Students from St Aidan's high school came on their work experience for one week in May. They worked in five different work areas, including 3 & 5 axis milling, CNC and 7 axis turning, inspection, stores and packing and despatch. Students were assessed by their mentors against set criteria and the assessments being fed [...]
On the 2ndJune 4 teaching staff and 18 pupils came to A&G and took part in a car wash to raise money for school funds. 25 cars were washed raising over £200. The weather was kind and all the children had a great time, especially enjoying the lunch.
In memory of her cousin Nicola, on 6th July Hayley Riedel completed a 15,000 feet sky dive. Hayley raised an amazing £2655 in aid of Trinity Hospice Blackpool.Hayley said she felt safe once the chute had opened and is now wondering what she can do next year to support this fantastic charity. Pic:- Hayley with [...]
Once again, we have been able to offer 4 St Aiden’s pupils a 4-year mechanical engineering apprenticeship. The first year is take up at Training 2000 where they will be taught basic engineering and safety skills. The following 3 years is a mixture of further education at T2000 and on the job training at A&G [...]