Monday 14th – Friday 18th November marks Anti-Bullying Week and the theme is REACH OUT. As a school we will be trying to banish the stigma around bullying especially what to do if you are a bystander. During Skills for Life classes, we will have discussions around bullying and who to contact. Around the school there will be a QR code with a fun quiz to complete. On Wednesday 16th Nov we are hosting TOPSY TURVY day!! This is where you can wear your uniform back to front, inside out, upside down, odd socks, odd shoes etc. We are doing this to spread awareness and celebrating our differences and uniqueness. Also, throughout the week we will be sending round Reach
Out cards to send nice messages to people we think need a wee smile. So, get ready CA to get TOPSY TURVY! From LGBTQ+ & Equalities Committee
S5/6 Parents Meeting – Wednesday 16th November 2022
The upcoming S5/6 Parent’s Evening is scheduled for Wednesday 16th of November. This meeting will take place online via our “Parents Evening Booking + Video” meeting portal.
This will be the second year we have utilised this online system and we hope that you will continue to find this digital arrangement informative and beneficial in allowing you to further support your children with their education at Cumbernauld Academy
With regards preparing for the parents meeting I have attached a link inviting S5/6 parents/carers along and detailing the timeline for booking and attending. Please click on the link below.
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I have also placed a link to a step-by-step guide and to a short video that give instructions on how to access the online system, book time slots and meet with staff via the digital platform on the night. This links can be accessed below.
Prelim Exams* Thursday 1st December – Friday 16th December 2022
The Prelim Exam timetable for S4-6 Pupils working towards National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications in 2023 has now been published.
All pupils undertaking exams during this period are advised to take note of the dates well in advance of the start of the exam diet and plan a study timetable. This will hopefully maximise their chances of success.
As a word of caution can I ask that pupils check back the day before their exam to confirm timings or/and venues on the timetable.
Please click on the following link to access the Prelim Exam timetable.
Cost of Living Event
North Lanarkshire Council are running a cost of living event on the 23rd November at the Muirfield Centre. Please click here for all the details.
S1 Tracking Reports
S1 Tracking reports have been released digitally to parents/carers signed up to Parent Portal.
Reports for pupils who have not yet signed up for Parent Portal are being printed and will be issued to pupils in class on Friday 28th October.
A reminder of instructions on how to sign up to Parent Portal can be found by clicking on the link below
Halloween Events
Our Community Committee is aiming to raise money for musical instruments through some Halloween events on the 2nd November.
All pupils are encouraged to wear a Halloween themed outfit over their uniform and make a small donation. The options for pupils are the following:
-A Green, Orange, or red t-shirt.
-Some Halloween themed t-shirts or jumper.
-Halloween headbands.
-Halloween makeup.
–Masks are not permitted to be worn
Pupils are not permitted to wear full costumes. This is not a non-uniform day. Any Halloween clothing is to be worn in addition to school uniform.
During interval there will also be a Halloween bake-sale. This will include homemade treats from staff and pupils. The bake-sale is open for everyone to enjoy with all money collected going towards new musical instruments.
Fuel Hardship
Low-income households in North Lanarkshire can apply for a £150 fuel hardship payment.
The payment is aimed at residents on a low income but earning too much to be eligible for any other cost of living financial assistance provided by the Scottish or UK governments.
Details of income thresholds and how to apply are available at www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/fuelpayment
The deadline for applications is 3 December at 5.00pm.
As part of the application process, NLC will offer free support and assistance on benefits, debt and budgeting advice, and advice on staying warm while reducing energy costs.
Information is also available at www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/benefits-and-money/cost-living-help.
Payments to successful applicants will begin at the end of October and will be made in the order that applications have been received.
October Assembly – Information for Parents / Carers
School Photographs
School Photographs are due to take place in school on Wednesday 12th October and Thursday 13th October 2022.
The plan for photographs are detailed below (please click on the timetable for an enlarged view) with the hope that all classes will be escorted to the Assembly Hall and lessons interrupted by no more than 10-15 minutes.
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There is the option for Family Photographs on Wednesday 12th October. If you are interested in your children taking part please email Mrs McGuigan at nlmcguiganl@northlan.org.uk or alternatively your child can register your interest by speaking to her in school. In order to secure the photograph please make sure Mrs McGuigan is aware of your interest before the 10th October.
Thursday 29th September GOLD Day
On Thursday we are celebrating our amazing achievement where we received the Gold Charter Award from LGBT Youth Scotland for being the most inclusive school we can be for LGBTQ+ young people in our school community. In honour of our fabulous award we are hosting a GOLD Day where you can dress down in non-uniform clothes, preferably as colourful as possible. At lunch time we will have a special ceremony from Mr Cairns, and a VIP Disco Period 6 & 7 with lots of goodies for sale. Tickets for the VIP Disco are £2 and selling fast, so last chance to buy is at break time on Thursday in Miss Cree’s room. See you there for a boogie!
