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SQA has confirmed that a package of support services – including some further help with exam revision – will be available for learners who are taking National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses in 2022.
This follows the significant modifications already made to course assessments at the start of the session to help reduce the volume of assessment and ease the workload of learners and teachers. Please click on the link below to access the latest update from the SQA.
The school photo gallery is now live to view and order from Chris McIntyre Photography. If a parent/carer or pupil has misplaced their access code sheet, please contact the school office or their Pupil Support Teacher, and a reminder can be given.
The deadline date for free delivery to the school has been set for 16th February 2022. Ordering will still be possible after this date, however, orders will be shipped directly from the lab to home for a shipping fee if ordered after this date.
Unfortunately, due to ongoing Covid-19 restriction it is not possible for the upcoming S4 Parent’s Evening, scheduled for Tuesday 8th of February 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.
We have used this platform for previous Parents Evenings this session but we realise this will be the first time we have used this online system for S4 parents and pupils. We realise that this is different to your past experiences of meeting your children’s teachers in person but 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 S4 parents/carers along and detailing the timeline for booking and attending. Please click on the link below.
Parent-Video-Meeting-Invite-Letter-S4
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
| 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 link will open for bookings from 7pm On Monday 31st January |
| How long will the booking site remain open | The booking facility will close 7 days later on Monday 7th February at 9pm. |
| 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 an appointment with each of your child subject’s teachers up to a maximum of 7. |
| Can I amend or cancel a booking | Once booked there is a facility to cancel or amend the booking(s) |
| Can I use my mobile device to meet with teachers | You can access the system via PC, laptop, Tablet or mobile devices. |
The SQA are continuing to create key information for parents/carers and learners with regards their plans for the NQ exam diet 2022. Please click on the link below to access their latest blog
This is a gift of a Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree to celebrate the friendship between Japan and the UK. The Japanese club at CA is thriving and was instrumental in securing funding for a study trip to Japan in 2019. What a fitting way for us to remember and celebrate the links between Cumbernauld Academy and Osaka.
Given the rise in energy prices, click the link below to see if you are eligible. Please note that the deadline for applying is 28th January 2022
An organisation called Young Professionals are running a Siemens Female STEM webinar on 27th January to promote their apprenticeship routes that are all open now for applications.
There will be 3 female apprentices on the call and representatives from the Siemens recruitment team.
Please find below the sign up link for the Women In STEM Young Professionals event: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Siemens-Event
