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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 23 Mar 2026
CJCA are in their final preparations for their performance of Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth in York Theatre Royal tomorrow as part of the NTConnections festival. Get your tickets direct from York Theatre Royal Website!
@Cockburn John Charle 20 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 20 Mar 2026
Another fantastic day at the Excellence Desk! It was brilliant to celebrate such a wide range of achievements, from stunning artwork and strong assessment results to impressive sporting successes… and even an original rap performance 🎤👏 We’re so proud of everyone who shared their talents today. We can’t wait to see even more of you showcasing your achievements at the Excellence Desk next week!
@Cockburn John Charle 19 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 19 Mar 2026
🌍 Culture Week at the Academy 🌍 It’s been a fantastic week celebrating diversity through global cuisines and fun themed activities! Today we’re marking Cultural Dress Day, a chance to showcase heritage and celebrate together. Here’s a quick snippet 👇
@Cockburn John Charle 19 Mar 2026
Wishing all of our students, staff and families across our community who are celebrating a joyful and blessed Eid-al-Fitr! May this special occasion bring peace, happiness, and unity to all. Enjoy the celebrations with family and friends!
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