Cumbernauld Academy Sustainability Committee presents: New To You! From Monday 13th March, pupils can drop off items they no longer use at Mr McNamara’s room (F057). We are accepting: clothes for all ages/sizes (must be washed), accessories, sealed and unused cosmetics, games/toys, books/DVDs, home items. All items must be in good condition for someone else to use and love. On Thursday 23rd March at lunchtime, all pupils are invited to the hall to browse and choose a new item for free (depending on supply). There is no money involved and pupils will not be ‘buying’ items. This is not a shop or charity fundraiser, but a way of encouraging sustainable habits and reducing consumption. See Mr McNamara, Mrs Murray or Miss Small for more information.
Mark Scott Leadership for Life Award
Steve Mackenzie delivered a presentation to S5 pupils on the Mark Scott Leadership for Life Award. For more information on what this award is, follow the YouTube links below:
(55) Mark Scott Leadership for Life Award – YouTube
(55) A Legacy – 25 years of the Mark Scott Leadership for Life Award – YouTube
(55) Mark Scott Leadership for Life Award – 2020/21 Projects – YouTube
To sign up, follow the link below or scan the QR code.
https://www.outwardbound.org.uk/apply-online
If you have any questions, please email Mr Sheridan nlsheridang@northlan.org.uk
S2 Parent / Carer Consultation Evening
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
