Former Xaverian flying high with dream apprenticeship at Amazon
Jasmine Shum, from the Class of 2023, is a former Xaverian who has launched her career with a Higher Apprenticeship with one of the big-five American technology companies. After completing a BTEC in Business at Xaverian, Jasmine in now applying her knowledge and skills in the workplace with a sought-after Marketing Executive Apprenticeship at Amazon. […]
Xaverian student takes on a higher apprenticeship to launch an exciting career in law
Xaverian students are opening their eyes to the many exciting alternatives to university being offered by Higher and Degree Apprenticeship opportunities. Xaverian students have traditionally progressed onto degree courses at university before they start their careers, but Temi Kila has chosen to go down the apprenticeship route with international law firm, Pinsent Masons, on a […]
Creative workshop sheds light on Holocaust stories of ‘Liberation and Freedom’
Philosophy, Ethics and Theology students at Xaverian College recently had the opportunity to attend workshops as part of a creative arts projects led by Holocaust Art Educator, Caroline Slifkin, and Hannah Goldstone, whose grandfather came to the UK on the Kindertransport, which was a rescue effort of children from Nazi-controlled territory that took place in […]
Up-and-coming musicians strike chords beyond the classroom
Xaverian students have set their sights on success by forming bands and increasing their following on Spotify. The students all attend Xaverian College to study a mix of A Levels and BTEC courses whilst all sharing the burning ambition to be successful in the music industry. Founded when they were in Year 10 at St […]
Former student returns to Xaverian to share experiences
Mia Dahl Martinsen, former Xaverian A Level student, has returned to the college to do a work experience placement as a Graphic Design Assistant as part of the third year of her Graphic Design Degree at Kingston University in London. Mia, 21 from Timperley and former Knutsford Academy High School pupil, studied A Levels in […]
Xaverian Music students round off the year in style at their RNCM Christmas Concert
Xaverian Music students celebrated Christmas in style with their concert at the Royal Northern College of Music in December. Students impressed with a pre-event jazz band performing jazz classics in the foyer and performances of traditional and modern classics that included: Big Band performing Satin Doll, Soul Band performing an 80s Soul Medley, String Orchestra […]
Community spirit shines bright at Xaverian College
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. […]
Xaverian College success in OxBright Essay Competition
Congratulations to Xaverian College pupil James Carr, who was Highly Commended in the OxBright Essay Competition 2023. OxBright’s mission is to inspire students to succeed, find their purpose and make a difference in the world. They do this by offering courses, internships, conferences and resources for teenagers, and you can find out more on their […]
Xaverian College students shine as six gain spots in prestigious BFI Film Academy
In a remarkable achievement for Xaverian College, six talented students have been selected to join the prestigious British Film Institute (BFI) Film Academy at ‘Home’ arts centre in Manchester. This accomplishment not only reflects the dedication and skill of these budding filmmakers but also highlights the high quality of teaching on the Film Studies and […]
Creative students embark on an academic adventure in the city that never sleeps
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 in John F. Kennedy International Airport, they set off to midtown Manhattan to watch the sunset as the iconic skyline […]