We are attempting to fix the technical issue that is stopping appointments being booked correctly. We are sincerely sorry for the inconvenience and will hopefully have this issue resolved as soon as we possibly can. Please bear with us.
S2 Parent / Carer Consultation Evening Thursday 2nd March
We are looking forward to welcoming parents/carers of our S2 pupils along to the school on Thursday 2nd March 2023 from 4pm – 6-30pm.
This is 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 S2 at Cumbernauld Academy. For efficiency we are organising bookings online via Groupcall and appointments will take place in person with the relevant staff. Information on how to make bookings is provided in the link shared below.
Booking Information for Parents
I have attached a pdf copy of instructions to this email also.
Any issues with booking please email nlmcguiganl@northlan.gov.uk
- Teachers will be available from 4.00-6.20pm to undertake appointments. Only appointments that have been pre-booked up until 11.30pm on 1st March 23 can be taken.
- Meetings are planned for 5 minutes. Remember some staff teach several classes and details are provided on the attached list.
- Subjects in Humanities are delivered in a rota basis. You have the option to make appointments with each of the individual subject teachers as outlined in the staff list.
- Mrs Habib (Business & ICT), Mrs Shaw (English) and Ms Beaton (Science) are not available for the evening due to absence.
A map will be provided on arrival at the school reception to explain the location of each teacher.
Please sign in at the sign in desk.
L McGuigan
DHT
Silver Medal
Huge congratulations to Chloe who achieved a Silver Medal last weekend at the IFAA World Indoor Archery Championships 2023.
Special Guest
Holocaust Memorial Day
Good morning, you may or may not be aware that today is Holocaust memorial day and the 78th anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz by the Soviet Army. The theme of Holocaust Memorial Day this year is “ordinary people”. Ordinary people as victims, perpetrators, and bystanders.
Recently two of our students, Holly and Aidan, were given the opportunity to to speak to MSPs during the Time for Reflection session at the Scottish Parliament. They were able to share their experiences of Lessons from Auschwitz Project which they’ve participated in this year, including visiting the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum in Poland, and to reflect on why it’s important to commemorate and remember the Holocaust.
As part of the Next Steps stage of this project Holly and Aidan will also be sharing their experiences and what they learned with the school community by presenting to classes within the Humanities Faculty over the coming weeks.
To watch Holly and Aidan address the MSPs please click on the picture:
Industrial action reminder
Please read the attached letter regarding the industrial action planned for January 2023.
International Cookbook
Happy New Year everyone!
The Equality’s Committee and the Home Economics department are joining forces to produce Cumbernauld Academy’s very own International Cookbook and we would like to invite all parents, carers, and family members to contribute a recipe. It can be anything – a favourite dish you cook for a special occasion or something you rustle up when time is tight and there’s nothing in the fridge: starter, main course or dessert.
This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the diverse ethnicities of staff and pupils within the school and bring us all together as one school community through food.
We look forward to receiving your recipes via email: nlalig@northlan.org.uk The deadline for submissions is the 1st March 2023.
Thank you in advance,
Team Equality
Future Friday 13th January
St Lucy’s Youth Zone
Ty McPhee – A young actor who bravely spoke out against bullying after posting a very moving Instagram video to address bullying and help others who may be suffering in silence.
Paula McGuire – Author, motivational speaker and life coach, Paula McGuire is the world’s least likely adventurer with the world’s most inspiring adventure story. Since transforming from anxious recluse to double TEDx speaker, presenter and columnist, Paula now specialises in supporting others to find their own adventures and live their best lives.
Callum Hutchison – in his own words “I’m a professional with lived experience of navigating the criminal justice system. I have experienced trauma throughout my early life. I know first-hand how difficult it can be to overcome trauma. Since a life changing intervention was done with myself I have gone on to become a mentor and a development officer with the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit supporting people with convictions to a more positive destination. Developing interventions and exit ramps for those caught up in a cycle of offending. Also raising awareness of trauma informed practice to help services better support those we serve.”
Craig Mathieson – who established the Polar Academy charity in 2013, taking young adults from a variety of backgrounds and inspiring them through participation in Arctic expeditions. The young adults Mathieson targets for his expeditions are not those who fit the profile of the extreme high achievers or the other extreme, for which there is an abundance of initiatives already in existence. Rather, Mathieson aims to help the average young adult who struggles through life, surviving without recognition, and without ever truly realizing their full potential.
Angela Jarvis – Angela’s daughter Abbie was the victim of a very serious assault in October and wants to share her daughter’s story with others in the hope that there can be a change in the way our children and young people treat one another.
Merry Christmas
https://youtu.be/ksv3DpUAtz0
Listen to the song on Cumbernauld FM on Saturday 24th between 11:30 & 12:00pm
