The inaugural Theology departmental trip to Greece was a great success. Our Theology students absolutely fell in love with this little country, steeped in philosophical enquiry, early Christian tradition and deep historical and cultural expressions. The twenty-five young people were
Read story“Where’s Glasgow, is that in Wales…?” Geographical knowledge of the British Isles might not have been one of the attributes of the student overheard chatting excitedly to her friends, as they all made their way around a crowded sports hall,
Read storyOn Tuesday 19th March, a group of Loreto Physics students took part in the Institute of Physics Young Lecturer Competition at Manchester Metropolitan University. The evening comprised of two sections, a poster competition and a series of short lectures based
Read storyLoreto College’s Barbershop Quartet enjoyed an inspiring visit from four members of the Manchester University Barbershop Singers. The musicians from the University of Manchester taught our students some new warm-up songs, discussed the techniques unique to Barbershop singing and passed
Read storyBTEC Extended Diploma in Sport students recently attended an ‘Experience Sport’ Day at Nottingham Trent University. Students visited the Clifton campus and enjoyed a number of taster sessions, as well as a chance to view the impressive sports facilities. The
Read storyLoreto College have created and launched a media art installation in Manchester Central Library called ‘Safe Space’. This is part of Manchester City Council’s RADEQUAL Project which is Manchester’s campaign to build community resilience through empowering and enabling organisations and
Read storyThis year, Upper Sixth Film and Media girls have taken part in this year’s We Call the Shots mentoring project. For the first time at Loreto College, they have also been involved with the BBC School Report. Click here to
Read storyThe 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. 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
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