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@@cockburnlca 25 Sep 2026
🌟 Today is National Teaching Assistant Day! 🌟 A huge thank you to our Teaching Assistants, Learning Mentors and all support staff for your dedication, hard work and unwavering commitment to our students. Your support makes a difference every day, and we are incredibly grateful for all that you do. 💙👏 #NationalTeachingAssistantDay #ThankYou #TeamCLCA #MakingADifference
@@cockburnlca 24 Sep 2026
✨ Thank you to everyone who attended this evening’s Open Evening at CLCA! ✨ We were delighted to welcome over 600 parents and carers to our event. 🎉🏫 A huge thank you for spending the evening with us and finding out more about life at CLCA. Good luck with your applications 🤞📚, and we hope to see you all in September 2027! 🌟😊 #CLCA #OpenEvening #FutureStudents #SecondarySchool #SchoolCommunity 🎓💙
@@cockburnlca 24 Sep 2026
✨ Open Evening Tonight! ✨ A warm welcome to all prospective parents and carers of children starting secondary school in 2027. Join us to explore our academy, meet our fantastic staff and students, and see what makes our community so special. 🏫🌟 We look forward to seeing you this evening! #OpenEvening #ClassOf2027 #SecondaryTransition
@@cockburnlca 23 Sep 2026
📺 Y10 Channel 4 Q&A Today, Y10 students had the fantastic opportunity to take part in a Q&A panel with Channel 4. Students heard about careers within the media industry and the different pathways available, before putting their own insightful questions to the panel. 👏 We were really proud of the way Y10 engaged with the session and made the most of this brilliant opportunity. Your future. Your choices. Your next steps. 🌟 #Careers #Year10 #Channel4 #FutureChoices
@@cockburnlca 23 Sep 2026
📣✨ Great turnout for the relaunch of AfroFusion 2026 with our new student leaders, Precilla J and Lanfia D-S! 🎉🙌 A fantastic start to the year, and we can't wait to see AfroFusion continue to grow under its new leadership! 🌟👏 #AfroFusion2026 #StudentLeadership #CultureAndCommunity #StudentVoice #CLCA #ProudToBelong 💙🧡✨
@@cockburnlca 23 Sep 2026
🌟 Post-16 open days: Your future. Your choices. Your next steps. ✅ Be prepared before an open event by researching courses, booking your place and thinking of questions to ask. 🎯 Be aspirational when you visit. Explore your options and ask about: 📚 Entry requirements and course content 🙋 Support available 🚀 Progression opportunities 💡 Think carefully about which pathway will help you achieve your goals and ambitions.
@@cockburnlca 18 Sep 2026
🏃‍♂️⚽🏀 PE Extra-Curricular Activities 🏅🎾 Our extra-curricular PE clubs are in full swing! 🌟 It's fantastic to see so many pupils getting involved, developing new skills, building confidence, and enjoying being active. 💪😊 Keep up the great work everyone! 👏👏 #PE #Teamwork #ActiveSchools #HealthyLifestyle 🏃‍♀️🏅
@@cockburnlca 18 Sep 2026
🌟📚 September Book Recommendations from Our Student LRC Team 📚🌟 Discover your next great read! 📖✨
@@cockburnlca 18 Sep 2026
📚➕ Y11 Maths Form Time Intervention ➕📚 Y11 Maths Form Time Intervention got off to an impressive start this morning! 🎉👏 A huge well done to Y11 students for their excellent punctuality ⏰, positive attitude 🌟 and commitment to success 💪📈. Keep up the fantastic work, Y11! We're proud of your dedication and determination as you prepare for your exams. 🎓✨ #TeamY11 🌟 #MathsSuccess ➕ #ProudToAchieve 💙 #AttendanceMatters ⏰ #CommittedToExcellence 🚀
@@cockburnlca 18 Sep 2026
🎓✨ CAREERS INFORMATION ✨🎓 📍 Careers in Leeds at Leeds Arena 📅 Tuesday 3 November Students, parents and carers are invited to attend this exciting event to explore a wide range of career, education and apprenticeship opportunities. 🌟 ✅ Meet employers and training providers ✅ Discover future career pathways ✅ Gain valuable advice and guidance We look forward to seeing you there! 🚀 #Careers #FutureReady #Leeds #AspireAchieveSucceed
@@cockburnlca 18 Sep 2026
Since the start of term, we have shared several letters with parents and carers regarding important information and updates. These letters can also be accessed on the academy website for future reference. https://www.cockburnlca.org/parents-carers/letters-home
@@cockburnlca 17 Sep 2026
🎨🖌️ Some lovely work in Miss Hoyle's Year 8 Art class today! 🌟🖼️ 👏✨ Well done, everyone! Your creativity, effort, and artistic talent were on full display. 🎨🌈💫
@@cockburnlca 17 Sep 2026
🎭🎶 130 members of this year's school production cast were busy in their singing rehearsal after school today! 🎤✨ 🎵 You are sounding fantastic already! 🌟👏 Your hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment are really shining through. 💫🎭 We can't wait to see all your talent come together on stage! 🎬🎶⭐ Keep up the amazing work, everyone! 👏💯🎉 #SchoolProduction 🎭 #FutureStars 🌟 #Teamwork 🤝 #PerformingArts 🎶🎤✨
@@cockburnlca 17 Sep 2026
🎉📚 Well done again to all our Year 11 students for your excellent attendance and commitment to Session 7 after-school revision! 👏⭐ ➕ Great focus today in Maths Session 7 across all 8 classes! 🧮✏️💯 The Maths Department are extremely pleased with your effort, dedication, and positive attitude. Keep up the hard work as every session brings you one step closer to success! 🚀🎯📈 🌟👏 Keep going, Year 11! We are proud of you all! 👏🌟 #TeamY11 #MathsSuccess ➕ 🧠📚🏆
@@cockburnlca 17 Sep 2026
As we enter into firework season, please see the helpful guidance below regarding firework safety.
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