Xaverian College – My School Report 1962
As can be seen from this report in 1962, I was performing quite well being fifth in class out of thirty …
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
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 …
Mr Charles (Chuck) Sellars
Mr Charles Sellars was our music teacher. For some reason he didn’t like me. This sometimes happens and I don’t …
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 …
St Annes Prep School – location
St Anne’s Preparatory School – the large Victorian building at the end of the row of semis. Pictures by kind …
Xaverian College School Orchestra
Xaverian College – School Orchestra 1959 CONDUCTOR: MR SELLARS If anyone was a member of the orchestra or knew any …
Teachers
Teachers at Xaverian in the Sixties varied in both quality and personality. They varied from the conscientious and dedicated to …
About Manchester Xaverian the Sixties
I often think about incidents that took place at Xaverian College in the 1960s, and St Anne’s Prep School in …
Xaverian College Manchester 1961
Were you attending Xaverian in 1961? If you were, you should be on one of these sections of the school …
Mr Connolly
Mr Connolly was a big man, tall, somewhat stout and wore glasses. I think he may have taken English but …