Loreto Philosophy Society
The Loreto Philosophy Society’s first talk of the year was led by our own Head of RE and Theology, Mr Vaughan, speaking on the ‘Use and Misuse of the Bible’. A key theme of the talk was how a strict
Read storyRenowned human rights campaigner and broadcaster visits college
Loreto is keen to promote teaching and learning beyond the bounds of the traditional classroom setting and we are fortunate to be able to welcome a wide range of guest speakers and presenters from all areas of academic and creative
Read storySt Cecilia Concerto Competition & Loreto Composition Prize
This autumn saw the culmination of the two prestigious music competitions held at Loreto. The Music Department runs two competitions, the St Cecilia Concerto Competition, for virtuosic instrumentalists, and the Loreto Composition Prize, for aspiring composers. The final of the
Read storyKnit-a-Square
Whether you’d like to admit it or not, knitting is a past time many of us enjoy. Relaxing and easy to get the hang of, knitting is more commonly something the older generation likes to indulge in; but it’s not
Read storyYear 11 Medics Day
Getting to grips with rat dissection Over one hundred excited, but rather nervous, Year 11 pupils, fresh from their GCSE examinations and representing over twenty different high schools, descended on Loreto College recently for the annual Medics’ Conference. Many discovered
Read storyThackray Museum
Tried and tested A coach load of aspiring doctors, dentists, nurses, midwives and pharmacists set forth from Loreto College across the Pennines to visit the Thackray Museum in Leeds. Students from Advanced and BTEC courses were treated to an interesting
Read storyTextile Design students visit V&A
Textile Design students enjoyed a spectacular finish to the year with a visit to the blockbuster Alexander McQueen ‘Savage Beauty’ exhibition at the V&A Museum, London. In the exhibition space, students were lead through a maze of dimly lit rooms
Read storyScience on Stage June 2015 – Loreto science projects commended
An international Steering Committee chose two projects from Loreto College to represent the ‘ UK Innovation in Science Teaching’ category in the Science on Stage Europe Festival during 17-20th June at Queen Mary’s University, London. This provides a European platform
Read storySchool Physicist of the Year 2015
Selecting only three physics students to put forward for the Ogden Trust’s School Physicist of the Year was a hard task given this year’s strong AS cohort. After much deliberation, the original list was whittled down to Noah Robinson, Georgia
Read storyRoyal Society of Chemistry Schools’ Analyst Competition
The Schools’ Analyst Competition is a national competition run by the RSC’s Analytical Division. Teams are required to undertake various practical analytical determinations based on problems relevant to industrial or social needs. These are judged for skill, understanding and accuracy
Read storyPhysics Experience Day at Lancaster University
Twenty students from AS physics ventured north to Lancaster University for a Physics Experience Day. Lancaster University physics department is rated second in the UK in the Guardian university league table. Students from Loreto heard about current research into the
Read storyNational Women in Engineering Day
Loreto Physics Department celebrated National Women in Engineering Day, 23rd June, by attending a fascinating informal networking morning at JACOBS Engineering Consultancy. JACOBS is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of technical and management services. They offer
Read storyBritish Physics Olympiad AS Challenge
Over forty AS physics students sat the British Physics Olympiad AS Challenge. Students prepared for the challenge in their AS Supplementary Extra lessons and in their own time. We are delighted that one student achieved Silver, three students achieved Bronze
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