St Lucy’s Youth Zone
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.
S5/6 Careers Fayre 17th March 2023
FAO ALL S5/6 PUPILS, PARENTS/CARERS
On Tuesday 17th 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.
Merry Christmas
https://youtu.be/ksv3DpUAtz0
Listen to the song on Cumbernauld FM on Saturday 24th between 11:30 & 12:00pm
Letter from the HT
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.)
