7 Loreto students following a highly competitive audition were selected to perform in the professional production of ‘The Suppliant Women’ at the Royal Exchange Hannah Collins, Joanne Kenney, Grace Gough, Anna Puller, Holly Hatchard, Lauren Hampson and Julie Polaskova. They
Read storyLoreto College 5, Xaverian College 1: The first ten minutes was a constant battle with both sides losing and regaining possession until a great cross from Alex Mutyambizi met the head of Loreto’s centre back, Dan, and hit the
Read storyOnce again the Loreto Women’s Football Team have been successful for the second year running in making the Final of the University/Colleges Cup which is run by Manchester FA. The Draw saw Loreto get a BYE straight through to the
Read storyA lively group of about 80 students hoping to study Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science at university next year have been meeting weekly to consider how to enhance their application. A variety of activities including outside speakers (from various universities
Read storyInternationally renowned philosopher of religion, Dr Peter Vardy, spent the day at Loreto recently. Our Theology students were lucky enough to have a full day conference covering topics ranging from Ethics, the relationship between religion and science, the Problem of
Read storySpring time saw enthusiastic audiences in the Ellis and Kennedy theatre enjoying two nights of drama presented by our second year BTEC Performing Arts students, and by a group of highly accomplished first year students from various areas of the
Read storyLoreto has a proud record in this national competition, organised annually by the Royal Society of Chemistry. Students from all over the country take part, sitting an extremely challenging two hour exam (in their own time), comprising difficult mathematical problem
Read storyAfter several highly successful years making use of the Halle St Peter’s rehearsal space for our Easter Concert, the Music Department felt the need for a larger venue to accommodate the numbers of family members and friends of the college
Read storyLoreto’s Bar Mock Trial team enjoyed fantastic success in this year’s competition, which sees students take on the roles of barristers, witnesses, court staff and jurors in “live” Crown Court trials against other schools and colleges. The competition tests students’
Read storyThirty eight History & Politics students, accompanied by four members of staff, met at 3.30am in Manchester Airport to begin a journey across the Atlantic that started In New York and ended in Washington DC. Following the flight and transfer
Read storyStudent Chloe Kayes reports: After an early start at Piccadilly Station we arrived safely in London and caught the tube to Wembley Arena (a new experience for some). We took our seats amongst the 9,993 other people in the arena.
Read storyStudents Cat Goreham and Gemma Watts report: The joint Loreto and Aquinas exchange to Lübeck took place in March. The exchange involved a German school, the Katharineum Gymnasium, and we stayed with host families during this time. The Katharineum Gymnasium
Read storyZehra Raza writes: Having arrived at the chaplaincy, we just stared at the walls initially, not knowing each other. However, by the time we were on the minibus, we were all laughing, joking and singing along to the radio –
Read storyIn response to the British Heart Foundation’s offer to provide sufficient CPR dummies and associated gadgetry to train our students in vital life-saving skills, we took up the challenge and are now well on our way to having equipped over
Read storyStudent Ellie-Jo Johnstone reports: International Women’s Day 2017 promoted the slogan #BeBoldForChange, encouraging men and women all over the world to make a bold choice in promoting gender equality. As Sociology students at Loreto we are encouraged to take matters
Read storyStudents and staff gathered together to celebrate St Patrick’s day at Loreto. Dressed in green attire, the college choir performed to students and staff at the college. There was traditional Irish music played with Irish fiddle and folk flute. There
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