Please read the attached letter regarding the industrial action planned for January 2023.
Christmas update from the HT
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
Thinking of applying for an apprenticeship (S4/5/6)?
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.
Please vote for us – Cumbernauld CAN Project
Please VOTE for Cumbernauld Academy Parent Council!
We are eligible to receive a grant from Cumbernauld CAN Project’s latest round of community funding, but we need to secure enough votes to secure the money!
We’ve submitted an application to fund vital arts and music equipment for the school, and we really need your support to make it happen.
So please vote via the link below:
S1 Parent / Carer Evening
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.
Unfortunately the following staff are not available for appointments today.
Mrs Habib ( Business & ICT)
Miss Wright (Science)
Mr Sheridan (Maths)
Mrs Shaw (English)
A letter from the HT – Industrial Action Wednesday 7th December
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.)
Option Choices webinar for parents and carers of S2 and S3 pupils, Wednesday 7 December 6.30pm
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
S1 Parent / Carer Evening
S1 Parents Evening is taking place in Cumbernauld Academy on Tuesday 6th December 22 from 4pm-6.30pm. S1 pupils have been issued with an appointment sheet and should make appointments with teachers directly.
Further information and a plan for the evening will be distributed at the event.
L McGuigan DHT
SAAS Information Talks
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.
Cumbernauld Academy DYW
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
