Sponsors’ Dinner 2015
Sixth Form students, staff and invited guests from Education and Business were treated to a live violin concert by Violinist Craig Owen just before the Easter Break, as part of the annual Sponsors Dinner. Students were given a once in a lifetime opportunity to network with CEOs from major organisations within the West Midlands and surrounding areas whilst enjoying a three course meal and a wonderful live concert.
Q3 Academy shines at the Mock Trial competition at Birmingham Magistrates Court
Competing against some tough schools who were very experienced having taken part several times previously, Q3 Academy outshone on the day. Our defence won the first case as our defendant was found not guilty. We scored higher than the winner from the previous 3 years, which was a massive achievement for our students.
FoQus Newsletter – Spring 2015
The latest edition of the FoQus newsletter is now available, featuring a showcase of students’ work and successes over the last term.
Former Dartmouth Students are on the road to Wembley
Adam and James Chambers of Walsall FC returned to their former school to reminisce before the run up to their big game this Sunday (22/3/2015). BBC Midlands Today (broadcast 19/3/2015) covered the twins as they met students and answered questions, as well as meeting with their former PE teacher, Mr Perrins, who is still working at the school which has now become Q3 Academy.
Q3 Students take part in Dragons’ Den at Aston Villa
As part of the Aston Villa Social Enterprise programme, some of our Year 10 students pitched an idea to 4 top judges, including Aston Villa first team player Libor Kozak, in a Dragons’ Den style event.
Q3 Students take part in ITV School Debate
A small group of Q3 Academy Sixth Form students were selected to take part in ITV’s Election 2015 School Debate on Tuesday 3rd March. It gave Daniel Devane, Elizabeth Robinson and Satvir Athwal an opportunity to discuss matters affecting young people today as part of ITV’s run up to the General Election on 7th May 2015.
‘Get into teaching’ advert filmed at Q3
[youtube height=”500″ width=”800″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax3u5Sfv2JU[/youtube] The ‘Get into Teaching’ advert was filmed on location at Q3 Academy.You can find more information about the campaign on the Department for Eduction website.Check out ‘The Staff Room’, featuring our very own Mr Price and Mrs Wilde! If you would like to consider us for a filming location, then please do not hesitate to contact us.