On the 28th October we hosted the North Staffordshire Poppy Appeal Launch at The JCB Academy on behalf of the Royal British Legion.
Combined Cadet Force
The JCB Academy Combined Cadet Force (CCF) is part of the national cadet organisation sponsored by the Ministry of Defence, and is part of the wider military family. The JCB Academy’s CCF contingent will offer our learners a broad range of challenging, exciting, adventurous and educational activities. The aim is to enable the development of personal responsibility, leadership and …
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Scattered Poppies
Learners at the JCB Academy scatter red tissue poppies from the balcony at the launch of the Staffordshire poppy appeal.
A Touching Tribute
Learners at the JCB Academy have created a unique roll of honour for the fallen of the two world wars to launch the 2016 Staffordshire poppy appeal. Learners were asked to research the heroic exploits of servicemen in their families who died in the two conflicts. The service men’s details were then engraved onto purpose made red acrylic poppies that …
Harper Adams University Residential – 2016
When our new year 10 learners come to The JCB Academy one of the first things they do is a one week residential trip to Harper Adams University in Shropshire. 198 learners went on the trip this year, where they get to know each other, their house staff and adapt to the rules, routines and expectations of The JCB Academy. Learners also receive an introduction to …
Duke of York Awards 2016
Technical talent gets royal recognition Learners from The JCB Academy in Rocester, Staffordshire, received the Duke of York Award for Technical Education from HRH The Duke of York, with many of the learners attending the ceremony at St James’s Palace. The Award recognises the success of University Technical Colleges (UTC) learners who have pursued highly technical subjects including engineering, health …
North Staffordshire Poppy Launch
The JCB Academy have been chosen to launch the North Staffordshire poppy appeal. Learners at The JCB Academy have been working on producing commemorative poppies which relate to a family member or surname they have a connection to. The poppies (over 400 in total) were produced at the academy, laser cut from red perspex and then engraved with soldiers details. …
Six Keys to Success with Sky Sports
20 learners from The JCB Academy have recently worked on self esteem and motivation through Sky Sports’ Six Keys to Success programme. Learners benefited from a half an hour motivation and inspiring story from the athlete mentor Daniel Caines. The six keys to success are designed to help young people develop valuable life skills that will help them in and outside …
