Cumbernauld Academy

Some of our S3 pupils took part in the Lord Lieutenant Office Public Speaking Competition.   A big thank you to Ms Casado  in supporting them in preparation for the Competition.  Well done to all involved.

 

Studying Accounts or Finance – Sept 2022 – S5 or S6 Pupils

Amazing opportunity

Any pupils planning to study an accountancy or finance course at university from September 2022, they could be eligible to join the ICAS Foundation programme.

The ICAS Foundation supports academically talented young people from less advantaged backgrounds by helping them take their first steps into a professional career in accountancy or finance. Students benefit from a range of support including bursary funding, mentoring assistance and help to access internships.

They are now accepting applications for Autumn 2022 entry – the closing date for submitting your application is Tuesday 31 May 2022.

For more details, see the attachement “ICASF Informationfor University Applicants 2022”

ICASF Information for University Applicants 2022

Download the Application Form from their website at www.icasfoundation.org.uk

S4/5 pupils who are participating in Reach and planning to go into Medicine:

Please see attached opportunity from Reach Edinburgh for S4 and S5’s interested in Medicine.

To register to take part, email reach@ed.ac.uk with your name, school and current year group.

You must be able to attend all the online sessions in order to take part (13^th June, 15^th June, 24^th June) and be able to commit some time to the group work too.

See the attachment “You Can Be a Doctor – Intro to Anatomy 2022”

You Can Be a Doctor – Intro to Anatomy 2022

Deadline is Thurs 2^nd June and places will be confirmed by Monday 6^th June.

Planning to study Law – S5 and S6 Pupils

Law scholarship

A great opportunity to learn more about a career in Law or gain a scholarship. See the attached details “CMS Law Scholarships and CMS Slides for Schools”

CMS Law Scholarships and CMS Connect Slides for Schools

 

Uniform repair workshop starting Wednesday 4^th for pupils and Monday 9^th for pupils, parents and carers.

 

Rehearsals for the Cumbernauld Academy Summer Show will start after school on Friday 29^th April, from 1-2.30pm in the Assembly Hall. If your child is interested in taking part, they should attend this Friday for more information. The rehearsals are open to all pupils. See the Music Department for more information.

All Future Fridays activities are running this week. See image for more details or speak to Miss Small in S015.

3 of our fantastic S6 pupils were interviewed by BBC Scotland about their feelings about sitting their SQA exams after 2 years.  This was transmitted on BBC News Scotland on Tuesday 26th April.  Euan, Chloe and Aminah were a credit to the School Community.

You can access the article from the BBC News website below:

Cumbernauld Academy – S6 Pupils – BBC Scotland News

Subject Specific Revision classes will be available during exam leave for S4-S6 pupils.  Please take advantage of this excellent opportunity available to support achievement in the final exam.

Revision Opportunities for Pupils during Study Leave- 27.4

Study leave will begin on Monday 25th April 2022 for pupils who are sitting at least 1 National Qualification exam (N5-Higher) in S4, S5 and S6. This also applies to pupils undertaking  1 National 5 exam.

Pupils will return to school on Monday 6 June 2022.

Any pupil who is not undertaking at least one exam at N5 to Higher level should continue to attend school to complete their N3/N4 coursework.

During the study leave period, study facilities will be available in school. Pupils who wish to take advantage  of these facilities should arrange with their subject teachers in advance and report to Reception on arrival.