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20 Mehefin / June 2011

	Welsh Wonder Woman Inspires at VQ Awards VQ Day is about recognising and celebrating success. VQ Day 2011 - or Vocational Qualifications Day – is hosted by Welsh ultra-marathon runner and TV personality Lowri Morgan at the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff on 22 June 2011. Be there to watch skills masterclasses, take part in ‘have-a-go’ sessions and be inspired at the VQ Learner of the Year Award ceremony. more >>>
	VQ Day at Northop College VQ Day is being celebrated this year in North Wales, too. Hundreds of school pupils from across North Wales are set to participate in have-a-go sessions at Northop College, part of Deeside College on 22 June. Contact natalie.james-rutledge@wales.gsi.gov.uk to book your place.

Estyn Inspection Dissemination Conference 11 July

A dissemination event run by St David’s Catholic College in the areas of excellence identified in its November 2010 Estyn Inspection. The college achieved 10 excellent grades out of the maximum 15 within the new Estyn inspection framework, with two areas identified as sector leading practice. Contact events@st-davids-coll.ac.uk to book and for further information.

New Resources

	Cardiff and Vale College is incorporated Cardiff and Vale College / Coleg Caerdydd a’r Fro, the merger of Coleg Glan Hafren and Barry College, has received full legal powers, its governors have been appointed and its logo has been unveiled. more>>>

Keeping Learners Financially Fit

Financial education for further education learners and work-based trainees has been given a boost with the development of interactive sessions, focused tutorials, quizzes and games. more >>>

Quality Accolades 

RoSPA Award for Deeside College

Deeside College has once again been awarded a “Gold” standard together with Presidents Medal for its Health & Safety Management.  This standard has been achieved for six consecutive years and recognises the commitment of staff and students in maintaining outstanding levels of Occupational Health & Safety.  The Gold Standard is the highest standard that can be awarded by the Society. more >>>

WorldSkills

	Sir Gâr computer whizz sets sights on international glory An 18 year old student at Coleg Sir Gâr  is fast establishing himself as Wales’ answer to computer legend Bill Gates. more>>>

Nailbiting Team UK selection this week

Good luck to our WorldSkills competitors
Coleg Sir Gâr would like to offer their best wishes to WorldSkills competitors David Bowen and Rhydian Williams who are taking part in a very intense competition this week. more>>> 

Local college selected to shine on global stage

Northop College, part of the Deeside College Group of Colleges will showcase their skills expertise to a global audience later this year, when the UK plays host to the world’s greatest skills competition, WorldSkills London 2011. more >>>

Congratulations! Staff and Student Success

Culinary Medallists from Coleg Morgannwg

A “Magnificent Seven” team of students from Coleg Morgannwg have taken the silver medal in the national culinary challenge by the Institute of Hospitality Dining Awards. more >>>

Sir Gâr students capped for Wales

Coleg Sir Gâr rugby academy players Sam Parry from Pembroke and Adam Warren from Burry Port have been formally presented with their U20s Welsh rugby caps. more >>> 

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