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Cockburn School provides an excellent environment for children to develop as learners and to grow as individuals. In a world which places ever greater demands on young people, it is vitally important that the schools of the 21st Century provide a broad and rich education to prepare students for the challenges they will face in their lives. We are dedicated to blending academic excellence with a richness of opportunity beyond the classroom. 
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@@cockburnschool 7 Nov 2025
Problem Solving Maths Question: Cockburn MAT Maths Departments problem-solving Maths question of the week. Students should go to the Student Frog page each week to submit answers to earn reward points & a chance to compete with all students from the Cockburn MAT.
@@cockburnschool 6 Nov 2025
Excellent Drama Department trip to Dear England at Leeds Grand. Multi award winning play from the National Theatre about Sir Gareth Southgate and the England men's football team.
@@cockburnschool 6 Nov 2025
Attendance matters.
@@cockburnschool 6 Nov 2025
Our Year 7 Progress Review is on Wednesday 26th November 2025. Year 7 students must make appointments between 3.30pm and 7.00pm with all of their subject teachers. Letters can be found on our website: https://www.cockburnschool.org/parents-carers/letters-home
@@cockburnschool 5 Nov 2025
It’s #TrusteesWeek! The time of year when we celebrate the amazing contribution made by trustees for their charities and recognise the difference they make. You can find out about this week’s range of events and access free guidance and resources at www.trusteesweek.org Trustees’ Week is a time for us to come together to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK. Thank you for the time, commitment, and effort you bring to your charities to help them thrive. #TrusteesWeek
@@cockburnschool 5 Nov 2025
Our Arts Council met this week to discuss their ideas and plans for the arts in school. Competitions, exhibitions, trips and many more. We cant wait to share them with you throughout the year!
@@cockburnschool 5 Nov 2025
It is very important that our students stay safe with fireworks!
@@cockburnschool 5 Nov 2025
Our Year 7 students watched an excellent performance today highlighting the importance of ROAD SAFETY as part of the Vision Zero campaign. https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/policing-and-crime/communities/vision-zero/
@@cockburnschool 4 Nov 2025
Congratulations for Year 6 pupil Daniel, who goes to Hugh Gaitskell Primary. He is the winner of our Open Evening £25 shopping voucher. He was one of many who visited all of our different department areas on the night.
@@cockburnschool 3 Nov 2025
November Open Event at both Castleford College & Wakefield College.
@@cockburnschool 3 Nov 2025
Thanks to our parents and carers for ensuring that students have started today by being on time, and with the correct uniform and equipment. It has helped to make today a very positive first day back!
@@cockburnschool 2 Nov 2025
Growth Mindset Thought of the Week.
@@cockburnschool 2 Nov 2025
We are looking forward to welcoming all of our students back to school tomorrow!
@@cockburnschool 2 Nov 2025
Resurfaced 3G pitch ready for the start of the new term. Our PE department can't wait to get students onto this! Already being used for community lettings.
@@cockburnschool 31 Oct 2025
Congratulations to Year 7 who had the best attendance of all year groups both in the final week of term but also across the whole of half term 1 from September to October with 95.7% attendance!
@@cockburnschool 31 Oct 2025
Congratulations to the form groups with the best attendance during half term 1 from September to October. 7ST – 97.7% 8TL – 95.8% 9KI – 96.6% 10KW–97.1% 11CT – 95.4%
@@cockburnschool 31 Oct 2025
Congratulations to the form groups with the best attendance during the last week of term before the half term holiday. 7ST – 94.2% 8ROA – 91.3% 9LA – 98.6% 10TA –92.0% 11CT – 90.3%
@@cockburnschool 31 Oct 2025
Year 11 students should now be applying for college, using their predicted KAP grades from the Progress Review report. They can change their sixth form A-level choices later down the line and can swap their BTEC extended diploma after applying at their college interviews. Students should make sure they are using their personal email address and have access to a mobile number to receive a message for their college interview. Thanks, Careers Team
@@cockburnschool 31 Oct 2025
A 'Health for All' six-week community course for parents and carers who are starting to think about getting involved in the community — things like volunteering, training, or moving towards employment. It’s a really gentle and supportive space for exploring those first steps and building confidence. They can also support with wellbeing and counselling.
@@cockburnschool 26 Oct 2025
Year 11 Parents/Carers were sent these new booklets via email and SimsApp. They can also be found via our website: https://www.cockburnschool.org/parents-carers/exam-revision
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