Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral Primary School

June 4, 2025
by Graeme Young
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Primary 3 transported to world of the Vikings

Primary 3 learners made the scenic journey to Largs on Wednesday 4th June to spend a fascinating day at Vikingar. Our young historians found themselves in an 8th Century Norwegian longhouse where they experienced a day in the life of a Viking. A Viking storyteller told the children how Vikings lived, what they ate and drank, where they slept and the reasons that caused them to leave their homelands. The children loved trying on replica helmets and armour and even got to hold swords, shields and axes.

This was Cathedral’s first visit to Vikingar, but it definitely won’t be the last!

June 4, 2025
by Graeme Young
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Primary 7 learner visualises scene from novel

Inspired by her current novel, ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’, this Primary 7 learner visualised how the setting of the story would look from both sides of the fence. She accessed the resources in her learning street’s Creation Station and created this fantastic 3-D model showing the contrast between the concentration camp and Bruno’s house and garden. Impressive learner-led learning!

June 2, 2025
by Graeme Young
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Inspiring visit from Glasgow neurosurgeon

Cathedral Primary was delighted to welcome two inspirational visitors to the school’s weekly assembly on Monday 2nd June: Mrs Julie McCarthy and Glasgow neurosurgeon, Mr Roddy O’Kane. The following press release tells the story:

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/14907575/teacher-brain-cancer-pupils-acdc-rock-surgery-scotland-school/

Cathedral school community sincerely thanks Roddy O’Kane for such an inspirational visit.

May 30, 2025
by Graeme Young
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Primary 4 transport audience back to Victorian era

Primary 4 took to the stage on Friday 30th May for a fascinating learning showcase all about the Victorians. Their audience were entertained with a host of lively, toe-tapping songs whilst discovering fascinating facts about Victorian inventions such as the telephone and bicycle, how industrialisation transformed life in Great Britain and what it was like to attend a Victorian school. The audience also heard about child labour in the Victorian era, how numerous children opted to be pickpockets rather than go to the workhouse, and the changes in law which eventually improved the lives of children.

Cathedral Primary has been around since 1875, so what a perfect showcase for the school’s 150th anniversary year! Well done to Primary 4 for their amazing performance and many thanks to Mrs McCulloch and Miss McGeough for preparing the children for their big day.

May 29, 2025
by Graeme Young
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Mr Young joins Primary 7 for last evening of Lendrick Muir

Mr Young, Mrs Duffy, Mrs Campbell and Fr Lamb made the hour-long journey to Lendrick Muir on Thursday 29th May to spend part of the final evening of the trip with Primary 7. Following Mass for Ascension Day, everyone enjoyed a delicious meal together before the evening activity.

The children have had an absolutely fantastic week and Lendrick Muir staff informed Mr Young that Cathedral have been an amazing group to work with. No surprises there!

Many thanks to Mrs Murphy, Miss Cameron, Mrs Allison, Mr Hamill, Miss Howell and Miss Dolan for giving so generously of their time this week. Enjoy a very well-earned rest over the weekend!

May 29, 2025
by Graeme Young
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Girls excel in football tournament

Cathedral girls football team excelled at the NLC Fair Play Cup at Firpark stadium pitches on Thursday 29th May, winning four and drawing in two matches. Coach Willie was exceptionally proud not only of the girls’ football skills but also of their exceptional behaviour and sportsmanship. Well done, Team OLGA!

May 28, 2025
by Graeme Young
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P7 enjoy second action-packed day at Lendrick Muir

Primary 7 enjoyed a second action-packed day at Lendrick Muir on Wednesday 28th May. Activities included archery, karting, king swing and gladiator challenge. Following another delicious dinner, the day ended with the ever-popular murder mystery.

Mr Hamill celebrated a milestone birthday on the 28th and was more than happy to spend his special day with such an incredible bunch of children!

May 27, 2025
by Graeme Young
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Day 1 draws to a close at Lendrick Muir

Day 1 of Primary 7’s residential excursion to Lendrick Muir finished off around the campfire on Tuesday 27th May. The children spent the day engaged in a variety of activities including climbing and team-building and enjoyed a delicious evening meal together (you NEVER go hungry at Lendrick Muir!).

Pupils and staff alike are looking forward to a good night’s sleep to prepare them for another action-packed day tomorrow.

May 22, 2025
by Graeme Young
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Primary 7 delighted to receive hoodies

Primary 7 learners were delighted to receive their leavers hoodies on Thursday 22nd May, ahead of their residential trip to Lendrick Muir. The Cathedral-green hoodies feature a large ‘ LEAVERS 25’ on the back containing the names of all 75 Primary 7 pupils moving on from Cathedral at the end of term. Primary 7 can look forward to wearing their hoodies with pride throughout their final weeks in Cathedral.

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