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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 28 Mar 2026
Progress Review Evening – 31st March Our Progress Review Evening is on Tuesday, 31st March. This is a great opportunity to meet with teachers and discuss your child’s progress. We look forward to seeing you there! 🌟
@Cockburn John Charle 27 Mar 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 27 Mar 2026
All of Year 7 and Year 9 had the privilege to meet Jono Lancaster. He is a passionate disability campaigner, public speaker and encouraged us all to find our own self-love alongside tolerance, acceptance and kindness. Our students were so respectful and demonstrated our values and expectations perfectly. Students keep your eye out for his book "NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES, available in the LRC!
@Cockburn John Charle 26 Mar 2026
CJCA Art students had the pleasure of meeting and working with author and artist Salomey Doku. Students were talked through the comic creation process and then got to give it a go themselves.
@Cockburn John Charle 26 Mar 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 26 Mar 2026
Progress Review Evening – 31st March Our Progress Review Evening is on Tuesday, 31st March. This is a great opportunity to meet with teachers and discuss your child’s progress. We look forward to seeing you there! 🌟
@Cockburn John Charle 25 Mar 2026
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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