What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Year 9 students from Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy (CLCA) listened intently to a talk by Gail Weathers, CLCA school governor and local business leader, on International Women’s Day 2024. With inclusivity as the theme of this year’s IWD, Gail emphasised the importance of embracing diversity and equality in all realms
The Cockburn Multi-academy Trust secondary schools in south Leeds recently transformed into a melting pot of cultural diversity as students and staff came together to celebrate Culture Week. The event showcased a rich tapestry of traditions, customs, and arts from around the globe, reflecting the commitment to embracing multiculturalism and
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy students in Year 9 were inspired to continue learning languages by David Binns, Director of UK Operations at Sanako whose UK head office is in Leeds. They were enthused by David’s passion for languages and how a second language skill can make the difference in the
The Cockburn Multi-academy Trust schools in South Leeds have worked wonders to raise almost £4,000 for a number of extremely worthy causes over recent months. This work plays a big part in developing the character of the young people in the community and all of the schools pay great importance
Students and staff at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy (CLCA) were delighted to welcome Hilary Benn MP to the academy as part of UK Parliament Week, an initiative designed to foster interest in parliament among young people. Mr Benn was given a tour of the academy’s new facilities by eager students,
The appalling suffering in Israel and Gaza continues, although at the time of writing a truce to allow for the release of some of the hostages is about to happen. Many of my constituents feel very strongly indeed about the attack on Israel on 7th October and about what has
This half term has been a real success at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy (CLCA) with the school moving into its brand new building. The students have settled in really well and have made an excellent start with their learning in the state-of-the-art classrooms and studio spaces. David Gurney, Executive Headteacher
The Middleton secondary school’s new multi-million-pound building features state-of-the-art teaching facilities and sports facilities. As well as their modern classrooms, there are specialist subject specific rooms across a range of subjects including drama and dance studios, science labs, ICT suites, Design and Technology workshops and a large hall/theatre. Students are
Students at the newest member of the Cockburn MAT community are excited to move into their brand new building in September 2023. Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy, named after a former Cockburn student awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in WW1, opened in September 2021 and is currently in temporary accommodation
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy entered a team of Year 7 students for the Secondary 10-Pin School Games event on 22 November 2022 which is part of the Leeds Schools South Sport Partnership. The Cockburn Laurence Calvert students competed against 13 other secondary schools and won the 2022 Panathalon Challenge, special