College News

English students enjoy special poetry reading

In celebration of National Poetry Day on 5 October, A Level English students at Gower College Swansea were delighted to welcome poet Guinevere Clark to the Gorseinon Campus.

Guinevere’s first collection, Fresh Fruit & Screams, was published in 2006. Her work has since been seen in publications including Minerva Rising, The A3 Review, The Atlanta Review and nawr Magazine. She reached the final 10 of Ambit's International Poetry Competition in 2020 and received both Shortlisted and Highly Commended awards in The Hammond House International Literary Prize 2022.

Gower College Swansea's HR Team Wins National Award

Gower College Swansea's Human Resources (HR) team were recently honoured with the prestigious 'Best Health and Wellbeing Initiative Public/ Third Sector 2023' award by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

The CIPD People Management Awards are among the most respected and competitive accolades in the field of HR and people management, and this year, Gower College Swansea's HR and Wellbeing team stood out among its peers from across the UK.

UPDATE Important information re: Tycoch Campus 28 September

Further to our update last week on the identified RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) that is present in a small, isolated area of the Tycoch campus of Gower College Swansea, structural engineers have now completed a detailed review of the campus. 

As a result we have decided to close 2 rooms – one a classroom and one a staffroom – on the building’s D floor – whilst remedial work is undertaken. 

Stay connected to Gower College Swansea

In the heart of Swansea, a hidden treasure trove of talent, innovation, and shared memories lies within the vibrant community of Gower College Swansea.

For decades, this esteemed institution has been a supporter of dreams, nurturing countless students on their path to success. Now, as Gower College Swansea strides confidently into the future, it is seeking to reconnect with its invaluable alumni network.

Gower College Swansea ESOL learner wins Inspire! Adult Learning Award

Walid Musa Albuqai, an ESOL learner at Gower College Swansea, won this year’s Different Past: Shared Futures award at the Inspire! Adult Learning Awards, an annual ceremony coordinated by Learning and Work Institute in partnership with the Welsh Government and other partners.

Free sessions for Adult Learners’ Week!

Adult Learners’ Week is the biggest celebration of learning in Wales, coordinated by the Learning and Work Institute in partnership with the Welsh Government. It aims to inspire adults to discover a passion for learning and skills development and show them that it’s never too late to start learning.

'Home away from home' for Gower College Swansea's international students

Could you host an international student this September? Scroll to the bottom for more information!

Gower College Swansea’s international students, who are aged between 16 and 18, come from countries all over the world. This year the College have students from Cambodia, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Romania, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.

Gower College Swansea A Level and L3 vocational results 2023

Students at Gower College Swansea are celebrating a strong set of A Level and vocational Level 3 results again in 2023.

The overall A Level pass rate is 98%, with 1391 separate exam entries. Of these passes, 35% are at grades A*-A, 60% are at A*-B and 82% are at A*-C.

The overall pass rate at AS Level is 95%, with 74% of those passes being grades A - C and 53% being grades A - B. There were 2119 separate exam entries for AS.

What to expect on Results Day

Gower College Swansea principal, Mark Jones, offers advice to students on what to expect leading up to, and on, Results Day.

Your final exam may seem like a distant memory after what I hope has been an enjoyable summer. Results Day has crept up on all of us, so it’s time to take on the next challenge of facing the results you receive on that piece of paper.

Just like thousands of young people across the country you may feel panicked and fear the uncertainty of your future, all of which is understandable. 

Prom at Patti Pavilion: An Unforgettable End-of-Term Celebration

Gower College Swansea's highly anticipated prom, held at the historic Patti Pavilion, marked a perfect end to the term. The night's theme was ‘masquerade ball,' and the students did not disappoint, arriving in their most glamorous attire and elegant eye masks. 

The event, well deserved after years of hard work and dedication, was one to remember with music, dance and delicious Indian cuisine. As the doors swung open, the electric atmosphere excited the students and they wasted no time in hitting the dance floor.