Cathedral school community is delighted to announce that Mrs Tominey gave birthday to a beautiful baby girl at 3.35pm on Sunday 19th January, earlier than planned, but still weighing in at a healthy 5lb 12oz. Both Bella and mum are … Continue reading →

It’s been an incredible start to the new term and, indeed, Cathedral’s 150th anniversary year. Children across the school returned after the Christmas break brimming with enthusiasm and eager to get going with their learning. As we reach the end … Continue reading →

Here at Cathedral Primary, we ensure an appropriate balance of adult-led, adult-initiated and learner-led learning. These Primary 4 pupils took learner-led learning to a life-sized scale when they decided to transform a cardboard box into their very own Jubilee doors. … Continue reading →

Buddying resumed on Thursday 16th January and Primary 1c were very excited to head upstairs to enjoy reading with their Primary 7 buddies. The story bags included a soft toy, linked to the book, which added to the discussion and … Continue reading →

Cathedral Primary welcomed Mr Jack Rafferty (Grand Knight KSC Carfin) and Mr Michael Roche (KSC Action and Youth) on Thursday 16th January to present certificates to one of our Primary 6 learners who was successful in last term’s Knights of … Continue reading →

Mr Young was absolutely delighted to receive a personalised bracelet in Cathedral colours from this Primary 1 learner on Wednesday 15th January. He’d teamed up with his mum at home to make the thoughtful gift, which Mr Young will wear … Continue reading →

These Primary 1 learners had great fun in the Small World area of our Play Zone on Wednesday 15th January recreating a scene from one of the books they have been enjoying in class: ‘The Runaway Iceberg’. They selected blue … Continue reading →

Mass to mark the official opening of our 150th anniversary year will take place in school on Friday 31st January, the Feast of St John Bosco. We are delighted that Bishop Toal will be the principal celebrant and that Provost … Continue reading →

THIS IS THE WEEK TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR PRIMARY 1! Children who turn 5 between 1st March 2025 and 29th February 2026 should be registered for primary school during the course of this week. Here at Cathedral Primary, registration … Continue reading →

Cathedral pupils were absolutely delighted to receive a cheque for £9135 from Mr Allan Blackley of Forgewood Holdings on Friday 10th January. The local charity’s generous donation will pay for a brand new outdoor theatre to mark Cathedral Primary’s 150th … Continue reading →