Mr Young discovered a fantastic Explore & Extend learning activity in Ambition Avenue on Tuesday 3rd March. As part of their Amazing Africa topic, Primary 7 learners suggested creating their own models of traditional African mud huts using real mud and straw.

The activity gave pupils hands‑on insight into how these dwellings are built across parts of Africa, and there was no shortage of enthusiasm as everyone got stuck into the mud! It was messy, creative, fun and full of brilliant learning moments.

One of the signs proudly displayed in Cathedral Learning Streets reads: “Some of the BEST learning is MESSY… but don’t forget to clean up afterwards!” Once the activity was complete, our responsible learners gathered cleaning materials and took great care to leave the floor and tables as spotless as they found them. By the time the school cleaners arrived, there was no hint of the messy fun and brilliant learning that had taken place earlier in the day!