Entries by paul

Support over Christmas

Support over Christmas Don’t forget we are still able to offer you support and guidance over the Christmas period with our Togetherall App.   Together All – Mental Health Support.  We are aware that everyone needs help and support at different times of the day and night. Being a member of the Gower College Swansea […]

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Drug use, consent and staying safe.

We’ve teamed up with the incredible Barod to provide some helpful tips and important information on staying safe around drugs. As Barod are the experts on providing sound drug advice we thought it might be best to leave it to them. They’ve kindly provided us with a guide on making smart and safe choices when […]

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Change to guidance on self-isolation

Change to guidance on self-isolation 9th December 2020 Important update From 10 December, the self-isolation period in Wales will change from 14 to 10 days for contacts This also applies to people currently isolating and those returning from abroad More detail on the new guidance https://bit.ly/36WKC13 *** Diweddariad pwysig O 10 Rhagfyr, bydd y cyfnod […]

Christmas Jumper Day!!! Friday 11th December

Ahhh Christmas! You beautiful time of year! A time for ridiculously sugary  themed coffees and hot chocolate. Wistfully gazing at the Christmas trees around the college, over spending on gifts, listening to Wham’s Last Christmas until your ears begin to bleed and last but certainly not least tacky Christmas jumpers! To help support Save the […]

Welsh Language Rights Day

Dydd Llun 7fed Rhagfyr mae hi’n Ddiwrnod Hawliau Cymraeg, i ddathlu bod gan siaradwyr Cymraeg hawliau wrth ddefnyddio’r iaith. Eleni mae gyda ni ymgyrch arlein yn mynd ymlaen i hyrwyddo’r diwrnod Dyma fideo byr (1 munud) i chi i chael dysgu mwy am yr hawliau yma.  Dwi hefyd wedi cynnwys poster sy’n dangos rhai o’ch hawliau chi.  Saesneg  Cymraeg  Poster ar OneDrive  Oeddech chi’n gwybod bod gan siaradwyr Cymraeg hawliau?  Ydi hyn yn beth da/drwg? Beth yw eich profiad chi?  Oes na siaradwyr Cymraeg yn eich dosbarth?     /////     Next Monday (7/12) it is Welsh Rights Day to celebrate that Welsh speakers have rights when using their language.  This year we have an online campaign raise awareness about the cause.  Here is a 1 minute video for you to learn more about these rights.  I […]

Personal Statement Writing FAO of all students looking to progress to HE

Personal Statement writing webinar   We have been working with USW to put together a number of support / webinar sessions to support learners transition / applications to Universities, with a number of finance talks already being arranged and now we are adding personal statements. This will be designed to assist all learners on the […]

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Update to advice on face coverings whilst at College

  Following a recent change to Welsh Government guidance, it will now be mandatory for all staff, students and visitors to wear a face covering outside as well as inside when on campus grounds. If you wear a face shield, please be reminded that a face covering must be worn in addition. The only instances where face […]

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Clubs and societies

Don’t forget to register your interest for any clubs this year.   We’ve got lots going on this year including an online chess club, film clubs, Photography Club, LGBT+ networks, a student run podcast and even a model united nations.   If you’d like to join any of these clubs it’s really simple – you […]

Principal’s Update 19/11

Important update from your Principal Students Principal’s Update I just wanted to begin this update by thanking all students from right across the College for, not only your understanding of the challenges that we are all facing, but your acceptance of, and compliance with the procedures that it has been necessary to put in place […]

Get on Yer Bike! Kenya Project Fundraiser

Get on Yer Bike for the Kenya Project! Jump on a bike or make a donation to help complete the 256 mile journey to get money to Mandungu Primary School. Staff and students around the college from Monday to Thursday this week will be attempting this mammoth challenge to cycle over 256 miles. Be sure […]