Coleg Sir Gâr Newsletter - May 2025
Welcome to our latest newsletter
Stay in the loop with all the latest news, events, and opportunities. From inspiring success stories to upcoming open evenings, there’s plenty to explore. Keep reading to catch up on what’s been happening!
Katie Cobley, a 19-year-old horticultural student at Coleg Sir Gâr, relocated from the Lake District after securing an apprenticeship at the National Botanic Garden of Wales.
Coleg Sir Gâr’s construction team hosted the Welsh heat of a bricklaying competition which was organised by the Guild of Bricklayers.
Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion shine with over 20 medals at Skills Competition Wales final
Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion students collectively won 23 medals at the Welsh final of Skills Competition Wales which was held at Swansea Arena.
This event was the culmination of all the Skills Competition Wales events that have taken part across Wales which tests students’ skills in various sectors, from culinary arts to accountancy and construction to personal fitness training.
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A member of staff at Coleg Sir Gâr has been inspiring her colleagues and students by raising awareness of a cause that tragically took the life of her own son.
A-Level students with an interest in the healthcare sector, got an insight into studying psychology with a visit to Swansea University, as part of the college’s Medical Field Programme partnership.
Llanelli Photographic Society has been working with Coleg Sir Gâr students in a photography competition which resulted in the society presenting five awards at the college.
Olympian Tom Haffield inspires young sports ambassadors at Coleg Sir Gâr
A former Olympic swimmer volunteered his time to inspire newly appointed sports ambassadors at Coleg Sir Gâr, in partnership with Youth Sport Trust and the college’s Active Wellbeing team.
As part of the Youth Sport Trust Ambassador Programme, Tom Haffield, who has competed in the Commonwealth and Olympic games, delivered a session in leadership in sport.
