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  • A trip to Jamie’s Farm

    Published 28/04/22

    Twelve of our Year 8 students recently visited Monmouth in Wales for a residential trip to Jamie’s Farm!

    They had a fantastic opportunity to live and work there for 5 days, discovering all the ins and outs of life on a farm.

    What is Jamie’s Farm?

    “Jamie’s Farm uniquely combines farmingfamily and mindfulness sessions into a 5-day residential with a focus on giving children time and space to reflect, to renew and determine a new path for themselves. We do this by creating an environment where they feel respected, and are given opportunities to display their talents and show responsibility.”

    – Jamie’s Farm

    PE teacher, Miss Skelton said: “The experience for our students was truly unforgettable and for some will have been life changing. Rising to the challenges of farm life and putting the needs of animals before themselves (even before breakfast!) helped students to look beyond themselves and their needs.

    The relationships built with adults and each other encouraged students to be themselves and realise just how fantastic they are. As teachers, we could not have been more proud of our students and we’re delighted that this opportunity is going to be offered to next year’s Year 8!”

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  • Rewards Trip – Climbing​​​​​​​

    Published 19/04/22

    Here are a few photos from our rewards trip.

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  • KPMG Careers Workshop​​​​​​​

    Published 01/04/22

    Bright futures: last week, 25 Year 10s visited Dixons Chapeltown to attend a KPMG careers workshop, KPMG is one of the biggest financial companies in the world! 

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  • Science Week Workshops​​​​​​​

    Published 21/03/22

    We had a wonderful week of welcoming primary students into our school to do science workshops.

    Mr Eastwood demonstrated some awe inspiring experiments using this year’s British science week theme of Growth. We can’t wait to welcome you again soon.

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  • Medical Mavericks

    Published 16/03/22

    As part of BSW we have been lucky enough to have Medical Mavericks working with students in school. Medical Mavericks are promoting jobs in STEM that might not be as well-known from a Radiographer, Anatomical Pathology Technologist to Cardiologist.

    Students lighted up when they were able to use the ultra sound machine, students looked at a growth plate in Ren’s arm to show that he is still growing. Students took blood from a prosthetic arm using a medical needle, tried Key Hole Surgery, use the infra-red vein scanner as well as using an iPhone to scan their retina.

    Students were truly blown away by the experience and are discussing their possible careers in the NHS and medical fields.

    A fantastic day – thank you Medical Mavericks!

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  • Envision Competition​​​​​​​

    Published 15/03/22

    Students have been chosen to complete an Envision competition. They attended the launch event at the Etihad stadium in Manchester on Friday. The students had to think of an issue that they feel needs solving within school or their community. The decided to focus on educating the students within schools of different cultures and heritage to help combat racism. They came up with “Cultures at CAL”. Watch this space as they start planning their social action project.

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  • Magic Breakfast

    Published 10/03/22

    Free Breakfast – 8am Everyday

    Co-op Academy Leeds is proud to be in partnership with Magic Breakfast, providing healthy breakfasts to our students so that they are settled and ready to learn. Magic Breakfast provides Co-op Academy Leeds with nutritious breakfast food to ensure students start their school day in the best possible way. Breakfast gives students the energy needed for the busy school morning, enabling them to focus on their lessons.

    Our new breakfast club has been so popular. Come and join the other 100 students from 8am each morning for cereal, bagels, juice & the opportunity to play games, colour, do puzzles, chat to friends or read!

    Thank you to our amazing staff volunteers who make this happen each day.

    No Child Too Hungry To Learn

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  • World Book Day 2022

    Published 04/03/22

     

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  • Fairtrade Fortnight!​​​​​​​

    Published 01/03/22
    Fantastic KS3 workshops took place for Fairtrade Fortnight!
    Students were learning about the story of the chocolate bar- bean to bar! 
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  • Train to Teach with Co-op Academies

    Published 11/02/22

    Andy Gibson- Head of Early Career Framework with Initial Teacher Training

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  • Storytelling Week

    Published 04/02/22

    Here we have staff storytelling to their pets, using puppets to tell stories, students sharing stories, individual reading, storytelling through singing and playing music.

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  • Culture Fest 2021

    Published 09/12/21

    We celebrated our rich diversity with our first show of the year. Over 75 performers brought the whole school community together by sharing their incredible talents. We are so proud of you all!

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