In February, thirty-eight Computing students from Loreto took part in an educational trip to Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes. The site is of extreme historical significance because it is where British cryptologists worked to decipher the Enigma code, which was a
Read storyLoreto’s Pol Soc was delighted to host Dr Sherilyn MacGregor, Reader in Environmental Politics, UoM, to speak about the issues surrounding environmentalism under Trump’s presidency. Sherilyn has a research and teaching profile that is international and interdisciplinary. One of a
Read storyThis year’s debate saw six intrepid members of staff trying to convince a sceptical audience of students that their chosen item or idea was the greatest that mankind has ever known. Making the case for chemists everywhere Colin Fielding kicked
Read storyStudents form our A-level Drama and Theatre Studies and from our BTEC Performing Arts courses were treated to a workshop held by Nathan Crossan-Smith, who trained at LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) – one of the most
Read storyYear on year the success of Loreto students applying to and receiving offers from top universities goes up: 2017 is no exception. The twenty-five Oxbridge offers cover a range of subject areas at the two globally respected institutions, from medicine
Read storyWritten by Anna Seifu, L6, Chair of Pol Soc Lucy Powell (Labour MP of Manchester Central) returned for the second time to Loreto college for a Q&A at a controversial time in British politics. As well as answering questions regarding
Read storyA well won battle for Loreto in a game that finished 3-2 against Xaverian College in the cup quarter final. The will and desire from the side to overcome the challenge that the Xaverian first team side posed was commendable.
Read storyA new venture for 2017, Loreto College has developed a set of awards for students, alumni and staff to acknowledge and reward their good work. Engagement in various activities which demonstrate Social Responsibility (exemplifying some of our core Loreto values)
Read storyThis week has seen a great turn out of Loreto students take to the streets in an effort to keep our local area clean. On Wednesday the group gathered to get their kit on before dispersing into groups to tackle
Read storyMs Walsh’s second year Textile Design students were thrilled to be given the opportunity to take part in a competition as part of the Future Creatives Programme, organised in conjunction with Manchester Art Gallery. Students responded to an exhibition at
Read storyMr Jones’ English Department Reading Group squeezed its most recent meeting into the week before the Christmas holiday in December, when Patrick Suskind’s unusual cross genre novel Perfume was up for discussion. Despite the absence of a recognisable ‘good guy’,
Read storyFor the third successive year the college was pleased to welcome representatives from CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young), who carried out a large scale screening programme on nearly a hundred of our students. This organisation operates nationally and aims
Read storyEleven Loreto students who have gained places on the prestigious Career Ready programme recently joined over a thousand other students in London for a ‘Capital Experience’ which was the launch of their yearlong programme of masterclasses, internships and mentoring. The
Read storyStudents have been completing their winter internal exams over the last week in college. The exams, invigilated and organised just like the summer external examinations provide an excellent opportunity for students to put their hard work and skills developed so
Read storyA later Christmas break-up date this year meant that instead of making their way to the Town Hall through the Christmas market crowds in Albert Square, our students and guests could witness the collective dismantling of the market stalls, whilst
Read storyEvery year the Institute of Ideas runs the ‘Battle of Ideas’, a chance to debate and discuss a wide range of subjects with the slogan ‘Free Thinking Welcome!’ As well as the main event in London, there are a range
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