Sport and leisure – what will you choose to get involved in?
There is a huge variety of sport and leisure activities on offer at Derwen College.
Whether you have an existing hobby, or want to try something new, we have an ever-evolving programme of sport and leisure activities which you can access during the day, evenings and at weekends.
Our enrichment programme also extends into a range of clubs and other activities which you can get involved in.
Additionally, social activities at Derwen College play an important part in helping you to build your confidence, enjoy your free time, learn new skills, meet new friends and have fun.
Sport
We have a wide-range of sporting opportunities to choose from. Students may participate in a selection of activities including:
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Table Cricket Football
- Kayaking
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Swimming and Float Fit
- Dance
- Yoga
- Running
- Cycling
This is just a taste of what we offer!
Our fabulous on-site sporting facilities include:
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In the gym Indoor heated swimming pool
- Sports centre
- Dance studio
- Fully equipped gym
- Sports field
- Woodland Walk
Sporting partnerships
Derwen College has strong links with community clubs and organisations. Additionally external sport and exercise opportunities are available for all to enjoy.
The College is also proud to have well established connections with Tennis Shropshire, Shropshire Cricket, Shrewsbury Town in the community, Shropshire Paddle Sports, Shropshire FA, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards which provide further opportunities for the students.
Enrichment activities
As well as our sporting offer, students can also choose session from our extensive range of enrichment activities which take place every weekday afternoon:
- Animal conservation
- Arts and crafts
- Basic cookery
- Drama, dance and music
- Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards
- E-sports
- News Round
- Pray and Praise
- Pride
And many more!
Throughout the year, we also have events such as Sports Day, Santa Dash, Colour Run and Swimming Gala which students can choose to take part in.
Leisure
During the evenings and at the weekends there is a whole host of activities to take part in. Including our weekly Wellbeing Wednesday sessions.
Join a club!
There are many clubs on offer at Derwen College, these are just a selection of what you can choose from:
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Boccia club Beekeeping
- Beauty and self-care
- Board games
- Classroom footy
- Crystal craft
- Gardening
- Lego
- Mindfulness
- Taylor Swift
- Welsh
Other leisure activities
Leisure activities at Derwen College extend beyond clubs and sports.
Students also have regular opportunities to go on organised activities and trips, either locally or further afield. This could be with the other students in your residence, or part of a wider College trip.
There are regular discos, quizzes and bingo in the Student Union which are always popular and well-attended.
And if you just want to relax with friends, you can do so in your residence or spend time in the Student Union.
Leisure activities help you to build your social skills, which is an important part of preparing for adulthood. Through different activities you will meet new people, make friends and build your confidence in social situations.