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Year 9 CaVEs

Latest news:

2008-07-03

Enterprise Week

In the week beginning 30th June, all Year 9 students took part in Enterprise week. The aim of the Enterprise week was to develop the critical skills; collaboration, problem solving, decision making, communication, creativity, risk taking and innovation.

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Our goals

What you can expect at MacmillanAcademy over the next 7 years.

Mission

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Our mission is to inspire every student to succeed… and to fulfil their potential through challenging outdoor experiences.








Provision

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Macmillan Academy has a unique outdoor learning curriculum that develops, supports and enhances the prospects for our students.








Contribution

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To contribute to the Academy curriculum by increasing…“learning outside the classroom” and “learning by doing”








Qualifications

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To provide a range of national awards, qualifications, skills and experiences to enable students to :

  • Learn to Learn
  • Learn to Live
  • Learn to Work



 

Facilities

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To develop outdoor learning facilities at the Academy, including a new climbing wall & ropes course. These will increase opportunities for a practical and vocational learning curriculum.








Experience

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To provide an enhanced range of enrichment activities and clubs, e.g. Sailing, horse riding, mountain biking. On the rock, on the hill, in the ground and on the water.








Development

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We will build and expand on our residential provision at home and abroad. We will work in partnership with the highest quality providers in the UK, such as Outward Bound.