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It gives me great pleasure and a sense of pride to welcome visitors to the website for Cockburn John Charles Academy.Nelson Mandela said that: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” I am confident that the academy’s ‘Learning for Life’ motto fits well with this.
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@Cockburn John Charle 26 Nov 2025
🎓 GCSE Certificates Now Ready for Collection! Former students can now collect their GCSE certificates from Reception, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm. Please bring ID when you come to collect.
@Cockburn John Charle 26 Nov 2025
We’re proud to recognise the following students who have been nominated for continually meeting our Academy's Values and Expectations!
@Cockburn John Charle 26 Nov 2025
🚨 WINNING STREAK CONTINUES! 🚨 Another huge performance from our U16s in the National Basketball League — taking the game 84–63! Proud of the hustle, the teamwork, and the energy from start to finish. 🏀🔥 Let’s keep this momentum rolling! 💪✨
@Cockburn John Charle 26 Nov 2025
📣 Progress Review Evening is happening today! We can’t wait to meet with you and discuss the fantastic progress our students are making. Safe travels — see you soon!
@Cockburn John Charle 25 Nov 2025
We’re proud to recognise the following students who have been nominated for continually meeting our Academy's Values and Expectations!
@Cockburn John Charle 25 Nov 2025
🌟 Today’s culinary pop-up was a flavour-packed success! 🍴 Students enjoyed bowls of perfectly cooked rice paired with a choice of spicy Buffalo Chicken, comforting Dahl, or fragrant Persian Chicken. Keep your eyes peeled for our next pop-up, you won’t want to miss it!
@Cockburn John Charle 25 Nov 2025
📣 We look forward to seeing you at our Progress Review Evening tomorrow! We’re excited to welcome students, parents, and carers for an evening focused on celebrating achievements and planning next steps. See you there!
@Cockburn John Charle 25 Nov 2025
📢 Year 7 Progress Review Evening We’re looking forward to welcoming our Year 7 students and their families to the Progress Review Evening on November 26th. We can’t wait to see you there! 💬✨
@Cockburn John Charle 25 Nov 2025
In just two hours, our school community came together to raise an incredible £526 for the Verona McShane Foundation. 💙 Today marks the anniversary of Verona’s passing, and it feels especially meaningful to see her spirit shine so brightly through the generosity and kindness of those who continue to honour her memory. Her lasting impact on our school is felt every day, in the compassion she inspired, in the opportunities the foundation now creates, and in the way we come together to celebrate the values she lived by. Thank you to everyone who contributed. This is a beautiful reminder that her legacy continues to guide and uplift us. 💛✨
@Cockburn John Charle 24 Nov 2025
We’re proud to recognise the following students who have been nominated for continually meeting our Academy's Values and Expectations!
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