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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 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 24 Feb 2026
TOMORROW 🚨🎉 Tomorrow, the lights go up and the story begins. Join us for Come From Away — a musical about hope, humanity, and home. See you there 💙✈️
@Cockburn John Charle 24 Feb 2026
National Offer Day – 2nd March 2026. 6 days to go! Info from Leeds City Council: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/offer-day-and-what-happens-next We will provide an online link to accept your place on 2nd March.
@Cockburn John Charle 24 Feb 2026
Join us for this powerful and uplifting show, brought to life by our incredibly talented students. It’s a story full of heart, hope, and unforgettable music. 💙 📅 Performance Dates: Wednesday 25th Thursday 26th Friday 27th 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — and they’re selling out fast! Be sure to secure yours soon so you don’t miss out. Come along and support our amazing cast and crew — it’s going to be a fantastic show! ✨
@Cockburn John Charle 23 Feb 2026
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@Cockburn John Charle 23 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 23 Feb 2026
National Offer Day – 2nd March 2026. 7 days to go! Info from Leeds City Council: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/offer-day-and-what-happens-next We will provide an online link to accept your place on 2nd March.
@Cockburn John Charle 23 Feb 2026
📅 Year 10 Progress Review Evening – 5th March We’re looking forward to welcoming parents and carers to our Year 10 Progress Review Evening on 5th March. This is a valuable opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, celebrate achievements, and talk through next steps as they continue their GCSE journey. We look forward to seeing you there!
@Cockburn John Charle 23 Feb 2026
📚✨ Back to School Reminder! We hope everyone’s had a great half term break! CJCA reopens on Mon 23rd Feb at the usual time – 8:25am. 🕣 We can’t wait to see all our students back, ready for a new term of learning!
@Cockburn John Charle 22 Feb 2026
3 DAYS TO GO 🔔 The countdown is REAL. Rehearsals are wrapping, excitement is building, and Come From Away opens in 3 days!
@Cockburn John Charle 21 Feb 2026
10 Days Counting Up To Year 11 March PPEs: Info and advice for parents and carers. Today’s focus: Handling the pressure of Year 11 March PPEs. 9 days to go!
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