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As part of the school’s Curriculum Enrichment and Careers Week, ITV weather presenter Kerrie Gosney visited Year 7 and Year 10 students for an engaging workshop focused on careers in meteorology. Kerrie shared her personal journey from a passion for weather to becoming a weather presenter, offering students a glimpse
This year’s production at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy was the musical Grease. The show was seen by a total audience of 1,000 people at three evening performances and one matinee for local primary schools. The cast and crew have been working extremely hard since September to make Grease the best it
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the amazing students, families, and teachers of Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy have once again come together to make a significant contribution to this year’s Leeds Shoebox Appeal. Aiming to support the homeless across the city, nearly 80 shoeboxes filled with essential items and
Students and staff across Cockburn School, Cockburn John Charles Academy and Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy showed their respect on Remembrance Day (11 November 2024). Young people and school staff came together across the Cockburn Multi-academy Trust schools to commemorate Remembrance Day with heartfelt ceremonies to honour those who have served
Five students from Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy, all participating in the LUFC Inspires Programme, recently had the unique opportunity to attend a special Black History Month event at Elland Road, hosted by the Leeds United Foundation. This event celebrated the contributions of individuals in sports and beyond, providing a platform
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy got language learning off to a flying start this academic year as they celebrated European Day of Languages on 26 September. Students have been engaging in the Spanish curriculum, celebrating the range and diversity of languages spoken throughout Europe and spoken in school. Year 10 student
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy in Middleton was inspected by Ofsted in June 2024. During the inspection, inspectors judged ‘the quality of education’ along with ‘behaviour and attitudes’ and ‘leadership and management as Good. ‘Personal development’ was judged to be Outstanding, leading to an overall effectiveness judgement of Good. During their
Baroness Judith Blake joined the Lord Mayor of Leeds and the family of Laurence Calvert VC to officially open the new Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy (CLCA) in Middleton on Friday (5 July 2024). Opening the event David Gurney, CEO of Cockburn Multi-academy Trust said: “Education is the foundation of progress.
In May, 24 Year 8 students from Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy took part in Bikeability level 1 and 2 cycle training. The event coincided with mental health awareness week and provided the opportunity for some of our students to take part in some fun and engaging exercise. Bikeability allows students
Performing Arts students from Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy delighted audiences last month with their three-night run of Oliver! Junior based on the beloved Charles Dickens’ novel. Students from Laurence Calvert had been hard at work since January to put on the first of their annual school productions in their brand-new