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Olga Andersohn-Muszynska decided to sign up for a part-time maths GCSE course at Coleg Sir Gâr where she surpassed her expectations and gained an A* grade.

Olga in a blue top and coat in a headshot

For many students, the journey through education can spark unexpected passions. For Leo, a recent Beauty Therapy student from Coleg Ceredigion, this was certainly the case. Reflecting on his journey, Leo shared how one unit in particular inspired him and his future career.

Beauty Therapy student Leo smiling at camera

Coleg Sir Gâr A-level students, who are researching alternative progression routes other than university, have visited a company called Nexgen Careers in Barcelona to explore employability and global skills development.

The group pictured in a square of the city

Three female leaders at Coleg Sir Gâr are championing kindness as a core value in management, with the goal of fostering a more productive, engaged and innovative campus environment.

Amy Nisbet being awarded at teaching and learning award by female executive

A new website is being unveiled at Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion which features a newly designed, student-focussed platform with improved navigation and improved learner experience.

A screenshot of the website featuring three students holding A-level certificates

Media students at Coleg Ceredigion have taken part in workshops with film company Amdami as part of it’s Welsh New Wave short-film competition.

Huw Penallt Jones portrait pic, pictured in a shirt and a hat.

Owain Gravell, a A-Level student at Coleg Sir Gâr recently completed a half marathon in Munich, Germany. Owain has marked a milestone in his athletic career by completing his first official half marathon.

Owain Gravell running in Munich half marathon giving a thumbs up

Catering and hospitality students at Coleg Ceredigion were invited to showcase their professional culinary skills at the Senedd in Cardiff, at an event with the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT).

Lecturer working in the Senedd kitchen

Katalogen, a band formed in Coleg Sir Gâr released their debut EP, Clay Chums, over the summer and has their song, I don’t understand, featured on BBC Wales.

Katalogen band performing on stage

After missing two years of school due to mental health struggles, Angelina returned to education at Coleg Sir Gâr and successfully completed her Maths, Science, and English GCSEs, achieving A*, A*, and B grades.

Image of GCSE student Angelina

Mechanical engineering students at Coleg Sir Gâr will continue to benefit from a recent renewal of a college accreditation from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Karen, head of engineering with lecturer Chris and two engineering degree students

Students at Coleg Sir Gâr’s Gelli Aur agricultural campus are proudly sporting a brand-new rugby kit which has been funded by the college’s Student Union Participatory Budget and has been supported by three agriculturally-focussed mental health charities.

two boys in  a cow shed wearing the black and yellow kit

Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion teaching staff took part in a two-day industry workshop at Wild Zoological Park where they were given some insight into the latest industry practices relating to animal welfare on a range of zoological animals including marmosets and lemurs.

All the staff pictured outside with various birds

Agricultural students at Coleg Sir Gâr’s Gelli Aur campus are learning about drone technology and how it can support farming practices.

The remote control of the drone with grass as a background

Carmarthen School of Art is thrilled to announce Legacy, a special exhibition featured in this year’s Ffoto Cymru Festival.

Legacy exhibition poster with details of event and image