What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Students from Stagecoach Leeds Morley wowed audiences last week as they took to the stage to perform their very own versions of the musical, Annie Junior. The school performed three shows from Thursday to Saturday (11-13 December 2025). With each show containing a different cast. The shows took place at
This year’s Christmas production at Cockburn School is Elf The Musical. By the end of this week the show will have been seen by a total audience of 1,000 people at four evening performances and one matinee for local primary schools. We caught up with the lead actors to discuss
Already a disabled youth voice representative and accessibility advocate, 15-year-old Mikey J Marsden is standing for election to the UK Youth Parliament. Mikey is a student at Cockburn School in Beeston and last year became ill with an incurable disability called Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS). PoTS is a dysfunction of
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy, Cockburn School and Cockburn John Charles Academy took part in Restart a Heart week, engaging all Year 8 students in essential life-saving CPR training. The initiative is aimed at equipping young people with vital skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and saw students actively participating in hands-on
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A bright young star from South Leeds is making headlines after being recognised by the 130th Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, for her remarkable contributions to civic life, education, and youth development across the city and West Yorkshire. Miran Almass, a dedicated student from Cockburn School and
The end of June/beginning of July saw three performances in a week involving students from the three Cockburn secondary schools. On the Monday, Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy hosted their annual Shakespeare Festival. Cockburn John Charles Academy students performed a hilarious “Love Island” version of Twelfth Night. Cockburn School performed a
Students at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy and Cockburn School recently worked in collaboration to create a drama showcase using physical theatre techniques. The students captivated audiences with their powerful stage adaptations performed across both school venues. Bringing literature to life is no easy task but the Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy
Year 9 and 10 Dance students from Cockburn John Charles Academy and Cockburn School recently took centre stage at the prestigious Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD), delivering their powerful and moving performances at the renowned Riley Theatre. The visit was more than just a trip—it was a full performance
New Connections is an innovative partnership between Leeds Conservatoire and Orchestras Live, where students benefit from training and real-world experience in orchestral community music-making, working closely with the acclaimed Manchester Camerata. The most recent project, supported by Leeds International Concert Season and ArtForms, united pupils from Hugh Gaitskell Primary School