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 …
Hitachi Energy Apprenticeship
Service Specialist Apprenticeship opportunity with Hitachi Energy This opportunity will allow you access to exciting projects within High Voltage allowing you to learn from some of the best talent in the business. We will give you all the tools needed to start building your career with us and share our own experiences with you enabling you to be best …
PlayStation F.C. Schools Cup FIFA 22 Championship WINNER
Congratulations to Josh who won the PlayStation F.C. Schools Cup FIFA 22 Championship today at The JCB Academy. Josh will now represent the academy at West Brom’s football ground in the national finals in May.
Fundraiser with Tasty Treats and Tasty Tackles
Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. Fundraiser As part of their business course, Lorena Ionescu and Bobby Hilton arranged a sixth form charity football match today to raise funds for the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. The game, which took place at Rocester F.C. resulted in a 2-2 draw at the final whistle. A penalty was missed in the first 10 minutes but …
PlayStation F.C. Schools Cup FIFA 22 Championship Semi-final
It’s the semi-finals tonight of our PlayStation F.C. Schools Cup FIFA 22 Championship. The winners will go through to next weeks final, with the overall winner representing the academy at West Brom’s football ground in the national finals in May.
English Half-Term Challenge
Your Challenges Over half term, we are challenging you to either write a short story or write a review of book or magazine you have recently read. All learners who enter will receive 15 house points. Entries will be put on display in the Academy to show off your creativity, and to also encourage others to read for pleasure. All …
