Eluned Watson, Author at Derwen College

Posted: 25th March 2026

Jack wins Bronze at Welsh Skills Competitions ceremony

A big achievement – and a huge medal – gave Derwen College student Jack plenty to celebrate after success at this year’s inclusive Skills Competition…

Posted: 18th March 2026

Students recognised at High Sheriff Awards

Two Derwen College students, Louise and Jonathan, have been honoured at the High Sheriff of Shropshire’s Outstanding Young Citizen Awards, which celebrate young people who…

Posted: 16th March 2026

Students celebrate Oswestry Rugby Club debut win

Derwen College students had plenty to celebrate after winning their first ever competitive rugby match as part of Oswestry Rugby Club’s mixed‑ability team, The…

Posted: 16th March 2026

Student Council’s first professional training session

Student reps built their problem-solving and communication skills during an off-site session at the Sweeney Hotel in Oswestry. Our Student Council spent the day at…

Posted: 12th March 2026

Split Second strike a chord with music and message

There was plenty of dancing, cheering and singing along at our Gobowen campus this week when Levi and Louiz from indie pop band Split Second…

Posted: 11th March 2026

DDC smash it at Audacity dance competition

Derwen Dance Crew (DDC), Derwen College’s talented street dance group, came away from the Audacity Ultimate Dance competition with armfuls of trophies after a brilliant…

Posted: 10th March 2026

Employers thanked at Lunch & Learn day

Employers who provide work placements for our students and supported interns were invited to a Lunch & Learn event at our Gobowen campus, to thank…

Posted: 5th March 2026

Students ‘Go All In’ for World Book Day

Students and staff at Derwen College marked World Book Day with activities designed to celebrate reading and show how it plays a part in learning,…

Posted: 4th March 2026

2026 leavers inspired at Careers Week conference

As part of national Careers Week, students preparing to graduate this year took part in a two‑day Careers Conference designed to support them into the…

Posted: 4th March 2026

On board to support Wrexham to London train route

Derwen College was proud to be among the passengers on a special charter train bound for London, backing plans for a new direct rail link…

Posted: 4th March 2026

Beacon Award WIN for College Sleep Project

We are delighted to announce that Derwen College has won the Association of Colleges Beacon Award in the NOCN Group Award for Mental Health and…

Posted: 27th February 2026

Derwen College shortlisted for two Natspec Innovation Awards

Students and staff are celebrating after being shortlisted for two categories in the prestigious 2026 Natspec Innovation Awards. The national awards recognise and celebrate outstanding,…