College News

Message for parents/guardians 

I hope that you and your family have enjoyed the summer break. 
 
As our students return to College we would like to make you aware of the arrangements that will be in place from the start of this autumn term and how we will continue to prioritise the health and safety of our students whilst they are at College. 
 
Firstly, it is our intention that the majority of teaching will be carried out on a face to face basis, although we will also be looking to provide enhanced support for those learners who are having to self-islolate at home. 
 

College of Sanctuary honour for Gower College Swansea

Gower College Swansea has been officially recognised as a College of Sanctuary, the first FE College in Wales to receive such an accolade.

This honour was given to the College by City of Sanctuary UK, an organisation that is committed to building a culture of safety, opportunity and welcome, especially for those seeking sanctuary from war and persecution.

During the assessment process, the College was praised for its commitment to providing a safe, welcoming and accessible place for all learners. Singled out for commendation by the panel were the following points:

Gower College Swansea Sports Centre - important update

Due to the College’s guidelines of safe operations, the Sports Centre at our Tycoch Campus will only be open to members of the public between the following hours from 1 September 2021:

Monday – Friday: 6.30am-8.30am and 4.30pm-10pm

On Saturdays and Sundays, we will operate as normal.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but the decision has been made in line with the most recent post-16 Welsh Government guidance relating to covid safety.

The decision will be reviewed on 31 October 2021.

Foundation Art and Design Summer Show 2021 - "2031"

Welcome to our Foundation Art and Design exhibition, based on the theme “2031”. Please have a look around the virtual show below by clicking the circles on the floor to move around, clicking and dragging to look in each direction, and clicking the pink circles to watch videos of our students talking about their work!

What will Gower College Swansea be like in the new term?

Principal Mark Jones looks forward to the start of the autumn term, explaining how the College is continuing to ensure that health and safety remains the top priority.  

As we near the start of the new term, it seems a good time to reflect on how things have gone so far at Gower College Swansea. 

Swansea’s very own Dr Doolittle secures offer from Cambridge

A Gower College Swansea student is one step closer to achieving his dream of becoming a vet after accepting an offer to study at one of the most prestigious universities in the UK. 

Having achieved three A* in Maths, Biology and Chemistry, 18 year old Edan Reid from Swansea has his sights set on becoming a specialist vet.

Students celebrate fantastic exam results for 2021

At the end of another very challenging academic year, students at Gower College Swansea are celebrating a fantastic set of exam results.

The overall A Level pass rate is 99%, with 1927 separate exam entries. Of these passes, 43% are at grades A*-A, 70% are at A*-B and 88% are at A*-C.

The overall pass rate at AS Level is 95%, with 76% of those passes being grades A - C and 56% being grades A - B. There were 1869 separate exam entries for AS.

Exam results 2021 – important information regarding appeals

If any learner wishes to submit a review of their results, please do this online.

You may request a centre review and subsequently appeal to the awarding body where you believe an error has been made in determining your grade. You must state clearly where you believe an error has been made.

Information about summer results 2021

Results will issue to students on the eILP via the engage app and College website.

If you are having trouble accessing the eILP please follow the instructions here. 

Celebrity chef gives students a taste of culinary career

Marco Pierre White, who last year opened his Steakhouse Bar & Grill at the J-Shed in SA1, met up with four of the College’s Catering and Hospitality students earlier this week.

Mr Pierre White held an informal discussion with the students about his career, the industry and provided invaluable hints and tips of the trade.