Eluned Watson, Author at Derwen College

Posted: 3rd July 2026

Students’ ‘All About Me’ exhibition goes on tour

Students from our Nurture and Learning for Life programmes have created a vibrant collection of multimedia artworks for a special competition and exhibition celebrating the…

Posted: 30th June 2026

Celebrating amazing Duke of Edinburgh’s Award achievements

Students, graduates, families, staff and supporters came together for an uplifting celebration recognising the amazing dedication, resilience and determination of students achieving their Duke of…

Posted: 26th June 2026

Could you help shape brighter futures at Derwen College?

Helping students grow in confidence, develop skills for work and life, and achieve things they once thought were out of reach is one of the…

Posted: 23rd June 2026

Going for Gold thanks to The Charlotte Hartey Foundation

More students will be able to set their sights on Gold after we received a generous £1,200 donation from the Charlotte Hartey Foundation to support…

Posted: 23rd June 2026

Summer Solstice festival raises funds for Derwen College Charity

Several hundred people attended the Quinta Solstice Festival on Saturday 20 June, enjoying an afternoon of sunshine, music and family fun in front of Weston…

Posted: 19th June 2026

Talent galore to Derwen College Skills Competitions

Students from four different colleges demonstrated talent, teamwork and lots of cheering and support when we welcomed them to our Skills Competitions event at Gobowen…

Posted: 18th June 2026

Tip Top students serve up flavours of the Commonwealth

Students and staff enjoyed a taste of the Commonwealth this week, as Hospitality and Food students served up a special taster menu inspired by countries…

Posted: 17th June 2026

Kent House mix up a winning mocktail for Prom

Students used teamwork, kitchen skills and a sprinkling of creativity in a competition to create a winning mocktail for Prom 2026. Each residence took…

Posted: 16th June 2026

Celebrating Pride with day of colour and joy

Derwen College was filled with music, colour, dancing and fun as students and staff came together for a Pride Month celebration. The annual Derwen Pride…

Posted: 15th June 2026

Alice leads Tourette’s awareness day

Students and staff came together for a Tourette’s awareness day led by Performing Arts student Alice Tyrell, who wanted to share her experience of living…

Posted: 15th June 2026

Wagging tails and smiles galore at Fete and Dog Show

Hundreds of visitors, more than 100 dogs and a fine day ensured that Derwen College’s much-loved Fete and Dog Show was a huge success. Dogs…

Posted: 15th June 2026

Congratulations to governor K on receiving an MBE

We are delighted that Kathleen “K” Kimber, our former Chair of Trustees at Derwen College (2012–2025), has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday…