During their time in Cathedral’s Play Zone on Thursday 9th October, these imaginative Primary 1 learners set out to build nothing other than God’s house! Mr Young wasn’t too sure if the girls were familiar with Jesus’ words in John … Continue reading →

I have observed living things in the environment over time and I am becoming aware of how they depend on each other. SCN 0-01a I have explored numbers understanding that they represent quantities and I can use them to count, … Continue reading →

During their time in Cathedral’s Investigation & Innovation Hub week beginning 6th October, Primary 6 learners were set the challenge of inventing something ‘useful’. This group of inventors came up with a super sweet idea… a lollipop vending machine!  After … Continue reading →

Following the publication of Cathedral’s inspection report, teaching staff came together during the week beginning 6th October for a reflection and planning workshop focused on how we build on Cathedral’s success and sustain excellence in the years ahead. The session … Continue reading →

A Family Learning workshop for parents and carers whose first language is not English took place on Wednesday 8th October. Mrs Leitch, our cluster EAL teacher, modelled some activities to support their child’s learning of English at home and provided … Continue reading →

Clare Adamson, Member of the Scottish Parliament for Motherwell and Wishaw, has written to Cathedral Primary to congratulate learners and staff on the school’s outstanding inspection report. The letter, which can be read via the link below, closes with Ms … Continue reading →

Cathedral’s Investigation & Innovation Hub family learning sessions continued on Tuesday 7th October. Each session began with a presentation from Mr Young on how activities within the hub fit naturally into Cathedral’s overall Active8 approach. Mr Young went on to explain … Continue reading →

HM Inspectors from Education Scotland visited Cathedral Primary School in May 2025 and the inspection report was finally published on Tuesday 7th October. It is rare for a school to receive even one ‘excellent’ grade, but Cathedral achieved an outstanding … Continue reading →

With the arrival of the colder weather and darker nights, Cathedral’s Play Zone has has been filled with lots of engaging activities and resources linked to autumn and the farm. Mr Young came across these two Primary 2 learners enjoying … Continue reading →

I am developing a sense of size and amount of by observing, exploring, using and communicating with others about things in the world around me. MNU 0-01a I am able to show awareness of the tasks required to look after … Continue reading →