Primary 7 pupils, along with their families and teachers, gathered in Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral on the evening of 17th June to celebrate their Leavers’ Mass and graduation. The music was led beautifully by Cathedral school choir, under the direction of Mr James Greechin and accompanied by Mr John Pitcathley on the organ. In his homily, Fr Lamb encouraged the children to love God and love others as they move into a new chapter of their lives.

At the beginning of the graduation ceremony, Mr Young talked about running the race ahead of us and encouraged the children not to waste their time and energy either trying to stand out or fit in, but to discover the unique person God has created them to be. This was followed by the presentation of graduation bags containing certificate, hoodie, mortar board, Pope Francis Faith Award and high school tie before awards for Academic Excellence, Sportsmanship, Citizenship and Wider Achievement were announced.

The House Trophy was then awarded to the captains of this year’s winning House, Douglas, before the ceremonial handing over of the batons to our twelve new House Captains. The children rounded off the proceedings with a moving performance of ‘The Circle of Life’ from their recent school show.

Cathedral school and parish communities wish all of this year’s Primary 7 pupils every success in the future.