A painful visit to the dentist as a child left a lasting impression on Niamh Jones
The Coleg Cambria student will begin her first steps towards the profession by studying for a degree at Cardiff University. Niamh, 18, from Wrexham, was inspired to pursue dentistry after fracturing her two front teeth. The care and compassion she received sparked a dream to one day help others in the same way. “That experience […]
When Megan Astbury left Elfed High School to begin her A Level journey at Coleg Cambria she had no idea just how transformative the next two years would be
Now, with university offers from top institutions including Manchester Metropolitan, Liverpool John Moores, and Cardiff Met, the 18 year-old is proudly heading to Bangor University to study Primary Teaching — ready to inspire the next generation in the same way she has been. “I’ve absolutely loved being part of the community at Deeside Sixth Form, […]
A student-athlete is on track to achieve a remarkable milestone after securing a full scholarship to study and compete in the United States
Lilly Noble, an A Level learner at Coleg Cambria Deeside, has been awarded a 100% scholarship to attend Murray State University in Kentucky. There, she will study Physiotherapy while competing for the University’s prestigious track and field team. The 17 year-old, who is currently completing A Levels in Physical Education, Psychology, and Biology at Deeside […]
A FORMER student who won a prestigious media award is continuing to inspire with her academic and personal journey
Faith Dodd, from Wrexham, was named BBC Wales Young Reporter of the Year while studying A Levels at Coleg Cambria. Faith received national recognition for bravely sharing her personal experiences of living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), using journalism to raise awareness and help others. Now 22, Faith has gone on to study Classical Archaeology […]
CHEERS to Tom Billington! The talented student swapped North Wales for the Ivy League and is loving life in the US.
A former Coleg Cambria A Level learner, Tom is in his fourth year at Princeton University in New Jersey, where he is excelling in both his studies and with extra-curricular commitments. As well as being captain of the Cheerleading team, he is a member of groups including the American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter, […]
An inspirational figure in Welsh tennis and youth politics secured a raft of accolades following smash-hit success on and off the court
Former Coleg Cambria A Level student Jonathon Dawes was recognised by King’s College London (KCL) – and the wider British sporting community – for his pioneering contribution to tennis development and grassroots inclusion. The 22-year-old, from Rhyl – already the youngest member of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Council – received a Distinguished Alumni Award […]
Current Level 3 Sports Learner Harry Ashfield has signed a new contract with Wrexham AFC until the end of the 2026/27 season, with the option of an additional year
A Level 3 Sports learner at Coleg Cambria Yale and former Darland High School pupil, he won the Bob Clark Academy Player of the Year for the 2023/24 season after impressing for Nick Chadwick’s Under-18 side. Building upon his performances last season, the creative midfielder has featured six times for Phil Parkinson’s team in all […]
ZOE BAYLEY-JONES is on the road to a caring career after overcoming adversity to secure top A Level results.
The Coleg Cambria learner – Yale Sixth Form’s Student of the Year – plans to become a Children’s Nurse in the future. Having studied Psychology, English and the Welsh Baccalaureate, she will now move on to a degree in Children’s Nursing at the University of York. Zoe, 19, from Wrexham, reflected on the “challenges’ of […]
NOTHING could stop Daniel Mayers-Jones achieving his dream to study at Oxford University
The former Manchester United Youth Academy Goalkeeper – who played in the same side as England star Kobbie Mainoo – will study Chemistry at the prestigious University’s Lincoln College from September. Daniel, from Buckley, secured A Levels in Maths, Business, Chemistry and the Welsh Baccalaureate and is looking forward to the next chapter in his […]
STUDENTS at Coleg Cambria have “raised the bar” with outstanding A Level and BTEC results
Chief Executive Yana Williams and Principal Sue Price today (Thursday) paid tribute to learners for navigating post-pandemic challenges and contributing to “amazing and inspiring” overall grades. They also congratulated staff and lecturers at the college’s sites in Deeside, Wrexham, Northop and Llysfasi for their commitment and dedication in supporting young people, notably those who will […]