There’s a bit of an ongoing issue in Cathedral’s school grounds with tree roots lifting the monoblocks. For health and safety reasons, we have – up until now – intermittently gathered loose blocks and stored them in the shed. However, … Continue reading →

As part of their current Religious Education, exploring the events of Holy Week and Easter, Primary 3a have an ‘Explore & Extend’ activity on their Active8 task-board which sets the challenge of building Jerusalem at the time of Christ from … Continue reading →

Mr Young chuckled to himself when this young learner popped along to his office on Monday 31st March with a picture he’d drawn during free-play. It shows Mr Young at assembly, complete with red tie, saying “Get ready for the … Continue reading →

Good attendance makes a HUGE difference to your child’s progress and attainment. Every school day really does count! We set a goal in mid-March to get Cathedral’s pupil attendance back up above 94% by the end of term and we’re … Continue reading →

Primary 5b learners set up a mini enterprise during the last week of term, selling beautiful hand-crafted finger rosaries. Not only did their enterprise promote prayer during this season of Lent, it also raised money for Missio, which will be … Continue reading →

The big storm back in January not only brought down branches around the school grounds (as well as an entire tree next to our pitch, which damaged the fence) but also blew in a huge amount of litter. With the … Continue reading →

For our Muslim families, Ramadan, the holy month of prayer and fasting, is now over and today, 30th March, loved ones come together to celebrate Eid ul-Fitr. From everyone here at Cathedral, may this Eid be filled with peace, happiness … Continue reading →

A newly-formed choir, comprising pupils from six of the schools involved in the National Schools Singing Programme, made its debut at the vigil Mass in Motherwell Cathedral on Saturday 29th March. The children sang alongside the established adult choir and, … Continue reading →

Friday afternoon is often an opportunity for truly learner-led learning here at Cathedral, when pupils can explore the ‘continuous provision’ available in the various areas of their learning street. These Primary 7 learners headed to the ‘Creation Station’ on Friday … Continue reading →

Primary 6 took to the stage on Friday 28th March to showcase their recent learning on Australia. The vibrant, informative and humorous performance included Captain James Cook’s expedition to Australia in 1770, Australian wildlife and the country’s famous landmarks. One … Continue reading →