Cumbernauld Academy

Please read the attached letter regarding the industrial action planned for January 2023.

Letter to parents regarding industrial action

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 1^st March 2023.

Thank you in advance,

Team Equality

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.

FAO ALL S5/6 PUPILS, PARENTS/CARERS

On Tuesday 17^th January (6-8pm) a senior Careers Fayre will be taking place at Greenfaulds High School that is open to all students /  parents / carers. There will be nearly 40 different organisations represented, including around 20 employers offering apprenticeship opportunities, 15 universities and colleges, the military, the voluntary sector and Skills Development Scotland. If you have any questions about the event, contact Miss McGarry – nlmcgarrya@glow.sch.uk

It is a fantastic opportunity and we would encourage all to attend.

https://youtu.be/ksv3DpUAtz0

Listen to the song on Cumbernauld FM on Saturday 24th between 11:30 & 12:00pm

Please read the attached letter regarding the industrial action planned for January 2023.

HT letter to parents industrial action Secondary 20.12.22

Ho Ho Ho. Merry Christmas from Cumbernauld Academy. To spread some Christmas cheer we are inviting you to add some Xmas accessories to your uniform on Monday / Tuesday (if you can) and Wednesday / Thursday will be non uniform.

Looking forward to seeing you all.

M Cairns

Modern, Foundation or Graduate Apprenticeships

Overview of Scottish Apprenticeships for Parents and Carers

Thursday, 19 January, 6.30pm – 7.15pm

How much do you know about Scottish Apprenticeships? Sign up to the national webinar to hear about Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships and how work-based learning can open the door to a wide range of careers.

In order to access this session, you will require to have downloaded the Microsoft Teams app on your device – we would advise that if you are using a mobile or tablet, you download this prior to the session.

Register to attend on Eventbrite