CambriaFest is a celebration of inclusion and diversity united hundreds of students at Coleg Cambria.
CambriaFest 2024 was held in Deeside and attended by more than 520 learners and staff. Including those from the college’s other sites in Wrexham, Llysfasi and Northop.
It was only the second time the event had ever been held. It featured live music and entertainment, including a fearless fire eater, refreshments, games, activities, an inflatable assault course, and more.
“We were thrilled to bring CambriaFest back this summer following the success of last year,” said Student Voice Engagement Officer Mark-Ryan Hughes.
“It was an opportunity to get everyone together to mark the end of another academic year and for students from different college sites to mix and meet one another.
Email studentvoice@cambria.ac.uk for more information.
Skye Is The Limit Challenge
Karl Jackson, Assistant Principal for the Institute of Technology at Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham, and colleague Carl Roberts, Director for Curriculum – Engineering, completed the Skye is the Limit Challenge in aid of Hope House/Tŷ Gobaith children’s hospices.
Over recent years, Karl and the team have taken on the Welsh Three Peaks and the Crazy 7 for Stepping Stones North Wales. They have collected more than £1,000 for the Menstrual Health Project (MHP) by completing the Cairngorm 4000s, a three-day hike across 4,000ft+ mountains in Scotland’s eastern highlands.
He and lecturer Paul Standring also conquered the four-day Freezing Fingers expedition in bleak, wintry conditions over the Rhinogydd mountain range in Snowdonia. This time, he was joined by Carl, and together they have raised a staggering £1,400.
“We did it! Over 53 miles in 33 hours and more than 8,000ft elevation completed,” said Karl. “It was a huge challenge but well worth it. Through wind and rain and all kinds of terrain, we achieved our goal.
You can still sponsor Karl and the team here: Karl Jackson is fundraising for Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith (justgiving.com).
Ysgol Rhosymedre
LESSONS at a primary school will be great outdoors, thanks to a generous donation from Coleg Cambria. The college donated bat houses, birdboxes, and mud kitchens to Ysgol Rhosymedre, near Wrexham.
The equipment was built by Entry to Construction learners at Cambria’s Bersham Road site. It will be used by Reception pupils and children with additional learning needs (ALN).
Lecturer in Foundation Construction Amy Rowlands made the presentation along with colleague Edd Young and students Joe Dempsey and Zac Sprason-Jones.
“Every year, we make outdoor learning equipment and items such as bat houses and birdboxes, which inspire conservation, and give them to different schools in the area.” said Amy.
Annual Student Awards
Coleg Cambria celebrated the dedication and skill of learners and apprentices at its annual Student Awards.
The college’s Yale site in Wrexham held events for Further and Higher Education, Work-Based Learning and Adult and Community Learning.
Chief Executive Yana Williams and Cath Sullivan, Deputy Chief Executive for People Experiences and Culture, hosted proceedings over two nights.
“Congratulations to everyone on your success in the last year,” said Ms Williams. “From apprenticeships and work-based learning courses to A Levels and more. Whatever your next steps will be, we will always be here for you. We wish you the very best of luck for the future.”
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