College News

Important update on self-isolation guidance – 29 October

On Friday 29 October, Welsh Government announced changes to self-isolation guidance. This is due to the continued high level of positive Covid-19 cases in Wales.

Please note this updated guidance now applies even if you are fully vaccinated or aged under 18.

If someone in your household has tested positive or has symptoms of Covid-19, you will have to self-isolate and book a Covid-19 PCR test.

Gower College Swansea brightens up community in partnership with local company and councillors

Gower College Swansea has recently funded the painting of three telecom boxes near their campuses, two at Sketty Green and one at Tycoch.

The project, in partnership with local Councillors Mike Day and Cheryl Philpott, aims to improve the community feeling around the campuses. The work was carried out by Ffion Nolwenn, a past student of the College from local company, Fresh Creative Co.

College gains premier partner in China

CZIE is a top ranking vocational college in China, initially established in 1958. The introduction to the institution was made by Welsh Government, Shanghai, who also helped to organise the event.

The virtual signing ceremony, hosted on Tuesday 19 October, was attended by around 100 students and staff in China, including the President and Vice President of CZIE, colleagues from Welsh Government in China and Cardiff, and WorldSkills UK.

Gower College Swansea welcomes four new rugby scholars

A very warm welcome to our rugby scholars this year: 

Kian Hire (Gold Scholar) – studying Electrical Installation, previously Pontarddulais Comprehensive School 
Finley Evans (Gold Scholar) – studying Sport, previously Pontarddulais Comprehensive School 
Ben Hibberd (Bronze Scholar) – studying Sport, previously Pontarddulais Comprehensive School 
Alex Jones (Gold Scholar) – studying Sport, previously Ysgol Gyfun Gŵyr 

Information about exams and assessments 2022 

We hope you are enjoying the start of the new academic year with us.

As the first half term is coming to a close, we felt this was an opportunity to let you know about the assessment plans in place for the qualifications you are studying. 

Celebration of Creativity competition for Broadway’s Hairdressing students.

Second year students had one hour to plan and produce commercial hairstyle, combining a multitude of technical skills learned during their course.

The competition was designed for the students to demonstrate their skills and creativity within ladies hairdressing and for them to gain experience in competition activity.

WorldSkills national finals here we come!

Nine current and former students from Gower College Swansea have been named as national finalists at WorldSkills UK, clearing the way for them to compete for gold, silver and bronze medals in November. They are:

College receives Global Excellence Award

The award was presented in recognition of continuing to help students achieve excellent A Level results and progress to some of the UK’s most esteemed universities. 

The award-winning Welsh college which is helping more women become scientists

Throughout history, the science and maths industries have largely been dominated by men.

Young women have historically tended to stay away from STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects during their school years. This can be down to many things, but one of them is the outdated stereotype that STEM careers are better suited to men.

And as a result, women can often be outnumbered in these industries.

Gower College Swansea to get world-class skills boost

Gower College Swansea is to get a world-class skills boost after being selected to join an elite training programme.

The College is one of 12 leading institutions (colleges and Independent Training Providers) to have been selected to join the skills revolution by becoming part of WorldSkills UK’s Centre of Excellence.