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Health and Wellbeing Day 2020 – the year it went virtual!
Gower College Swansea recently held its third annual Health and Wellbeing Day – its first ever virtual one!
Over 400 members of staff enjoyed the wellbeing sessions which were a blend of live and pre-recorded video sessions on YouTube and live webinars on Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
The sessions included
Award nomination for paper-saving process
Gower College Swansea has been shortlisted in the Public Sector Paperless Awards 2020.
The College has been shortlisted in the Processes category for its work in reducing the paperwork involved in its student health disclosures and care plans procedures.
Students produce a virtual fashion showcase
This years’ FDA Fashion and Textiles Design showcase was very different to usual. With lockdown measures meaning students couldn’t put on a physical show, they instead showcased their work through a dedicated Instagram page.
Special lockdown project for College jazz band
Members of Gower College Swansea’s Jazz Band, past and present, have collaborated on a special project during lockdown.
The Locked Down Chicken project is a performance of The Chicken, a well-known track by American musician Jaco Pastorius.
Gower College Swansea Virtual Annual Student Awards 2020
It's been a strange year for everyone but one thing hasn't changed - and that's the brilliance of our learners and clients.
After what has been a very unusual and challenging academic year, Gower College Swansea was delighted to hold its first Virtual Annual Student Awards ceremony.
Join us at Wales’ Virtual Open Days
Due to Covid-19 many planned events, like open days, that had been scheduled have now been cancelled.
We know how important open days can be in helping you to make up your mind about your next steps, so we’re working with the Welsh Government to bring our open day to you.
An updated message from Principal, Mark Jones: July
It is now three weeks since I last updated students, parents and guardians about how the College is preparing – initially for our return from lockdown and then for September – and a lot has happened during that time.
Further education sector responds to Covid-19 crisis with fully subsidised training for employers
In response to the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on the economic wellbeing of Wales, colleges across the further education sector have come together with WEFO (Welsh European Funding Office) to develop a package of support to help and assist businesses during this time.
Gower College Swansea's Visual Arts Exhibition goes virtual
In light of campuses being closed due to Covid-19, our annual Visual Arts Exhibitions are going virtual!
College prepares for a new look September
With the health and safety of our communities at the centre of decision making, Gower College Swansea is preparing to welcome students from September, in line with the latest Welsh Government guidance.
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