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@@cockburnlca 6 Sep 2026
📚 A successful year starts with great habits. Our students are committed to being on time, on task and ready to make the most of every learning opportunity.
@@cockburnlca 6 Sep 2026
🎯 In lessons, students follow our Learning Behaviours to stay focused, work hard and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for success.
@@cockburnlca 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! 🌟📖
@@cockburnlca 6 Sep 2026
Drop Off & Pick Up notice: Please will parents/carers avoid parking cars in front of the school gates and please do not park on yellow zigzag areas, use parking bays to ease congestion for the local community. Thank you for your support with keeping our community safe.
@@cockburnlca 6 Sep 2026
Breakfast is available ⭐️ free of charge ⭐️ from 8.00am every morning before school starts. 🥯🥣🥄
@@cockburnlca 6 Sep 2026
📚✨ Thank you to all our parents and carers for your fantastic support in helping students get ready for the new term! 👏🎒 Your encouragement, organisation and partnership have helped ensure a positive start for everyone. We look forward to a fantastic year ahead! 😊🌟 #BackToSchool #ThankYou #SchoolCommunity 🏫💙
@@cockburnlca 4 Sep 2026
📅 Friday 4th September 2026 🏫 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 - ⏰ 10:00am We look forward to seeing all students at the arrival times above!
@@cockburnlca 3 Sep 2026
🎉 A big THANK YOU to the parents/carers and family members of our new Year 7 students! 🎒✨ Our Year 7s made a fantastic start at CLCA today, and we know this wouldn't be possible without all the hard work that happens behind the scenes. From sorting uniforms 👔 and organising travel 🚌 to providing endless support and encouragement ❤️, your efforts make all the difference. Thank you for helping your children start this exciting journey so positively! 🌟👏😊
@@cockburnlca 3 Sep 2026
🎉 Wow! What a brilliant start Y7 have made today at CLCA! 🌟 We have been so impressed with their polite attitudes 😊, brilliant behaviour 👏 and some great thinking 💡 this afternoon in English 📚 and Maths ➕ lessons! Well done, Y7! 🎊 We are so proud of you all! 🏆💙
@@cockburnlca 2 Sep 2026
👔 Y7 Uniform Reminder We're excited to welcome our new Y7 students on Thurs 3rd Sept as they begin their journey at CLCA! 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
@@cockburnlca 2 Sep 2026
We can't wait to welcome our students back for the start of a brand-new school year! 🌟 Its an opportunity to make a fresh start, set new goals, and embrace every challenge and opportunity that comes your way. 💪✨ ✅ Arrive on time ✅ Wear your full school uniform ✅ Bring your school bag and equipment 🎒✏️ ✅ Come ready to learn and achieve your best 📖🏆 ✅ Bring a positive attitude 😃 Whether you're joining us for the first time in Year 7 or beginning your final year in Year 11, we're excited to see you back in school and ready to succeed. 🌈 Let's make this an amazing year of learning, achievement, and memorable experiences together! 🚀🎓 #BackToSchool #ReadyToLearn #Ambition #Achievement #SchoolCommunity 🌟📚🎒
@@cockburnlca 2 Sep 2026
📚✨ Get ready for the new academic year! ✏️🎒 Make sure your learning equipment is packed and ready to go. ✅
@@cockburnlca 2 Sep 2026
📚✨ Back to School Reminder! ✨📚 🗓️ Thurs 3rd Sept 2026 Year 7 students ONLY will start school at 8:25am. Students can access the building from 8.00am Please remember: ✅ Full school uniform ✅ School bag ✅ Pencil case ✅ A positive attitude and readiness to learn! We can't wait to welcome our new Y7 students 💙 📅 Friday 4th September 2026 🏫 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 - ⏰ 10:00am 📅 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 start to the new academic year! 🌟📖 #BackToSchool #ReadyToLearn #SchoolCommunity 🎓✨
@@cockburnlca 2 Sep 2026
Punctuality matters: So many of our students are on time and on task every day. We look forward to welcoming Y8-11 back on Fri 4th Sept to the academy and greeting our Y7 students on Thur 3rd Sept.
@@cockburnlca 2 Sep 2026
Attendance matters! We are looking forward to welcoming our students back in September. Year 7 on Thursday 3rd Sept and Years 7-11 on Friday 4th Sept.
@@cockburnlca 28 Aug 2026
Save the date: CLCA Open Evening Thursday 24th September 5-7pm for prospective parents/carers and children starting secondary school in Sept 2027.
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