New tech and IT investment at leading independent school a game changer
NEW technology and IT systems at a leading independent school will raise the bar for communication between students, staff, and parents. St Gerard’s School has implemented state-of-the-art computer management equipment and processes as part of a wider package of investment at the prominent Bangor institution. This year has already seen the introduction of a proactive…
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Aspirational Coleg Cambria course inspires career progression for health workers
AN ASPIRATIONAL health and social care programme will give people working in the sector an accessible route to promotion and progression. Led by programme leader and lecturer Andrea Roberts, the two-year Health and Social Care foundation degree is based at Coleg Cambria’s University Centre in Wrexham and gives learners a flexible path to achieve a…
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Tickets now on sale for Wales Real Food and Farming Conference
Tickets are now available for the fifth Wales Real Food and Farming Conference. Held at Coleg Cambria, the two-day conference will take place from Wednesday November 1 at the college’s land-based Llysfasi site. Now in its fifth year, it will open with an address by former BBC economics correspondent Sarah Dickins, who is in the…
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New headteacher unveils vision following 25 years at Ysgol Eirias
A NEW headteacher celebrating 25 years with a leading North Wales school is focused on building its reputation for inclusivity, pastoral care, and academic excellence. Zoe Evans took up the role at Ysgol Eirias this academic term and has her sights set on raising the bar even higher for pupils, staff, and their coastal community….
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Coleg Cambria students to help organise international Esports expo
STUDENTS will team up with an international careers organisation to help launch a global Esports festival. Barcelona-based NexGen is planning a gaming conference and expo to be held in the Spanish city next summer. A group of Esports learners from Cambria – which has sites in Deeside, Northop, Wrexham and Llysfasi – visited the region…
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Rhug Estate growing thousands of pumpkins for inaugural Halloween celebrations
THERE are some ghostly growings on at Rhug Estate! The 12,500-acre organic farm estate, based near Corwen in North Wales, is busy producing thousands of pumpkins in time for a spectacular Halloween celebration. Visitors will be able to pick their own organic pumpkin and enjoy a series of ghoulish attractions and activities, including an inclusive…
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Dairy farmer celebrates national poetry success after learning Welsh language
SOPHIE ROBERTS is the perfect example of how adult learning can broaden horizons and inspire future generations to follow in your footsteps. Sophie, from Trelawnyd, began learning Welsh with Coleg Cambria just four years ago when she joined an intermediate class in nearby Holywell. The mum-of-two, who runs a busy dairy farm with husband Emlyn,…
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SF Parks submits multi-million pound plans for new Towyn development
MULTI-MILLION pound plans have been submitted for the development of a spectacular state-of-the-art leisure complex at a popular holiday park. SF Parks submitted proposals for a six-lane bowling alley, rooftop bar, extended amusement arcade and relocated reception and offices at its Golden Gate Holiday Centre in Towyn. The revamped facilities will complement a new swimming…
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New Coleg Cambria programmes to meet surge in demand for beauty professionals in Wales
COLEG CAMBRIA launched new complementary therapy programmes to help meet a surge in demand for highly trained health and beauty professionals. Ahead of the opening of a £14m health and wellbeing complex next year, the college’s Yale site in Wrexham unveiled Level 3 and Level 4 Diplomas in Reflexology and Massage, to begin in November….
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Coleg Cambria first to join Vietnamese community pilot project
STUDENTS are supporting communities in Vietnam following an inspiring visit to Southeast Asia. A group of 15 Health and Social Care learners from Coleg Cambria Deeside spent two weeks living and contributing to community engagement programmes in the country. The Level 2 and Level 3 cohort supported women at a social support centre and students…
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