Harmonious Triumph in annual Young Musician of the Year Competition
Xaverian College students proved their talent in the Xaverian College Young Musician of the Year Competition. With 21 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 […]
RNCM Performance Masterclass fostering excellence in Music education
The RNCM visits Xaverian College each year to run a Performance Masterclass. Students receive extensive feedback for their performances and are guided on how to prepare for auditions, competitions and recitals. The RNCM visited Xaverian on the 1st November and spent three hours coaching our fantastic students. Senior representatives, Rob Buckland (Professor of Saxophone), Chris […]
Xaverian students’ exceptional achievements in University of Cambridge National Chemistry Competition
Talented students studying A Level Chemistry at Xaverian College recently gained outstanding Gold, Silver and Copper Awards in the national Cambridge Chemistry Challenge, giving them experience at the highest level against tough competition. The competition, which is organised by the University of Cambridge, aims to stretch and challenge students interested in Chemistry and provides an […]
Future Economist highly commended in national Royal Economic Society Competition
Xaverian Year 13 student and budding Economist, Nicholas Youmbi-Youdom, 17, from Openshaw, impressed judges from the Royal Economic Society (RES) in the Young Economist of the Year Competition, by being ranked in the top 25 out of 2000 entries that were submitted from across the UK. The Competition aims to encourage students in Year 10 […]
Xaverian College Students Embrace Creative Expression in Drama Workshop Led by CU Scarborough
A Level Drama and Theatre students at Xaverian College were recently visited by CU Scarborough where they gained an insight into post-16 options available for those wishing to pursue a career in the creative industries alongside taking part in a range of mini workshops. Throughout the day, Diana Logan, Course Leader BA (Hons) Acting at […]
Find Your Place at Xaverian College Open Day
One of the largest providers of post-16 education in the region, Xaverian College is opening its doors for their first Open Day of the academic year on Saturday 7th October 2023, from 10:30am-2pm. The day will give prospective students, and their friends and family, an opportunity to explore the College’s excellent facilities and learn about […]
Mathematics students multiply Results Day celebrations with impressive grades
Results Day at Xaverian College was filled with excitement and pride as students studying A Level Mathematics and/or Further Mathematics showcased their exceptional achievements in the recent examinations. This year, a record number of high grades (A*-B) were awarded to students – 60% in Mathematics and an impressive 88% in Further Mathematics. Students’ dedication, countless […]
Results Day yields impressive academic victories
Eight students from Xaverian College secured places at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge and more are off to study medicine in September. Hamza Hagi, a former Manchester Academy pupil, who achieved four A* grades in Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics and gained a place studying Engineering Science at the University […]
Xaverian College students gain first-choice destinations with excellent results
Staff and students at Xaverian College are celebrating today as the College enjoys yet another year of excellent A Level and BTEC results. A Level students achieved a pass rate of 98%, with particular success in Graphic Communication, Photography, Music, Textiles, Further Mathematics and Film Studies, with over 80% A* to B grades awarded. Students […]
Xaverian College Teacher excels in ECT journey, demonstrating dedication to student success
Yaseen Choudhury, highly esteemed BTEC Business Teacher at Xaverian College, has recently completed his Early Career Teaching (ECT) programme, marking a triumphant milestone in his career. Trained during the challenging period of lockdown, Yaseen not only acquired valuable skills in teaching online but also adeptly transferred them to his own classroom, providing his students with […]