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@@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
@@cockburnlca 3 Jul 2026
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@@cockburnlca 2 Jul 2026
Thank you to all our Year 6 parents/carers who attended the Transition Information Evening tonight. It was fantastic to see so many parents/carers and students there. We are excited to welcome you in September and look forward to the start of your journey with us. 😊
@@cockburnlca 2 Jul 2026
Today, CLCA students Remi Howey, Adam Portela and Lacey Mansell were filmed by ITV Calendar, sharing their thoughts on the proposed Natural History GCSE, which is currently under consultation. We are delighted that they were chosen to represent our school and contribute to the conversation about this proposed new qualification. The feature is due to be aired tomorrow (Friday) at 6.15pm on ITV Calendar. Please say a huge well done to Remi, Adam and Lacey for representing the school with such confidence and enthusiasm. We are incredibly proud of you all!
@@cockburnlca 1 Jul 2026
Our sport students had an amazing experience watching world-class tennis at the iconic Wimbledon venue this week. 🇬🇧👏 They were inspired by the incredible talent on display and are now even more excited to develop their own skills! 💪🎾 A fantastic two days of learning, inspiration and sporting excellence! 🌱🏆A huge thank you to the staff who accompanied our students and made this memorable experience possible. #TeamCLCA #Wimbledon #InspiringFutureChampions #LoveTennis
@@cockburnlca 1 Jul 2026
Letters Home - Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy
@@cockburnlca 1 Jul 2026
🎉 Congratulations, Kayden! 🎉 We are incredibly proud to celebrate CLCA student Kayden, who has been selected to represent England at the World Karate Championships! 🥋🌍 This is a phenomenal achievement and a testament to your dedication, hard work, and talent. You are an inspiration to our whole school community. We wish you the very best of luck on the world stage – we’ll all be cheering you on! 👏🇬🇧 #Proud #CLCA #TeamEngland #Karate #WorldChampionships
@@cockburnlca 1 Jul 2026
🎶🎸 Making music and learning new skills! 🎸🎶 Our students have been busy in their music lessons, practising their ukulele skills and making fantastic progress! 🌟 From learning basic chords to playing together, it’s been brilliant to see their confidence grow. 👏 Keep up the great work, everyone — we’re already sounding amazing! 🎵✨
@@cockburnlca 1 Jul 2026
📢 Transition Information Evening 🎓 We look forward to welcoming our new Year 6 students and their parents/carers to the academy on 2nd July for our Transition Information Evening. This is a great opportunity to find out more about life at CLCA, meet key staff, and prepare for an exciting start in September. We can't wait to see you there! 😊
@@cockburnlca 1 Jul 2026
✨ Well done, Year 6! ✨👏 Congratulations to all our Year 6 students for successfully completing your Transition Day today! It was a pleasure meeting so many polite, enthusiastic learners — you made a fantastic first impression! 🌟 We can’t wait to welcome you in September! 🎒📚
@@cockburnlca 30 Jun 2026
Reminder: important changes to Free School Meal eligibility announced by the Department for Education, please see letter to parents/carers, all letters can be accessed via letters page from the website.
@@cockburnlca 30 Jun 2026
The excitement is building! Rehearsals for Open Season at Leeds Playhouse are well underway — and we can’t wait for our performance on Friday 3rd July!
@@cockburnlca 30 Jun 2026
CLCA's Shakespeare Festival was a brilliant celebration of language and performance. Thank you to Cockburn John Charles Academy and Cockburn School for joining the festival. Here are some highlights of last night's performances. Well done all involved.
@@cockburnlca 29 Jun 2026
A powerful dance of Shakespeare's Anthony and Cleopatra tonight at CLCA's Shakespeare festival - more pictures to follow. Congratulations everyone involved!
@@cockburnlca 29 Jun 2026
Wow Y10! what an impressive start to your PPEs today! Your conduct, attitude and approach to your exams was exceptional! Congratulations on such an impressive start.
@@cockburnlca 29 Jun 2026
🎉 WEEK 3 WINNERS 🎉 A huge well done to our first set of streak champions for 5 days 👏 🏅 Year 7 – Lilie Curran 🏅 Year 8 – Kasjus Lemezis 🏅 Year 9 – Darcie Platts 🏅 Year 10 – Rafael Ndlovu 🔥 Congratultions! See Mr Priestley for your prize. 🎯 Reach 25 days → Enter the whole-school GRAND prize draw 💥 Stay consistent. Stay winning. 💥
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