What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Councillors on the South & West Plans Panel voted to approve a planning application to install floodlights on the new artificial pitch and tennis courts at Cockburn School in Beeston today (6 February 2025). The football/rugby pitch will be covered by lighting on six 15m high poles, whilst the tennis/netball
Hunslet RLFC’s Season Launch Event saw representatives from local community clubs and Cockburn School present the Class of ’25 with their famous myrtle, white and flame jerseys last night (5 February 2025). Director of Rugby Darren Higgins welcomed the coaches of Drighlington, Hunslet ARLFC, Morley Knights, Oulton Raiders and teachers
Leeds33, a Local Cultural Education Partnership, is a membership network that is governed by a Steering Group and Executive Group. The first meeting for the new Steering group took place in January and was hosted by Cockburn School. The Steering Group draws on expertise from the cultural sector, education sector,
Cockburn School’s provision in the arts has been awarded Artsmark Platinum status for the second time in recognition of the school’s commitment to, and excellence in, arts education. Artsmark is Arts Council England’s award recognising excellence in cultural education. It celebrates schools’ commitment to embracing arts across the curriculum and
Yorkshire is a large region. From Sheffield to Ripon, Hull to Bradford, many excellent schools celebrated excellent results last summer. There are over 500 secondary schools in Yorkshire. The government’s new preliminary performance figures for state-funded secondary schools were released last month. The Ruth Gorse Academy is third and Cockburn
A public inquiry has heard arguments for and against the closure of a footpath next to Cockburn School in Beeston during a two-day hearing which concluded yesterday (11 December 2024). Helen Heward, the Planning Inspector, conducted the inquiry to decide whether to confirm the Diversion Order made by Leeds City
This year’s Christmas production at Cockburn School was Legally Blonde. The show was seen by a total audience of 1,000 people at four evening performances and one matinee for local primary schools. We went along to the matinee which was attended by pupils from Hugh Gaitskell, Park View, Hunslet Carr
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
Students from Years 7 to 10 at Cockburn School had special assemblies led by dental staff from the Smmmile Store Leeds. Important issues covered in the session were: What is oral hygiene and why is it important? What toothbrush to use. What your oral hygiene routine should be. How to
Former Cockburn School student, Grace Short, is celebrating captaining England against France in France. Grace graduated from Cockburn School in 2022. Having represented the school for girls rugby league, she currently plays for the Leeds Rhinos under-19 side who have won 7 of their last 8 games in 2024. Her