Our programme for Supported Study to prepare pupils for their exams is now up and running. We would encourage all pupils to attend as many of the sessions as they wish.
Please see below the Supported Study timetable
Future Fridays -Session 2023-24
Future Fridays extra-curricular activities start after school on Friday 25th August: Handball (S1-4), Fun Football (S1/2), Board Games (S1-6). Pupils can sign up with Miss Small in S015 at break or lunch this week. More activities will be added in the coming weeks. Follow this link for full details: https://tinyurl.com/52fpzc7v
For parents/carers of S5/6 pupils:
Future Fridays Leadership Academy for S5/6 pupils. The Leadership Academy will provide you with training in your chosen area, and give you the chance to lead sessions with younger pupils. Choose from: Sports, Creative Arts, Digital, STEM, Enterprise, Dance, Mindset & Wellbeing. S5/6 pupils on the programme will also have the opportunity to gain an additional Level 5/6 SQA qualification. See Miss Small to sign up. Starts 1st September.
First Day Arrangements
All pupils should attend their House Time class tomorrow period 1. Click below for a list of all the classes and the associated member of staff.
Our new S1 will be met by their House Time Teacher in the social area and will be accompanied to their class.
We are all really excited to welcome everyone back for session 2023/24.
Message from Mr Cairns for S5/S6
S5 / S6 Course Changes 10/08/2023
P7 Information Evening 8th June 6.30pm
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 |
House Time Teachers
CUMBERNAULD ACADEMY JUNE EVENTS 2023
| 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 |
Fame
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 !!
FES FM – Junior Prefabrication Engineer Job Role
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
