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@@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
@@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
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@@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
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