S3 Parents Meeting is taking place digitally on Tuesday 8th March 22 between 4pm and 6.20pm. Details on how to login to the Groupcall Messenger are attached below and the email address that we have on file for your child has been used. To ensure that all information is up to date, a test email has been sent to all main contacts. If you did not receive this email or have an amendment to make, please use the following link to record contact information.
We are looking forward to welcoming along to our online event this evening the parents/carers of our S3 pupils. Due to the ongoing covid restrictions, we unfortunately cannot meet in person, and we are proposing that the meeting will now happen online via our “Parents Evening Booking + Video” meeting system.
This is the fifth online Parents Evening organised and will provide an opportunity to meet the majority of your child’s teachers providing beneficial information that will allow you to support your child with their education in S3 at Cumbernauld Academy.
With regards to preparing for the meeting, I have attached a link inviting S3 parents/carers along and detailing the timeline for booking and attending. Please click on the link below.
I have placed a link to a step-by-step guide and a short video that gives 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
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 7th March 22 can be taken.
- Meetings will be open for up to 4 minutes at which point they will close automatically. 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 and details are provided below.
- 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 4pm on Monday 28th February 22 |
| How long will the booking site remain open? | The booking facility will close at 10pm on Monday 7th March 22 |
| 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? | Unlimited appointments |
| 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. |
