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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 24 Mar 2026
We were delighted to welcome a fantastic STEM Roadshow to our school yesterday. They delivered an exciting and interactive show to our Year 7 and Year 8 students. The session explored materials science, STEM careers, and the exciting future possibilities in this field, all delivered with great energy and humour. From the feedback we’ve received, it’s clear the event was a huge success — our students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and left feeling inspired. A big thank you to the STEM Roadshow team for such a memorable visit!
@Cockburn John Charle 24 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 23 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 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!
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