On Wednesday, 19th July 2017, a group of students were selected to take part in the Challenge 4 Change programme called ‘Teammates Not Inmates’. This was a unique opportunity to develop self-discipline, communication skills and resilience.
Manchester Academy Year 10 students who have been participating in the MCFC Pathways Programme were rewarded for their hard work with a reward trip to Laser Quest in Knutsford.
On Thursday, 8th June, a group of Year 10 students went to the ‘No Ordinary Job’ event at RAF Leeming. This initiative was specifically aimed at students who are approaching the end of formal education and may be considering a career in the Armed Forces.
A Royal Air Force helicopter visited Manchester Academy on Wednesday, 4th May, 2016
On Tuesday 5th – Thursday 7th April, Manchester Academy hosted its first Manchester United Foundation half term holiday course.
On Monday, 7th March, a group of selected students participated in a United Learning Initiative to create junior leaders.
On Tuesday, 16th December, Father Christmas abandoned his sleigh for a helicopter with some help from his friends from the Royal Air Force.
The ACF (Army Cadet Force) led the commemorations of Armistice Day by parading in their full uniform on the school playground.