Music students showcase talent in competitions and live performances
Xaverian College students proved their talent in the Xaverian College ‘Young Musician of the Year Competition’. With 20 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 […]
A Level Geography students immerse themselves in the deserts of Spain
James Foster, Curriculum Leader – Geography, reporting on a recent Xaverian College trip for Geography A Level students. Year 12 Geography students experience the many fascinating topics they learn about in the classroom in a number of trips as part of their Geography A Level course. The most recent visit was to the Tabernas Desert […]
Xaverian College marks Black History Month
Black History Month is marked every October, with a range of events, lectures and social gatherings organised all across the UK. Taking place annually since 1987, Black History Month is a nationwide celebration of Black people’s contributions to British society throughout history. This year’s theme, ‘Reclaiming Narratives,’ invites us to reflect on and correct historical […]
Xaverian students’ exceptional achievements in University of Cambridge National Chemistry Competition
Year 12 Chemistry students have again excelled at the University of Cambridge National Chemistry Competition with 23 students gaining awards out of 17,000 who entered across the country. High-flying chemistry students take part in the competition to delve further into the subject and test their knowledge by answering challenging Chemistry questions on a 90-miunte online […]
Xaverian students take first steps on the journey to Oxbridge
Year 13 students, Ferdinand Anyaeriuba and Davis Stengert, have increased their chances of gaining a place at one of the Oxbridge universities by being accepted onto The Homerton College Design Programme run by the University of Cambridge’s Homerton College. Aimed at Year 12 students, the residential programme took place between the 22-24 August 2024 and […]
Local legend nominated for prestigious careers award
Xaverian College is celebrating a significant achievement as its Careers Leader, Joanne Leach, has been nominated for the highly-esteemed ‘Careers Legend’ Award, presented by Careers in Careers. This national recognition highlights the exceptional dedication and innovative work of the College’s Careers team in supporting and guiding students towards their future career paths. The ‘Careers Legend’ […]
Xaverian student honoured in Fitzwilliam Classics Competition for outstanding achievement
Abigail Branney, a talented and ambitious student from Xaverian College, has achieved a momentous triumph in the prestigious Fitzwilliam College Ancient World and Classics Essay Competition. The annual competition, led by the University of Cambridge, is renowned for its rigor and attracts entries from students across the globe who possess a profound passion for the […]
From the classroom to the clinic, Xaverian students take their first step into medical careers
24 talented Xaverian College students have secured highly competitive places at prestigious universities to study Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science. Of these, 17 students gained places on Medicine Degrees, two have gone on to study Dentistry and five made it onto Veterinary Science Degrees. Xaverian’s Medics, Dentists and Vets (MDV) Programme has now seen 94 […]
Xaverian Student gains place on competitive course at the University of Cambridge after achieving top grades
A Xaverian student has achieved the seemingly impossible feat of successfully gaining a place at the University of Cambridge through the university’s own clearing system. Naser Al-Rais wasn’t initially offered a place but was pooled for further consideration subject to his final grades. After working incredibly hard in the lead up to summer exams, Naser […]
Astronomical success on Results Day
Results Day at Xaverian College was filled with excitement and pride as students studying A Level Science and Mathematics subjects showcased their exceptional achievements in the recent examinations. Across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics subjects, 287 A* and A grades were awarded. Students have secured many highly competitive places, including Medicine, Engineering and […]