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Going for Gold thanks to The Charlotte Hartey Foundation
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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Posted: 10th June 2026

Big thank you to local businesses backing fete and dog show

A huge thank you to the amazing local businesses supporting this year’s Derwen Fete and Dog Show on Saturday 13 June. We are incredibly lucky…

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Posted: 8th June 2026

Students and staff cheer on Stars of Social Care finalists!

Five Derwen College staff members will be getting their glad rags on this Friday (13 June) as they head to London for the glittering Stars…

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Posted: 8th June 2026

Palace celebration for Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s award students

Students, past and present, celebrated a proud achievement this month when they were invited to Buckingham Palace after completing their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE)…

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Through your donation Derwen Charity can provide extra experiences and opportunities to our students, who have special educational needs and disabilities, so that they have the opportunity to truly progress and thrive.

Our mission is to enable everyone to achieve beyond what they, and others, believe possible. Through our positive and empowering culture we give students the confidence and experience to live life their own way.

There are no ‘typical’ students at Derwen College. For us, there is so much joy to be found in difference.

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