Celebrating Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Staff Unite to Share, Reflect and Inspire
Two landmark activities were led by Miranda Hazell, Specialist Teacher and Lead on Inclusion Training, and Fairness and Belonging Lead Alice Churm, giving colleagues fresh opportunities to learn and collaborate. The Inclusion Roadshow provided a platform for staff across campuses to showcase innovative inclusive practice. Curriculum and support teams presented displays and interactive activities, highlighting strategies that […]
A FEARLESS college crew are preparing to push the limits for an epic charity quest
Staff and lecturers from Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham will take on the 12 Mountains, 12 Months Challenge, scaling some of Wales’s most iconic peaks in support of Hope House/Tŷ Gobaith children’s hospices. Led by Karl Jackson, Assistant Principal for the Institute of Technology and Site Lead at Bersham Road, the 22-strong team will climb […]
Launching Our New Butchery Academy to Advance Food Skills at Cambria
And leading the way is award-winning butcher and mentor, Matt Edwards. Matt – Food Manufacturing Work-Based Learning Practitioner at Cambria and a former WorldSkills UK gold medallist – has already been sharing his expertise with learners. Recently, he supported Gabi Wilson, from NPTC Group in Newtown, ahead of her appearance in the cooking category at […]
COLEG CAMBRIA will host this year’s Welsh Baccalaureate Volunteering Fairs
Flintshire Local Voluntary Council (FLVC) announced the return of the annual events – now bigger and better with two sessions to be held this October. The first will take place at Deeside Sixth Form Centre on Monday (October 6) from 11am–2pm, followed by a second date at Northop library on Thursday October 9 from 11am–1.30pm. […]
Inner Drive and Coleg Cambria launch the ‘College Unpacked’ series.
Coleg Cambria is thrilled to announce a collaboration between its Professional Learning team and InnerDrive, a leading provider of evidence-informed educational resources. Today marks the official launch of “College Unpacked,” an innovative video series designed to provide educators with invaluable insights into effective teaching and learning practices within FE. The initial launch includes 14 videos […]
Together, We’re Strengthening Adult Learning and Digital Skills Across Our Region
The college has launched a series of English, Maths and Digital Literacy sessions in Flintshire, Wrexham and St Asaph, Denbighshire, led by Curriculum Director for Adult and Work-based Learning Skills Claire Howells and Adult Learning Liaison Officer Dean Nolan. Classes are being delivered in libraries, community centres and outreach posts, with new venues such as […]
FLORAL designer Kate Jordan is celebrating a summer of growth with her flourishing business and a diverse portfolio of creative work spanning TV, fashion, and large-scale installations
Kate, from Tremeirchion near St Asaph – creative force behind The Craft Shed Flowers – is no stranger to the spotlight. A former student at Coleg Cambria, she created the winner’s crown for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! when it was filmed at Gwrych Castle in Abergele, and her floral artistry has appeared on a […]
The new academic year will bring a fresh opportunity to study for a flexible qualification
The college – based in Wrexham, Northop, Deeside and Llysfasi – has unveiled a series of accessible part-time courses to begin in September. Among the subjects are Makaton Workshop, Dog Grooming Assistants, Leadership and Management, GCSE Biology, Foundation Spraying, and Introduction to Ceramics. Those looking to pursue a course focused on personal and professional development […]
We’re Here to Help – Support Available for Pupils Receiving GCSE Results
Lecturers, advisors, and admissions staff are ready to offer guidance, reassurance, and practical advice to anyone unsure about their grades or considering next steps. Whether learners are exploring A Levels, apprenticeships, or vocational training, Cambria is there to help. To support this year’s GCSE cohort, the college is also hosting open days today and tomorrow […]
A DEDICATED bilingual student is preparing to take the next steps in her academic journey after an “exceptional time” at college
Nimue Thomas, 18, a former pupil at Ysgol Dinas Brân, has received an offer to study Classical Civilisation at Durham University – one of the UK’s leading institutions – after completing A Levels in English Literature, History, Classical Civilisation, and the Level 3 Welsh Baccalaureate. Reflecting on her time at Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham, […]