David Challinger
Chuck Sellars – David Challinger remembers… I remember Chuck SELLERS, and am grateful for the passion for music he instilled …
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 Trip to Paris – 1962
It was decided that a ten day trip to Paris would be a wonderful opportunity to help with our grasp …
James Kedian Remembers
A few personal remarks from James provide some interesting thoughts: Curtis. Another “head case, taught you nothing but loved to …
Paris Trip – 1962 and more nostalgia
By Norbet ‘Nodge’ Carnegie Paris, August 1962. I wonder who took the photograph – a copy of which was kindly …
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 …
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 …
What was going on next door to Ward Hall?
One sunny afternoon during lunch break there was a ripple of activity round the toilets on the top floor in …
Paris trip – Phil Blinkhorn remembers …
Thanks to Phil Blinkhorn for his amazing memory dredge, the level of detail is stunning. I was on the junior trip …
Peter Burrows
Pete Burrows took me for physics and maths in Lower Five Three. He was a great guy, an all round …
My Xavs Experience – Phil Drinkwater
Thoughts on catholic education in the sixties A working class catholic background pre Xaverian Whilst Xaverian paid an important …