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Posted: 31st October 2025

George is on track for an independent future

We are incredibly proud to share the story of student George, whose journey to independence has been remarkable. Not so long ago, George wouldn’t leave…

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Posted: 29th October 2025

Jonathan turns online skills into real-life enterprise

Student Jonathan has turned his Retail & Enterprise lessons into a thriving mini business, earning over £250 by selling clothes, games, and sportswear online –…

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Posted: 20th October 2025

Student Council election results announced

There was excitement and enthusiastic applause at Derwen College’s Gobowen campus as the results of our Student Council elections were announced during the regular Friday…

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Posted: 17th October 2025

Sweet success for Student Council’s Youth Awareness Day fundraiser

Derwen College students showed their community spirit – and baking and retail skills – with a delicious fundraiser for Youth Awareness Day. Youth Awareness Day…

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Posted: 13th October 2025

Derwen College students celebrate success at Graduation

Derwen College Graduation 2025 was a day filled with cheers, laughter, and a few happy tears, as students, families, and staff gathered to celebrate remarkable…

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Posted: 7th October 2025

Derwen College gifted trees by former Chair K Kimber

Former Chair of Governors K Kimber has given Derwen College a thoughtful parting gift that will benefit students, residents and visitors for many years to…

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Posted: 6th October 2025

Celebrating Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards success

College celebrated the determination, teamwork and resilience of more than 60 students at a special Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards ceremony on Saturday, 4 October. Held…

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Posted: 24th September 2025

Volunteer Taster Day is sunny success

Thank you to the participants who joined us for a successful Volunteer Taster Day this week on a sunny day full of smiles, hard work,…

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Posted: 19th September 2025

Dan’s Marathon mission for Derwen Charity

Learning Support Assistant Dan Jones is gearing up to take on the Shrewsbury Half Marathon on 28 September – a major milestone in his training…

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Posted: 17th September 2025

Paying final respects to our Royal Patron HRH The Duchess of Kent

College Principal and CEO Meryl Green was among mourners who attended the funeral of our long-standing Royal Patron, HRH Katharine, Duchess of Kent, at Westminster…

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Posted: 12th September 2025

Welcome Back! Freshers fun for autumn term

We’ve had a fantastic start to the autumn term here at Derwen College, welcoming new students and greeting returning students back to campus. Over the…