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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 8 Sep 2026
🌟🏆 Amazing Achievement for Indi! 🏆🌟 A huge congratulations to Indi on an outstanding championship weekend with her majorettes team! 🎉 Indi competed in two sections, dancing both in her own Junior age group and in the Senior category, showcasing incredible talent, dedication, and versatility. Indi and her team achieved an impressive 1st place finish, adding to what has already been a fantastic season of success. Their hard work, commitment, and teamwork have been rewarded with some incredible results throughout the year. We are incredibly proud of Indi and all that she has achieved. Well done on representing yourself, your team, and our academy so brilliantly! 👏✨
@Cockburn John Charle 6 Sep 2026
Monday 7th September 2026 All students should arrive by ⏰ 8:25am. Please arrive on time, in full uniform, with your school bag and equipment, ready for a successful first full week of the new academic year! 🌟 Remember a free breakfast is available in café Verona from 8am to 8.20am daily.
@Cockburn John Charle 4 Sep 2026
In lessons, students should know when they are expected to follow our 'Excellent Learning Behaviours'.
@Cockburn John Charle 4 Sep 2026
Welcome back! Remember to arrive at the following times: Year 7 - 8:25am Year 8 - 8:25am Year 9 - 9:00am Year 10 - 9:30am Year 11 - 10am
@Cockburn John Charle 3 Sep 2026
Be PREPARED for the start of term!
@Cockburn John Charle 3 Sep 2026
We can't wait to see you all tomorrow! Please see the start times below: Year 7 - 8:25am Year 8 - 8:25am Year 9 - 9:00am Year 10 - 9:30am Year 11 - 10am
@Cockburn John Charle 2 Sep 2026
👔 Year 7 Uniform Reminder We're excited to welcome our new Year 7 students tomorrow as they begin their journey at Cockburn John Charles Academy! Please remember that all students should attend in full academy uniform, ready to make a positive start to the year. 📋 Please see the information below for a reminder of our uniform expectations. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow! 💙 #WelcomeYear7 #ReadyToLearn #CJCAFamily
@Cockburn John Charle 2 Sep 2026
We can’t wait to welcome our new Year 7 students tomorrow! 🎉 Remember, the academy is open from 8:00am and the school day begins at 8:25am. Please do not park on the roundabout or double yellow lines.. keep our students safe ✅ To drop-off your child safely via car, park in car park C, at the John Charles Centre for Sport, located right next to the academy. Students can cross the footbridge safely into the academy grounds. ✅ If your child does not receive a free school meal, please remember to send them with a packed lunch for their first day or with £3 We look forward to seeing everyone and helping our new Year 7s get off to a fantastic start! #Year7 #BackToSchool #WelcomeToCJCA
@Cockburn John Charle 2 Sep 2026
We can't wait to welcome our Year 7s tomorrow! School will start at 8:25am. Year 7 students can access the building from 8:00am. A reminder: Normal school resumes for ALL students with the following arrival times on Friday 4th September 2026: Year 7 - 8:25am Year 8 - 8:25am Year 9 - 9:00am Year 10 - 9:30am Year 11 - 10am
@Cockburn John Charle 30 Aug 2026
We can't wait to welcome you all back! Here's a reminder of the start of term: Thursday 3rd September 2026: School will start for Year 7 only at 8:25am. Year 7 students can access the building from 8:00am. Friday 4th September 2026: Normal school resumes for ALL students with the following arrival times: Year 7 - 8:25am Year 8 - 8:25am Year 9 - 9:00am Year 10 - 9:30am Year 11 - 10am
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