BTEC 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
Read storyWe are pleased to announce that Loreto Sixth Form College is one of only eight Sixth Form Colleges in the United Kingdom to be shortlisted in The Times Educational Supplement’s Sixth Form College of the Year Award. The award seeks to recognise sixth
Read storyThe BTEC Extended Diploma Sport 2nd Year students had the pleasure of attending a presentation organised by UCFB at the Etihad Stadium. The presentation was highlighting the role that footballers played in the First World War. The students had the
Read storyOn Thursday 23rd November, five Loreto students currently studying Modern Languages were selected to take part in a translation competition organised by the European Commission based in Brussels. They were competing against colleges from 27 other European countries. This is
Read storyTwenty lucky A Level Media and Film students had a behind the scenes look at the studios and production facilities at BBC MediaCity, which employs 3000 people. The group visited the BBC 6Music studio to get a feel for how
Read storyOn Wednesday 22nd November, at The Law Society in London, students from 32 schools across the UK took part in a mock summit of EU leaders. Loreto was privileged to represent the UK, focusing particularly on the rights of EU
Read storyBy way of contrast from the customary battle through the Christmas market in Albert Square, en route to the Town Hall, this year a change of venue saw guests and students negotiating the intricacies of the new traffic flow system
Read storyIn December, the BTEC Extended Diploma Sport Year 1 students attended the PSA Squash World Championships, at the National Squash Centre in Manchester. The PSA World Championships brought together the best in the world for Women’s and Men’s squash to
Read storyA touch of Hollywood sparkle and glamour arrived in cold, dark Manchester with the college production of Legally Blonde, the Musical, playing to packed houses for three nights in December. Director Danny Price opted for a highly effective minimalist
Read storyNovember 22, St Cecilia Day, saw the third Loreto Concerto Competition. This annual event for talented instrumentalists has grown in prestige and popularity, and this year six hopeful soloists competed for the prize. Friend of the college Jonathan Fisher, staff
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