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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 3 Feb 2026
📢 Year 8 Progress Review Evening – February 10th 📢 We’re excited to invite Year 8 students and parents/carers to our Progress Review Evening on February 10th! This is a fantastic opportunity to: ✅ Speak with teachers about your child’s progress ✅ Learn about Guided Destinations before making subject preferences Don’t miss this chance to get all the guidance you need ahead of the next steps in your child’s learning journey. We look forward to seeing you there!
@Cockburn John Charle 3 Feb 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 2 Feb 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 1 Feb 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 31 Jan 2026
A big thank you to all our parents and carers for your continued support in ensuring children meet our high expectations for school uniform 👏 Your partnership helps create a positive, respectful learning environment for everyone. For full details on our uniform expectations, please visit our website: https://www.cockburnjohncharles.org/parents-carers-1/uniform-equipment
@Cockburn John Charle 30 Jan 2026
Delays on the way home! Please keep your phone close so we can make contact.
@Cockburn John Charle 30 Jan 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 30 Jan 2026
Students have had an explosive week at STEM club! This week our students built and erupted volcanoes using carefully measured chemical reactions. Come along to STEM club on Tuesdays after school in 2D3!
@Cockburn John Charle 30 Jan 2026
Just left Calais, due to be back at CJCA for 19:45, depending on traffic.
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