley, a student-led enrichment activity, created as a space where passion for technological innovation meets the scientific curiosity and desire of people to make a change. The group involved in the project are on a mission to unlock AI’s potential in education, making […]
Xaverian student embarks on the degree apprenticeship route to a career as a solicitor
Xaverian student, Jersey, is following in the footsteps of Xaverian alumni by gaining a place on a degree apprenticeship that will ultimately lead to her being a fully-qualified lawyer. Former The Derby High School pupil, Jersey, chose Xaverian to follow A Levels in Economics, French and Psychology and the Extended Project Qualification and for its […]
From A Levels at sixth form to a degree apprenticeship and geospatial engineer
Former Xaverian student, Leah Cooney from Stockport, chose to take the Apprenticeship route following sixth form to start her career early rather than taking the university route, and is now following a sought-after degree apprenticeship with a global consultancy company. Class of 2024 student and former pupil of Altrincham Girls’ School, Leah gained a degree […]
Xaverian teams win two out of three top spots at the Northern Schools Debating Competition
Xaverian Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) students have excelled themselves in taking first place in two of the three competitions for French, German and Spanish in the Northern Schools Debating Competition, hosted by Cheadle Hulme School recently. Two of Xaverian’s teams surprised everyone, in only the second year the College has participated in the event, by […]
Xaverian student sets sights on career in UK politics
A Xaverian student with political ambitions has made a big impact in local youth politics and has even had her voice heard in the house of commons in Youth Parliament debates. Lois Adela, former pupil of Dean Trust Ardwick high school, has set clear career goals to work in UK politics after being a member […]
Xaverian College named runners-up in Classics for All Impact Awards
Xaverian College is delighted to have been named runner-up at the 4th annual Impact Awards by Classics for All, which champions the teaching of Classics in schools across the country. The charity aims to raise the aspirations and build the cultural capital of young people from all backgrounds by teaching them about the ancient world, […]
Xaverian students and The University of Manchester scholars delve into the past to learn more about the future
At Xaverian, learning goes beyond the classroom and all students have the opportunity to attend trips and events that support their studies and enrich their College experience. This month, several students have had the opportunity to visit The University of Manchester to delve further into their subjects and find out more about progression opportunities. A […]
Film Studies and Media Studies students honoured at glamorous awards evening
Xaverian College held its highly-anticipated annual Film Studies and Media Studies Awards Evening on Friday 7th June, honouring the outstanding achievements and creativity of its talented students. The glamorous event brought students and teachers together to celebrate the College’s young filmmakers and media enthusiasts. The Awards Evening was the culmination of two-years of hard work […]