We are looking forward to welcoming all pupils and parents to the P7 Information evening tonight at 6.30pm @Cumbernauld Academy.  Our Parent Council are running a raffle with some fantastic prizes on offer and we would love you all to get involved.

Here is the running order for this evening:

Group	Activity 1	Activity 2	Activity 3	Activity 4
Time	6:30 – 6:45pm	6:45 – 7:05pm	7:05 – 7:25pm	7:25 – 7:45pm
Arran	Mr Cairns Intro Assembly Hall	ECA stalls and Future Fridays Information Small Gym	Pupil Support Talk Assembly Hall	Baru Uniform & Teas/Coffee Social Area
Skye	Mr Cairns Intro Assembly Hall	Baru Uniform & Teas/Coffee Social Area	ECA stalls and Future Fridays Information Small Gym	Pupil Support Talk Assembly Hall
Islay	Mr Cairns Intro Assembly Hall	Pupil Support Talk Assembly Hall	Baru Uniform & Teas/Coffee Social Area	ECA stalls and Future Fridays Information Small Gym

 

Updated House Time Classes

Carnival for S1-S3	2nd June 2023
S6 Graduation	6th June (PM)
S6 Prom	7th June (Evening)
P7 Parents Info Evening	8th June 6.30pm
School Show – FAME	12th-15th June 7pm
P7 Transition Visit	19th-21st June
Celebration of Success – BGE pupils	TBC
Rewards Trips	22nd June
Uniform Shop	26th June 4pm-6pm Social Area @Cumbernauld Academy

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Tickets on sale now for Fame – our school show. The show runs from the 12th to 15th June. Tickets priced £5 adults/ £3 concessions. Buy your tickets from Miss Quinn in PE. This is our first full show since the pandemic and we would love to see you there !!

Junior Prefabrication Engineer

Work – In house training from senior/experienced engineers 4 days per week.

• Initial 6 months in a workshop enviroment to gain a basic understanding of FES prefabricated services and to interact with workshop operatives.
• After completing 6 months in the workshop, move into the office full time where you will learn and develop your 3D modelling skills using computer software such as Autodesk Revit & Navisworks.
• Using the 3D software, you will coordinate steelwork bracketry, mechanical, electrical and plumbing services throughout buildings before producing manufacturing standard drawings to issue to the workshop to allow this to be fabricated and delivered to the building site.
• Organising appropriate material required to complete a job/task so this can be completed on time.
• Liasing with FES site project teams in regard to site teams needs, deliveries etc.
• Develop an understanding of BIM drawing&modelling standards.
• Progression to prefabrication engineer and/or BIM coordination engineer.
• Qualifications required.
• Minimum of Nat 5 English grade B
• Minimum of Nat 5 Physics grade B.
• Minimum of Nat 5 Graphic Communication grade B.
• Minimum of higher Maths grade C.
• Plus, another higher (any subject) at minimum grade C.

The following link gives you an idea of what FES Prefabrication carry out.

https://www.fes-group.co.uk/project/236300/

 

College – 1 day per week for 4 years to complete NC and HNC Building Services Engineering.

• Attend Glasgow Kelvin College – Springburn Campus on 1 day per week day release.
• Learn design principles for mechanical services withing building services.
• Learn how to size mechanical plant and associated pipework/ductwork.
• Understanding of how mechanical building services operate and why they are required.
• Understanding health & safety involved within sites and workshops.
• Graded project at end of year 2 and 4 which brings together everything you have learned.

 

Link to both NC and HNC college courses below.

NC Building Services Engineering – https://www.glasgowkelvin.ac.uk/courses/building-services-engineering-nc-level-6-day-release/

HNC Building Services Engineering – https://www.glasgowkelvin.ac.uk/courses/building-services-engineering-hnc-day-release/

Please see Miss McGarry for more information.

CVs/Applications send to kennystewart@fes-group.co.uk

Cumbernauld Academy Sustainability Committee: ‘New To You’ event will now take place at lunch on Thursday 8^th June, in the assembly hall. Thank you for your kind donations so far. We now have enough clothes but are still accepting: sealed and unused cosmetics, games/toys, books/DVDs and home items. All items must be in good condition for someone else to use and love. On the day of the event, all pupils are invited to the hall to choose a new item at no cost. Pupils can drop off donations at Miss Small’s room (S015).

The arrangements for the Cumbernauld Academy Prom night on Wednesday 7th June are detailed below. We’re all looking forward to seeing you there!

6.00 Arrival at Cumbernauld Academy for informal photographs

6.30 Departure for Garfield House Hotel

6.45 Arrival – photos

7.30 Welcome/Dinner 

9.00 Awards/Presentations

9.30 Music/Dancing

11.30 (approx) Departure from Garfield House to Cumbernauld Academy 

11.45 (approx) arrival back at Cumbernauld Academy 

 

New online application form 2023/2024

We would like to take this opportunity to inform you that the new EMA application is now live for age eligible pupils to apply for the new session 2023/2024.

The link below will take you to the form.

Education Maintenance Allowance | North Lanarkshire Council

About this event

If you live in Scotland, intend to study at college or university and meet our eligibility criteria Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) will pay your tuition fees directly to your institution. Fees paid are non-repayable if you study in Scotland, but you must remember to submit an application every year. We also offer loans and bursaries to help support you with your living-costs.

Our key aim is to ensure that pupils and parents/carers have a good understanding about the funding available to them and how to access it, to enable them to make informed decisions about progressing into higher education. During this workshop, you will receive both our funding presentation plus assistance with updating/cancelling your course (if you need to) due to exam results.

Please ensure you have the following things for the workshop:

• The name of the College/University and course you intend to study
• National Insurance number, if applying for a student loan

Following our presentation you will have the opportunity to ask questions to help with your individual circumstances whilst completing your application.

The workshop will be hosted on MS Teams, joining instructions will be sent out prior to the event.

SAAS YouTube

SAAS Website

Student Information Scotland

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/saas-application-workshop-2023-tickets-568210211037