College News

Urdd success for Maggie

One of our International students took third prize at the recent Urdd Eisteddfod 2018 (regional selection category).  

Maggie, who is originally from China, designed and produced a lino cut print based on the theme of urban environment.

Her art teachers thought her print was one of the most original designs from the group of first year fine art students.

Well done Maggie, a fantastic result for your first year in Wales!

Hitting the high notes - from ‘royal’ performers to rugby legends

Meet the Swansea exports taking the world by storm

From Dylan Thomas and Catherine Zeta Jones to Joe’s ice cream and the ‘Jacks’ - Swansea has a lot to offer.

Among the alumni of Gower College Swansea are many famous names. Here are just some former students who have made their mark across the world in the arts, sport and food  – to name just a few.

AS/A Level results day – Thursday 16 August 2018

GCE AS and A Level results will be available for collection from 9am on Thursday 16 August (D4 in Gorseinon)

All students must have photographic identification with them (a student card is ideal or, if you don’t have your student card, a driving licence or passport will be acceptable) when they collect their results from the college. 

Students can nominate someone else to collect results on their behalf but they must write a letter identifying their authorised person and that person must also bring photographic ID with them.

Business students explore university options

A group of AS Business students had the opportunity to visit Falmouth University's recent Undergraduate Open Day to gain an insight into the business and entrepreneurship degree programmes offered.

While there, they were also able to meet a number of current students as well as lecturing staff.

The students also undertook various coasteering activities at Swanpool beach which truly pushed them out of their comfort zone but which proved a big hit!

Talented artists show off their work

Talented artists, photographers and designers from Gower College Swansea have celebrated the end of the academic year with a series of exhibitions across the city.

The A Level Art and Design showcase took place at the Swansea Grand Theatre’s Arts Wing and featured the work of students on a range of courses including textile design, graphic communication, fine art and photography, which are all taught at the Gorseinon campus.

The event was also an opportunity to congratulate the students who won prizes at the recent Urdd Eisteddfod. They were:

Gower College Swansea honoured in national celebration of teaching

Performing Arts Team at Gower College Swansea wins a Silver Teaching Award in the 2018 national Pearson Teaching Awards

Selected from thousands of nominations, the Performing Arts team is one of just 65 winners who celebrated on Friday 22 June - Thank A Teacher Day - as the national Teaching Awards marks its 20th year of celebrating excellence in education.

Gower College Swansea Annual Student Awards 2018

Our outstanding students have been honoured at the Gower College Swansea 2018 Annual Awards ceremony.

The ceremony took place at the Liberty Stadium, with recipients representing every aspect of college life from hospitality, business and art to languages and care.

Swansea Sound DJ Kevin Johns MBE hosted the evening, where students were honoured for their achievements both academic and personal, and he was joined by guest speaker – adventurer, author and TV presenter Tori James.

China visit a success

Principal Mark Jones was invited by Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) - the number one ranked foreign languages university in China - to deliver a keynote speech at their fifth Principal Round Table Summit on ‘challenges and solutions in International education’.

Mark also had the honour of being appointed to the BFSU International Advisory Board.

In recent years, BFSU has established a number of K-12 International schools, some of which offer IGCSE and A Level qualifications.

Class of 2018

Our 2018 class of A2 international students attended a graduation lunch ceremony at Sketty Hall.

The event was an opportunity to recognise the fact that 100% of our International A2 students received offers to study at Russell Group universities.

College staff and Homestay hosts, who our students had lived with during their time in Swansea, were able to congratulate the group on their amazing success.

The International department wishes all of our A2 students a fond farewell and every success for their future.

The next steps: College Principal’s advice for Swansea students on what educational route to take after GCSEs

With students across Swansea set to complete the biggest challenge of their educational journey thus far – GCSE examinations - there is no better time than now to look to the future. Those of you who will have completed your exams this May and June, don’t take your foot of the gas! The relief of having finished exams may overwhelm any desire to think about the next steps in your academic lives, but the lead up to results day provides the perfect opportunity to consider where to go next.