Little Sisters of the Poor

Student Alexandra Plummer reports: Last year The Social Justice group invited in some of the residents of The Little Sisters of the Poor care home. We arranged this event to help tackle the problem of loneliness within the elderly generation

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Mary and Joseph House Residents’ Party

Once again Loreto students captured the true spirit of the season by hosting the annual Christmas Party for the residents of Mary & Joseph House. This continues a long tradition, going back decades, of Loreto’s association with this great charity.

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Textile students work with London designers

Loreto Textile students were thrilled to have the opportunity to meet and work with top fashion designers David Longshaw and Kirsty Ward when they recently visited college. Both guests trained at Central St Martins and the Royal College of Art

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Cornerstone Appeal

Over three  weeks, Loreto students managed to fill an entire college minibus with donated food items, toiletries and clothes for Cornerstone Day Centre for the Homeless located nearby in Hulme. In addition, Ms Grant’s tutor group raised an amazing £122

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Loreto Law students in Bar Mock Trial triumph

Fifteen talented Loreto students did the College proud on Saturday by winning the prestigious Bar National Mock Trial Regional Heat in Sheffield. It was third tie lucky for Team Loreto after achieving runners-up status on the previous two occasions. The

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Elf the Musical

After last year’s successful foray into the classical canon of musical theatre with the production of Guys and Dolls, this year saw the college Performing Arts department exploring new ground with the choice of Elf the Musical. Based on the

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Business Studies department works with Barclays

Loreto’s Business Studies department has teamed up with Barclay’s LifeSkills program to help Business students develop their employability skills. The program is aimed to help students develop their CV; identify and develop personal skills; gain work experience and inspiration generally.

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Business Studies department works with Barclays

Loreto’s Business Studies department has teamed up with Barclay’s LifeSkills program to help Business students develop their employability skills. The program is aimed to help students develop their CV; identify and develop personal skills; gain work experience and inspiration generally.

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Annual Debating Matters competition

This is our eighth year in the competition, known as ‘the toughest debating competition in the country’. It is unique in its format; not only do speakers argue against each other, but must also face cross examination from a panel

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Annual Debating Matters competition

This is our eighth year in the competition, known as ‘the toughest debating competition in the country’. It is unique in its format; not only do speakers argue against each other, but must also face cross examination from a panel

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William Trevor

The death has been announced of William Trevor, the highly esteemed Irish writer of short stories and novels. Lauded by fellow authors, from John Banville to President of the Republic Michael D Higgins, William Trevor has been cited as an

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Christmas Carol Concert

Please come and join us at our Christmas Carol Concert at The Church of the Holy Name on Thursday 22nd December at 7.00pm. We look forward to seeing you there.      

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Reading group breaking all records

It’s been standing room only for the initial meetings of the English Department Reading Group this term. Coordinator Simon Jones was delighted to run out of refreshments on both occasions! The first book chosen was Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s coming of

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Reading group breaking all records

It’s been standing room only for the initial meetings of the English Department Reading Group this term. Coordinator Simon Jones was delighted to run out of refreshments on both occasions! The first book chosen was Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s coming of

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Katy sets her sights high

Upper sixth student Katy Whiteoak is planning ahead and aiming for the Olympics in 2024! Recently Katy represented Greater Manchester Schools at the English Track and Field Championships held at the famous Gateshead Stadium. Despite being at the bottom of

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MANCEP Shakespeare Festival 2016

Anyone looking for the perfect antidote to the cold, wet November weather, or an escape from ruminations on Brexit and President Trump, needed to look no further than Loreto’s Ellis and Kennedy theatre for two nights in deepest autumn, the

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