Cumbernauld Academy Sustainability Committee: ‘New To You’ event will now take place at lunch on Thursday 8^th June, in the assembly hall. Thank you for your kind donations so far. We now have enough clothes but are still accepting: sealed and unused cosmetics, games/toys, books/DVDs and home items. All items must be in good condition for someone else to use and love. On the day of the event, all pupils are invited to the hall to choose a new item at no cost. Pupils can drop off donations at Miss Small’s room (S015).

The arrangements for the Cumbernauld Academy Prom night on Wednesday 7th June are detailed below. We’re all looking forward to seeing you there!

6.00 Arrival at Cumbernauld Academy for informal photographs

6.30 Departure for Garfield House Hotel

6.45 Arrival – photos

7.30 Welcome/Dinner 

9.00 Awards/Presentations

9.30 Music/Dancing

11.30 (approx) Departure from Garfield House to Cumbernauld Academy 

11.45 (approx) arrival back at Cumbernauld Academy 

New online application form 2023/2024

We would like to take this opportunity to inform you that the new EMA application is now live for age eligible pupils to apply for the new session 2023/2024.

The link below will take you to the form.

Education Maintenance Allowance | North Lanarkshire Council

About this event

If you live in Scotland, intend to study at college or university and meet our eligibility criteria Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) will pay your tuition fees directly to your institution. Fees paid are non-repayable if you study in Scotland, but you must remember to submit an application every year. We also offer loans and bursaries to help support you with your living-costs.

Our key aim is to ensure that pupils and parents/carers have a good understanding about the funding available to them and how to access it, to enable them to make informed decisions about progressing into higher education. During this workshop, you will receive both our funding presentation plus assistance with updating/cancelling your course (if you need to) due to exam results.

Please ensure you have the following things for the workshop:

• The name of the College/University and course you intend to study
• National Insurance number, if applying for a student loan

Following our presentation you will have the opportunity to ask questions to help with your individual circumstances whilst completing your application.

The workshop will be hosted on MS Teams, joining instructions will be sent out prior to the event.

SAAS YouTube

SAAS Website

Student Information Scotland

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/saas-application-workshop-2023-tickets-568210211037

The school is closed on Monday 1st May for all staff and pupils. Staff will return on Tuesday 2nd May for INSET with all pupils returning to school on Wednesday 3rd May. We hope everyone has a relaxing extended weekend.

Attached is a letter for Parents / Carers and a summary for the upcoming S3 Examinations.

Study leave for those sitting SQA examinations will commence on Monday 24th April and run until Friday 2nd June inclusive. All pupils will return to school on Monday 5th June to start their new timetable.

We wish all pupils the best of luck with their examinations, with a special mention to those who will be moving on to pastures new following the conclusion of the exam diet.

Over the next couple of months, all pupils will be asked to complete a wellbeing survey for NLC. Please find attached information regarding this.  If you do not wish your child to take part, could you please complete the form on the letter and return it to your child’s Pupil Support teacher.

Thank you

SDQ secondary letter for parents