Loreto College

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Loreto College

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Loreto
college
sixth form
‘Loreto College is outstanding
in every respect.’ Ofsted.
prospectus
2016 / 2017
Contents
3
Welcome to
prospective students
4
Why choose Loreto?
6
Loreto: Number one
for A-Level grades
8
Loreto Extra
9
Loreto students at Oxbridge
‘The college has high
expectations of all its learners;
achievements and standards
are outstanding.’
Ofsted
10
A focus on science
12
Inspection success
14
A day in the life
15
What can I study at Loreto?
16
Choosing the right course
Support in your studies
WELCOME TO PRO
20
Enrichment at Loreto
21
College trips and events
22
Outstanding and unique
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The Queen’s prize
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A focus on Language and
Literature at Loreto
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Sport at Loreto
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Loreto students
32
Applications
33
A day in the life
34
Diary of events
35
How to find us
Outstanding Results 2015
Loreto students and staff have achieved another
year of record breaking results.
Pass rates at A*-B and A*-E
are all above national averages.
Results highlights:
✱ Over 99% pass rate at A level
✱ 24% of grades at A*-A at A level
✱ 56% of grades at A*-B at A level
✱ 82% of grades at A*-C at A level
Outstanding results across vocational areas
Loreto is ranked in the top 1% of all colleges
nationally for A-level progress
Progression: Living and learning at Loreto College is a
wonderful experience in itself. It is also an excellent
preparation for progression to higher education. The intensive
help and thorough guidance that Loreto students receive in
the process of application to university and further study is
outstanding. Loreto students aspire to and achieve places
in the highest seats of learning in the country.
Ann Clynch CBE
Principal
Welcome to Loreto College
Loreto College is committed to enabling you to develop
academically, spiritually and personally in your education
after high school. Our prospectus aims to guide you through
the options so that in the important transition to advanced
level study you find the right college and course for you.
Why do I think that you should study at Loreto?
Tradition: In joining our college in September 2015, you will
become part of a long established academic community.
Though our buildings and facilities are modern and up-to-date,
we have been educating generations of Manchester students
since 1851. Not only that, you will become part of a worldwide
Loreto community, a member of an international network of
schools and colleges spanning the globe. Loreto students join
a community widely recognised for its excellence. Loreto has
the rare distinction of being a Queen’s Anniversary Prize
winner which I received on behalf of the college at
Buckingham Palace. Loreto has Beacon and Leading Edge
Status, is recognised as outstanding in league table positions and
year-on-year academic results
Support: As a Loreto student, you will receive outstanding
support, whether aspiring to an Oxbridge place or resitting a
GCSE course. Our Hall based tutor system provides a solid
network of information, advice and guidance at every level ably
assisted by our support staff, counsellors and career service.
Success: In becoming a Loreto student, you will be joining
a highly successful, high achieving academic community.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection stated that we were:
“Outstanding in every respect”. Her Majesty’s Inspectors
recognised that: ‘The College is imbued at every level with
a culture of high aspirations and expectations’ [Ofsted].
Loreto’s excellence has been recognised in its designation as
a National Teaching School by the Department for Education.
Facilities: Come and look at us; you will agree that the facilities are excellent. They include three student cafeterias, IT access in all classrooms for student use, a multi-media learning
resource centre and a new sports centre. Ellis and Kennedy is
a £20M performing arts building, housing its own music
recording studios, editing suites, media production space,
television studio, in-house cinema, dance studio, industry
standard theatre and drop-in Apple Mac IT Suite.
Our latest teaching block, St. Joseph’s, opened in
September 2014.
Enrichment: Loreto’s enrichment programme will enable
you to widen your college experience with a wide range of
activities. Join one of our immensely successful competitive
sports teams or just play for fun. Our choirs and music
ensembles perform through the year. The annual
college musical before Christmas and the summer play, in
addition to numerous other opportunities, really showcase
our students’ talents.
With all this in mind, I warmly invite you to explore Loreto
College yourself. Make good use of the Open Days to visit
our green and leafy campus. Check out our new buildings
and superb facilities. Spot the subtle integration of some of
the old buildings into the new. But more than this: look at
departments, talk to staff and students, ask questions – get
a feel for the college first hand. We will be happy to
welcome you and guide you to success.
SPECTIVE STUDENTS
Welcome from the Student Council
The Student Council would like to welcome you to
Loreto Sixth Form College. You have chosen a great
place to study after high school!
What are the best things about Loreto?
■ Definitely the facilities. Our latest building,
St Joseph, has just opened, providing us with even
more state-of-art-classrooms. In Ellis and Kennedy
we have a theatre, dance studios, music and music
technology, 3D workshop and photography rooms.
The library is on the top floor with fantastic views of
The Student Council
plays a very active
role in collecting
opinions and
presenting findings
to the college
management team.
the city. We also have banks of PCs and Macs to
drop in and use whenever we want. There’s also
three cafeterias and a shop on campus so there’s lots
of places to relax, we even have Starbucks coffee!
■ The bursary schemes. Many students are
awarded one of the several bursaries that the
college organises. This will really help them get
a lot of the stuff they need for university.
■ The trips. Students have been with Geography
to Iceland , History visited Germany, Biology has
been to Costa Rica, Classics to Greece, Psychology
visited San Francisco and we’ve had the chance to
work in Loreto Schools in Kolkata in India. The world
really is at your feet at Loreto!
We don’t need to mention the teaching, the staff
and results, all of which are excellent. You’ll know
all about that already.
Loreto’s Mission
Loreto is a Catholic sixth form college which exists
primarily to cater for the needs of young Catholics
in the 16-18 age range, but which also caters for
young people of different faiths whose beliefs are
consonant with our key values of Freedom, Justice,
Sincerity, Truth, Excellence, Joy and Internationality.
The core values derive from the educational
philosophy of Mary Ward, a 16th century English
Welcome to Loreto! Great choice!
woman, who founded the Institute of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, the order of nuns who started the
college in 1851. These core values are central Loreto
College, Manchester and all the many Loreto
schools and colleges throughout the world.
Loreto College is also a member of the Manchester
Catholic Educational Partnership (MANCEP).
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Why Choose Loreto?
Once you have completed year 11 at high school, you have a
much greater say in where you study and what you study.
You need to research the many options open to you as a student
in Greater Manchester. Here are some useful questions that
you might ask …. and we have provided the answers!
Do you want to go to a college which
will help you secure excellent exam
results?
Loreto has a strong tradition of academic success.
Loreto students achieve, year-on-year, the highest
A-level grades of all sixth form colleges in Manchester,
Salford, Tameside, Trafford. (See DfE website).
The majority of Loreto students achieve grades
A and B at advanced level and most subjects have
100% pass rate. – see page 6
“Outcomes for students are
outstanding.” - Ofsted
Do you want a college with national
recognition?
Loreto College has the rare distinction of receiving the
prestigious “Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Further and
Higher Education”. The award was presented by Her
Majesty the Queen in the presence of His Royal
Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh, to the Principal,
Ann Clynch, at Buckingham Palace – see page 24.
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Do you want to go to a college with an
Outstanding Inspection Report?
Loreto College has been described as “Outstanding in
every respect” by Ofsted Inspectors. Loreto is the only
sixth form college in Manchester to have been recognised as ‘Grade 1’ (Outstanding provision and results)
by Ofsted in a range of subjects – see page 12-13.
“Loreto College is outstanding in
every respect.” - Oftsed
Anisa Kholwadia, a
former pupil of the
Manchester Islamic
High School for Girls,
is studying AS Biology,
Chemistry, Maths and
also Psychology. Anisa
says: “Amazing facilities
and supportive staff –
a great first year.”
Do you want to study in state-of-the-art
facilities?
Loreto is Manchester’s only purpose built sixth form
college. Our state-of-the-art facilities are based on
a spacious, green and leafy nine acre university
style campus with mature gardens. There is every
opportunity to study and learn; there is also plenty
of space for students to relax and enjoy life at
Loreto – see page 7.
Anya Cottrill, former
pupil of Fairfield High
School, is currently
studying AS
Government and
Politics, Business
Studies, English
Literature and History,
as well as being a Hall
Rep for Kizito. Anya
says: “Loreto is an
excellent place to
study surrounded by
an amazing support
network who help you
to achieve great
things.”
will provide you with outstanding
student support?
Loreto’s student support programme has been
identified by inspectors as “outstanding”. You will be
supported and guided through your time at Loreto
by your head of hall, personal tutor, careers staff and
teaching staff - see page 18-19.
Do you want to go to a college in a
great location?
Do you want to go to a college with
excellent careers support to help guide
your future career?
Loreto’s highly qualified, committed and enthusiastic
staff will help ensure that you progress successfully beyond sixth form. For some students that means the
world of work but for many more Higher Education is
their goal - over 85% of Loreto students progress to
Higher Education. For whichever career route is
appropriate, Loreto programmes help and guide
you every step of the way.
“Students make full
use of an extensive
enrichment programme
that provides opportunities
for them to extend their
knowledge and their life
skills.” - Ofsted
“Students receive very good
guidance for progression to
higher education.” - Ofsted
will offer you a full and active student
lifestyle?
As a Loreto student you really become part of the
college community and can access all that it has to
offer. Loreto provides a wide range of extra-curricular
societies and events so that all students can get
involved. Sports teams, enrichment activities, student
societies, charity events, visits and trips are just some
of the ways you can fully engage in life at Loreto see page 20-21.
Loreto is only a short walk from the bustling cultural
heart of Manchester city centre with its theatres, art
galleries, restaurants and shopping. All these exciting
educational, cultural and leisure opportunities are on
the doorstep for our students.
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Loreto: Number One for
A-Level Grades
A-level grades
Loreto’s excellence can be
measured in many different
ways: from examination
results, league table positions
and students securing places
at the most prestigious
universities through to awards
from Her Majesty the Queen
and the number of links with
research intensive universities
such as Cambridge, Oxford
and other Russell Group
universities.
Loreto is named the number one college
in the North West for A-level grades. The
latest Department for Education league tables
published in 2015 have ranked Loreto as the
number one college in the North West in
terms of average points per A-level entry
(APE). APE is regarded as the most accurate
guide to A-level performance. (www.gov.uk/dfe)
Average Point Score
Loreto is the highest performing of all the
colleges in Manchester when measured against
the APS. This measures all of the advanced level
qualifications students are entered for and is
used by the DfE to assess the performance of
colleges. (www.gov.uk/dfe)
The Most A-levels successfully
achieved per student
APE - North West Sixth Form Colleges 2015
Advanced Level Retention and
Achievement
Source Department for Education
Rank
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College
Loreto College
Cardinal Newman College – Preston
Winstanley College – Wigan
Carmel College – St Helens
Xaverian College - Manchester
King George V College - Southport
Oldham Sixth Form College
Aquinas College – Stockport
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College – Wigan
Priestley College - Warrington
Ashton-under-Lyne Sixth Form College
The Blackpool Sixth Form College
Sir John Deane's College – Northwich
Rochdale Sixth Form College
Holy Cross College - Bury
Barrow-in-Furness Sixth Form College
Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College
Birkenhead Sixth Form College
St Mary's College - Blackburn
Bolton Sixth Form College
Loreto has been top of the A level grades league
table for the last 25 years – an outstanding
achievement. More students at Loreto College
achieve 3, 4 and 5 A levels than any other
college in Manchester. (www.gov.uk/dfe)
APE
221.5
218.7
216.6
213.3
212.9
211.6
209.8
209.6
208.0
206.5
206.3
205.1
204.7
202.6
202.5
201.8
201.3
201.0
200.2
197.6
Every year, the government calculates colleges’
Success Rates: this looks at how students achieve
and how many students stay on the courses
which they start. In 2015 (the most recent figures
the government have produced), Loreto College
Advanced Level Success Rates were the highest
of any college in Manchester, Tameside, Salford,
Stockport, Trafford and Bury. (www.gov.uk/dfe)
High Grades
Loreto has the highest percentage of college
students achieving AAB or better at A-level
in Manchester. These high grades allow our
students to gain places on the most competitive
courses at the best universities in the country.
(www.gov.uk/dfe)
Highest number of Russell
Group places
This academic record enables students to
successfully access prestigious universities,
notably the Russell Group, for the most sought
after courses. Loreto students can compete
effectively against other students on a national
level for the best university places.
Securing the best university courses
Every year Manchester students compete with
thousands of students from across the country.
Loreto’s reputation for excellent results, high
A-level grades and consistently above average
performance in national and local league tables
gives Loreto an advantage when applying to
university. (www.gov.uk/dfe)
Loreto:Top1%
for A-Level
Progress
Loreto is in the top 1% of all schools and
colleges for value added as measured by the
Advanced Level Performance System (ALPS).
This nationally recognised system ranks
institutions according to a value added criterion
measuring the academic progress students
make from the GCSEs with which they arrive.
Loreto students leave college with results that
are one grade, or in some cases, two grades,
higher than would be expected, based on their
GCSE scores. In the latest value added league
table published in 2015 Loreto was placed
2nd nationally of all sixth form colleges.
Oxbridge 2015
Loreto students are successful in competing
against the highest achieving scholars for
places at Oxford and Cambridge. More students
at Loreto College got places for Oxbridge
for September 2015 than any other
college in Manchester.
Building your future
Modern facilities all on one campus.
Loreto has up-to-date modern learning facilities
in all subject areas, ensuring that your learning
environment is of the highest quality. Facilities
across the college include:
■ Three relaxed student cafeterias, with shop
■ An extensive theatre workshop area and
two theatres
■ 25 IT suites, including suites of Apple Macs
■ Industry standard photography studio
■ Professional standard media editing suites
■ State-of-the-art student study centres, with
drop in PC and Apple Mac facilities and
internet access for students
■ A dedicated student support suite - with
careers, study skills and mentoring support
■ Extensive library with internet access and
multi media resources
■ A historic nineteenth century Chapel –
for quiet reflection
■ Networked IT facilities in all classrooms
with internet access
■ State-of-the-art science labs using
cutting edge equipment and technologies
■ Sports facilities including: new sports hall,
eight acres of sports fields, new sports
pavilion
■ Ballroom standard dance studio
■ Lifts for disabled access across the campus
■ Specialist facilities for students with learning
difficulties and disabilities including:
simulated living area, health rooms, kitchen
and teaching rooms
■ Dedicated Art, Textiles, Photography and
Graphics studio
■ Future proofed broadcasting studio
■ Dedicated music technology suites
■ Extensive and mature gardens set across
the nine acre site.
St Joseph’s
Our newest building St Joseph’s opened in
summer 2014, with 19 state-of-the-art
classrooms. It’s a testament to Loreto’s success
that we continue to grow our facilities to meet
the demand for places at the college.
“The travel in to college is
definitely worth it,” says Callum
Friend, former pupil of Bramhall
High School. Callum is studying
A2 Mathematics, AS Mathematics,
Physics and Computing.
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Loreto Extra
Potential High Achievers
As a student at Loreto we support your next steps to university or
onto the career ladder. Loreto offers an “Excellence Unit” which
prepares students for the distinctive demands of Oxford and Cambridge
(Oxbridge) and other “research intensive” Russell Group universities.
Oxbridge Programme
Cambridge Music Hub
■ The college runs a programme for potential
Oxbridge students. The programme develops
students’ debating and thinking skills, while
providing insight into and knowledge of the
application process. It includes presentations
from university staff, a competitive university
conference and a number of practice interviews.
■ Loreto College is one of only two music
hubs nationally. Cambridge University is
working with Loreto College to provide support
for high achieving Year 12 Music students so
that they are better informed about the
academic options open to them.
■ Our in-house team of specialist teachers
have years of experience in successfully guiding
applicants.
■ Academics from both universities regularly
visit Loreto and deliver a range of sessions
including subject specific classes and application
seminars. They aim to make sure that the
students are appropriate for the demands of
Oxford and Cambridge and would thrive in the
demanding environment.
■ The well regarded programme is delivered
by Loreto staff with additional workshops from
visiting Cambridge academics. A Cambridge
residential allows students to experience the
extensive musical resources of the university
at first hand and meet undergraduates
studying music.
Emma Cullen
Emma, a former pupil at Sale High School, left
Loreto in 2012 and read History at St Catharine’s
College, Cambridge. As well as adapting to the
academic demands of her course, Emma has
been able to take advantage of the sporting
opportunities on offer. Not only was she a
member of the college women’s rugby team
(which won the intercollege Cuppers
competition), she has also rowed for her college.
Her main love is athletics and she represented
the university as a sprinter. As well as
competing against other UK universities, she has
represented Cambridge in the USA against the
top US university teams. She has also broken the
university’s 60m individual sprint record. After
enjoying a training camp in Tenerife, Emma
earned a full blue, the highest honour that can
be bestowed on a Cambridge sportsman or
woman, by winning the ladies' 100m sprint
and being a member of the 4 x 100m relay race.
■ This year 40% of our supported applicants
gained an offer; nationally the rate is
approximately 20%. This is a real credit to the
students’ ability, hard work and the dedicated
support given by Loreto.
■ There are currently 44 students from Loreto
holding places at Oxford and Cambridge,
studying a wide range of courses from Medicine
to Mathematics to Music, from English to
Economics to Engineering and from French
to Fine Art.
Cambridge HE+
Manchester Access Programme
■ Loreto has been selected by Cambridge
University to act as a North West hub for the
Cambridge HE+ programme.
■ Students are successful every year in
applying for Manchester University’s project
which helps the students to develop the skills
necessary for Higher Education. A bursary is
available for students who succeed in winning
a place on the MAP project.
■ The Cambridge HE+ programme engages
potential applicants in Year 12, by offering
stretch and challenge activities outside the
specification to prepare them for study at elite
universities. The programme includes extension
classes at college and in other Cambridge
HE+ centres; a Cambridge residential which
includes subject specific master classes from
university staff, general presentations on
applications, interviews and life at the university.
Oxford and Cambridge Extras
■ Loreto students have continued success in
achieving places on the Cambridge Shadowing
Scheme, the Sutton Trust Summer Schools and
Oxford University’s UNIQ summer schools.
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Overseas Applications
■ Loreto provides dedicated one-on-one
support to the growing number of students
applying to study overseas, including
universities in the USA, Japan and Europe.
Medics, Dentists and Vets
■ Medical, Dentistry and Veterinary degrees
are some of the most challenging courses on
which to gain places. Loreto’s dedicated medic,
dentist and vet group supports students in
applying to these courses through a series of
lectures, workshops and practice interviews.
Joshua Clarke
Joshua, a former pupil at St Anthony’s, also left
Loreto in 2012 and is now reading Computer
Science at St Anne’s College, Oxford. As well as
being academically successful on his course,
which has a very mathematical approach to
computing, Joshua has been active in promoting
his college, the university and the course in
widening participation activities. In summer
2014 Joshua secured a highly prestigious, paid
12 week internship at Facebook in California!
Josh did so well that he returned to Facebook
this summer to complete another internship.
Loreto Students at Oxbridge
There are
currently 44
students from
Loreto studying at
Oxbridge, of whom
17 left in 2014.
This year,
19 students have
secured offers.
Katherine Barlow, a
former student of St
Damian’s, is reading
Natural Sciences at
St Catharine's College,
Cambridge.
Joel Baxter, a former
student of Chorlton
High School is studying
Music at St Anne’s
College, Oxford.
Oliver Bel, a former
student of St Ambrose
Barlow, is reading Maths
at Pembroke College,
Cambridge.
Joshua Degenhardt,
a former student of
Chorlton High School,
is reading English at
Emmanuel College,
Cambridge.
Ruth Delahunty, a
former student of Parrs
Wood High School, is
reading History at
Girton College,
Cambridge.
Ben Ferris, a former
student of William
Hulme, is reading
Engineering at Queens’
College, Cambridge.
Imogen Fox, a former
student of Chorlton
High School, is reading
Theology at Pembroke
College, Cambridge.
Chloe Jones, a former
student of Fairfield High
School for Girls, is
reading English at
Magdalene College,
Cambridge.
Dylan Fuller a former
student of Priestnall High
School, is reading
Modern Foreign
Languages at St Hugh’s
College, Oxford.
Katie McCalla, a
former student of
is reading Human
Social and Political
Science at Murray
Edwards College,
Cambridge.
Emma Lyonette, a
former student of
is reading Politics,
Philosophy and
Economics at Pembroke
College, Oxford.
Hannah McCormick,
a former student of
St Monica’s R.C. High
School, is reading
History at Homerton
College, Cambridge.
Nora Qamar, a former
student of Whalley
Range High School,
is reading Fine Arts at
Magdalen College,
Oxford.
Vivienne Stott
Morrison, a former
student of Chorlton
High School, is reading
Natural Sciences at
Fitzwilliam College,
Cambridge.
Ali Khalid is studying
Medicine at Pembroke
College, Cambridge
James Woodfield, a
former student of Parrs
Wood High School, is
reading Maths at
Somerville College,
Oxford.
Matthew Zhang, a
former student of
Loreto High School, is
studying Economics
at Selwyn College,
Cambridge.
Loreto not only gives students expert
support in Oxbridge applications, it
also prepares them for ongoing success
at the universities. Emma Cullen and
Joshua Clarke are just two Loreto
alumni who are excelling at
Oxford and Cambridge.
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Science students at
Loreto are challenged
to explore science
outside the standard
curriculum, to further
their understanding of
what the future holds
for scientific discoveries,
and, by exploring
many different career
opportunities, to look
at how they can
contribute to this future.
A Focus
on Science
at Loreto…
Students benefit from
unrivalled facilities and
equipment across the Science
Faculty, which boasts
13 state-of-the-art
laboratories, with specialist
technologies in each
science discipline.
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Of particular note is the cutting edge DNA technology,
including a PCR machine used to amplify DNA, as
carried out in a forensic laboratory. The Physics
department utilises advanced data loggers linked to a
number of sensors including force, light gates and
radioactivity detectors to enrich practical sessions.
Science students are given the opportunity to attend
a large number of specialist lectures, both in college
from visiting experts, and outside of college. These
take place every year, enhancing the curriculum and
inspiring the students. This year Professor Tara Shears
of the University of Liverpool delivered a fascinating
talk on CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and its
contribution to our current understanding of particle
physics. Dr Frank Mair of the University of Salford
delivered a memorable lecture ranging from
cutting-edge Manchester based research into
hydrogen-storage materials and graphene synthesis
to the more ‘explosive’ aspects of chemistry!
Head of Science Surita Lawes presented her
collaboration with the Developmental Biology
department at Manchester University, ‘Loreto
Labs Investigates’. The project investigated
environmental factors affecting gene expression
in chicken embryos. Physics teacher and Ogden
Teaching Fellow Dr Yasmin Andrew presented her
recent work ‘Plasma Physics in Post-16 Education’
which involved a collaboration with Salford
University.
Progression
Many science students aspire to study Medicine,
Dentistry or Veterinary Science. The process of
gaining acceptance onto one of these degrees is
highly competitive. Students need to achieve very
high A-level grades, perform well at interview and
show their commitment by gaining large amounts
of work experience. Loreto provides a highly
specialised program of support to students
planning to apply for these courses.
Expert professionals from appropriate fields discuss
their day to day work, researchers explain the very
latest, cutting edge advances, and undergraduates
relate their experiences of the realities of studying
at university. During the year students in the
medical group attend mock interviews and practise
assessment activities identical to those that they will
be required to do during the actual interview process.
Iceland, Transylvania, CERN in Geneva, Costa Rica,
Honduras and Egypt are just some of the international
destinations that science students have had the
opportunity to visit. Students also regularly take part in
trips within the UK such as visits to the Malham Field
Centre and the London Museum of Natural History.
Students are also given the opportunity to enter
national Olympiads and other prestigious competitions.
Loreto students go on to study a wide range of science
related degrees at Oxbridge and other prestigious
Russell Group universities and there is also a great
deal of specialist support in place for those interested
in entering a vocational career such as Medicine,
Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy or Engineering.
Throughout their time at college Loreto science
students have the opportunity to reach their
highest potential.
All the support, and the students’ hard work,
certainly pays off. In the last two years, 34 Loreto
students gained places on medical degrees at
Russell Group and other leading universities,
14 students have won places to study Dentistry and
one student is now studying Veterinary Science.
Outside the medical fields, Loreto science students
go on to great success in many other areas of
science. In the last two years, 10 Loreto students
have left to study Maths and Science related
degrees at Oxford and Cambridge and over 50
students have gone on to Engineering degrees.
Many more students opt to study pure and
applied sciences at Russell Group universities,
including Imperial College, Manchester and
Birmingham.
An international steering committee chose two
projects from Loreto College to represent the ‘UK
Innovation in Science Teaching’ category in the Science
on Stage Europe Festival Queen Mary’s University,
London. This provides a European platform for the
most creative and innovative talents in primary and
secondary STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering
and Maths) education across Europe. At these four-day
events over 350 teachers come together to present
new and exciting ideas, chosen through competitive
national events for their passion and vision in
transforming science education.
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Inspection Success
Loreto College has achieved "outstanding" status in
every Ofsted category and has been described as
"outstanding in every respect" by inspectors. Loreto
is one of the only colleges in the country to achieve
a completely outstanding profile.
“Loreto is an amazing college,
everyone is really friendly and the
teachers are so helpful,” says
Chloe Curtis, former pupil of
Altrincham Grammar School for
Girls. Chloe is studying AS
Biology, Psychology, Mathematics
and Theology and Ethics, she is
also a Charity Rep for the college.
The grade 1 description of "outstanding" was used 35
times in Loreto’s Ofsted report.
Loreto is the only sixth form college in Manchester to
have been recognised as ‘Grade 1’ (outstanding
provision and results) by Ofsted in a range of subjects,
including: Maths, Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry,
Accounting, Business Studies, Classical Civilisation,
Dance, English Language, English Literature, Film
Studies, Fine Art, French, German, Graphics, Law,
Media, Photography, Physics, Product Design
Psychology, Spanish, Textiles, Theatre Studies.
Below is a summary of what the inspectors found at
Loreto, for a full copy of the report please contact
Loreto College or see the Ofsted website:
www.ofsted.gov.uk.
English, languages and culture:
Grade 1, Outstanding
GCE AS and A-level courses in English Language,
English Literature, English Literature & Language,
French, German, Spanish and Classical Civilisation.
“On A-level English Literature, German,
Italian and French students’ progress is
excellent.”
“The use of information and learning
technology by teachers of French is
exceptional.”
Ofsted
Business, administration and law:
GCE A level Accounting, Business Studies and Law.
Overall Effectiveness: Grade 1 Outstanding
“Loreto is
outstanding in
every respect”
Science and Mathematics:
Subjects offered include GCE AS and A-levels in
Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics,
Physics and Psychology.
“Success rates on advanced courses are
outstanding. The proportion of students
achieving grades A and B is also very high
in all subjects.”
“Outcomes for students are outstanding.
On all GCE A-level subjects success rates
are extremely high.”
“A high proportion of students achieve
grades A and B.”
Ofsted
Main findings:
■ Outcomes for students are outstanding
“Students on GCE AS and A-level courses
make exceptional progress.”
Ofsted
Visual and Performing Arts, and Media:
A-level courses offered include Art and Design,
Photography, Textiles, Graphics, 3D Design, Media
Studies, Film Studies, Dance, Drama and Music.
“On GCE AS-level Art and Design, Media
Studies and Film Studies success rates are
outstanding.”
“Teaching, learning and assessment
are outstanding. Teaching is scholarly,
dynamic and purposeful.”
Ofsted
■ Students make an outstanding contribution to the
wider community. Their generosity, tolerance and
respect for each other are exemplary
■ Teaching, learning and assessment are outstanding
■ Students thoroughly enjoy their time at the college
and speak highly of their experiences and the quality
of teaching and learning
■ The college provides excellent academic support
for students
■ An extensive range of enrichment activities
enhances the opportunities available for students to
develop their academic, personal and social skills
■ The college’s contribution to the wider community
is outstanding
■ As a result of the high success rates at advanced
level and the grades achieved, students’ progression
to university is high.
Capacity to make and sustain
improvement:
■ The college sets and meets very ambitious
targets and all student groups attain at levels that
are significantly above national comparators.
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'An interview with...'
Name: Ciara Fitzgerald
Previous school: Manchester High School for Girls
Ciara is currently studying Biology, Chemistry, Geography and Mathematics at Loreto.
Why did you choose Loreto?
“I chose Loreto because I'd heard a lot about its academic success. I was impressed by all the
support the teachers offered both in your A-levels and in applying to universities.”
In three words how would you describe Loreto?
“Supportive, encouraging and dynamic.”
What opportunities have you had since being at Loreto?
“I've been able to get involved in many activities at Loreto. I recently went to Cambridge University
on a residential through the HE+ programme run at Loreto. It was a really great trip and it
allowed me to get a good idea of what studying there would be like. I attend weekly Medics
meetings, which can range from guest speakers to workshops. They provide you with a lot of
insight into a Medical degree and career, and how to get into Medical school.”
Would you recommend Loreto to a year 11 student?
“I would definitely recommend Loreto to a year 11 student. The college has so much to offer in
both academic and extra-curricular opportunities. I settled in really quickly, both teachers and
fellow students are so welcoming.”
”Loreto has a really friendly atmosphere and I've thoroughly enjoyed my first year.
The teachers are all enthusiastic about their subjects and they help you as much as
possible in order for you to reach your full potential.”
Outcomes for learners:
The quality of provision:
■ Students make exceptional progress during
their time at college
■ Teaching, learning and assessment are
outstanding. Students speak highly of the quality
of teaching and learning
■ On GCE AS and A-level courses success rates
are very high overall
■ All staff from across the college work together
coherently to support students to achieve
■ Success rates are also high on vocational
programmes
■ As a result of their high attainment, students
are able to apply successfully for courses which
are very selective, including Medicine, Dentistry
and Physiotherapy, at high profile universities
■ Pathways students also progress successfully
to further study, employment and higher
education.
“There’s a lot more freedom than in
high school but it means you need
to put the work in yourself”, says
Nathan Wakefield, a former pupil
of St Patrick’s RC High School.
Nathan is Studying A-level Biology,
Chemistry, Physics and Further
Maths.
■ The college is imbued at every level with a
culture of high aspirations and expectations
■ Subject teachers provide a wide range of exciting
and imaginative trips, visits and guest speakers
■ The college makes an exceptional contribution
to community cohesion
■ The college has invested significantly in specialist
equipment for learners with physical disabilities.
■ The college works very hard to combine options
flexibly in order to meet students’ individual
preferences
■ Students make full use of an extensive enrichment
programme that provides opportunities for them
to extend their knowledge and life skills. These
include many recreational and team sports, a
choir, college radio, creative writing, debating,
and justice and peace groups
Leadership and management
■ The Student Council plays a very active role in
collecting opinions and presenting findings to
the college management team
■ The chaplaincy makes a strong contribution to the
spiritual and social life of the college, providing
guidance and support to all members of the
college
Chanel Daley, a former pupil of
St Bede’s College, says: “Loreto is
a great college where you get to
meet very different people and
make a lot of friends. Chanel
currently studies AS Psychology,
Business Studies, Art, and 3D
Design.
■ The quality of spiritual and personal education is
excellent. Students speak enthusiastically about
weekly religious education (RE) lessons and
tutorial sessions and the opportunities these give
them to discover and appreciate each other’s
cultures and religions and to contribute to the
community
■ Students participate in numerous community and
charitable projects that develop their social and
moral conscience
■ The college’s contribution to the wider
community is outstanding
■ Information, advice and guidance are outstanding.
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A day in the life of Richard Lally
Richard came to Loreto from Priestnall High School. He is studying Chemistry, English
Literature, Mathematics and Physics. Richard says of his experiences of coming to
Loreto:
“One of the main reasons I chose Loreto was the relaxed, friendly atmosphere of the
place. This helped everyone to settle in really quickly, and the welcoming attitudes of both
students and teachers made the transition from school to college easy and comfortable.
I was also impressed by the excellent facilities, in particular the Science department; the
modern laboratories have seen me through loads of fascinating experiments, and Science
at Loreto has definitely inspired me to pursue my interest in the subject in the future. The
teachers are great too; not only are they always there to give the right amount of help
and support when you need it, but they also help and encourage you to develop as an
independent learner. I would recommend Loreto to anyone!”
9.00 -11.40 Double Physics – We carry
out lots of interesting investigations in the
modern, hi-tech labs.
10.15 -10.30 Break – Time to catch up
with friends!
11.40 - 1.00 Tutorial and
then straight into English
Literature
1.00 -1.50 Lunch –
Everyone is free during
lunch at the same time at
Loreto, so it’s easy to meet
up and get to know new
people.
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1.50 - 4.00 Chemistry – the practicals
are great and it’s a good opportunity to
work with other students and meet new
friends.
What can I study at Loreto?
Many of the courses will remain familiar to you,
but there are some you may not have heard
of before.
It may help you to consider the following questions:
● What subjects do I think I will enjoy?
● What way of learning suits me best?
● What subjects am I likely to be successful in?
● What subjects will I need to study for my
chosen career?
Because we want you to be successful, Loreto staff
will help you choose your courses at different
stages in your last year of high school.
The detailed guidance that we offer throughout
year 11 is illustrated on page 34.
Advanced Level Courses (A-Levels)
● Accounting
● Art and Design
● Biology
● Business Studies
● Chemistry
● Classical Civilisation
● Computer Science
● Dance
● Drama and Theatre
Studies
● Economics
● English Language
● English Literature
● English Language
and Literature
● Film Studies
● French
● Further Mathematics
● Geography
● German
● Government and Politics
● Graphics
● History
● Information and
Communication Technology
● Italian
● Law
● Mathematics
● Media Studies
● Music
● Music Technology
● Photography
● Physics
● Psychology
● Sociology
● Spanish
● Sport and Physical Education
● Textile/Fashion
● Theology and Ethics
● Three Dimensional Design (3D)
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diplomas
We also offer the following BTEC Level 3
Subsidiary Diploma courses which are equivalent to
one A-level and can be studied alongside A-levels:
● Health and Social Care
(BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma)
● Performing Arts (BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma)
● Sport (BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Courses
The college offers several BTEC Level 3 Extended
Diplomas which are equivalent to three A-Levels:
(BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma)
● Information Technology
● Sports Studies
● Travel and Tourism
Students studying the BTEC Level 3 Extended
Diploma in Travel and Tourism course will have the
opportunity to achieve qualifications in NCFE
Certificate for Airline Cabin Crew and NCFE
Certificate for Resort Representatives.
Level 2 Courses
What Must I Study at Loreto?
The college offers two types of Level 2 courses:
BTEC Level 2 courses and GCSEs.
From September 2014 the Government directed
that all colleges and schools with sixth forms
must ensure that students who do not achieve
at least:
BTEC Level 2 Vocational Courses
The college’s BTEC Level 2 courses are offered as
a very good alternative for some students who
need to retake a Level 2 type course but for
whom GCSEs are not appropriate.
Subjects available at BTEC Level 2 are:
● Travel and Tourism
(BTEC Level 2 Diploma)
● Information Technology
GCSE Courses
The college’s GCSE courses are offered to
students as resit options to bring a below
C GCSE grade up to at least pass standard.
If timetables allow students can take a GCSE
alongside an Advanced programme, BTEC Level 3
Extended Diploma or BTEC Level 2 course.
Subjects available at GCSE level are:
● Grade A* - C in GCSE Maths
● Grade A* - C in GCSE English
must continue with both these two qualifications
until the A*-C grade level has been achieved.
Loreto College therefore plans to include either a
Maths or English course at the appropriate level
where necessary in order to help you attain these
GCSE qualifications.
The GCSE English or Maths course will be suitable
for students on Grade D.
The English Communication or Maths Proficiency,
helping students prepare for GCSE, are
appropriate for students on GCSE E, F, G.
For more details on the content of the courses visit
www.loreto.ac.uk and click on courses.
The availability of subjects is dependent upon
sufficient student numbers.
● English Language ● Mathematics ● Science
English Communication and
Maths Proficiency
The college offers a pre-GCSE English course, English
Communication, and a pre-GCSE Maths course,
Maths Proficiency. Early in the year, students’
needs are assessed and a suitable programme of
study is agreed. These are unit-based courses that
enable students to take small steps in developing
their basic literacy or numeracy skills. They may
also offer progression onto the GCSE English or
Maths programme where this is appropriate.
BTEC Level 1 Vocational Course
The college’s BTEC Level 1 Vocational Course is a very
good option for those students who have successfully
completed Entry Level courses. It guides students
in their first steps in developing vocational skills.
Subject offered at BTEC Level 1 is:
● BTEC Level 1 General Vocational Course
Pathways to Independence
The Pathways to Independence course is the
college’s provision for SLD/MLD students. It is a
two year course focussing on living, work and
travel skills, accredited where appropriate.
‘Pathways students also progress
successfully to further study,
employment and higher education.’
“I love coming to college,”
says Stefania Ilenikhena,
who joined Loreto College
from St Peter's RC High
School. Stefania is
currently on the Pathways
course.
Ofsted
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Choosing the
right course
Advanced Levels
You can continue to study some of the subjects
you have taken at school to an advanced level.
You can choose new subjects from our list of
GCE AS & A2. Another route is the BTEC Level 3
Extended Diplomas or BTEC Level 3
Subsidiary Diploma courses.
BTEC Level 2 Diplomas
Our one year vocational courses are the
equivalent of four GCSE passes at grade C.
They relate to a particular vocational area
and will prepare you for employment or
further study.
GCSEs
Government legislation demands that students
without A*-C in GCSE Maths / English must
achieve at least a grade C in these subjects.
GCSE Science is a useful resit option for those
who find they need at least a Science C grade
for career progression.
BTEC Level 1
Our one year BTEC Level 1 is a general qualification to help students take their first steps in
vocational learning. It offers a general introduction to vocational skills.
Entry Level: Pathways to
Independence
One or two year course which focuses on
independent living, work and travel skills,
enabling greater access to the world of work.
Facilitating Subjects at Loreto
College
When choosing your A-levels it is important
that you select the subjects that are right for
you.
If you have a clear idea of the course you
would like to go on to study at university you
need to select subjects that will allow you to
access that degree. You should carefully
research the requirements for these courses
on different university’s websites and on the
UCAS website before choosing which A-levels
to study.
If you are unsure of your future plans, it is
important to choose subjects that you enjoy
and are good at, but that will also allow you to
access a range of different university courses
when you leave Loreto.
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The Russell Group of top research
universities has produced a list of A-levels
that are most often required by university
courses, these are called ‘Facilitating
Subjects’.
Choosing two or more of these facilitating
subjects to study at A-level will give you
access to the widest choice of degrees at
university.
Loreto can offer you any combination of
these courses, to suit your interests, skills
and career path. Throughout the Loreto
College application process you will receive
expert advice on subject choices from
highly experienced staff who will help
guide you on to the right courses.
The Russell group facilitating
subjects are:
■
Maths and
Further Maths
■
Physics
■
Biology
■
Chemistry
■
History
■
Geography
■
Modern and Classical
Languages
■
English Literature.
Sheikh Imran Azim Rahman, a
former pupil of St Peter’s RC High
School, is studying A-Level Maths,
Biology and Geography. He says:
“Loreto is a once in a lifetime
experience, where everybody
works to help each other.”
Name : Elliot Seddon
Previous school: Walkden High School
Elliot is currently studying Biology, History, Spanish and Physical Education
“I chose Loreto because of its reputation. I knew of the academic success and
also the high achieving sports teams.”
“At Loreto, help is always available and
everyone in the college is friendly,”
says Kandeall Javaid, a former pupil of
Levenshulme High School. Kandeall is
currently studying AS Mathematics,
Biology, Chemistry and Psychology. She is
also a Charity Rep where she had taken
part in Red Nose Day, cake sales and
other fundraisers.
Archange Mwangela, a former
pupil of Abraham Moss High
School, is currently studying
BTEC Sport Level 3. Archange
says: “Loreto was the perfect
stepping stone to help me
move on to University.”
“Welcoming, challenging, enthusiastic”
“There are lots of opportunities to go on trips with every subject. For me on
the football team I have had the opportunity to play against a variety of
opponents at a range of different venues. Loreto also provides students with
the chance to visit many universities.”
“Yes, you get treated like an adult with much more freedom than you would
at school. You also get a lot of support both in your college work and in
deciding what to do next after you leave Loreto.”
“Loreto is a great college, there are lots of opportunities to help you in
your life, the teachers are supportive and there are lots of new people
to meet.”
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“All staff from across the
college work together
coherently to support
students to achieve.” Ofsted
Support in your s
We pride ourselves on our
responsive and effective
student support network.
You will be given help and
encouragement at every
stage of your career at
Loreto.
Our staff will also keep in regular
contact with your parents –
recognising that, although you
are our students, you are their
son or daughter first. In this way,
we will all work in partnership
for your success.
Head of Hall
This member of staff heads a group of around 280
students and is available for advice and assistance
on any matter. There are 12 Hall groups across the
college, which are the focus for many charitable,
voluntary and social activities. Being a member of a
Hall provides every student with the opportunity to
fully participate and even direct and lead life at Loreto.
Heads of Hall are assisted in their work with students
across the Hall by Lead Tutors.
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r studies
Chaplaincy
Personal Tutor
You will belong to a group of students who meet
their tutor every day. If you have any concerns – inside or outside the classroom – feel free to discuss
them with your tutor.
Career Guidance
You will be encouraged to work with our careers staff
to help you decide on the best course for your future.
Advisors are available for individual appointments,
and career, job and apprenticeship opportunities can
be researched by computer and by using the careers
library, which also provides up-to-date higher
education prospectuses. Parents are invited to
attend a higher education conference explaining
the application process. University and college
admissions tutors regularly visit Loreto and students
are given the opportunity to visit various universities.
The Chaplaincy is a space for all students at Loreto,
whether you’re striving for a better world; need a
break from the hustle and bustle of life; want to
make time for God and the spiritual in your life; need
someone to chat to if you’re having any difficulties;
or if you just need a quiet space to go to reflect.
Lots of students get involved in chaplaincy
throughout the year, there are lots of groups and trips
that you can join or come along to that can help you
flourish, and become the person you’re meant to be.
Each year they change, depending on what students
are interested in, but below is a selection of the
groups and trips that take place:
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Fairtrade shop
Trip to Taize in the south of France
Tea and biscuits each break!
Student Chaplaincy Reps
Lourdes pilgrimage
Retreats
Gap Year
Advice and support is available to students
considering taking a gap year and there are
organised talks throughout the year from a variety
of gap year organisations.
As well as the trips and groups, we have Mass each
Thursday lunch time, regular liturgies and prayer times,
and always look for ways to allow all students to get
involved in the liturgical seasons throughout the year!
Additional Learning Support
At Loreto we support a whole range of students with
specific learning differences such as dyslexia,
dyspraxia and ASD, as well as students with hearing
impairments, visual impairments and mobility issues.
Our support can range from in class support, weekly
one-to-one sessions, mentoring, loan of equipment
and Exam Access Arrangements.
Study Skills
The jump from GCSE to Level 3 courses can
sometimes leave students feeling anxious and
at times they may feel that they would like a
helping hand.
The study skills department aims to facilitate
students in reaching their true potential by helping
them with time management, essay writing
techniques, organisation of notes, revision strategies
and building confidence and self- esteem.
Religious Education
“My experience at Loreto
has been amazing; all the
teachers challenge me to
do better,” says Sidratul
Choudhury a former pupil
of Ellesmere Park High
School, Sidratul is studying
AS Biology, Chemistry,
English Language and
English Literature.
At Loreto students follow a programme of Religious
Education. Discussions will encourage you to explore
your beliefs and values, and to ask questions about
anything and everything. Topics covered include
prejudice and discrimination, moral issues,
relationships and different world religions and
cultures.
Every year you are provided the opportunity to take
part in Mary Ward Day. On this day there is a wide
range of activities to choose from and something to
cater for all tastes. Each activity is based on one of the
seven values of Mary Ward which lie at the heart of
Loreto College; Justice, Truth, Joy, Sincerity, Freedom,
Internationality and Excellence. Mary Ward Day
provides the opportunity to experience these values
in a practical and enjoyable way.
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Enrichment at Loreto
Enrichment
These short courses are designed to work alongside
your formal studies to expand your intellectual and
practical skills and to broaden your college experience.
One period each week is devoted to your choice of
vocational, recreational, cultural or sporting options.
Courses include:
●
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●
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Performing Arts –
including choir,
college production
and orchestra.
Science Club
Creative Writing
Team Sports
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Media Studio Skills
Chaplaincy enrichment
Webster Project –
mentoring in
primary school
Loreto Volunteers
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Many of our students come to us from high schools
where the Duke of Edinburgh Award operates and
they wish to carry on with the programme; others
have no experience of the project but are keen to
get involved. Loreto’s Duke of Edinburgh Award
programme can cater for both groups.
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We currently have over 150 students working towards
the various levels of the award. Gold award students
attended their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Presentation
at St James’ Palace. They had the opportunity to
meet Prince Edward who spoke personally to each
award holder about their DofE experience. They were
presented their awards by Ade Adepitan, the former
GB wheelchair basketball player and Paralympic
presenter. The day was a great occasion to highlight
the determination and effort of all the students
involved.
Students participating in the DofE programme have
to demonstrate commitment, determination, reliability
and, above all, initiative. They have to take part in a
physical activity, such as swimming, rock climbing,
football, badminton or any other sport and keep an
accurate log. They must choose and develop a skill;
for example playing a musical instrument, cookery,
photography or jewellery making. They volunteer in a
variety of capacities: in schools, playgroups, old
people’s homes, Brownie, Guide, Cub and Scout
groups, even at animal shelters. The students also go
on expeditions up into the hills, where they learn the
skills of navigation and the value of teamwork. The
students on the programme tell us that, although they
might have joined initially with a friend, they very
quickly strike up new relationships with other students
with whom they might not otherwise have come into
contact. It can be a great social experience, as well as
being an award recognised nationally and valued
highly by employers and universities.
College Trips and Events
Loreto students have the opportunity to
get involved in many non-subject-based
trips and activities throughout the year.
Here are just some of the events Loreto
students have enjoyed:
■ Higher Education visits
■ United Nations
Conference
■ Careers Fair
■ Music Showcase
■ Theatre Performances
■ Volunteer Work
■ Mary Ward Day
■ Debating Club
■ Chaplaincy Team
Art Exhibition
Charity Events
Lourdes Trip
Fair Trade Group
Musical performances
Sporting Events
Christmas Homeless
Persons’ Party
■ Exhibitions
■ Awards Events
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International
visits include:
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Germany
India
USA
France
Iceland
Greece
Costa Rica
Spain
Poland
Name: Jessica Jackson
Previous school: Wright Robinson High School
Jessica is currently studying 3D Design, ICT,
Mathematics and Physics
“Me and my parents fell in love with the college when
we attended my interview.”
“Marvellous, magnanimous and ‘Mary-Ward’!”
College Ball
Every summer Loreto students and
staff let their hair down in style. The
students’ council organises a Leavers’
Ball in the prestigious Hilton Hotel.
Last year students and staff enjoyed a
glittering evening, complete with a
delicious meal, entertainment from
magicians and a dazzling DJ set. It’s a
chance for staff and students to say
goodbye, look to the future and
enjoy themselves. It’s also an excuse
to buy a new outfit…!
What opportunities have you had since being at
Loreto?
“Being a hall rep, working towards a leadership award,
music theory exams, performing in different places,
visiting universities and getting study skills support
are just some of the opportunities I have had since
I started Loreto and I believe there are more
opportunities ahead!”
Would you recommend Loreto to a year 11
student?
“I will happily recommend Loreto to year 11 students
not only because it is the best college in Manchester
but it is also a wonderful place to be!”
“Loreto is a really fun college to be
in with or without old friends. There
is always something for everyone!”
“The atmosphere is friendly and the teachers
are supportive,” Says Rachel Meadowcroft,
a former pupil of St Damien’s Science College.
Rachel is currently studying AS Theology,
History, Sociology and Psychology.
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Loreto College Students:
Outstanding and Unique
Loreto College seeks to offer all of its students an outstanding and unique
experience in their time with us. Our aim is to ensure that all students achieve
their potential and beyond, below are some students who have done just that…
The Peter Collier Award
for Outstanding Attainment and Achievement
at Graduate Level went to Merveille Mankoto
(BA Hons International Business Manchester).
Merveille is currently completing an internship
in New York.
Dick Camplin
Awards
The Dick Camplin Award is
exclusively awarded to students
from Loreto College. It is
awarded in the memory of
Dick Camplin who had a lifelong
commitment to education, to
assist students financially whilst
they are at university.
Rotary Awards
The prestigious Rotary Club Awards
ceremony, now in its fourth year, has
become an established annual event in
the Loreto calendar.
This year’s winners are as follows:
An audience of proud parents and other family
members looked on as over 30 successful students,
nominated by their teachers, received well deserved
recognition for their efforts and achievements. The
students received their awards from Dave Shield,
representing the Rotary Club of Manchester.
■ Katie Calderbank
■ Tyla Grant
■ Emily Hassall
■ Abigail Isherwood
Awards were given for determination to succeed,
enthusiasm and dedication, commitment to study,
contribution to voluntary work, commitment to
college life, demonstrating a positive work ethic,
and contributing to the spiritual life of the college.
■ Julie Marsden
■ Nazia Meem
■ Courtney Lennon
■ Caris Pheasey
■ Paige Flanagan
Demonstrating a positive work ethic
■ Tallulah Eyres
● Chelsea Barton ● Freya Bruce ● Hashim Imtiaz
● Blessing Kinzonzi ● Jackson Massey ● Luca Pitt
Commitment to study
Sporting Achievements
Loreto has a strong tradition of sporting
excellence across a wide range of disciplines.
Sporting achievement is celebrated throughout
the year and recognised formally at the Sports
Presentation Evening, held annually. This year’s
outstanding sports men and women are:
● Basketball Academy Men – Raheem Idris
● Basketball Academy Women – Gina Brierley
● Basketball Second Team Men - Ahmed Dredar
● Netball - Nadia Herhoffer
● Georgina Alexander ● Katie Calderbank
● Joel Cordingley ● Amy Louise Doyle
● Jason Francis ● David Gerraghty
● Francesca Jones ● Adara Malone ● Belal Salehi
● Matt Smith ● Sam Sutton
Determination to suceed
● Bethaney Broaders ● Praises Goodett
● Mohammed Haamid Iqbal ● Thedon London
● Lucy McPherson ● Tessa Murphy
● Josh Wilkinson ● Abednego Zulu
Commitment to College Life
● Stephanie Gallon ● Javan Grant
● Nial Wilson McNamara
Andrew Goodliffe Award
● Sarah Derbyshire
● Football 1st Team – Edward Hartshorne
● Football 2nd Team – Amarni Coleman
● Football 3rd Team - Alex Lightfoot
● Women’s Football – Chloe Ainsworth
(left to right
Nadia Herhoffer,
Gina Brierley,
Edward Hartshorne)
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Lucy and Anna Williams
Cambridge Chemistry
Challenge
British Physics Olympiad
Experimental Project
A group of Lower 6th students nominated by their
chemistry teachers took part in this year's Cambridge
Chemistry Challenge. The challenge takes the form of
an extremely demanding 90 minute exam designed to
stretch and challenge the brightest students. Themes
for the questions are drawn from areas of cutting
edge research in industry and academia and require
students to use their creative problem solving skills
and powers of logical deduction to solve problems far
beyond what is expected of them at AS level. This
year 40 students took the challenge and 34 achieved
an award. Gold awards went to Lucy Allington,
Jack Briggs, Fergal Hanna and Katie Jones.
Six Loreto College A2 physics students, took part in
the British Physics Olympiad Experimental Project
2014/15. Three of the students were awarded a
Bronze for their submission to the national
competition.
The Chemistry Olympiad
Loreto students volunteered to take part in the
International Chemistry Olympiad and performed
well against the top 4% of A-level Chemistry students
throughout the country. They were faced with hard
problem-solving style questions, which go beyond
their own chemistry syllabus, in a fiendish two hour
examination immediately after their mock exams. This
paper involved complex calculations and a variety of
unfamiliar scenarios which stretched our students to
think impulsively and logically. Lukas Gimberis
achieved an impressive Gold Award, whilst 15 other
students gained Silver or Bronze Awards.
The Experimental Project was developed to support
and encourage practical physics students in schools
and colleges. Participation and completion of this
project represents an outstanding achievement for
the young physicists of Loreto and will stand them in
good stead as they move on to university next year.
Teachers and students from Loreto College have also
successfully published an article in the international
peer reviews journal Physics Education, further
highlighting the excellence of the Physics department
at Loreto.
“Loreto has enriched me
not only academically but
also in social and political
issues,” says former St
Paul's RC High School
pupil, Sacha Chiuta. Sacha
is studying Biology,
Chemistry, English
Literature, Maths and
General Studies. She also
participates in Debate Club
and Medics Club.
Maths Challenge
This has been a very successful year for students
completing the UK Maths Challenge at Loreto. The
challenge is a series of high level and thought
provoking maths questions, designed to test students
in difficult and unexpected ways. Loreto students
received eight Gold awards, 16 Silver and 50 Bronze.
Four students were invited on to compete in further
rounds of the challenge. Well done everyone!
“I have met so many new
people and had some
amazing experiences!” says
Hannah McGuigan, former
pupil of Flixton Girls High
School. As well as being a
History Rep and being in
the creative writing and
book club Hannah is
studying AS Psychology,
English Literature, History,
Classical Civilisation.
Musician of the year
● Michael Fagbohun ● Daniel Senior
Summer schools
Every year Loreto students gain places at prestigious
summer schools run by Oxford and Cambridge
Universities. This year’s participants include:Daniel Senior
Enthusiasm and Dedication
● Callum Anderson ● Natasha Bartello
● Chloe Cryer ● Julia Evans ● Katie Hines
● Rhea Holmes ● Poppy McGuire ● Alex Southern
Commitment to improve their
independence
Noah Robinson
Fergal Hanna
Noah Robinson and Fergal Hanna are on the Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge STEM summer school.
● Daniel Dunn
Biology Olympiad
A group of 11 brave A2 biology students spent a
gruelling two hours after college completing the
biology Olympiad, pitting their knowledge and
abilities against the best A-level biology students in
the country. As ever, the competition was extremely
fierce but our students excelled with Lucy Williams
receiving a gold award. Anna Williams scored a
silver award whilst four students achieved bronze, two
were highly commended and two were commended.
Anna Paul
is on the
Sutton Trust
Architecture
course at
Cambridge
Rijaan
Mohamed has
a place on the
Sutton Trust
Engineering
course at
Cambridge.
Labeeba
Amreen is on
a headstart
course at
Oxford.
Dhen Padilla, a former
St Thomas More RC College
pupil, is studying Maths,
Chemistry, Physics at AS
level and Maths at A2 level.
Dhen says that Loreto is
“incredibly welcoming”
and he has enjoyed
helping with out with
Fairtrade events.
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Loreto College
Honoured by the Queen
Loreto has been awarded the
prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize
for Further and Higher Education.
The Queen’s Anniversary Award recognises that
Loreto College has:
■ Outstanding pass rates on courses
■ Excellent League tables point scores
■ Exceptional value-added scores
■ Extremely high progression of students
to universities
■ Extremely good record of raising student
aspirations to gain places in Oxford,
Cambridge and the research intensive
universities
■ Very high levels of student satisfaction
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The prize was awarded by Her Majesty the
Queen in the presence of His Royal Highness,
the Duke of Edinburgh, to the Principal, Ann
Clynch, at Buckingham Palace.
The event was an amazing experience for all
concerned and everyone felt very proud that
the achievements of the students and staff of
Loreto had been recognised in this way.
A group of staff and students accompanied
the Principal on her visit to Buckingham
Palace and had the honour of meeting and
talking to the Queen.
Ann Clynch was appointed CBE
(Commander of the British Empire) in the
Queen’s Birthday honours list, a personal
and very well deserved recognition of the
Principal’s leadership and management.
“I really enjoy my time at
Loreto College, I am happy
with my subject choices
and all of my friends” says
Katie Mitchell, a former
pupil at Loreto Grammar
School. Katie is studying
Maths, Computing and
Theology at AS level and
Maths at A2 level.
Loreto Institutions
Around the World
Name: Zain Irfan
Previous school:
Chorlton High School
Zain is currently studying
Biology, Chemistry,
Economics and Mathematics
Loreto Worldwide
When you join Loreto College as a student, you join
a worldwide organisation which has an outstanding
pedagogical tradition, rooted in the key values of
Excellence, Freedom, Internationality, Joy, Justice,
Sincerity and Truth.
Loreto schools are to be found all over the world, from
the cities of Kolkata and Lima, to the remote areas of
Sudan and Ghana. The education offered moves from
three-year-old infants in Australia to university students
in Toronto. Loreto education reaches out beyond
boundaries to include young people of all cultures,
faiths and social class.
Students at Loreto College have the opportunity to
visit different Loreto institutions around the world,
including in Australia, India and Peru. In 2016 you
could be part of a group of students who will travel
to Kolkata in India on a two week visit to Loreto’s
sister school. During the day the students will help
in English lessons and deliver Physical Education
sessions. In the evening they’ll work with the Rainbow
Children, delivering a wide variety of sports sessions.
The Rainbows are the orphans who live on the roof
of the school and, just like a rainbow brings happiness,
so do the children when they appear at the gates.
During the two week visit students will have the
opportunity to see the fantastic work that Loreto
does outside of their schools, such as the Sampuna
Project, where school pupils go out to remote villages
to teach the village children English and Numeracy.
There is also a visit to the Brickfields, where travelling
children are educated for parts of the year. Our
students will also have the opportunity to meet Sister
Cyril, former Principal of Sealdah and advisor to the
Indian government on the
Rainbow Children project.
Viktor Georgiev, a former
pupil at All Hallows RC
High School, is studying
Maths, Economics,
Chemistry, Biology and
General Studies. Viktor,
says: “I’ve enjoyed every
minute of my first year.
Loreto is definitely the
best college in
Manchester!”
“From the many open days I had attended at colleges, Loreto stood
out as the one which would help me achieve what I wanted the
most. This, as well as its reputation, made me believe Loreto would
bring the best out of me.”
“Ambitious, Passionate and Relaxed.”
“I have had a whole host of opportunities after starting at Loreto.
I have attended masterclasses after college to get a taste of what
the subject I want to do at university is like, I have also visited and
stayed at Cambridge University, exploring the colleges and town.
I have also been on a day trip to Keele university and to a
museum in Leeds. On top of this I have also been able to gain work
experience through Loreto.”
“Yes, definitely. You get loads of freedom but are still pushed to
bring out the best in you. There is a huge amount of support
from staff and so far my first year has been brilliant.”
“College life can be however you want it to be at Loreto, you
can decide on more or less every aspect while still getting
guidance along the way. I've meet a ton of new people and
absolutely love it here.”
Natalie Curzon, a
former pupil at St
Antony's Catholic
College, is studying
Psychology, Sociology
and Business Studies
at AS level and BTEC
Performing Arts. Natalie
has participated in the
college production and
says “work hard and
you will achieve.”
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Loreto students are offered
a rich experience in languages,
whether their preference is for the
multi-faceted nuances of our
English linguistic heritage,
or extended study of one
of a broad selection of
European languages.
In conjunction with conventional classroom based
studies, students in the English department are
encouraged to take advantage of the numerous
opportunities available to them, designed to enhance
their understanding of the spoken and written word.
Manchester is blessed with a magnificent theatrical
tradition and the department ensures that students
are in a position to see some of the best that the city
has to offer, in settings such as the Royal Exchange
Theatre. Recent performances included Maxine
Peake’s much vaunted interpretation of Hamlet.
Other trips have taken in productions of King Lear
and Othello. Another cultural gem in our city is the
splendid John Rylands Library, where our students
have the unique opportunity to view priceless English
manuscripts from across the centuries, including a
first edition of Samuel Johnson’s dictionary, an early
print of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, and one of the
earliest known fragments of the New Testament.
A Focus on Languages
and Literature at Loreto
The department likes to promote creativity in
students; courses in A-level Literature and Language
both provide outlets for those students with a
penchant for the written word. Students also enter
literary competitions, such as the Foyle Young Poets
Award, and publish pieces of their own work in the
Manchester Muse, Loreto’s in-house e-magazine.
The spoken word is certainly not neglected and our
students participate in the Catenian Public Speaking
Contest and the national Poetry By Heart competition,
where their ability to deliver a presentation and to
engage with an audience is put to the test.
Visiting lecturers run workshops on set texts; students
travel to Haworth to the Bronte Parsonage Museum;
and the popular reading group provides a forum for
discussion and analysis of a range of texts, both
contemporary and from the classical literary canon.
Loreto English students are encouraged to take
every opportunity to enhance their classroom based
learning and to immerse themselves in a rich and
rewarding language based experience.
John Rylands Library
Modern Foreign Languages
The highly successful Languages department at
Loreto engages students in their chosen language of
study through a combination of cutting edge
teaching and unique extracurricular opportunities.
The department offers A-level courses in French,
German, Italian and Spanish, mostly taught by native
speakers of those languages, and makes extensive
use of visiting native speakers to enhance the
learning of students, particularly in spoken language.
The department seeks to make students aware of the
global context in which they will live their lives, and
the importance of knowing another language.
Learning another language will not only enrich their
lives but also make a significant difference to their
career prospects in an increasingly international
world.
Students have the opportunity to take part in a wide
variety of work experience placements abroad, giving
them vital experience of working in the language
they’re studying. French students travelled to Rouen
whilst Spanish students went to Salamanca, near
Madrid. They spent time working in a variety of
establishments from cafés to garden centres, to
nurseries to a pet shop! The students are not placed
with any other English speakers so must work
completely in their choses language, fully immersed
in the local culture. All students acquitted themselves
magnificently and took the opportunity to enhance
their conversation skills and to develop
a deeper knowledge of the culture
and customs of the areas.
Spanish students have been involved in the unique
Proyecto de doblaje (the dubbing project), working
with an MMU PhD student to use the technique of
dubbing and subtitling Spanish films to help them
improve their oral expression skills.
For the second consecutive year, Loreto College has
also been selected to take part in the European
Commission Translation Competition “Juvenes
Translatores”. The aim of the contest is to promote
language learning as well as joint activities with
colleges throughout Europe. Students had to battle
through a challenging translation in their chosen
language under exam conditions.
The departments have great success in preparing
students for further study at the best universities in
the country. Having left Loreto in 2014, Dylan Fuller
is now reading Modern Foreign Languages at Oxford
whilst Joshua Degenhardt and Chloe Jones are both
reading English at Cambridge. Many more of the
departments’ students go on to study Languages
and Literature related degrees at Russell Group
and other top universities.
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SPO
Sport
Loreto is recognised for its range
of enrichment opportunities in
Sport, Exercise and Fitness. Loreto
offers all learners at the college
opportunity to participate in a wide
variety of sport and activities in
outstanding facilities.
The college has an impressive range of sports
facilities: sports pitches, sports hall, dance studio
and a fitness suite with state of the art equipment,
including VO2 max testing equipment. The
college also makes regular use of local leisure
centres, the Amaechi Basketball Centre and
international standard facilities around the city,
such as Manchester Velodrome, National Squash
and Tennis Centre and the Aquatics Centre.
Team training sessions take place throughout
the week so anyone can get involved. Some
students involved in sports teams at Loreto are
also studying sport at advanced level, other
students get involved for the fun of it!
Molly Van Essen
Hamad Ali
Volleyball – Molly is studying
BTEC Extended Diploma
Sport at Loreto. Molly
represented the England
junior volleyball team in the
European Championships
and NEVZA under 19’s
competition this year.
Molly also represented
Great Britain as part of the
volleyball squad at the FISAC
(International Catholic
Schools Federation)
Games in Hungary.
Basketball – Hamad is
studying BTEC Extended
Diploma Sport at Loreto.
Hamad has been chosen to
represent the England under
18’s team and was a key
member of the Men’s
Basketball Academy who won
the EB Under 18’s National
Championship.
Loreto Elite Athletic Development
(LEAD) programme
For the last 12 years Loreto has been renowned
for developing very talented basketballers, many of
whom have gone on to American Universities
and eventually to play professional basketball.
Loreto now attracts elite sports performers from
a wide variety of disciplines including track and
road cycling, wheelchair basketball, cricket,
athletics, swimming, water polo, gymnastics
and motor sports. These elite students have
chosen Loreto because of the combination of
outstanding academic results and the high
levels of staff experience in supporting sports
performers at this level. In response to the ever
growing number of elite performers joining
the college, Loreto has developed its LEAD
programme.
This specialised curriculum of support has
brought together a variety of national governing
bodies to develop a programme which is unique
to Loreto College. The programme looks at
developing the sports performers outside of
their everyday competition. Students receive
a specialist curriculum focusing on areas such
as nutrition, psychology, attitude and lifestyle
support. Students are guided by expert
lecturers, who have experience of working
with organisations such as UK Athletics,
The Football Premier League and England
Basketball, amongst many others.
Former student Clovis Asong, who benefited
from the support of the programme whilst at
Loreto, said: "The LEAD programme has really
helped with my preseason preparation. As the
number one UK 17-year-old 400 metre runner
I had access to the best coaches and all the
support from UK athletics. However the LEAD
programme has opened my eyes to other areas
to help improve my performance, including goal
setting and the importance of mental imagery as
part of my preparations for a race. The best part
of the programme is that I share my own
experience with other students from Loreto
who are elite in their own sports.”
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Chloe Ainsworth
Tameika Cuff
400m hurdles – Tameika is
Tameika competes for
England and is ranked
8th in the country at the
event. Tameika took part
in the World Youth
Championships in Eugene
last year and reached the
final of the 400m hurdles.
Rounders – Chloe is
Diploma Sport at Loreto and
participates in both
rounders and football at an
elite level. Chloe has been
chosen to represent England
Under 19’s at rounders and
she is also a goalkeeper for
Manchester City Under 18’s.
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Jade Stedford
Georgina Brierley
Gymnastics – Jade is studying
AS Level Physical Education,
Psychology and Sociology at
Loreto. Jade competes for
the City of Liverpool
Gymnastics Club and
competed in the Leverkusen
Cup for England this year.
Jade was part of the
England team who finished
third and individually she
came second in the Vault
and Asymmetric Bars.
Basketball – Georgina is
studying AS Level Physical
Education, Biology and
Psychology at Loreto.
This year Georgina has
under 18’s team in a number
of competitions. Georgina
has been a key member of
the Women’s Basketball
Academies success this year.
Specialist coaches from around the North West support the
full time PE staff in running 12 competitive teams:
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Netball
Women’s football
Men’s football 1st eleven
Men’s football 2nd eleven
Men’s football 3rd eleven
Men’s basketball 1st team
Men’s basketball 2nd team
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Women’s basketball
Cricket
Badminton
Rugby
Athletics
Loreto also offers recreational activities in the following areas:
● Gym and fitness ● Women’s fitness ● Dance
● Badminton ● Five-a-side ● Cricket nets
“2014-2015 has been another year of
wonderful sporting achievements both at
a team or individual level. The constant
application and training of our students,
so well supported by the experience
and skill of our coaching staff, have
been recognised and rewarded through
the sporting triumphs of the year.
Congratulations and well done to all.”
Ann Clynch, CBE, Principal
Isobel Howe
Water polo – Isobel is
Isobel has represented Great
Britain at water polo in a
number of international
competitions and will be
attending the Junior World
Championships in Mexico
during the summer.
Isobel is hoping to play
professionally next year in
France and progress to the
GB national squad.
Keani Potter
Basketball – Keani is
This year Keani has
under 18’s team in a
number of competitions.
Keani has been a key
member of the Women’s
Basketball Academies
success this year.
Jessica Davis
Squash – Jessica is studying
A-Level’s at Loreto. Jessica
was chosen to represent
England under 19’s at
Squash in the Individual
Championships in Helsinki
this year. Jessica is currently
ranked 4th in England and
during her career she has
won the North West
Regional Championships
at every age group.
Sporting Superstars
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Loreto students
“Loreto College gives students a lot of opportunities
to do great things” says Ayobobola Apampa, a former
pupil of Trinity C of E High School, He is currently studying
A-level Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics.
As well as playing for Loreto Rugby and Basketball teams
Ayobobola is a Student Governor and a member of the
Student Council.
“All the teachers are really helpful and encouraging,” says
Tiffany Holland, a former pupil at St Philip Howard RC
High School. She is studying English Language, Media
Studies and Photography at A-level. Tiffany enjoys
Creative Writing at Loreto as well as being a Student
Ambassador.
Keelan Gervis, a former The Barlow RC High School
pupil says: “College has been quite challenging, but
the excellent resources and teaching have made it
easy to overcome.” He is studying, Maths, English
Literature, History and Media Studies at AS level.
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Emelie Pereira, a former pupil of Loreto
Chorlton RC High School says: “Loreto has
taught me to aim further that I thought
I could.” She is presently studying AS French,
Spanish, Maths and Economics. Emilie is also
an ‘Internationality Representative’ at Loreto.
Christopher Tang, former pupil of The
Kingsway School, says: “Loreto is Unique; it
offers you new experiences in a friendly
environment.” Christopher is studying AS
Physics, Biology, Mathematics and Chemistry.
“I love the opportunities that Loreto offer to the
students,” says Buki Lawal, former pupil of
Cardinal Langley RC High School. Buki is part
of Loreto Choir and the History Society, as
well as studying AS Psychology, History,
English Literature and Art.
Sam Whiteman, a former pupil of St Phillip
Howard RC High School, is studying a BTEC
Level 3 Extended diploma in Sport.
Sam thinks: “Loreto College offers a variety
of opportunities and is worth the travel!”
“I don’t think my college experience
could have been better,” says Tenage
McDowell, a former pupil of Stretford
Grammar School. Tenage studies A-level
Psychology, Spanish and Theology and
Ethics.
Former St Peter's RC High School pupil,
Shane Smiles, is studying a BTEC in ICT.
He also enjoys being a Student Ambassador
at Loreto.
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BTEC
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“My first year at Loreto has been an amazing
experience, the teachers are really supportive
and I’m really looking forward to my next year,”
says Faiza Mohamud, a former pupil of
Manchester Academy. Faiza is currently studying
AS Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Daniyal Irfan, former student of Droylsden
High School, is studying AS Mathematics,
Business Studies, Chemistry and Biology;
he is also part of Medics Society. Daniyal
says: “Loreto College encourages continuous
improvement throughout the year.”
Ka Man Ng, a former pupil of Whalley Range
High School, is currently studying AS
Mathematics, Economics, History and Politics.
Ka Man says: “The enthusiasm the teachers have
for their subjects at Loreto College motivates
me to do well in my subjects.”
Nathan Dale, a former pupil of Priestnall
High School is studying A-level Economics,
History and Politics. Nathan says: “Loreto has
good and friendly teachers who inspired me to
do my chosen subjects at University.” Nathan
is also part of the football team and
is in the Jazz Band.
“Loreto provides many extra opportunities
outside of the general syllabus,” says Jessica
Flynn, a former pupil of Sale High School.
Jessica is studying AS Mathematics, Biology,
Psychology and History.
Edward Early, a former pupil of Chorlton High
School, is studying AS Classical Civilisation,
Economics, History and English Literature. He
says: “Loreto has increased my confidence.”
“Choosing to come to Loreto was one of the best
decisions I’ve ever made,” says Reshma Amin, a
former pupil of Parrs Wood High School. Reshma
is studying AS Biology, Chemistry, Photography and
Theology and Ethics.
Loay Eleyan, a former pupil of Burnage High
School, is studying AS Biology, Chemistry, Maths
and Psychology. Loay comments: “My experience
at Loreto has been amazing – the teaching is
excellent!”
Caitlin Whitehead, a former Priestnall High School
pupil says: “Coming to Loreto has provided me with a
diverse range of opportunities across both the social
and intellectual domains”. Caitlin is currently studying
Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Psychology at AS level.
Caitlin participates in the Medics Club and the
Debate Club at Loreto.
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Applications
“A broad range
of subject options
is enhanced by an
extensive range
of enrichment
activities.”
Ofsted
Context:
Loreto College is a Roman Catholic College
established in 1977 to serve our Partner Catholic
Schools of Manchester and the surrounding districts.
Priority of Applications:
The following priority will be given to applications:
■ Pupils from Partnership Roman Catholic
High Schools
■ Catholic pupils from Non-Partnership
Roman Catholic High Schools
■ Catholic pupils from other schools
■ Other pupils
■ Pupils from any of the above categories who
have not met the applications deadline.
Looked after children and previously looked after
children have the highest priority in each category.
Loreto’s partnership high schools are:
All Hallows, Blessed Thomas Holford, Loreto
Chorlton, Our Lady’s, St Ambrose Barlow, St
Antony’s, St Damian’s, St John Vianney, St
Matthew’s, St Monica’s, St Patrick’s, St Paul’s, St Peter’s,
St Philip Howard, St Thomas More, The Barlow
“Great experience, very
welcoming, I felt at home
immediately”, says Owen
Gaster, a former pupil of
Ashton on Mersey School.
Owen is currently studying
AS History, Maths, Politics,
and Theology.
Loreto College is heavily oversubscribed and we have
many more applications each year than we can offer
places. We strongly advise you to complete your
application form well before the deadline date of
January 8th 2016, and hand it to your school so they
can complete it with a reference, before posting it to us.
GCSE Maths and English Language
● All students who have not achieved at least a GCSE
Grade C in Maths and/or English Language will be
required to follow courses in the appropriate
subject in order to work towards achieving these
minimum grades
● Students who were awarded grade D in Maths must
follow the GCSE Maths course and students who
were awarded grade D in English must follow the
GCSE English Language course
● Alternative Maths and English Language
qualifications will be taken by students achieving
less than a Grade D.
2. Other Entry Requirements
When considering your application we take into
account several key indicators:
1 The reference provided for the pupil by the school,
which must cover attendance, punctuality, conduct and
application
2
The pupil’s suitability for the course being applied for
3
The availability of the course which the pupil has
applied for
4 The estimated grades provided by the high school
and the effort the pupil has shown to achieve these
5 The pupil’s wider interests and the potential
contribution that they might make to the Loreto
College community
6
The commitment shown to study at Loreto College
College Entry Requirements:
1. Academic
8
Four AS Level programme
9 The receipt of the application by the college no later
than the application deadline.
For students who are anticipated to study an A-level
programme the requirements are:
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Six GCSEs between A*- C, including two of
English, Maths or Science
Two should be at least grade B
In addition there are individual course
requirements in some subjects.
Please see website for further details.
Guided Programme
Sometimes a Guided Programme is appropriate when
it is not possible for a student to satisfy the above
requirements - for example they may only be taking
five GCSEs at school but yet be forecast to get very
good grades in all of them. A Full A-level programme
could be the most appropriate in this case or a
reduced programme of A-levels and another course
(a GCSE, a BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma) may be
right in other cases. Each case will be dealt with
individually by staff so as to ensure the best course for
the student.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
■
Minimum of five GCSEs: A*- C, including
either English or Maths
OR
■ Level 2 Vocational Programme at Merit or
above PLUS three GCSEs A*- C, including
either English or Maths
BTEC Level 2 Diploma
■ Minimum of four GCSEs at Grade D or better
BTEC Level 1
■ Minimum of Entry Level 2/3 qualifications.
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● Working at P-level 8 or Entry Level 1
● A full commitment and ability to take part in Travel
Training to become an independent traveller
● A full commitment and ability to take part in
relevant work experience.
7 The appreciation of and commitment to Loreto’s
distinctive ethos
■
“Loreto has been the best
experience of my life, the
teachers love and have a
clear passion for their jobs
which helps the students
want to do their best and
meet their potential,” says
Sarah Derbyshire, former
pupil of Failsworth High
School. Sarah is studying
Theology, Sociology and
Psychology.
Foundation Level – ASDAN Diploma in Life Skills
The quality of the application
Enquiries about admissions should be made to the
Admissions Officer. The Governors are responsible for
admissions.
Parents/Guardians of students who have not been
allocated a place may write to the Principal requesting
a reconsideration of the decision. Requests should
be addressed to: The Principal, Loreto College,
Chichester Road South, Manchester M15 5PB
We reserve the right not to consider incomplete
applications.
Progression:
Progression to the second year of study is not
automatic and each student’s suitability for
progression will be assessed based on performance,
conduct, attendance, punctuality and application in all
aspects of their programme of study.
Though the particulars in this prospectus were correct when it was
printed in August 2015, it should not be assumed that there will be
no changes affecting the relevant arrangements or some matter
particularised, before the start of or during the college year in
question or in relation to subsequent college years,
subject to demand for a particular course.
Loreto College has a Child Protection Policy that is regularly
reviewed by the governors. As part of the Children and Families
Act, a Local Offer is a requirement for schools, colleges and
local authorities to publish the provision available to children
and young people with special educational needs (SEN) or
disabilities. Please see the college website for Loreto College’s
local offer.
A day in the life of
Ellen Griffiths
9:00 - 11:40 Double
Photography –
Photography lets me be
creative and think in
different ways to my
other subjects, the facilities
and the equipment are
fantastic too!
Ellen came to Loreto from St James’ Catholic
School. She is studying English Literature, History,
Photography and Sociology. Ellen says of her
experience of coming to Loreto
"I chose to attend Loreto after talking to friends that already
studied here and visiting on the open days. After looking
around the college, which has fantastic facilities, it was clear
there is a great atmosphere amongst the students and
teachers who were keen to learn and do well. Once I began
my AS year in September I knew I had made the right
decision as I have greatly benefitted from not only the high
standard of teaching, but the consistent enthusiasm my
teachers all clearly have for their subject. Loreto is a great
college when considering the level of care and interest
invested into each individual student. As a consequence of
this I have been able to take up the opportunities to visit
Cambridge University and take part in a Cambridge University
run programme called HE+ where I was able to expand my
knowledge in subjects I do not study and information
unrelated to any A-level course. Loreto
has provided me with the opportunity
to study subjects I have never really
considered before, such as
photography and sociology, both of
which I thoroughly enjoy. My favourite
extracurricular activity provided by
Loreto is debate club as I have been
able to broaden my mind, gain
communication skills and the skill of
reasoning, all of these can be
transferred into situations beyond
college. I'm very happy that I chose to
come here!"
10.15 - 10.30
Break – Time to
catch up with
friends!
11:40 – 1:00 Tutorial
and then a free period.
Loreto has three study
centres and a library so
there’s always somewhere
available to do homework
during free periods.
1:00 – 1:50 Lunch is at
the same time for everyone
at Loreto so you get to meet
lots of new people.
1:50 – 4:00 Double
Sociology – Sociology
is a really interesting
subject and it’s great
to be taught in such
modern class rooms.
.
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Why choose Loreto?
Diary of
events
■ Loreto is the only sixth form college
in Manchester, Salford, Oldham, Bolton
and Trafford which, year-on-year, has
achieved A-level results above national,
regional and local averages for its
students. (See DfE website and MEN
annual league tables for Key Stage 5)
We will keep in touch with you throughout year 11.
Here are some key events to be aware of…..
Samuel Guy, a former pupil
of Priestnall High School, is
currently studying AS level
English Literature, History,
Geography and Law.
Samuel says, “I have really
enjoyed my experiences.
It has been a great
atmosphere”.
SEPTEMBER
We will see you in school at
2015 the Loreto Roadshow.
Loreto’s Open Days take place – come and
see the college and chat to the staff.
Open Days will take place on Saturday10th
October 2015 and Sunday 18th October 2015.
BER
NOVEM
2015
BER
Get a feel for Life at Loreto on Taster Day.
Application forms are available
from your school and Loreto. Talk to your
teachers, family and friends about what
would be the best course for you.
JANUARY
OCTO
201
5
DECEMB
ER
2015
Complete your application form and
2016 hand it in to your teacher at school.
BRUARY
Informal interviews take place – you can FE
discuss your chosen course with Loreto staff. 2016
MARC
H
2016
Informal interviews take place – you can
discuss your chosen course with Loreto staff.
APRIL
Make sure your revision is underway –
exams are not far away.
2016
MAY
Jack Routh, a former pupil
of St Monica’s RC High
School, is currently studying
AS level Photography,
History, Geography, and
BTEC Performing Arts. Jack
is also a member of the
college choir.
Curriculum Information Evening, another chance
to meet staff and talk through your options.
New Student Day – come to Loreto
and be a student for a day.
JULY
2016
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■ Loreto offers students outstanding
facilities in all curriculum areas and
across the campus as a whole
■ Loreto is one of only a small number
of colleges in the country to be graded as
“Grade 1: Outstanding” in every subject
area inspected by Ofsted
■ Loreto consistently achieves an
advanced pass rate of over 99%, well
above national average, with most
students achieving grades A and B
JUNE
2016
Have a well earned rest – only a few weeks
to go until you become a Loreto student!
GCSE results and enrolment at Loreto.
Welcome to life as a Loreto student!
“Fantastic experience,
brilliant college,” says
Joke Bamidele, a former
pupil of Our Lady’s RC
High School. Joke is
currently studying BTEC
Level 3 Health and Social
Care.
2016
■ Loreto is the only college in
Manchester to be graded as
“Outstanding” for Teaching and
Learning by Ofsted
AUGU
S
T
201
6
■ 85% of Loreto students go on to
university, many of them onto highly
competitive courses at prestigious
universities.
HOW TO F IN D LORETO COL LEGE
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Chichester Road South, Manchester M15 5PB
Telephone:0161 226 5156 > Fax: 0161 227 9174
www.loreto.ac.uk
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ART GALLERY
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MOSS LANE EAST
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46-47
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42 & 42a
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Heatons and
Reddish
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stop here
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& Heaton
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ROYAL
INFIRMARY
THURLOE STREET
XAVERIAN COLLEGE
BUS STOP
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BUS STOP
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ALL COME DIRECT TO THE SITE FROM
WALKDEN, ASHTON, MOSTON, WYTHENSHAWE,
DIDSBURY, THE HEATONS, PARTINGTON, REDDISH
AND RETURN IN THE EVENING WITH AN
EVENING SERVICE TO SALE
Loreto Sixth Form College
46 & 47
and Loreto’s
special buses
including the
742 from the
Heatons
BUS STOP
These buses
stop here
15, 16,
and Loreto’s
special buses
A6010
Please check the
GMPTE web site for
current information
on bus routes
TO M56, M60 AND MANCHESTER
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Kara Mohamed, a former
pupil of Wright Robinson
College, says: “At Loreto,
you are always swimming
in a sea of opportunity.”
Kara studies AS Maths,
Chemistry, Physics and
Biology.
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Chichester Road South
Manchester M15 5PB
Telephone: 0161 226 5156
Fax: 0161 227 9174
e: [email protected]
web: www.loreto.ac.uk
Loreto College is one of the only colleges
in the country to achieve ‘outstanding’ in all
Ofsted inspection areas and all subjects inspected.
Loreto is a Beacon and Leading Edge College
which achieves excellent ‘A’ level pass rates, high
grades and impressive vocational results.
Manchester
Catholic
Partnership
Loreto
college
sixth form
A National Teaching School

Loreto College

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