Keep up to date with all the latest news from Derwen College. Find out what is happening across our sites in Gobowen, Ludlow, Telford and Walford in Shropshire.
Posted: 15th January 2025
We were happy to welcome BBC Radio Shropshire presenter Genevieve Tudor to college yesterday to speak to dance teacher Opal and members of Derwen Dance…
Posted: 10th January 2025
Students Jonathon and Lizzie took a trip to London to help raise awareness of the challenges that young people with SEND (special educational needs and…
Posted: 8th January 2025
Derwen College, a nationally-renowned specialist college in Shropshire, is offering professionals the opportunity to share their expertise as part of a board of governors that…
Posted: 7th January 2025
It’s sale season at our award-winning Vintage Advantage charity shop, on the Gobowen site. Shoppers are invited to bag a bargain while also supporting students.…
Posted: 18th December 2024
Performing Arts teacher Opal is over the moon to have been named Dance Teacher of the Year, by national dance events company, Audacity. Opal has…
Posted: 9th December 2024
Thank you to the Bernard Sunley Foundation for a generous grant which is helping us to refurbish bungalows where students live and learn to be…
Posted: 5th December 2024
Derwen College Chair of Governors, K Kimber, is to hand over the reins in 2025 after more than 12 years at the helm. In July…
Posted: 3rd December 2024
Christmas came early to the Marketplace, as our annual festive fayre attracted hundreds of visitors and raised funds for Derwen Charity. The Derwen Charity Christmas…
Posted: 29th November 2024
Delicious smells wafted out of the Derwen College Food Centre when students cooked up a curry with a visiting guest chef. Sean Nolan, chef at…
Posted: 27th November 2024
Hospitality and Food student, Ruaridh, has qualified for a national catering competition and achieved a medal placing for his Italian-themed menu. Ruaridh, known as Ru,…
Posted: 25th November 2024
Our Horticultural team have been busy supporting a green initiative to bring more trees and wildlife to a Wrexham community. Students and staff have joined…
Posted: 13th November 2024
Performing Arts students are dancing for joy after winning trophies and medals at a street dance competition. Derwen Dance Crew (DDC) took part at Audacity…