Well it’s day 5, the final day of a fantastic week at The Edge Adventure Activities in Shropshire. It was only a half day today so we had a session of clay pigeon shooting and then a good 2 mile treasure hunt activity.
The Edge Adventure Activities 2017 – day 4
Day 4 of the activity week was another fantastic day on activity week at The JCB Academy. Rock climbing, abseiling, team building, zip wire & a four mile walk! We then finished off the evening with a campfire. The Edge staff didn’t think that when they asked the learners to collect logs from the local woodland that they would turn …
Australia Exchange – July 2017
After arriving at The Academy on Monday, our Australian Exchange learners have been experiencing all aspects of life at The JCB Academy. On Tuesday they were given the opportunity to spend time in our workshops with some of our apprentices. Staff and learners were then taken on a comprehensive tour of the JCB factory, where they were able to observe …
The Edge Adventure Activities 2017 – day 3
It’s day 3 at the Edge Adventure Activities, starting the morning off with clout archery and a variety of team building challenges. The ‘blind-line’ team building consisted of three groups competing against each other. The activity took place in the woodland with all learners blindfolded. The learners then had to follow a guide rope through and over obstacles, indentifying objects …
The Edge Adventure Activities 2017 – day 2
Day 2 started with breakfast at 9am and the first round of activities starting at 10am. Segway, Sniper Shooting, Mountain Boarding and Climbing. After the evening meal we set off for ten-pin bowling for more competing.
The Edge Adventure Activities 2017 – day 1
23 learners and six staff left the academy at 8:45am Monday 10th July. Arriving at the activity centre at around 10:30, learners and staff chose their bunks and unpacked their bags. After a brief welcome from the Edge staff we were set for our first round of activities, Archery, Zip Wire and Jacobs Ladder. Breaking for lunch at 1:30pm and …
Activity week 2017
It’s activity week at The JCB Academy where the year 10 learners get to choose from a range of activities. These activities include a water sports break in Spain, a day trip to Alton Towers and a week at The Edge Adventure Activities, based in Shropshire. Check out our daily blog from The Edge Adventure Activities.
Functional Skills Literacy – Progressive Engineering Project 2017
Student Support at The JCB Academy have up with BMW Stratstone at Derby to put on the Progressive Engineering Project for the academies Functional Skills Literacy learners. The learners firstly researched the BMW i8 and compared this with other sports cars on the market. They then designed their very own hybrid sport car for the competition. During the finally of …
Ryman National Enterprise Challenge 2017
Ryman National Enterprise Challenge The JCB Academy will be taking part in the Ryman National Enterprise Challenge on 26th June 2017. The Ryman National Enterprise Challenge is a full day enterprise programme open to all secondary schools in the UK. Working in teams of six The JCB Academy year 10 learners will work on real life business challenges, which are …
Manufacturing Engineer Apprenticeships – APPLY NOW
Blue Arrow are recruiting for Manufacturing Engineers at JCB. As a Manufacturing Engineer you will work at one of JCB’s business units where you will develop the practical knowledge and hands on experience to become a manufacturing engineer. For further information and to apply please visit https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-136184
