More 1961 Students – Norbert Carnegie
Xaverian photo 1961 – names A [The first image is for reference.] Xaverian photo 1961 – names A [The first …
It is now 2026, I have just realized I started this blog way back in 2016, it's the ten year anniversary. I am ten years older, the readers are ten years older and for all I know, may be falling by the wayside. As I left Xavs in 1965 at the age of sixteen and am now 77 going on 78, I am wondering - how long will it be sensible to keep this going?
Do you remember your old school days? Did YOU go to Xaverian College before it turned into a co-ed sixth form college? If so, please drop me a line and we will include any memories in this blog. The opinions expressed in this site are purely personal and hopefully, light-hearted. If you would prefer your contribution to remain anonymous, please let me know and I will include it without your name and this will then remain confidential. Send your memories to: Xavs email
School Year Photos
It may be that somewhere, in the back of a dusty drawer, you may have a rolled up photograph of …
Mr Archdeacon in typical pose
Probably the most painful experience I can remember from all my time at Xaverian is the one relating to Mr …
Xaverian College – the Parents/Teachers Association
My parents decided it would be a good idea to join the Parents/Teachers Association. I have no idea what the …
Anthony Coombs recalls…
From Anthony Coombs I attended Xaverian Prep 1962-1965, and Xaverian College 1965-71. Before that I’d been at the Hollies Prep …
Random Memories – 1952 – 1959 – By Anon
Introduction I attended this school as far as I recall from 1952 to 1959. I came from a primary school …
School Trip to Paris – 1962
It was decided that a ten day trip to Paris would be a wonderful opportunity to help with our grasp …
The Air Gun Incident
My brother, Bernard Cummings, attended Xaverian College from 1956-62 approx. He attended the sixth form and left with ‘A’ levels …
Henry Mantel recalls…
Thanks to Henry Mantell for some very interesting insights into Xavs and in particular Brother Cyril Birtles. As I have …
Mike Ramsay remembers…
Thanks to Mike Ramsay for sharing his memories from over 60 years ago Remembering Xaverian College Manchester Miss Eaton at Ward Hall My grammar school life began in 1958 at Ward Hall, …