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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 6 Oct 2026
We’re having an open event
@Cockburn John Charle 6 Oct 2026
🎓 Year 11 – thinking about your next steps? As you will already be attending our Progress Review Evening on Thursday 22 October, why not make the most of your evening by visiting Woodkirk Academy Sixth Form afterwards? 📅 Thursday 22 October 2026 ⏰ 6.00pm–8.30pm 📍 Woodkirk Academy Our Progress Review Evening finishes at 7.00pm, giving you plenty of time to head over to Woodkirk and explore their Sixth Form before the Open Evening finishes at 8.30pm. The evening is a chance to: ✨ Explore the Sixth Form and its departments 👩‍🏫 Meet staff and current Sixth Form students 🎓 Find out more about subjects and life at Woodkirk Sixth Form 💬 Speak to careers advisers about future options 🏫 Hear from the Principal at 6.00pm in the Main Hall If you're considering your options for September, this is a great opportunity to explore another Sixth Form and find out what Woodkirk has to offer.
@Cockburn John Charle 6 Oct 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 5 Oct 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 5 Oct 2026
Your YEAR 11 Child’s Autumn Term Curriculum and Top Tips for Supporting Learning at Home: What your child is learning this term, along with some advice about how you can help them get the most from their learning. Find out more about our curriculum: For full details of what students learn across all areas of the curriculum, please visit the Curriculum pages on our website. Here, you can explore curriculum information for each subject and find out more about what your child will be learning throughout their time at secondary school.
@Cockburn John Charle 4 Oct 2026
Mrs Roberts is so impressed with the numbers of students visiting the excellence desk each Friday break time.
@Cockburn John Charle 4 Oct 2026
Attendance Matters!
@Cockburn John Charle 4 Oct 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 4 Oct 2026
Your YEAR 10 Child’s Autumn Term Curriculum and Top Tips for Supporting Learning at Home: What your child is learning this term, along with some advice about how you can help them get the most from their learning. Find out more about our curriculum: For full details of what students learn across all areas of the curriculum, please visit the Curriculum pages on our website. Here, you can explore curriculum information for each subject and find out more about what your child will be learning throughout their time at secondary school.
@Cockburn John Charle 3 Oct 2026
Your YEAR 9 Child’s Autumn Term Curriculum and Top Tips for Supporting Learning at Home: What your child is learning this term, along with some advice about how you can help them get the most from their learning. Find out more about our curriculum: For full details of what students learn across all areas of the curriculum, please visit the Curriculum pages on our website. Here, you can explore curriculum information for each subject and find out more about what your child will be learning throughout their time at secondary school.
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