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In the event of needing to contact Cumbernauld Academy regarding your son or daughter please email your child’s Pupil Support teacher with any curricular/well-being issues or relevant updates.

Pupil Support teachers will be in contact as soon as it is possible for them depending on class commitments and other tasks.

Email addresses for each Pupil Support teacher is below.

Arran 1 (A1) – Mrs Milliken  nlmillikenj@northlan.org.uk

Arran 2 (A2/3) – Mr Sheridan  nlsheridang@northlan.org.uk

Islay 1 (I1) – Miss MacLeod  nlmacleodf@northlan.org.uk

Islay 2 (I2/3) – Mrs McGowan  nlmcgowanm@northlan.org.uk

Skye 1 (S1/3) – Mrs McMillan  nlmcmillanj1@northlan.org.uk

Skye 2 (S2) – Mr Preston  nlprestons@northlan.org.uk or Mr Boyd  nlboydm@northlan.org.uk

Revised Times

Following on from the delivery of pupil exam results on Tuesday 9th August the Pupil Support team and relevant members of the Senior Management team will now be in school between the hours of 9.30- 12.30pm on Thursday 11th August to support and direct S5/6  pupils who are wishing to change into alternative and available courses.  If pupils can’t make it into school during this time then arrangements can be made when pupils return to school on Wednesday 17th August. 

 

As our Senior phase pupils undertaking exams at N5, Higher and Advanced Higher prepare to go on study leave from this Friday we thought it important to share  with you the “Your Exams 2022” booklet from the SQA.

This schools edition reviews all the important points that pupils and parents should be aware of with regards the forthcoming exam diet that beings on Tuesday 26th April.

Please click on the link below to access the digital version of the document

SQA-Your_Exams2022

In support of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022 running from 7^th March 2022 – 11^th March 2022 the Vocational Education Team are hosting a number of information sessions on Vocational Education & Foundation Apprenticeships available throughout North Lanarkshire.  This is an excellent opportunity for pupils, parents and employers to find out more about the programmes on offer.

Each session will be tailored to specific groups to provide information on the programmes currently available, how they work, how they help young people on their career journey and how they help employers to support their future workforce needs. 

Please see below links for people to attend these insightful sessions, 

Date	Time	Eventbrite Link	Target Audience
Tuesday 8th March	6:00pm – 7:00 pm	https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/288495556977	Pupil & Parents
Thursday 10th March	2:00pm – 3:00pm	https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/288514483587	External Employers
Friday 11th March	2:00pm – 3:00pm	https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/288519909817	Open Session

Over the next few weeks the Pupil Support team will be continuing to conduct option interviews with our current S2- S5 pupils. As you will be aware this is a very important time of the year for all the pupils and parents as it will not only determine courses for next session but it confirms the possible routes for gaining future qualifications and potential leaver destinations.

With this in mind and to help inform parents and pupils we have provided draft option forms for S5/6 and S3 into S4. Additionally we have provided option information booklets containing each subject available for S5/6 and for S4. These booklets detail course aims, structure and qualification levels currently and potentially on offer.

Please click on the link below to access the appropriate booklet and option form.

S5 and 6 Option Booklet Master 2022-23

S5-S6-Final-Option-Form-2022-23

S4 Into S5 Options – FAQ

S3 into S4 Option Booklet Master 2022-23

S3-S4 Draft Option-Form-2022-2023

 

In the latest blog post from the SQA, Gill Stewart, Director of Qualifications Development at SQA, provides an overview of support for learners taking National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses in 2022.

Please click on the link below to read the post

SQA Support for learners taking National Qualifications in 2022 – an overview

 

Following on from the recent prelim exams and subsequent pupil reports being issued change of level letters were sent out to selected parents in the senior phase. These letters made recommendations on current pupil levels moving up or down a level in order to increase their chances of attaining the best grade with this sessions qualifications.

As you may be aware those parents who received a recommendation were asked to complete the online response form/QR code or return the tear of slip from the letter. As things stand there are still a number of responses outstanding.

Can we ask that, if possible, parents complete the  online response form or scan the QR code to confirm their childs level.

Please click or scan below.

Senior Phase Change of Level Return Form

 

As previously detailed in Fridays post tomorrow evening, Tuesday February 8th, we will be hosting an online drop in session for the parents/carers of next sessions S4-S6 pupils at 6.30pm. During this time we will be able to provide feedback on SQA related issues, the upcoming option process and any matter concerning the Senior Phase qualifications

As a prelude to this we have filmed a short video explaining the S4 into S5 option process and possible pathways into Further/Higher education and the world of work. Please click on the link below to access the presentation.

We hope that you can join us on Tuesday evening  when we will be available to answer any of your relevant questions. Texts inviting parents will be sent on Monday afternoon.

We are looking forward to welcoming along to our online event tomorrow evening the parents/carers of our S4 pupils. We anticipate that this evening will run smoothly and to further support its success there are just a few points to highlight. Namely:

• Teachers will be available from 4.00-6.20pm to undertake appointments.  Only appointments that have been pre-booked up until 9pm tonight can be taken
• Meetings will be open for up to 5 minutes at which point they will automatically close. At this point the next round of meetings will begin
• 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 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 parents 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 if you have access to another device then it should be used.

Video help guides are available in a previous post should you require further assistance.

 

Over the next few weeks the Pupil Support team will be conducting option interviews with our current S2- S5 pupils. As you will be aware this is a very important time of the year for all the pupils and parents as it will not only determine courses for next session but it confirms the possible routes for gaining future qualifications.

With this in mind and to help inform parents and pupils we have provided option information booklets containing each subject available for S5/6 and for S4 (S3 Booklets will be added shortly). These booklets detail course aims, structure and qualification levels on offer.

Please click on the link below to access the appropriate Booklet and option form

S5 and 6 Option Booklet Master 2022-23

S5-S6-Final-Option-Form-2022-23

S4 Into S5 Options – FAQ

S3 into S4 Option Booklet Master 2022-23