John Madejski Academy

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CCF Passing out parade

We were very proud to showcase the Contingent to parents and staff. We celebrated Cadets achievements and promotions were awarded. Including:

Basic ACS syllabus pass with trained shot on the air rifle (22mm grouping):
Cadet Felt, Cadet Kurz, Cadet Rentall-Caller, Cadet Harriram (including marksman on Cadet GP)

Basic ACs syllabus pass with Marksman on the air rifle (19mm grouping):
Cadet Lazarov & Cadet Skuroprat

2* St John's Ambulance Youth First Aid & Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award:
Cadet Godwin, Corporal Randall, Corporal Manning, Corporal Nadratowska, Lance Sergeant Yon & Sergeant Carvalho

Finally, we were immensely proud to award the following promotions in recognition of continued dedication and initiative including developed leadership skills:
Cadet to Corporal, Ruby Godwin
Corporal to Lance Sergeant, Oliwia Nadratowska
Corporal to Lance Sergeant, Hayden Randall
Lance Sergeant to Sergeant, Michael Yon

We look forward to the next term where we will be welcoming our newest cohort of 40 lucky students who have secured places on our next basic cadre, starting on 8th January.

Well done to the under 14 handball team who beat Denefield 1-0. Great work boys! 🤩🏅👏

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Whether they’re pursuing sporting success, starting a fruitful career, or starting at university, we’re so proud of every student who graduates from our Sixth Form.

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Well done to the year 11 boys who beat Bohunt 8-5 in The Reading handball league!
And well done to the under 14 boys basketball team who beat Reading School 44-41!
Great job boys! 🤩

On November 24th, our cadets successfully completed their basic shoot, showcasing their exceptional marksmanship skills. Among the notable achievements, cadets Lazarov and Skuroprat impressed with exceptional grouping of 15mm and 10mm, respectively.

We were incredibly impressed by our Year 7 students' performance during their Spanish speaking exams yesterday. Everyone demonstrated the true spirit of a JMA student, and we are immensely proud of their achievements. Special recognition is due to Hisham, Noah, Sapphire, Riley, Levi, Yakoub, Jesse, Robbie, Tyla, Nasiru, Ethan R, TJ, and Zidan for their exceptional levels of delivery. Finally, congratulations to Alexis and Logan for both earning the coveted "Star of the Lesson" award!

The deadline for joining the next cohort of recruits is fast approaching. Please return your forms to SMI Grant in A pod by Friday 8th December. Don’t forget to get your uniform measurements taken in S pod on Thursday 7th December from 15:00 – 16:00.

On Thursday, November 16th, our cadets participated in a practice air rifle shoot as part of their ongoing training. This marked the first time our basic recruits had the opportunity to shoot from the standing and kneeling positions, which demanded a higher level of control and focus.

Well done to the year 7 football team who won their pool at the 5 a side tournament and then were unlucky to loose 1-0 in the last minute of the quarter final.
They were all amazing throughout.
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Well done to the under 14 boys basketball team who beat Forest! 🏀🤩🏆

Well done to the girls football team who beat Little Heath and Drew with Bulmershe! ⚽🤩🏆

We have a variety of teaching vacancies open for passionate and ambitious teachers looking for a great new opportunity. If you or someone you know is looking for a new role, see our vacancies here: https://ayr.app/l/ksNw

Well done to the under 16 basketball team who beat Bulmershe 58-42 🏀🤩🏆

We were immensely proud of our JMA CCF cadets for their respectful and dignified participation in Reading's Remembrance Day service held at St Mary's Butts church followed by a march to the war memorial in Forbury Gardens. Our cadets were impeccably turned out and demonstrated exceptional conduct throughout the proceedings, leaving all present deeply impressed.

Following their air rifle tests, JMA cadets showcased their exceptional marksmanship skills with some impressive results! Their dedication to training and unwavering focus on safety are truly commendable. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and look forward to their continued success at the upcoming air rifle competition shoot in January.

Congratulations to CDT Felt, CDT Kurz, CDT Harriram, L/Cpl Manning, and L/Cpl Randall for successfully passing their reaccreditation for their air rifle weapons handling. Their dedication to safety and marksmanship is exemplary.

Congratulations to JMA senior CCF cadets for their outstanding performance at the recent ACF 3 and 4 Star Shoot. There was some excellent shooting from all, with notable performances from cadet Arjun Harriram, who passed the 3 Star Shoot and was the third-highest scorer out of 60 rounds with 54 hits. Cpl Hayden Randall passed the 4 Star Shoot and achieved Marksman Standard, hitting 24 out of 25, then 28 out of 30 in all positions at 100, 200, and 300 yards. JMA is incredibly proud of the cadets' achievements and looks forward to seeing them continue to excel in future competitions.

Our basic cohort has been diligently practicing their drill movements in preparation for the upcoming drill and turnout test and passing out parade. As this cohort approaches their pass date, we are now looking to recruit our next cohort for a January start. If your child is interested in joining us, please attend our information evening on Monday, December 4th, at 5:00 PM in the main hall. For further details, please visit Evolve or collect information letters from SMI Grant or Captain Berte.

JMA Contingent Commander Captain Suzy Berte has successfully completed her (K) Qual course, which focuses on the safety and practical aspects of running a range. This qualification ensures that our staff remains up-to-date and that every activity we conduct within the CCF is run by competent and safety-conscious members of staff. The safety of our cadets is paramount, especially when training with weapons systems.

We are thrilled to celebrate our JMA Senior cadets' exceptional marksmanship at the CADSAM shooting competition. Despite limited resources, they secured bronze in Attack & Reorg and third place in Advance to contact. Congratulations to Cdt Cvetanovski, Cdt Radu, Cpl Randall, L/Sgt Yon, and Lt Budd for their unwavering dedication. We look forward to their continued success.

Earlier this year, we introduced so many new faces to our fantastic Sixth Form at our open day!

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Last chance to apply for Exam Invigilator! Join our fantastic team and help create a fair and stress-free testing environment for our students. Apply now: https://ayr.app/l/qdya

We would like to thank everyone who generously sponsored BBC's Children in Need last week! Your support has made a significant impact on the lives of children in need.

Do you want to help us create a fair and supportive exam environment for our students? We are looking for an experienced and reliable Exam Invigilator to join our team. Does this role sound perfect for you? Apply here: https://ayr.app/l/qdya

Bullying can have a serious impact on student’s future lives. We’re taking part in Anti-Bullying Week to emphasise the positive actions to make our social environments even better. .d

Our students are gearing up for another SPOTacular day in school today as we raise money for BBC Children in Need 2023!

This Anti-Bullying Week, we’re making a noise about bullying and bringing attention to the positive impact we can all make.

Join in, be motivated and be ambitious.

Demonstrating ambition and motivation,our Sixth Form students are role models for the rest of our school community.

Apply for your place today:
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We are searching for a passionate Exam Invigilator to join John Madejski Academy. Help create a fair and stress-free testing environment for our students. We need reliable, organized, and impartial individuals with a passion for education. Apply now: https://ayr.app/l/qdya

Looking to join a specialist sports academy next year?

Our Sixth Form performance sports programmes allow students to combine outstanding sports coaching with a strong academic footing.
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Our Sixth Form applications are now open!!!

At JMA Sixth Form, our students are challenged and inspired to achieve their full potential.

If you think you’re up to the challenge, apply here ➡️ https://ayr.app/l/TVHM

Don't miss your chance to join John Madejski Academy as an English Teacher! Apply now before the window closes: https://ayr.app/l/qGh2

At John Madejski Academy, we love our school library and this month we’re inspiring students to see why!

Are you an experienced Exam Invigilator who is passionate about education and helping students succeed? We are looking for you to join our school team! To learn more about this role and apply, click here: https://ayr.app/l/qdya

Help us give our students the best possible education by joining our team as an English Teacher! We're looking for a dedicated and experienced educator who is passionate about teaching and inspiring young minds. To learn more and apply, please visit: https://ayr.app/l/qGh2

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Join us at our open day next week to learn more about JMA Sixth Form!

Speak with Staff, explore subjects and performance sport options and have a tour of the school facilities.

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Thinking of joining our Sixth form next September?
Don’t miss our Open Evening on 18th October from 4.30pm until 6.30pm.

There will be an opportunity to hear from the Principal, speak with staff, explore subjects and performance sport options as well as a tour of the school.

Book your place here:
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