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Loreto's male volleyball team photo taken outside the University of Nottingham.

Loreto’s Volleyball teams hold their own at the AoC National Championships

Congratulations to our students who participated in the AoC Sport National Championships at the University of Nottingham in early April. Loreto College was proudly represented by 26 incredible students competing in volleyball and badminton. Our male volleyball team (main picture) excelled,

Loreto’s plan to Waste Not, Worm Not

In addition to Loreto’s wonderful honeybees, the College is pleased to welcome earthworms to the campus, which are housed in two wormeries outside Ward Building. Our wormeries, which are in multiple compartments, consist of a lid, composting trays where the

Buzzing in the Heart of Manchester: Tawny Miner Bees Make Loreto Their Home

While some of our students are coming into college during the first week of the Easter holiday to attend revision sessions, a colony of tawny miner bees have been busy making themselves at home on our leafy campus amongst our

Loreto Chemistry attend Disposable Vape Workshop at Huddersfield Uni

Twenty-eight of our fantastic Chemistry students attended a disposable vapes workshop at the University of Huddersfield. Our students participated in various activities and listened to lectures about the dangers of vaping and the harmful chemicals contained in these products. As

Fieldwork in the River Bollin with Loreto’s Geographers

Throughout three days of fieldwork in March, Loreto geographers visited the River Bollin in East Cheshire as part of their Water and Carbon cycles studies. Loreto’s Geography Department had over a hundred upper sixth students take part in collecting primary

Loreto Politics student addresses Parliament

Loreto College has established a growing tradition of students serving as elected representatives for local communities in the UK Youth Parliament (MYPs). Lower Sixth student Samir continues this tradition as the elected MYP for Bury. The former Parrenthorn High School

Loreto Art Student shines at the Articulation Regional Finals

We are incredibly proud of our student, Thabisile, who delivered a strong presentation at the prestigious Articulation event run by the National Gallery in London. Thabisile’s insightful discussion impressed the audience and renowned artist Simeon Barclay, who praised all speakers

Loreto Geography students visit Mount Etna

Few people have the opportunity to visit an erupting volcano in their lifetime, but students from Loreto College did just that on a trip to Mount Etna in Sicily. Recent volcanic activity on Europe’s most active volcano nearly caused their

Review of Loreto’s production of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

Loreto College’s recent musical extravaganza performance of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ left the audiences hungry for more! Produced and performed entirely by students, this production dazzled audiences with heartfelt displays of musical, vocal, and all-around acting talent. The cast and

Creating Futures with Loreto’s Art and Design Department

The creative industries sector is one of the largest contributors to the UK economy, and the Art and Design Department at Loreto College is dedicated to informing and inspiring young learners to consider pursuing creative careers after their A levels.

Loreto Bees head to their Winter Cluster

Curious about what happens to bees during the winter? Miles McGennity, Loreto College’s Head of Human Resources and head beekeeper, explains. Both of Loreto’s beehives have entered winter with ample honey stores. Honeybees are industrious creatures that tend to overproduce.

The Medical Maverick Academy visit Loreto

In October, Loreto’s Biology students participated in an exciting workshop exploring various careers in healthcare and auxiliary fields related to A-level biology. During the session, students learned about a wide range of careers and had the opportunity to use different

Loreto’s Fashion and Textiles students make a splash at Victoria Baths

Last summer our creative subjects joined forces to produce the Fashion and Textiles end-of-year show. Set against the backdrop of Victoria Baths, a local landmark known for its historical significance and cinematic appeal, this year’s fashion show took on a

Loreto’s ICT students explore the National Football Museum

Loreto College students studying BTEC Level 2 in Information and Creative Technology (ICT) recently visited The National Football Museum in Manchester as part of their coursework project. Their project focuses on the use of multimedia technology by various organisations. During

Loreto’s Duke of Edinburgh Students Prepare for their Expedition

On a Saturday and Sunday in early October, eighty students who have enrolled on Loreto College’s Duke of Edinburgh Programme (DofE), participated in a one-day walk designed to prepare them for the upcoming DofE expeditions. Before setting off, the

Loreto students visit to the BBC with the Young Reporters

by Isabel, Loreto student Loreto’s We Call the Shots (one of the College’s many Enrichments) visited the BBC Young Reporters Day at Media City. It was a great opportunity to learn about the BBC and careers in the Media sector.

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