Primary 7 hosted a very successful coffee morning  – the first of the year – on Friday 15th September, raising an incredible £756.80 for school funds. It was fantastic to see the hall bustling with so many parents, families and … Continue reading →

Cathedral Primary is committed to continuous improvement and, this year, is working in partnership with Glasgow University to research the impact of our approaches to learning and teaching. Kevin Lowden and Stuart Hall from the university’s ‘Robert Owen Centre for … Continue reading →

The National Schools Singing Programme has been running in Motherwell Diocese for the past year. After a hugely successful start in four Glasgow schools in the west of the diocese, the project has now been extended to Cathedral, St Bernadette’s … Continue reading →

Read Write Inc. Phonics is now into its third year in Cathedral Primary and, as an integral part of our holistic approach to teaching infant literacy, has led to increased attainment in reading and writing. Even at this early stage … Continue reading →

Cathedral school community, along with parents and families, gathered for our first Mass of the year on Friday 8th September, the feast of Our Lady’s Birthday. The Mass was celebrated by Fr Stephen and the liturgy was led by Primary … Continue reading →

Following the Fundraising Committee meeting on Wednesday 6th September, we can confirm that this year’s ever-popular Family Night will take place on Friday 10th November. There will be the usual entertainment and stalls, with something to appeal to people of all … Continue reading →

Mr Young – with the help of Mrs Campbell – finally solved the mystery of the three blocks of standstone which, until 4th September, lay at the front of the school. It turns out they were part of the original … Continue reading →

A recent reading book on the electric guitar really caught Primary 6b’s interest and the class were very excited to come across an actual electric guitar in the music room. One pupil popped along to ask Mr Young if they … Continue reading →

Cathedral Primary was a hive of activity on Thursday 31st August for ‘Meet the Teacher’. Pupils had the chance to show their parents/carers their classroom and learning street, and parents/carers had the opportunity to meet their child’s teacher. The boys … Continue reading →

Many congratulations to our twelve newly-elected House Captains. House Captains play a vital role in Cathedral Primary, not only representing our six Houses, but also heading-up the work of Smart School Council. Smart School Council gives every pupil in our … Continue reading →