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Returning to education resulted in UK graduate award
Nick Francis knew he needed to re-enter the education system if he was going to get a job he was passionate about. With little education beyond his GCSEs, he pinned a rejection letter from a...
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Jodi’s graduate counselling success
Jodi Hawker has overcome her fear of returning to education and has graduated from Coleg Sir Gâr with a foundation degree in counselling. Counselling sessions received earlier in her life, gave Jodi...
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Students continue to achieve great A-level results
Students at Coleg Sir Gâr are once again celebrating, achieving an excellent set of A-level results where the percentage of A* - E grades was again extremely high at 98%, with 23 out of 30 subjects...
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Cambridge student praises college
Stephen Hughes, a former Bryngwyn student, studied A-levels at Coleg Sir Gâr following a set of high-flying A-level results, he’s preparing to study geography at University of Cambridge. Coleg Sir Gâr...
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Motorsport Academy driving passion in young people
An innovative new Motorsport Academy is inspiring young people into the diverse range of fields available within the motorsport industry, such as rallying and autograss. Run by Coleg Sir Gâr’s Motor...
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Principal Barry Liles appointed dual principalship role with Coleg Ceredigion
A former engineer with a passion and reputation for leadership in the further education sector has been appointed principal at Coleg Ceredigion. Barry Liles joins Coleg Ceredigion with a range of...
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Sports lecturer’s international challenge
A Coleg Sir Gâr sports science lecture will be competing internationally, representing Wales in the ISA Stand Up Paddle boarding World Championships being held in Denmark. Jonathan Roberts, 44, is a...
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Students shine at British Riding Club National Championships
Equine management students Sophie Jones and Faye North, who are studying extended diplomas at Coleg Sir Gâr’s Pibwrlwyd campus, represented their local riding clubs at the British Riding Club National...
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American university for soccer talented sports students
Two former football academy and sports students at Coleg Sir Gâr are experiencing a university education abroad, playing football in America with the support of Future Elite Sports. Iwan Roberts from...
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Sport student selected for Wales U18s academy football team
A sports student at Coleg Sir Gâr has been selected to represent Wales by the FAW in the Wales under 18s Academy Representative Squad. Sean Howells, who started college this September and plays centre...
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Hairdressing students to compete at Miss Teen GB
An apprentice hairdresser and a full-time hairdressing student both studying at Coleg Sir Gâr will be competing for the Miss Teen Great Britain and the Miss Teen Junior Great Britain this October....
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Duke of Edinburgh students meet Prince Edward
Students following the Duke of Edinburgh bronze award at Coleg Sir Gâr brushed shoulders with royalty recently as they met Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex at the National Botanic Gardens of Wales. The...
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Competing for UK at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi
A talented web designer and a chef-de-rang from Carmarthenshire are preparing to represent Coleg Sir Gâr and the UK at the WorldSkills international competition in Abu Dhabi this month. Former Coedcae...
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Entry level students inspired by prince
Entry level gardening students from Coleg Sir Gâr visited the National Botanic Garden of Wales where they met Prince Edward in a bid to inspire them into taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh award....
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Driving Wales to international skills success
As Skills Champion for Wales, Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion principal Barry Liles is at the forefront of aspiring young people to develop high quality, world-class skills. The vehicle used to...
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European students welcomed at Coleg Sir Gâr
Coleg Sir Gâr has welcomed European students to its Graig campus again this year with some students having travelled from as far as Estonia to study AS levels at the college. The placement for the...
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New college build for performance and sport
An exciting new build is currently underway at Coleg Sir Gar’s Graig campus which will see students on sports and creative industries programmes benefit from new facilities. The Innovation and...
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Outstanding teacher nominated for gold Pearson award
Coleg Sir Gâr lecturer Charlie Hammond has been nominated for a Gold Plato Pearson’s Teaching Award following his silver award presented earlier this year for exceptional contribution to the teaching...
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Global recognition for Elizabeth’s world-class skills
A chef-de-rang from Carmarthenshire representing Coleg Sir Gâr, has won a medal of excellence for her world-class skills in restaurant services at WorldSkills, Abu Dhabi. Elizabeth Forkuoh, a...
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Llanelli opticians backs college squad
Players at Coleg Sir Gâr’s Football Academy are hoping for some winning results this season as they boast their brand new kit, sponsored by Specsavers. This is the tenth year that the Llanelli branch...
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