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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 22 Sep 2025
We’re proud to recognise the following students who have been nominated for continually meeting our Academy's Values and Expectations!
@Cockburn John Charle 21 Sep 2025
We believe learning extends beyond the classroom. Our wide range of extra-curricular clubs gives every student the chance to explore new interests, develop skills, and make lasting friendships. Here’s what’s on offer this half-term:
@Cockburn John Charle 21 Sep 2025
Year 6s – your secondary school journey is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to meet you! Join us at our Open Evening and: 👋 Meet our friendly teachers & students 🏫 Explore our classrooms, labs & sports facilities 🎭 Try out fun activities and discover our clubs 💡 Find out what makes life at Cockburn John Charles Academy so exciting! Bring your family, bring your questions and get a real taste of what it’s like to be part of our academy community. 🌟
@Cockburn John Charle 19 Sep 2025
We’re proud to recognise the following students who have been nominated for continually meeting our Academy's Values and Expectations!
@Cockburn John Charle 18 Sep 2025
I am so proud of my Year 10 art class. What started out as the connect ended up steering the whole lesson; you could hear a pin drop with the concentration and resilience shown. Look at a snippet of their work. A huge well done, Mrs Hardcastle.
@Cockburn John Charle 18 Sep 2025
We’re proud to recognise the following students who have been nominated for continually meeting our Academy's Values and Expectations!
@Cockburn John Charle 17 Sep 2025
We’re proud to recognise the following students who have been nominated for continually meeting our Academy's Values and Expectations!
@Cockburn John Charle 17 Sep 2025
Year 6s – your secondary school journey is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to meet you! Join us at our Open Evening and: 👋 Meet our friendly teachers & students 🏫 Explore our classrooms, labs & sports facilities 🎭 Try out fun activities and discover our clubs 💡 Find out what makes life at Cockburn John Charles Academy so exciting! Bring your family, bring your questions and get a real taste of what it’s like to be part of our academy community. 🌟
@Cockburn John Charle 16 Sep 2025
We’re proud to recognise the following students who have been nominated for continually meeting our Academy's Values and Expectations!
@Cockburn John Charle 15 Sep 2025
Upcoming primary Open Events from the Cockburn Multi-academy Trust.
@Cockburn John Charle 15 Sep 2025
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 Sep 2025
Year 6s – your secondary school journey is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to meet you! Join us at our Open Evening and: 👋 Meet our friendly teachers & students 🏫 Explore our classrooms, labs & sports facilities 🎭 Try out fun activities and discover our clubs 💡 Find out what makes life at Cockburn John Charles Academy so exciting! Bring your family, bring your questions and get a real taste of what it’s like to be part of our academy community. 🌟
@Cockburn John Charle 14 Sep 2025
✨Uniform Expectations - a reminder about uniform expectations for students. ✅
@Cockburn John Charle 13 Sep 2025
We would like to congratulate the huge number of students with 100% Attendance and demonstrating positive attitudes so far this term. This ensures great achievement. To our families, thank you for your support. Have a great weekend.
@Cockburn John Charle 13 Sep 2025
We expect all of our students to achieve a 'PDFL 1' score in all lessons, 3 rewards points are credited to students every time they are.
@Cockburn John Charle 12 Sep 2025
Year 8 have been fearless with their new sketchbooks. Ripping, pouring, sticking, poking holes in and experimenting to discover that creativity starts where the blank page ends. Not something to fear, but something to inspire!
@Cockburn John Charle 11 Sep 2025
Please use Car Park C at the John Charles Stadium to drop off and collect your child safely. Please do not stop on the roundabout or double park on Old Run Road. A direct route for your child to safely walk to the car park is at the back of our school.
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