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
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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
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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.
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31 Oxbridge offers: This year 31 Loreto College students have had an offer to study at one of the top two universities in the UK: University of Oxford and University of Cambridge. The subjects are wide ranging: Engineering, Geography, Medicine,
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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“Llandudno offers students a fantastic opportunity to enhance their fieldwork skills.” – Mr Grundy, Head of Geography, Loreto College Loreto’s Geography students enjoyed a trip to the North Wales Coast, where they experienced the fresh sea air while developing essential
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Students from Loreto’s Politics Society attended the final day of the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool this September. The day began with a discussion featuring Yvette Cooper, the General Secretary of the Labour Party and Home Secretary. The group toured
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Loreto College Upper Sixth students participating in the Aspire to Teach enrichment activity, had an incredible and rewarding experience at St Teresa’s Primary School in Stretford during their second visit. They observed lessons and assisted in the classroom during a
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Review written by Lawton, L6 student Loreto College’s creative writing enrichment group were recently visited by Bolton-bred poet, Oliver Lomax. The hour-long session was run by the English department – and, as part of it, Lomax discussed his poetry and
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“With support from her teachers, Riah was able to develop the costumes as part of her Fashion & Textiles A-level and the promotional material as part of her Graphics A-level. Her confidence, maturity and professionalism enabled her to achieve this
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The last performance of Loreto’s jam packed season of Performance was a production of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. For those unfamiliar with Alcott’s novel, Little Women is a coming-of-age story that centres around the March sisters, who find themselves newly poor
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