College News

Second TES nomination for the Bridge Programme

For the second year running, Gower College Swansea's Bridge Programme (which aims to help learners who are at a high risk of becoming NEET) has been shortlisted for a TES FE Award – this time in the ‘Best Teaching and Learning Initiative’ category.

A festive trip to town for Catering students

Catering and Hospitality students from Gower College Swansea have visited Morgans Hotel in the city centre where they enjoyed a ‘behind the scenes’ tour.

“I wanted my tutor group to explore the types of career opportunities that are available within the hotel industry and to have a look around this fantastic local venue,” says lecturer Stephen Williams, who organised the trip alongside Lucy Turtle from the college’s Reaching Wider team.

College supports Mr X Appeal 2016

Around 70 local children will receive Christmas presents this year thanks to the generosity of staff and students at Gower College Swansea - and colleagues from the Gower Neighbourhood Policing Team - who have participated in the Mr X Appeal 2016.

Helping with the handover of the presents was Childcare lecturer Karen Ramsurrun and her students Chloe John; Angharad Davies; Hannah Martin; Melissa Hart; Tom Binding; Sarah-Jayne Knibbs and Tori Beynon. Also in attendance were Sgt Chris Dix, PSCO Mark Parker, PCSO Angela Clarke and PCSO Joelle Borthwick. 

College bids fond farewell to Chinese teachers

Three teachers from Chongqing in China have completed a 12 week teacher placement at Gower College Swansea. They gave a presentation on their experiences at NPTC Group on 8 December and had some very positive things to say about their experience at the college.

The International team would like to thank the Engineering, ESOL, PGCE and A Level English Language teams for all their help and support in making these placements such a success.

GCS student shortlisted for BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year

Gower College Swansea student Keelan Giles (centre) has been shortlisted for the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2016.

This is a fantastic achievement for Keelan, who completed a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and was a key member of the college's Rugby Academy.

The winner will be presented with their award on BBC One's The One Show on Wednesday, 14 December (19:00 GMT).

Curtis shares progression story with Bridge students

Former student Curtis Cana has returned to Gower College Swansea to deliver an inspiring careers talk to students on The Bridge programme.

Curtis, who studied Level 3 Health and Care Social Care at the Tycoch campus, has since progressed to university and is also employed by the local authority so was able to give the students an insight into higher education and career opportunities.

Go Kart team building trip a success

Motor Vehicle students from Gower College Swansea enjoyed a recent team building day at Newport's Supakart.

The visit, which was part funded by the College’s Reaching Wider team, allowed the learners to drive petrol powered vehicles around the multi-level indoor circuit.

“The aims of the Reaching Wider project are to increase participation in higher education and improve employment prospects," says lecturer Lucy Turtle. "This was a great opportunity for the students to experience driving go-karts and it really brought out their competitive sides!"

GCS Training student wins major award

A Gower College Swansea student has been awarded the title of Dental Practice Manager of the Year.

Kirsty White, who works at the Hickman House practice in Penarth, completed the Level 5 CMI in Management and Leadership course with GCS Training via distance learning due to her full time work commitments.

Big Bang Fair beckons for Digi Tech team

Digital Technology students did Gower College Swansea proud at the recent Worldskills National Finals at the Birmingham NEC.

The students, alongside lecturers Steve Williams and Clive Monks and Learning Support Assistant Teresa Jayathilaka, spent an intense five days preparing for, and participating, in the show.

Sara Vonk and Chloe Moore were tasked with running an Industrial Electronics Showcase at the event, which saw hundreds of people of all ages and abilities join in with fun and educational activities.

Students take their views to Parliament

A group of students from Gower College Swansea visited the Houses of Parliament earlier this month as part of the UK Youth Parliament movement.

Scott Russell, a Level 3 Technical Theatre student from the Gorseinon campus, was joined by Sian Bolton, Jack Scott and Gwen Griffiths on the trip.

Scott, who lives in the Rhondda Valleys, has a long term interest in politics and has participated in various youth council initiatives in his local area.