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@@cockburnlca 12 Jul 2026
Hot weather: uniform adaptions. Due to the continued hot weather, the following uniform adaptions remain in place from Mon 13th to Thurs 16th July. We thank you for ensuring that your child follows this correctly. Option 1: CLCA PE kit (CLCA short sleeve top, shorts, trainers, short black ankle socks). Full details of PE kit can be found in the student planner and on our website. Option 2: CLCA uniform but with no jumper, no tie, top button undone.
@@cockburnlca 10 Jul 2026
🧮⚽ Maths PE Day! 🏃‍♀️🏀 Y7 students enjoyed a fantastic Maths PE Day, combining teamwork, problem-solving, and physical activity in a range of exciting sporting challenges. Throughout the day, students put their mathematical skills to the test while taking part in an array of different sports and data handling.
@@cockburnlca 10 Jul 2026
Our final Performing Arts Event of the year at The Ruth Gorse Academy. The Shakespeare festival consists of 3 evenings of performance from different academies across Leeds. Please join us on Monday 13th July to see this fantastic event. The performance will begin at 6pm. Tickets can be purchased here- https://www.ticketsource.com/gorse-academies-trustcover We can't wait to share our final play of the school year with you! See less
@@cockburnlca 10 Jul 2026
The Government's Great British Summer Savings scheme is running from 25 June to 1 September 2026, offering reduced VAT on children's meals, family tickets to cinemas, theatres and attractions, as well as free bus travel in August for children aged 5–15 in England. To help families make the most of these offers, search for participating venues near you using the Summer Savings attraction finder: https://summersavings.gov.uk.
@@cockburnlca 10 Jul 2026
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@@cockburnlca 10 Jul 2026
♟️🏆 Cockburn MAT Chess Competition 2026 🏆♟️ Congratulations to Cockburn Laurence Calvert, who were crowned this year’s champions! 👏 🥇 1st – Cockburn Laurence Calvert 🥈 2nd – Cockburn John Charles Academy 🥉 3rd – Cockburn School We are incredibly proud of all the competitors who represented their schools so brilliantly. Thank you to everyone involved in making the competition such a success!
@@cockburnlca 9 Jul 2026
🌟 Aspirations Day – Y7 🌟 This Friday, Y7 students will take part in Aspirations Day, exploring a range of exciting careers and developing new skills through interactive workshops. 🎨 Careers in Design 📺 Careers in Media & TV 🏠 Careers in Building A fantastic opportunity for students to discover different career pathways, meet industry professionals and raise their aspirations for the future. #AspirationsWeek #CareersEducation #Year7 #FutureReady #SkillsForLife #CLCA 🌟🚀
@@cockburnlca 9 Jul 2026
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@@cockburnlca 9 Jul 2026
🎭✨ London Residential Update! ✨🎭 Our Y9 and 10 Drama and Dance students had a wonderful first day in London! 🤩 They braved the thrills of the London Dungeons 👻, enjoyed spectacular views from the London Eye 🎡, and rounded off the day with a fantastic performance of Matilda the Musical 🎶🌟. Today promises to be just as exciting! 💃🕺 Students are heading to Pineapple Dance Studios for a workshop with industry professionals 🎭✨, giving them the chance to learn from the very best. They will then enjoy another amazing West End show at a matinee performance 🎟️🎬. We are incredibly proud of how well our students are representing the school and can't wait to share more updates from their trip! 💙 #LondonTrip #DramaAndDance #PineappleDanceStudios #WestEnd #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #CreatingMemories 🎭✨🎡💃🕺
@@cockburnlca 8 Jul 2026
🎓⚖️🔬🤖 Y8 visit to University of Bradford as part of Aspirations Week! Students met professors and other academics, visited the mock court experience with the Law Department, explored cutting-edge 3D printing and robotics technology, and investigated crime scene evidence with the Forensics Unit. A great opportunity to discover different career pathways, develop new skills and experience life at university. 🌟 #AspirationsWeek #UniversityOfBradford #CareersEducation #FutureReady #Year8Success
@@cockburnlca 8 Jul 2026
🎯🤝 Y8 students took part in an engaging skills workshop delivered by 4Schools as part of Aspirations Week! Through activities such as Human Bingo, swap shoe challenge to think creatively, communicate effectively and negotiate successfully! A fantastic, interactive session that challenged students to think differently and prepare for their future careers. 🌟 #AspirationsWeek #SkillsForLife #CareersEducation #FutureReady #Year8Success
@@cockburnlca 8 Jul 2026
Warm weather: uniform adaptions. In response to the hot weather, the following uniform adaptions are in place for Thurs 9th July and Fri 10th July. We thank you for ensuring that your child follows this correctly. Option 1: CLCA PE kit (CLCA short sleeve top, shorts, trainers, short black ankle socks). Full details of PE kit can be found in the student planner and on our website. Option 2: CLCA uniform but with no jumper, no tie, top button undone.
@@cockburnlca 7 Jul 2026
🏥📚 Well done to our Y9 who took part in the History trip to the Thackray Medical Museum today! 👏 Students had a fantastic time exploring the world of Victorian surgery 🔬🩺 and bringing history to life through hands-on learning. 📖⏳ We are proud of their enthusiasm, curiosity and excellent behaviour throughout the visit! ⭐🙌 #HistoryTrip #MedicineThroughTime #GCSEHistory #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #ProudSchool #ThackrayMedicalMuseum 🏥✨
@@cockburnlca 6 Jul 2026
Guided Destinations for Year 8 into Year 9: We have sent a message via email and SIMS App to all parents/carers of students in Year 8. Your child will receive a printed slip on Tues 7th July with the 3 allocated Guided Destination subjects. These will be issued by your child's form tutor on this date.
@@cockburnlca 6 Jul 2026
🛠️✨ Y9 had a valuable opportunity today to learn more about apprenticeships and the exciting pathways available after school. Students heard about the benefits of apprenticeships, the different sectors available, and how they can earn, learn and develop valuable skills for the future. 🚀 A great session helping students make informed choices about their future careers! 🌟 #Apprenticeships #Year9 #CareersEducation #FutureReady 🚀 #RaisingAspirations ✨
@@cockburnlca 6 Jul 2026
🎓✨ Y8 are enjoying an inspiring visit to the University of Bradford today! After a warm welcome 👋, students explored what university is, the opportunities it offers 🌟, and how it can help them achieve their future ambitions 🚀. They're now taking part in a range of activities designed to broaden horizons and raise aspirations. #UniversityOfBradford #Year8 #RaisingAspirations #FutureReady 🎓🚀✨
@@cockburnlca 6 Jul 2026
🎭✨ What an incredible evening at Leeds Playhouse! Students from our 3 secondary schools came together for a fantastic Cockburn MAT performance, showcasing their talent and creativity for the performing arts. The evening was a wonderful celebration of collaboration and partnerships. We are immensely proud of every student who took to the stage and of the staff who supported them along the way. Thank you to everyone who came to watch and celebrate the amazing talent across our Trust.🎭✨
@@cockburnlca 6 Jul 2026
🌟 Aspirations Week: 6th July-10th July 🌟 Students will take part in a range of exciting opportunities to help them explore their future, including: 🎓 University visits 💼 Speed networking with employers 🔧 Apprenticeship information sessions 🤝 Skills workshops 🚗 Careers and industry talks We encourage you to ask your child what they've learned and what careers or pathways have inspired them. 🚀 #AspirationsWeek #FutureReady #CareersEducation #CLCA
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