Ben.Leonard-Derwen

Sports and leisure activity maker and Duke of Edinburgh award leader at Derwen college. Trying to make a difference every day!

[Ben.Leonard-Derwen @DerwenBen]

Lego Masters has been a blast this week! Some fantastic builds from everyone but Morgan came out on top, George 2nd and Ru 3rd! Well done to everyone who took part! @DerwenCollege @SteveE_Derwen @DCIndependence1

[Ben.Leonard-Derwen @DerwenBen]

It was Bronze group's first skill session today with their chosen skill, LEGO! LEGO can be beneficial for our students in so many ways and we have something big planned to build! Watch this space! @SteveE_Derwen @DofE @DerwenCollege

[Ben.Leonard-Derwen @DerwenBen]

Pool tournament in the SU tonight! A great way to sign off for half term! Well done all! @SteveE_Derwen @DerwenCollege

[Ben.Leonard-Derwen @DerwenBen]

The SU was a buzz at quiz night this evening! Team Hogwarts came out on top, well done guys! @DerwenCollege @SteveE_Derwen @DCIndependence1

[Steve Evans - Derwen @SteveE_Derwen]

Absolute scenes today @DerwenCollege when the football team was announced

Well done guys and keep working hard

Training ⚽️
- Thursday
- 5pm - 6pm
- Sports hall

[Ben.Leonard-Derwen @DerwenBen]

Evan came out on top, with Joe 2nd and T 3rd! Well done guys! @DerwenCollege @SteveE_Derwen @DCIndependence1

[Ben.Leonard-Derwen @DerwenBen]

Up to the oche! Darts tournament was back tonight! Brilliant stuff! @DerwenCollege @SteveE_Derwen @DCIndependence1

[Ben.Leonard-Derwen @DerwenBen]

Our new bronze students, some of whom had their first session today, were treated to a balloon show while taking down a tent! The sky is the limit for them too! @DerwenCollege @SteveE_Derwen @DofE

[Ben.Leonard-Derwen @DerwenBen]

Harry and Jess smashing running club this morning! Starting the weekend right! @SteveE_Derwen @DerwenCollege

[Ben.Leonard-Derwen @DerwenBen]

We had the first trials for the Derwen football team this evening! If the effort put in is anything to go by, we have the makings of a fantastic team! The team will be officially named on the 12th of October! Watch this space! @DerwenCollege @SteveE_Derwen

[Ben.Leonard-Derwen @DerwenBen]

The student union was gripped by rugby world cup fever on Sunday evening as students watched Wales beat Australia, in a fantastic atmosphere! @DerwenCollege

[Ben.Leonard-Derwen @DerwenBen]

Great to see so many of our new students trying out activities last weekend! Running club and go karts, then the circus came to town! @DerwenCollege @SteveE_Derwen

[Ben.Leonard-Derwen @DerwenBen]

Tennis with Thierry is back! Great to see some new faces joining us! @DerwenCollege @SteveE_Derwen @TennisShrops @DanMaskellTrust

[Ben.Leonard-Derwen @DerwenBen]

A bit of indoor pitch and putt tonight,dodging the storm! @DerwenCollege @SteveE_Derwen

[DownSyndromeSwimmingGB @DSSGB1]

A NEW WORLD RECORD FOR 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

The T21 Women 4x200m freestyle relay team take European Gold🥇in a World Record time 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Congratulations Caroline Faithfull (@TauntonDeaneSC) Cerys McCrindle (@SASTSWIM) Kathryn Martin (@BracknellSC Masters) & Helen Thompson (#OswestryOtters)

[Ben.Leonard-Derwen @DerwenBen]

Students watched @Oswestryrugby fall to a narrow defeat today but they thoroughly enjoyed the match! @DerwenCollege @SteveE_Derwen

[Ben.Leonard-Derwen @DerwenBen]

Harry starting the term off right at running club on a very hot morning! Well done Harry! @SteveE_Derwen @DerwenCollege

[Ben.Leonard-Derwen @DerwenBen]

Not quite the scorching weather we'd hope for, but the waterfight was great fun nonetheless! Safe to say, I got absolutely soaked 😂 hope everyone had a great time! @SteveE_Derwen @DerwenCollege

[Ben.Leonard-Derwen @DerwenBen]

It was Joe and Maisy's last ever running club today! The dedication and drive they have shown to keep running has been fantastic! You should both be very proud of your efforts! Keep on running! @DerwenCollege @SteveE_Derwen

[Ben.Leonard-Derwen @DerwenBen]

What a fantastic evening at the inaugural Derwen tennis tournament! Students played a round robin tournament in good spirit, with some great skills, effort +sportsmanship on show. Justin came out on top with Josh 2nd! @DerwenCollege @SteveE_Derwen @TennisShrops @DanMaskellTrust