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Cockburn School provides an excellent environment for children to develop as learners and to grow as individuals. In a world which places ever greater demands on young people, it is vitally important that the schools of the 21st Century provide a broad and rich education to prepare students for the challenges they will face in their lives. We are dedicated to blending academic excellence with a richness of opportunity beyond the classroom. 
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@@cockburnschool 19 Sep 2024
The music department have a Steinberg piano - kindly donated by Richard from Horbury. We are so excited to start using it! Any instruments lying around at home? Particularly bass guitars, electric guitars and keyboards? We would be extremely grateful for donations.
@@cockburnschool 17 Sep 2024
Problem Solving Maths Question: Cockburn MAT Maths Departments problem-solving Maths question of the week. Students should go to the Student Frog page each week to submit answers to earn reward points & a chance to compete with all students from the Cockburn MAT.
@@cockburnschool 13 Sep 2024
Growth Mindset Thought of the Week.
@@cockburnschool 13 Sep 2024
The Boys Rugby season is well underway at Cockburn School with two fantastic results this week in the league. Year 9 won 28-6 on Tuesday whilst Year 10 got a great 54-6 win last night. Both teams look very strong going into the next round of fixtures.
@@cockburnschool 12 Sep 2024
OPEN EVENING - SAVE THE DATE! Cockburn School will be inviting parents/carers and pupils in Year 6 from September to our Open Evening on Thursday 3rd October from 5pm-7pm.
@@cockburnschool 10 Sep 2024
The search for our next talented music, dance and drama students for Sept 25 has begun. Cockburn School's ‘Performing Art Elite’. Application forms https://ow.ly/u8os50TjZHV. Enquiries email Pa10@cockburnschool.org
@@cockburnschool 6 Sep 2024
Congratulations to the class of 2024 - South Leeds Life https://southleedslife.com/congratulations-to-the-class-of-2024/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0_6BljTkUNbX_BW3kMKmFhSyqIOP1xYcGORSEUHe--doOSf8PSisRI_RU_aem_kx5kRYlMxRKDepKKtP8tnA
@@cockburnschool 6 Sep 2024
A big thanks to our parents/carers and students for ensuring that our expectations for uniform and equipment were met today. We are extremely proud of an excellent start to the new school year.
@@cockburnschool 6 Sep 2024
Growth Mindset Thought of the Week.
@@cockburnschool 5 Sep 2024
Please will parents/carers avoid picking students up in cars at the end of school. This helps keep students safe on Gipsy Lane & ease congestion for the local community. You must not pick up in car park or on yellow zigzags in front of the school or park on double yellow lines.
@@cockburnschool 5 Sep 2024
A reminder of Rule 243 of the UK highway code. This pertains in particular to the junction of Gipsy Lane and The Links estate and other junctions down Gipsy Lane. Please will parents/carers avoid picking students up in cars at the end of school to help keep everyone safe.
@@cockburnschool 5 Sep 2024
In lessons, students should know when they are expected to follow our 'Excellent Learning Behaviours'.
@@cockburnschool 4 Sep 2024
Our new Year 7 (and future 'Class of 2029!) have made an excellent start today. Thanks to all of their parents and carers for helping them to be PUNCTUAL and PREPARED today.
@@cockburnschool 4 Sep 2024
Please will parents/carers avoid picking students up in cars at the end of school. This helps keep students safe on Gipsy Lane & ease congestion for the local community. You must not pick up in car park or on yellow zigzags in front of the school or park on double yellow lines.
@@cockburnschool 4 Sep 2024
We expect all of our students to be 'PDFL 1' students in all lessons and rewards points are credited to students every time they are.
@@cockburnschool 4 Sep 2024
Back to school reminder: Wed 4th Sept 2024: School will start for Year 7 only at 8:25am. Thurs 5th Sept 2024: Normal 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
@@cockburnschool 3 Sep 2024
A reminder of Rule 243 of the UK highway code. This pertains in particular to the junction of Gipsy Lane and The Links estate and other junctions down Gipsy Lane. Please will parents/carers avoid picking students up in cars at the end of school to help keep everyone safe.
@@cockburnschool 3 Sep 2024
Please will parents/carers avoid picking students up in cars at the end of school. This helps keep students safe on Gipsy Lane & ease congestion for the local community. You must not pick up in car park or on yellow zigzags in front of the school or park on double yellow lines.
@@cockburnschool 3 Sep 2024
A reminder about electronic devices - if brought into school they must be kept in lockers only.
@@cockburnschool 2 Sep 2024
Countdown to the start of term: Please ensure students have the correct uniform ready for their first day!
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