This is our eighth year in the competition, known as ‘the toughest debating competition in the country’. It is unique in its format; not only do speakers argue against each other, but must also face cross examination from a panel
Read storyThe death has been announced of William Trevor, the highly esteemed Irish writer of short stories and novels. Lauded by fellow authors, from John Banville to President of the Republic Michael D Higgins, William Trevor has been cited as an
Read storyPlease come and join us at our Christmas Carol Concert at The Church of the Holy Name on Thursday 22nd December at 7.00pm. We look forward to seeing you there.
Read storyIt’s been standing room only for the initial meetings of the English Department Reading Group this term. Coordinator Simon Jones was delighted to run out of refreshments on both occasions! The first book chosen was Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s coming of
Read storyIt’s been standing room only for the initial meetings of the English Department Reading Group this term. Coordinator Simon Jones was delighted to run out of refreshments on both occasions! The first book chosen was Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s coming of
Read storyUpper sixth student Katy Whiteoak is planning ahead and aiming for the Olympics in 2024! Recently Katy represented Greater Manchester Schools at the English Track and Field Championships held at the famous Gateshead Stadium. Despite being at the bottom of
Read storyAnyone looking for the perfect antidote to the cold, wet November weather, or an escape from ruminations on Brexit and President Trump, needed to look no further than Loreto’s Ellis and Kennedy theatre for two nights in deepest autumn, the
Read storyHamlet Review – by students Emily Pickering, Eve Murray and Anna Holton. On 10th November we watched The Royal Shakespeare Company’s live stream of Hamlet. Throughout the production we were engaged with the actors’ energy and how they successfully portrayed
Read storyBefore half term, Loreto politics students had the incredible opportunity of hosting Rt Hon John Bercow MP, Speaker of the House of Commons. Arranged by Nick Brown, a dedicated member of the Politics Society and ex member of the Youth
Read storyNovember is a time of remembering: remembering loved ones who have died and for remembering those who have given their lives at war. All lower 6th students have taken part in an act of Remembrance this week in their RE
Read storyLast month Loreto students took part in the annual Model United Nations conference at Cheadle Hulme School. One of the biggest in the North West, MUN-CH is always an opportunity for the upper sixth to start the year with a
Read storyTwenty Loreto students recently participated in a ‘webinar’ in college with schools and colleges from Hounslow, Oxfordshire and Wallasey, exploring the possibilities offered by Higher and Degree apprenticeships with Jaguar Land Rover . This ground breaking event enabled students to
Read storyA2 drama and theatre studies witnessed a visceral and deeply moving perfomance ‘Instutute’ by Gecko theatre company at HOME, Manchester. The physical theatre piece, devised by the company, centred around the theme of care, specifically in relation to mental health.
Read storyOn Friday, 14th October 2016, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, His Royal Highness Prince William and Her Royal Highness Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visited the National Football Museum as part of a visit to Manchester. I was fortunate to
Read storyOn Friday, 14th October 2016, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, His Royal Highness Prince William and Her Royal Highness Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visited the National Football Museum as part of a visit to Manchester. I was fortunate to
Read storyIt has been another successful year for Duke of Edinburgh Gold students at Loreto. Twenty-two upper sixth students have successfully completed their Final Expedition in the Lake District. Camping for three nights and walking for four days, the students had
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