Booming North Wales sports academy tables huge attendances in first year
A BOOMING sports academy is tabling huge attendances following a successful first year. The collaboration between Coleg Cambria and Table Tennis Wales has made significant progress in the last 12 months, in partnership with communities and schools across North Wales. Regional Development Officer Aaron Beech has liaised with clubs, PE teachers and grassroots organisations in…
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Toybox Nursery has ‘Excellent’ start to academic year following revamp and award nomination
A COLLEGE nursery had an ‘Excellent’ start to the academic year with an outstanding inspection result. The report by Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and Estyn deemed Toybox Children’s Nursery, based at Coleg Cambria Deeside, to be Excellent in three categories – Wellbeing, Care and Development, and Leadership and Management. The news comes after the much-loved facility…
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RAM Innovations to quintuple workforce and set up manufacturing plant in North Wales
A PIONEER in electronics manufacturing is targeting growth and new markets with the support of a university business scheme. Based in Deeside, RAM Innovations has benefited from Bangor University’s Skills and Innovation Voucher (SIV) Scheme, which offers companies in Gwynedd, Anglesey and Flintshire an opportunity to collaborate through the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. The organisation –…
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Students on track for careers in music after taking Spanish steps to education partnership
STUDENTS are on track for careers in music following an inspirational visit to Spain. A group of Sound Engineering learners from Coleg Cambria Deeside spent two weeks in Barcelona as part of an education and research programme. In partnership with international careers organisation NexGen, based in the Catalan capital, the trip gave them access to…
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First images of revolutionary new £230k North Wales Esports arena
THESE are the first images of a groundbreaking new £230,000 college Esports arena. The cutting-edge facility has been built at Coleg Cambria Deeside and is one of only a handful of further education gaming complexes in the country. Lisa Radcliffe, Assistant Principal for Technical Studies, said state-of-the-art equipment and technology – including 36 YOYOTECH high-spec…
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GoT director turns spotlight on media industry for North Wales students
A RENOWNED movie director was put under the spotlight by Coleg Cambria students. Neil Marshall, whose credits include Hellboy, Game of Thrones, Westworld, and Dog Soldiers, paid a visit to the college’s Creative Media department for a Q&A with learners in Deeside. A Best Director winner at the Saturn Awards and British Independent Awards for The Descent, he spoke…
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North Wales college on hand to support pupils receiving GCSE results today
COLEG CAMBRIA is on hand to support school pupils receiving their GCSE results today (Thursday). Lecturers and staff are available with guidance and advice for anyone concerned about their grades and to discuss options and opportunities going forward. The college is also holding an open day tomorrow (Friday) from 9am-3pm across its sites in Deeside,…
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Animal therapist holds lameness workshop for zookeepers at popular wildlife park
A LEADING light in animal therapy held a workshop for students and zookeepers at a popular wildlife park. Matthew Shackleton, a Chester-based veterinary physio, zoo consultant and animal care practitioner at Coleg Cambria Northop, discussed and demonstrated lameness and enrichment devices at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Branton, near Doncaster. Joined by Cambria’s Animal Care Coordinator…
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Dedication of Deeside students celebrated with family and friends at top college
THE dedication of Deeside students was marked at a celebratory gathering with families and staff at Coleg Cambria. Learners came together at the college’s Sixth Form Centre in Connah’s Quay to celebrate this year’s A Level results. Among those moving on to a higher education was Rin Sutton, who will study Medicine at Cardiff University…
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Education secretary celebrates A Levels with North Wales students
WELSH Education Secretary Lynne Neagle joined students celebrating outstanding A Level results at Coleg Cambria Yale. The Torfaen MS met with learners in Wrexham as they received their grades, alongside Cambria’s chief executive, Yana Williams. Among those to achieve their dream marks was Rhian Jones, who secured A*s in Chemistry and Biology, and an A…
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