Author: Mr Byers

Beginning next week the Pupil Support team will be conducting option interviews with our current S4 and S5 pupils as they prepare for choosing subjects for next session.

As you are aware this is a very important time of the year for all the pupils and parents/carers as it will not only determine courses and qualifications for next session but it also  helps determine possible career pathways for their future.

With this in mind and to help inform parents/carers and pupils we have provided an option information booklet detailing the process and subject availability for S5/6. The booklets detail course aims, structure and qualification levels on offer.

Please click on the link below to access the  S5/6 Option Booklet and  the preliminary S5/6 Option Form for next session.

S5 & 6-Option Booklet 2024-25

S5-S6-Preliminary-Option-Form-2024-5

 

 

SDS will be hosting a free webinar in partnership with National Parent Forum Scotland aimed to provide parents and carers with information on Foundation Apprenticeships and where they can lead.

The webinar and registration will be available via Teams Webinar.

More information about the event, including registration, is available here:

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b6e3abac-8840-4435-81cc-f12244f85d19@33ca6d47-5e4f-4774-84f1-696cbb508cbe

Over the next two weeks the Pupil Support team will be conducting option interviews with our current S3 pupils as they prepare for choosing subjects in S4. As you will be aware this is a very important time of the year for all the pupils and parents/carers as it will not only determine courses for next session but it also confirms the possible routes for gaining future qualifications.

With this in mind and to help inform parents/carers and pupils we have provided an option information booklet detailing the process and each subject available for S4. These booklets detail course aims, structure and qualification levels on offer.

Please click on the link below to access the  S3 Into S4 Option Booklet and  the preliminary S4 Option Form.

S3 into S4-Option Booklet 2024-25

S3-S4 Option-Form-2024-2025

An exciting opportunity for any S3 girl who is considering a career in engineering. This four-day (non-residential) experience at the University of Strathclyde, will give you the opportunity to look at the different branches of engineering. Please see the attached flyer.

For more information please see Miss Gartshore or Mr Sheridan.

Cumbernauld Academy is open today and teaching is planned to go ahead as normal despite the overnight weather conditions.

 

There is lots to consider when completing your coursework and preparing for exams. The SQA have created “Your National Qualifications” booklet to help.

There are different types of coursework, including portfolios, practical activities, performances, assignments and projects. The type you do will depend on the course you are studying. The booklet contains information on modifications, sources and Artificial Intelligence. There is also guidance on the rules you need to know and understand when completing your coursework.

Your teacher can also explain all of this to you.

A copy of “Your National Qualifications” booklet is available to download by clicking on the link below

Your-National-Qualifications-23-24-school-edition

Please click on the link below to access Mr Cairns’ Christmas Vlog

 

Dear Parent/Carer,

Generosity and Christmas

It is hard to believe, but we are now in our final week before the Christmas holiday. While this time of the year can be a great time for families to engage in quality experiences together, we all know that for some this can be a difficult and lonely time. The school has been able to support a number of families to be able to enjoy the forthcoming festive period. This has been down to the generosity of the parent council and the wider parent body who have supported them in raising the funds that have been used for this venture.

Please click on the link below to read the Parental Newsletter

ParentalNewsletterDecember2023

For Parents/Carers to use the online payment service Ipayimpact, you need to register with MyAccount, the simple and secure sign-in service for accessing online public services in Scotland. This service provides people living in Scotland with the ability to set up an online account and use it – using a single user name and password to access a growing range of online public services.

Please click on the link below to access the Ipayimpact guidance letter.

https://glowscotland-Ipayimpact