Unfortunately, due to ongoing covid restriction it is not possible for the upcoming S1 Parent’s Evening, scheduled for the 2nd of December, to take place in the school building. However due to the importance of the event taking place we are proposing that the meeting will now happen online via our “Parents Evening Booking + Video” meeting system.
This will only be the second time we have used this online system and while we realise that this is different to your past experiences of meeting your children’s teachers in person we hope that it will be just as informative and beneficial in allowing you to further support your children with their education at Cumbernauld Academy.
With regards preparing for the meeting parents I have attached a link inviting S1 parents/carers along and detailing the timeline for booking and attending. Please click on the link below.
Parent-Video-Meeting-Invite-Letter-S1
I have also placed a link to a step by step guide and to a short video that give instructions on how to access the online system, book time slots and meet with staff via the digital platform on the night. These links can be accessed below.
Booking Information for Parents
Video Call Information for Parents
We anticipate that this evening will run smoothly and to further support its success important information is listed below;
- Teachers will be available from 4.00-6.20pm to undertake appointments. Only appointments that have been pre-booked up until 10pm on 1st December can be taken.
- Meetings will be open for up to 4 minutes at which point they will close automatically. This will allow you to make appointments for a maximum of eight subject teachers. There is a 1-minute buffer built in between appointments to allow staff and parents to prepare for their next meeting. Remember some staff teach several classes. Further details are provided below.
- Subjects in Humanities are delivered in a rota basis. The teacher who best knows your child from Rota 1 will take the meetings and are linked to the subjects as described on the teacher list.
- The video technology in use requires that participants have a web cam and microphone. This should be tested prior to the meeting starting.
- Chrome (internet browser) is recommended for use on a laptop/PC/Tablet or smartphone as it’s best for its connectivity. Safari (internet browser) is recommended for iPhone/iPad.
- Microsoft Teams. Zoom or any other software that may have control over your microphone/webcam should be closed before joining the parent’s evening video meeting.
- If you encounter a grey screen where you expect a video meeting it is an indication that your device/computer cannot connect to the video meeting server. If possible, we recommend trying a different internet connection or even a different internet browser. If still unsuccessful and you have access to another device then it should be used.
| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS | ANSWERS |
| When will I receive details on how to access the parents booking site? | The address details for the site are given on the Parent Video Meeting Invite Letter that accompanies this post. |
| When will I be able to access the online site to begin booking time slots? | The online site will open for bookings from 10pm on Wednesday 24th November 21 |
| How long will the booking site remain open? | The booking facility will close at 10pm on Wednesday 1st December 21 |
| How will I gain access to the booking system? | You will be required to input information that matches the information we store in our system to gain access. |
| How many appointments can I make? | You can make appointments with a maximum of 8 teachers. |
| Can I amend or cancel a booking? | Once booked there is a facility to cancel or amend booking(s). |
| Can I use my mobile device to meet with teachers? | You can access the system via PC, laptop, Tablet or mobile device. |
Please click on the link below to view the S1 Teacher and subject list
