Bum boarding on Sunday evening. Watch Miss Newman being wiped out. Ouch! She was unscathed!
Ski Trip – Day 4
Clear blue skies reappeared today & everyone who skied or boarded had probably the best day yet. Witnessing from the side of the slopes with the camera at hand, it is clear to see the progress made by all our learners & staff although as you will see from the photos to be added later, Mr Hughes spent some time …
Ski Trip – Day 3
A cloudy start to day 3 but it brightened up after lunch & everyone was able to enjoy the afternoon sunshine. Once the skis & boards were packed away we took a short drive into Madonna where learners & staff had the opportunity to do some shopping. After dinner a few of the learners & staff went to watch the …
Ski Trip – Day 2
Our first full day has seen us blessed with clear blue skies with all the skiers & snowboarders taking to the slopes for the first time. All have made steady progress & have thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The day ended with an hour of Bum Boarding which was great fun. everyone came through it unscathed, although Miss Newman came close after …
Ski Trip – Day 1
Beautiful scenery as we drive alongside lake Luzern in the Swiss alps enroute to Italy. After leaving The Academy at 12:40pm on Friday we finally arrived at our hotel in Pinzolo at 15:45pm this afternoon. Thankfully we had an incident free trip and with the exception of a couple of learners who were feeling a bit queezy for a short …
Michelin Engineer Apprenticeship Vacancy
Engineer Qualification: Advanced Level Apprenticeship Employer: Michelin Location: Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire Salary: Dependent on age & experience Brief Apprenticeship Description: Apprenticeship Duration: Three – four years Work Placement: Michelin Training Centre: The JCB Academy Apprenticeship Type: Advanced Level Overview: The apprenticeship is expected to be between three and four years in length and the educational elements of the course consists of both mechanical and electrical disciplines …
The Art of Racing in the Rain
Have you ever wanted to be someone else…? Or how about something else…? How about a dog?! The irresistible Enzo knows that he is very different from other dogs he is a deep thinker with a human soul (well nearly) and he knows that man evolved from dogs not apes! Enzo has educated himself about all things human by watching …
Landrover 4×4 In Schools
Every Wednesday afternoon at The JCB Academy, all staff and learners participate in an ‘Extension Activities’, these activities include: Go-karting, Airsoft, Hair and Beauty, Robot Building, Photography, Golf, Ten Pin Bowling, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Clay Pigeon Shooting, 3D Design and many more. One of the activities is the ‘Landrover 4×4 In Schools’ Challenge, where teams of 4-6 learners work together …
Australia Exchange
On the 18th February, three Y12 learners will be travelling to Adelaide, South Australia to participate in the second Australia Exchange for 2 weeks. Our learners will be hosted by Australian learners from St Patrick’s Technical College in Adelaide; a specialist trade training school. Whilst in Australia, learners will be given the opportunity to experience the Australian life and participate …
Teachers from Poland Visit The JCB Academy
We often have visitors coming into The JCB Academy but today was slightly different, a guided tour for several teachers from Poland. The 13 Polish teachers were in the UK for eight days, visiting various parts of the country and also two education establishments, a college in Wolverhampton and The JCB Academy. The UK visit was a part of a …
