This month’s themed day in the restaurant is a celebration for the Queen’s Jubilee. Coronation Chicken Jubilee Chicken Burger Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks Smoky Joe Jumbo Sausage in a Bap Scones and Cream Eton Mess Victoria Sandwich
Drop Down Day – May
On Friday, Y9 & Y10 learners had a drop down day, taking time off from their studies in the classroom. Year 9 learners had a day trip to Chester Zoo as part of their biology work and Year 10 learners chose from Ashcroft Park, Carsington Water, Fast Lane Karting, Ninja Warrior, Ice Skating, Cinema, Stoke Ski Centre & Inflato.
Passive Smartphone Amplifiers
Year 10 learners are currently finishing off their passive smartphone amplifiers in their product design lesson. Learners start with hand drawn sketches and look at material options and practicality. Once they’ve decided on their chosen design they produce a 3D styro-foam model. For their final piece, learners select a variety of materials, some going for wood or acrylic, and those …
Carfulan Group Apprenticeship Vacancies
Apprenticeship opportunity with one of our long-standing partners, Carfulan Group. Carfulan specialise in supplying and servicing 3D printing, multi-sensor measuring and tool pre-setting and inspection. For further information and to apply, please visit https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/1000040695
The JCB Challenge Finale
On Friday, May 6, a group of Year 10 learners from The JCB Academy visited JCB Head Quarters for the JCB Challenge finale. The Year 10 learners who made it through to the grand finale were welcomed by JCB graduates, apprentices and staff, including Chief Operating Officer Mark Turner and JCB Chairman, Lord Bamford. There were inspiring speeches, a guided …
Robotics After-School Club
As part of our extra curricular activities we run a robotics club on a Tuesday evening. Learners get to develop their coding and building skills using a variety of robot kits.
New Restaurant Menus from Feedback
We’ve recently ran a survey about the restaurant at The JCB Academy, and the learner council have also given feedback on the food quality, portion size, variety, etc. With this in mind we’ve had a revamp of the menu, offering more variety and bigger portions. We are also running themed days every three weeks. The latest theme day – Mac …
Alton Towers’ Mardi Gras Community Project
Learners at the JCB Academy are creating two decorative umbrellas for the upcoming Alton Towers Mardi Gras. Alton Towers has revealed that Mardi Gras is back at the UK’s biggest Theme Park and it’s better than ever with an epic contest. The popular theme park is to transform the resort into the ultimate street party as the Carnival returns for 2022. Mardi Gras at …
Top STEM / Engineering ‘Green’ Careers
Air Quality Engineer If you’re looking for jobs that help the environment without degrees, then you’ll want to consider options other than air quality engineer. This particular position generally requires a bachelor’s degree at a minimum with a focus on environmental engineering, and potential employers look kindly on completed internships. That’s not an inconsequential amount of personal investment, but it …
Year 13 Female Apprenticeship Offers
With some girls already been offered fantastic apprenticeship opportunities, it looks like it’s going to be another successful year for our Year 13 girls at The JCB Academy Sixth Form. Molly Bettson – Rolls-Royce – Level 6 Project Management Degree Apprenticeship Georgia Fry – JCB – Level 6 Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Holly Goring – Atkins – Level 6 Civil Engineering …
