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 […]
Xaverian student balances books with exams on accounting apprenticeship
Choosing an apprenticeship for Eleanor Hartill was the obvious choice when considering her options following sixth form. Eleanor, a former Xaverian from the ‘Class of 2023’ and former pupil of Newall Green High School, studied A Levels in Accounting, Business and Mathematics, paving the way for her to gain a place on a Level 3 […]
From Xaverian College to the University of Cambridge and cutting-edge research at Harvard University
Xaverian Alumnus Naser Al-Rais (Class of 2024) from Middleton, Manchester, has already realised his dream of gaining a place at the University of Cambridge and undertook a work placement at the prestigious Harvard University, USA, to collaborate with a team developing tools for neurodegenerative disease research. Naser secured a highly competitive spot through proactive outreach. […]
The sky is only the beginning for Xaverian Astrophysicist
Ashley Parr, from Gorton, Manchester and former pupil of East Manchester Academy, has soared to new heights after being awarded the Alison Uttley prize at The University of Manchester for contributing most to the life and work of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The annual award is an exceptional achievement as Ashley was nominated […]
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. […]