The Reading Group met recently to discuss Kate Chopin’s landmark feminist classic The Awakening. This short American novel, published in 1899, caused considerable controversy with its depiction of a female character rebelling against the constraints of a patriarchal society in
Read storyLoreto College History student Eloise Hall has had an article published on YouthPoltics website. Â The Fawcett society has recently called for the Suffragettes to be pardoned. Eloise debates whether this would be a fitting tribute or if instead it could
Read storyTwenty-three Geography and Biology students have just returned from an eight-day residential fieldtrip to California, USA. The students and staff hugely enjoyed visiting some of California and Nevada’s premier attractions. Of particular note was hiking through Yosemite and Death Valley
Read storyUpper and Lower Sixth students of Fine Art, 3D Design, Graphics, Photography and Textiles, recently had the opportunity to visit one of Europe’s most vibrant and exciting cities, Berlin. On a three night residential trip students explored the history of
Read storyThe first quarter started a closely contested affair with SGS stifling the home sides offence with a 2/3 zone. Once the game settled though it would be Loreto who went on an 8-2 run to end the period 22-9. The
Read storyOur 3rd year students have now started their second rotation for their supported internships with Pure Innovations. One of our students is working for One Manchester, Manchester’s largest housing association. She has been busy checking and updating client details and
Read storyOur 3rd year students have now started their second rotation for their supported internships with Pure Innovations. One of our students is working for One Manchester, Manchester’s largest housing association. She has been busy checking and updating client details and
Read storyWritten by Sociology student James Lowe On Monday 12th February sociology students of Loreto College gathered in the theatre to hear about Dr Muzammil Quraishi’s research, who is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of
Read storyEx-Loreto students Adam Ali and Oliver Vibrans featured prominently in a recent BBC radio 4 adaptation of John Wyndham’s science fiction classic, The Midwich Cuckoos. The two-part production, staged by the innovative and award winning Graeae Theatre Company, remained faithful
Read storyBTEC Performing Arts students as part of their Unit 18: Interpreting Classical Theatre for Performance assessment, performed abridged performances of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy ‘As You Like It’ and Euripides’ tragedy ‘Medea’. Many students had never worked with classical text before
Read storyBTEC Performing Arts students as part of their Unit 18: Interpreting Classical Theatre for Performance assessment, performed abridged performances of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy ‘As You Like It’ and Euripides’ tragedy ‘Medea’. Many students had never worked with classical text before
Read storyManchester Grammar started the game off, the first five minutes was back and forth between the two sides. Loreto then took control, keeping possession which lead on to a great ball over the defence to give centre forward, Shaq, a
Read storyEx Loreto Student and now University of Mount Olive men’s lacrosse student-athlete Tim Collins was selected to represent England in the 2018 Federation of International Lacrosse World Lacrosse Championships, it was announced by the English Lacrosse Association. Collins, a midfielder from Manchester, was
Read storyJodrell Bank dominates its local landscape but, as a group of 35 Loreto History students found out, it also had an influence over the delicate balance of the Cold War. Working with lecturers and student ambassadors from the University of
Read storyThe acquisition of the St Vincent’s building, adjacent to the Ellis and Kennedy block, has enabled the Additional Learning Support department to establish a much-needed base room. Here, students who work extensively with the department can relax and unwind at
Read storyYear on year the success of Loreto students applying to and receiving offers from top universities is impressive: 2018 is no exception. The twenty-two Oxbridge offers cover a range of subject areas at the two globally respected institutions, from Natural
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