Year 7 students at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy (CLCA) took part in an extended assembly delivered by Collingwood Learning.
The session featured a powerful and emotive performance titled Split Second, designed to raise awareness about road safety and the dangers of distraction near or on the road.
Through a blend of drama and storytelling, Split Second encouraged students to reflect on the real-life consequences of unsafe choices and the importance of staying alert as pedestrians, cyclists, and passengers.
The performance was both engaging and thought-provoking, prompting meaningful discussions among students about responsibility and awareness in everyday situations.
Staff praised the session as a valuable addition to the school’s personal development programme, which aims to equip students with the knowledge and confidence to make safe, informed decisions both inside and outside the classroom. Road safety is an essential life skill, and this performance brought that message to life in a way that really resonated with students at CLCA.
Year 10 students took part in an inspirational assembly led by George Fouche, a former international rugby player who has gone on to become a world-class high-performance mindset coach.
As students have embarked on their GCSE journey, the session aimed to support them in developing the resilience, motivation, and self-belief needed to achieve their goals. Drawing on his personal experiences and professional expertise, George shared powerful messages about overcoming adversity, maintaining focus, and striving for excellence.
Following the assembly, a selected group of students participated in an interactive workshop, where they explored practical strategies to apply these lessons to their studies and personal development.
The event formed part of the school’s wider commitment to nurturing students’ personal growth and wellbeing alongside their academic success. Staff described the session as an invaluable opportunity to equip students with the mindset and tools to thrive both in school and beyond.
Experiences like this are an important part of the personal development programme at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy, helping students to build confidence, resilience and ambition.
This post is based on a press release issued by Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy
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