Cumbernauld Academy

Modern, Foundation or Graduate Apprenticeships

Overview of Scottish Apprenticeships for Parents and Carers

Thursday, 19 January, 6.30pm – 7.15pm

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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

We are looking forward to hosting our S1 Parents’ Evening at 4pm today. Feedback on this event is very welcome and can be accessed via the QR code shared at the sign in sheet or the link below.

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Unfortunately the following staff are not available for appointments today.

Mrs Habib ( Business & ICT)

Miss Wright (Science)

Mr Sheridan (Maths)

Mrs Shaw (English)

Dear parent/carer,

As you may be aware, two of the teacher unions, the Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association (SSTA) and the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT), intend to carry out industrial action over the national pay offer and their members plan to strike on Wednesday 7 December 2022.

I wanted to get in touch with you directly as the impact of the industrial action may mean that you will need to consider additional childcare arrangements on that day.

We have made an assessment on the impact this will have on our school and on the school day for pupils.

(Please click on the link below to access the full details from this letter.)

Industrial action letter to parents

Skills Development Scotland careers advisers are hosting a webinar for parents and carers of S2 and S3 pupils on 7 Dec at 6:30pm to discuss option choices and the support and resources available from Skills Development Scotland to support both young people and parents and carers at this time.

Parents and carers can register for our session here: https://optionchoiceswebinar.eventbrite.co.uk

Info about upcoming events for parents and carers of a child who is considering entering higher education in Autumn 2023.

 These sessions will explain the funding packages available from the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for those planning to undertake higher education courses (HNC/HND/Degree courses) as well as how and when to apply and an opportunity to ask any questions.

 These sessions will be online and will take place in the evening during December. Parents and carers can check the available dates and times and book a place on these talks here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137287290983

Once booked, they will receive a booking confirmation with a link that will allow them to access the meeting.

Our DYW page is now up and running with all the latest DYW news within the campus https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/nl/CAcad/careers/

Please click on the link below to see this week’s DYW opportunities for Work Experience and Apprenticeships. DYW OPS 20Nov

Follow us on twitter @CumberAcadDYW

The supported study timetable for this session is available to view in a separate screen by clicking the link below.  It is also available to download from our school app.

Can pupils wishing to attend please confirm that the supported study class is running by speaking with the teacher delivering the sessions prior to attending.

Supported Study Time Table  2023

We are looking forward to welcoming along to our online event this Wednesday evening the parents/carers of our S5/6 pupils. We anticipate that this evening will run smoothly and to further support its success there are just a few points to highlight. Namely:

• Teachers will be available from 4.00-6.20pm to undertake appointments.  Only appointments that have been pre-booked up until 9pm tomorrow night (Tuesday 15th Nov) can be taken
• Meetings will be open for up to 4 minutes at which point they will automatically close. There is a 1 minute buffer built in between appointments to allow staff and parents to prepare for their next meeting
• The video technology in use requires that participants have a web cam and microphone. This should be tested prior to the meeting starting
• Chrome (internet browser) is recommended for use on a laptop/PC/Tablet or smartphone as it’s best for connectivity.  Safari (internet browser) is recommended for iPhone/iPad.
• Microsoft Teams, Zoom or any other software that may have control over your microphone/webcam should be closed before joining the parents evening video meeting
• If you encounter a grey screen where you expect a video meeting it is an indication that your device/computer cannot connect to the video meeting server.  If possible, we recommend trying a different internet connection or even a different internet browser. If still unsuccessful and if you have access to another device then it should be used.

Video help guides are available in a previous post should you require further assistance.