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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 14 Jul 2026
We’re proud to recognise the following students who have been nominated for continually meeting our Academy's Values and Expectations!
@Cockburn John Charle 14 Jul 2026
🎧✨ Silent disco vibes! ✨🎧
@Cockburn John Charle 14 Jul 2026
🎧🕺 What a fantastic time at our Silent Disco! 💃🎶 Students had an amazing time dancing, singing along to their favourite tunes and enjoying a unique experience with friends. The energy was incredible, with everyone getting involved and creating a brilliant atmosphere throughout the event.
@Cockburn John Charle 14 Jul 2026
Y7 geography students had an amazing time at Tropical World in Roundhay yesterday. They learnt about plants and animals in different ecosystems with a real focus on the Tropical Rainforest and had a tour around the wildlife section. All students had a fantastic time and were a credit to the academy. Well done!
@Cockburn John Charle 14 Jul 2026
Our Year 9 students have arrived safely in France on our Battlefields trip. Lots of singing, McDonald's at 3am and a very bumpy ferry crossing as we now head to Ypres, Belgium, to begin our first day.
@Cockburn John Charle 13 Jul 2026
🕺✨ What a show! Take a look at this clip from our recent performance at the Leeds Playhouse. Bringing the music and moves of Michael Jackson to life, our performers lit up the stage with energy, confidence and outstanding choreography. We are so proud of everyone involved for delivering such a memorable performance and representing the academy so brilliantly.
@Cockburn John Charle 13 Jul 2026
We’re proud to recognise the following students who have been nominated for continually meeting our Academy's Values and Expectations!
@Cockburn John Charle 12 Jul 2026
Uniform adaptations! In response to the predicted hot weather this week, we will allow the following uniform adaptations to continue for this week, until we break up for summer. We thank you for ensuring that your child follows this correctly. Option 1: Full Cockburn branded PE kit. Full details of PE kit expectations can be found in the student planner and on our website. Option 2: School uniform but with no jumper and no tie. Therefore, black school shoes, black socks, black school trousers and a white shirt with the top button undone.
@Cockburn John Charle 10 Jul 2026
🎭✨ What a performance! Take a look at this clip from our recent show at the Leeds Playhouse. Performing a scene from Hamilton, our students brought energy, confidence and passion to the stage, delivering a memorable performance in front of a live audience. We couldn't be prouder of everything they achieved, both on stage and behind the scenes.
@Cockburn John Charle 10 Jul 2026
London Residential Day 2! Yesterday was another fantastic day in London, Pineapple Dance Studios, time exploring Covent Garden and Leicester Square and a matinee performance of Hadestown to finish! Students have been exemplary for the past two days and real troopers in the heat!
@Cockburn John Charle 10 Jul 2026
♟️🏆 Cockburn MAT Chess Competition 2026 🏆♟️ Congratulations to all students who took part in this year’s Cockburn MAT Chess Competition, showcasing fantastic strategic thinking, concentration and sportsmanship throughout the event. A special well done to Cockburn Laurence Calvert, who were crowned this year’s champions! 👏 🥇 1st – Cockburn Laurence Calvert 🥈 2nd – Cockburn John Charles Academy 🥉 3rd – Cockburn School We are incredibly proud of all the competitors who represented their schools so brilliantly. Thank you to everyone involved in making the competition such a success! ♟️✨
@Cockburn John Charle 10 Jul 2026
Our final Performing Arts Event of the year will be our production of Antony and Cleopatra at The Ruth Gorse Academy. The Shakespeare festival consists of 3 evenings of performance from different academies across Leeds, we will be performing on the 15th. Please join us on Wednesday 15th July to see this fantastic event. The performance will begin at 6pm. Tickets can be purchased here- https://www.ticketsource.com/gorse-academies-trustcover We can't wait to share our final play of the school year with you!
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