Cumbernauld Academy

Cumbernauld Academy Sustainability Committee presents: New To You! From Monday 13^th March, pupils can drop off items they no longer use at Mr McNamara’s room (F057). We are accepting: clothes for all ages/sizes (must be washed), accessories, sealed and unused cosmetics, games/toys, books/DVDs, home items. All items must be in good condition for someone else to use and love. On Thursday 23^rd March at lunchtime, all pupils are invited to the hall to browse and choose a new item for free (depending on supply). There is no money involved and pupils will not be ‘buying’ items. This is not a shop or charity fundraiser, but a way of encouraging sustainable habits and reducing consumption. See Mr McNamara, Mrs Murray or Miss Small for more information.

Steve Mackenzie delivered a presentation to S5 pupils on the Mark Scott Leadership for Life Award. For more information on what this award is, follow the YouTube links below:

(55) Mark Scott Leadership for Life Award – YouTube

(55) A Legacy – 25 years of the Mark Scott Leadership for Life Award – YouTube

(55) Mark Scott Leadership for Life Award – 2020/21 Projects – YouTube

To sign up, follow the link below or scan the QR code.

https://www.outwardbound.org.uk/apply-online

If you have any questions, please email Mr Sheridan nlsheridang@northlan.org.uk

We are attempting to fix the technical issue that is stopping appointments being booked correctly. We are sincerely sorry for the inconvenience and will hopefully have this issue resolved as soon as we possibly can. Please bear with us.

We are looking forward to welcoming parents/carers of our S2 pupils along to the school on Thursday 2^nd March 2023 from 4pm – 6-30pm.   

This is an opportunity to meet the majority of your child’s teachers providing beneficial information that will allow you to support your child with their education in S2 at Cumbernauld Academy. For efficiency we are organising bookings online via Groupcall and appointments will take place in person with the relevant staff. Information on how to make bookings is provided in the link shared below. 

Booking Information for Parents 

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/nl/public/CAcad/uploads/sites/19501/2021/10/29125600/Booking-Information-for-Parents-2.pdf 

I have attached a pdf copy of instructions to this email also.

Any issues with booking please email nlmcguiganl@northlan.gov.uk 

• Teachers will be available from 4.00-6.20pm to undertake appointments. Only appointments that have been pre-booked up until 11.30pm on 1^st March 23 can be taken. 
• Meetings are planned for 5 minutes. Remember some staff teach several classes and details are provided on the attached list. 
• Subjects in Humanities are delivered in a rota basis. You have the option to make appointments with each of the individual subject teachers as outlined in the staff list. 
• Mrs Habib (Business & ICT), Mrs Shaw (English) and Ms Beaton (Science) are not available for the evening due to absence. 

A map will be provided on arrival at the school reception to explain the location of each teacher.

Please sign in at the sign in desk.

L McGuigan

DHT

Huge congratulations to Chloe who achieved a Silver Medal last weekend at the IFAA World Indoor Archery Championships 2023.

Here are a couple of opportunities for pupils interested in Dentistry or Medicine.

Information for pupils hoping to study Dentistry:

I’m writing to invite students in years S3-S5 to a free, virtual Get into Dentistry conference on Saturday 18th February (10am – 3pm). I will lead your students step-by-step through the entire UCAS application process to maximise their chances of getting into dental school.

All aspiring dentists and students still thinking about their career paths are welcome to the Get into Dentistry conference. They can register below!

Registration link https://airtable.com/shr7JL0vaCAzEYUo1

The conference will cover:

– How to get dental work experience
– Application Timelines
– How to Tactically Choose Dental Schools
– CV Building
– Personal Statements
– Interviews
– Medical Leadership and Awards Programmes
– UCAT and BMAT – Entrance Exams to Dental School
– Accessing Scholarships

All students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for safeguarding purposes.

Registration Link: https://airtable.com/shr7JL0vaCAzEYUo1

Information for pupils hoping to study Medicine:

Applications are now open for Medic Insight Glasgow’s upcoming Day Programme. This event is for S4 pupils considering medicine as it aims to provide a useful understanding of what studying medicine and being a doctor is like.

It will be held online (via Zoom) on Saturday 8th April from 9am-5pm or in person at the Wolfson Medical School Building (University Avenue, G12 8QQ) on Tuesday 11th April from 9am-5pm. If the application is successful the student will be allocated either day to attend the event. We will try to allocate preferred dates where possible, but if the in person programme is oversubscribed the places will be allocated competitively on the merits of each application.

The application form link for students to sign up is below. Applications are now open and they close at 5pm on the 24th of February.

Application form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNeMDdJDlLvFf5YvfvPVDklCSNt6M_Q4o-ADXe5LBvFMTB8g/viewform

We had a very special visitor to Cumbernauld Academy today. Scott Meenagh, a former pupil, came in to see Mr Cairns and show off his silver medal won recently at the Para Nordic Skiing World championships in Ostersund. Scott , who also helps others through motivational speaking, is talented in so many ways. Everyone at Cumbernauld Academy is so proud of his achievements and wishes him every success in the future