Each year at The JCB Academy we run a trip to Paris as part of our Activities Week. The cost is £499 for 4 nights in July with a planned itinerary of: 14th Executive Coach travel via Eurotunnel to Paris 15th Day pass into Disneyland Paris (Magic Kingdom) 16th Day pass into Disneyland Paris (MGM Studios) 17th Full day sightseeing in Paris 18th …
Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award
We are now offering our learners the opportunity to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Silver Award as well as the DofE Bronze Award. The DofE Award consists of a challenging programme of activities, which will allow learners to learn new skills, help others and experience adventure. This Award also provides learners with a great sense of achievement …
Poppy Appeal Launch – full video
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 …
Term Dates 2017-2018
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Exam Dates for 2016-2017
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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 …