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@@cockburnlca 13 Jul 2025
⭐️Congratulations ⭐️ to students achieving Character Nominations this week! 🤩Your Directors of Year and Heads of Year are very proud of you all. ✅💯🎯🏆
@@cockburnlca 13 Jul 2025
On Mon 14th July, elections begin for our very first Y11 candidates for the position of Head Girl and Head Boy. Wishing all our candidates good luck for election speeches: Dalibor, Matthew, Harley, Dawid, Szymon, Fanta, Izzy, Parisa. 👍📅🗳
@@cockburnlca 11 Jul 2025
🌟 Oxplore Festival 2025 🌟 Y7& 8 students enjoyed the Oxplore Festival-exploring interactive exhibits, science and music sessions, and big ideas that sparked curiosity. The event inspired many to think about the future and the possibilities of higher education at places like the University of Oxford. 🎓✨#OxploreFestival #CuriosityUnlocked #FutureThinkers
@@cockburnlca 10 Jul 2025
CLCA students were rewarded for their outstanding achievements with an unforgettable visit to Elland Road Stadium with an exclusive guided tour of the stadium to stepping out pitch-side, changing rooms, dugouts, and even the executive seating areas. Students got to experience what life is like behind the scenes at a professional football club. Congratulations everyone on receiving your reward!
@@cockburnlca 10 Jul 2025
London update: Day 1 of the London dungeons, London Eye, Pizza Hut buffet and the Lion King. Performing Arts students are in Pineapple Dance Studios to do an acting and dancing workshop for the Great Gatsby.
@@cockburnlca 10 Jul 2025
Eight of our brilliant Y7 students visited Leeds Mathematics School this week to celebrate their work with Axiom. They worked together as a team playing some mathematical games and to solve tricky problem-solving challenges. They have worked really hard this year in their maths circle. Mrs Darrington is very proud of you!
@@cockburnlca 9 Jul 2025
Y7 Maths / PE day took place last week and was a huge success! Well done to all our Y7 students who were so positive and worked hard on the activities to collect the data for their maths work.
@@cockburnlca 9 Jul 2025
🎯 Aspirations Week – Day 2: Y7 Aspirations Day! 🌟 Students tackled real-world challenges in: Maths in Engineering, Marketing & Branding, Teamwork & Resilience Workshops Every session sparked creativity, built confidence, and opened minds to the endless opportunities ahead. The future is bright—and it starts here! #AspirationsWeek #Year7DreamBig #FutureReady #STEM #Creativity #Teamwork #educationmatters
@@cockburnlca 9 Jul 2025
KS4 Dance students attended a Leeds City College taster session learning choreography in the style of contemporary and hip-hop dance, as well as finding out about Post-16 opportunities in dance. Students demonstrated resilience whilst learning challenging choreography. Well done KS4 Dance students!
@@cockburnlca 9 Jul 2025
As part of our Careers Programme Y9 & 10 students interested in careers in medicine got hands-on experience with stethoscopes, otoscopes, CPR and more, guided by real doctors! An inspiring session that gave students a real insight into life as a medic. #FutureMedics #CareersInMedicine #InspirationInAction
@@cockburnlca 9 Jul 2025
Thank you to all our new parents/carers who attended the Transition Evening yesterday. Information from the event can be accessed on Transition page on the website and also in the booklet that was issued to parents/carers at the event. https://www.cockburnlca.org/join-us/transition-information
@@cockburnlca 8 Jul 2025
Monday: Aspirations Week Y10 students took part in Channel 4's Virtual Work Experience. They explored the world of media; roles from commisioning to law and compliance, they showed real ambition — we’re so proud of you! 💡👏 #FutureTalent #Channel4Experience #Y10Stars #WorkExperienceWins
@@cockburnlca 8 Jul 2025
Y10 students attended taster sessions with Leeds City College! From high-energy Dance and Sports + PE workshops, to hands-on Animal Care and immersive Travel + Tourism sessions. It was a fantastic opportunity to experience college life, explore new pathways, and get inspired for the future! Big thanks to Leeds City College for hosting such a brilliant day! #FutureReady #LeedsCityCollege #TasterDay #StudentExperience
@@cockburnlca 8 Jul 2025
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@@cockburnlca 7 Jul 2025
Transition Evening – Tues 8th July The event will be held at the Academy in two sessions, based on students' surnames: Session 1 (Surnames A – K): 5:30pm – 6:15pm Session 2 (Surnames L – Z): 6:30pm – 7:15pm
@@cockburnlca 7 Jul 2025
This evening was the annual 🎼CLCA Peri Presents 🎼 with students performing music they have been learning in their peripatetic music lessons this academic year. Congratulations everyone involved! 🎤🎧🎼🎹🥁🎷🎻🎸
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