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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 10 Jul 2025
Today's Maths PE Day put our measuring, timing, and calculating skills to the test! Students ran, jumped, and threw, then worked out their times, distances, and scores using real-life maths. From stopwatches to score sheets, we proved that numbers are everywhere in sport. Great teamwork, great effort, and some speedy calculations too!
@Cockburn John Charle 10 Jul 2025
The Cockburn Multi-Academy Trust came together for an unforgettable evening celebrating the arts at the Leeds Playhouse. Students from across our schools took to the stage, sharing their talents through powerful performances in drama, dance, and music. This event was a shining example of how creativity builds confidence, community, and connection. The arts give our young people a voice—and last night, their voices were inspiring, moving, and full of energy. Below is just a small glimpse of this incredible event.
@Cockburn John Charle 10 Jul 2025
It's the last day of the Book Fair, help up reach our goal of £300!
@Cockburn John Charle 9 Jul 2025
Calling all Year 6 families joining us in September 2025! Don’t miss our Transition Evening – a great chance for new Year 7 students to meet staff, try on uniform, and feel ready for the year ahead. The Executive Headteacher and Headteachers address will be at 5pm and 5.50pm
@Cockburn John Charle 8 Jul 2025
We had an Afternoon Tea for some of our new-to-country students, who had a chance to tell Mrs Roberts and Mr Gurney a little bit about their country and what they like the most about the UK. The students also learnt about the British tradition of afternoon tea and described some of the favourite foods from their homeland, showcasing the English language skills they have learnt and developed since joining the academy.
@Cockburn John Charle 8 Jul 2025
Today, our students came together for the Positive Choices Event, an inspiring day filled with learning, reflection, and fun activities focused on making healthy, safe, and positive decisions. Students engaged in workshops, heard from guest speakers, and participated in interactive sessions that encouraged kindness, responsibility, and leadership. A huge thank you to our teachers, staff, guest speakers, and students who made today possible. Together, we’re building a community where positive choices create a brighter future for all! #PositiveChoices #StudentSuccess #SafeAndStrong #Leadership #CommunitySpirit
@Cockburn John Charle 8 Jul 2025
Our current total for the book fair! Make sure you pop along and grab yourself a book.
@Cockburn John Charle 7 Jul 2025
Today’s Careers Fair was a huge success, with students exploring exciting opportunities and speaking directly with employers, colleges, and training providers. Our young people asked fantastic questions, learned about different career paths, and gained valuable advice for their futures. A huge thank you to all the organisations and volunteers who made the event possible; your time and insights made a real difference.
@Cockburn John Charle 7 Jul 2025
The Scholastic Book Fair is well underway! Pop by during lunchtime or after school to pick up your summer read.
@Cockburn John Charle 6 Jul 2025
Breeze in the Park is back to bring family fun to a park near you this summer holidays! With 26 events plus 12 relaxed events, all jam packed and ready to bring the sun, fun, chills and thrills to your holidays! Expect sports, games, arts and crafts, interactive play, food, entertainment and, of course, their famous inflatables! Tickets are on sale now for £1 and include all of these activities. You do not require a Breeze Pass to attend the Breeze In The Park events. If however you’d like to access fantastic perks, discounts & priority tickets to many venues across the city, as well as fast track onto some of our most popular inflatables at Breeze In The Park, then please grab your Breeze Pass for these!
@Cockburn John Charle 6 Jul 2025
Calling all Year 6 families joining us in September 2025! Don’t miss our Transition Evening – a great chance for new Year 7s to meet staff, try on uniform, and feel ready for the year ahead.
@Cockburn John Charle 5 Jul 2025
Class of 2025 Your journey has been full of hard work, determination, and unforgettable memories — and now it’s your time to shine. Watch the video below to celebrate everything you’ve achieved. To our Year 10s: this is your future. Every lesson, every challenge, and every success is leading you here. Stay focused, work hard, and your moment will come too.
@Cockburn John Charle 4 Jul 2025
Calling all Year 6 families joining us in September 2025! Don’t miss our Transition Evening – a great chance for new Year 7s to meet staff, try on uniform, and feel ready for the year ahead.
@Cockburn John Charle 4 Jul 2025
Our Year 7 students were delighted to attend Bradford Literature Festival's Shaking Up Shakespeare workshop. Students were taught unknown facts, watched live rap performances and one of our students even got up on stage to play King Duncan!
@Cockburn John Charle 4 Jul 2025
Today, we were delighted to welcome Channel 4 into the academy. They delivered inspiring workshops to our KS3 students, helping them explore the world of media and creativity. Our Year 10 students also took part in a fantastic careers session, learning about the wide range of roles and opportunities in the broadcast industry and beyond. A huge thank you to Channel 4 for supporting our students’ aspirations and broadening their horizons!
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