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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 Jun 2026
What an incredible morning at the academy! 🎭🇪🇸 We were thrilled to welcome the Onatti Spanish Theatre group into school today, and they absolutely captivated our students from start to finish. The energy, humour, and immersive storytelling had everyone laughing, learning, and fully engaged. It was fantastic to see our learners enjoying Spanish in such a lively, memorable way. Experiences like this bring language to life and spark real enthusiasm. A huge gracias to the Onatti team for an unforgettable performance!
@Cockburn John Charle 9 Jun 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 9 Jun 2026
After smashing a big History exam and powering through Session 7 Maths, our students still chose to stay behind for extra revision - absolute dedication. They earned their pizza reward and then some. Proud of you all. Good luck tomorrow, you’ve got this.
@Cockburn John Charle 9 Jun 2026
Our MADD Fest performance is on Thursday, 11th June. To book tickets, please email boxoffice@cockburnjohncharles.org
@Cockburn John Charle 8 Jun 2026
This week is Carers Week – an opportunity to continue to shine a light on our young carers.
@Cockburn John Charle 8 Jun 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 8 Jun 2026
On Friday, 05/06, another six Year 7 students have concluded their Young Interpreter training. These amazing students have learned about the role of a Young Interpreter in supporting new arrivals to the academy and have displayed a deep understanding of how they can contribute to making Cockburn John Charles Academy a more welcoming place to visitors and new students. Becoming a Young Interpreter is a highly prestigious role, with large numbers of students applying every year. Students need to have great attendance and PDFL scores and need commitment to the role, so they can participate in the activities out of normal school hours. Congratulations to all who completed their training!
@Cockburn John Charle 8 Jun 2026
We are looking forward to the art exhibition this coming Thursday at 5pm at CJCA. There will be some year 11 leavers bags available to purchase on the night. Featuring everyone in the class, a great way to remember the fun, talent, and hard work! Just £5.
@Cockburn John Charle 7 Jun 2026
Wonderful having Channel 4 in today delivering an insightful session on transferable skills to our Year 9 students. Huge thanks to the team for inspiring our learners and helping them see how their strengths can shape future opportunities.
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