Gripping success – Xaverian College climbers reach the top
Xaverian College is celebrating a remarkable achievement at the Greater Manchester School Climbing Championship, held on 19th March at Rock Over Climbing in Central Manchester. Five talented students represented the College in the Sixth Form category and delivered outstanding performances, securing multiple podium finishes. Leading the charge was Joe Badham, who claimed first place in […]
Xaverian student lands ultra-competitive UKAEA Degree Apprenticeship
Peace Adeoye, Xaverian College student, recently received the news that she has secured a highly-coveted Electrical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship at the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), an organisation operating at the forefront of clean energy innovation in the UK and around the world. With an acceptance rate of just 0.7%, the UKAEA’s Apprenticeship Programme […]
Xaverian Alumni return to inspire students on the road to university
Graduates of Xaverian College’s Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary (MDV) Science Programme have returned to the classroom to share their experiences of how the course prepared them for university. Since the programme was launched in 2019, 94 students have landed a place at their first-choice university. The MDV programme aims to support Xaverian high-achievers who wish […]
Xaverian student set to scale the heights of sporting success
Former Manchester Academy student, Panagis Zapantis, is flying high in the world of pole vaulting and is currently ranked 6th in the UK in the Under-20s category. Amongst his accomplishments are Greater Manchester Schools gold medal from 2021 to 2024, two bronze medals from the National Championships in 2022 and 2023 and a third place […]
Hands-on learning to support worthy causes – Xaverian College Business students organise annual fundraising event
Xaverian College’s BTEC Business students recently hosted their highly-anticipated annual fundraising event, bringing together students and staff to support worthy causes. This year’s event was bigger and better than ever, featuring an exciting range of activities, entertainment, and fundraising initiatives. Each year, the BTEC Business students organise the event as part of their coursework for […]
Xaverian College debaters secure victory in prestigious European Youth Parliament UK Debate Challenge
Xaverian College students have achieved a remarkable victory at the European Youth Parliament United Kingdom (EYPUK) debate competition, showcasing their exceptional analytical and public speaking skills. The team, comprising Year 12 students, competed against some of the nation’s most articulate young debaters in a series of rigorous debates on topical European issues. The EYPUK competition is […]
Xaverian College ‘Accelerate Action’ amidst International Women’s Day celebrations
Throughout the month of March, Xaverian College has been celebrating International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month with a series of activities led by influential women across Greater Manchester. Focused on this year’s theme, ‘Accelerate Action’, each event has provided staff and students with an opportunity to share their experiences and give advice on how […]
Xaverian Alumni named Photographer of the Year award in the music category at London Camera Exchange 2025
Gracie Hall, Xaverian Alumni, has been awarded the prestigious Photographer of the Year title in the Music category at the London Camera Exchange (LCE) 2025 Competition. Her captivating image, taken during a Deadletter concert at Manchester’s Band on the Wall, was selected from over 10,000 entries, earning her, not only the category win, but also […]
Xaverian College Alumni wins at the Moving Image Awards
On the 10th February 2025, Xaverian Alumni Thomas Leese, along with Assistant Divisional Lead/Film Studies Curriculum Leader, Phil Drinkwater and Media Studies Curriculum Leader, Jacquie Shirley, headed to the British Film Institute in London to celebrate at the 11th annual Moving Image Awards ceremony. The Moving Image Awards recognise and celebrate the best moving image […]
Xaverian students highly commended for their heartfelt and moving compositions in public speaking competition
Last month, Xaverian students Sophia Casey and Divya Mehta took part in the annual Catenian Public Speaking Competition. The competition, which is open to all students aged 16 to 18 years who attend Catholic Schools, brings together the winners from regional competitions held earlier in the year, to perform their speech in front of a […]